Mike felt he had a good day today. He walked about 4 metres taking all his own weight, just needing the nurses for support. That’s a big improvement from just a couple of days ago.
His voice is getting stronger too and if the trachy comes out tomorrow as planned, he should gradually sound a lot clearer. His right side that was so slow to get going is improving daily. Each day he can do increasing amounts of things for himself. With his improved sleep we’re hoping he’ll be strong enough soon for some more intensive rehabilitation.
The contrast with the over-hyped Mike of a week ago is quite marked. It’s a peaceful life at this stage. We’re visiting him just one person at a time, to simplify things for him and we read to him for long periods. All those cards and messages you sent are getting double value – each day I take in three or four from the pile to read to him. So many arrived while he was unconscious that they’re all new to him. We always talk for a bit about each person and I’m surprised at the detail he remembers about all of you.
When he can receive visitors, take care you’re feeling fit. He’s already persuaded his big sister and his Chilean nurse, Juan, that they should do a half marathon with him. It’s hard to imagine at this stage, but what a superb goal.
Thanks for all your messages, they are sustaining to us as well as Mike.
Lee
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7 comments:
Great to hear all your awesome progress.Keep it up Mike! Take care all you Wilkinsons. Thinking of you,
luv rach (broadmore)
Well I hope that you are sleeping better than I am tonight Mike. Its 5 am and I find reading about your progress the best news available. You and the family are in all our hearts and minds...Much Love from Roz and Derek Broadmore.
Hi Mike,
We are so pleased to hear you are getting stronger every day.
Thinking of you and the Family each day.
Love
Gail and Mark
Hi Mike,
Sounds the R&R is exactly what the doctor ordered :)
Great to hear about the continued progress over the weekend, and hopefully the trachy will get removed today. Thinking of you and your family. Take care.
Kim McArthur
Hey Mike,
Just read about 3 days worth of updates and it's sounding great! We're so excited to hear that your starting to talk. Paul and I have been at Andrea (Pauls sister's) wedding on the weekend which was great! You'll be able to start looking forward to you future MC roles again soon!!
Take care
Kim and Paul
Really neat but I definately am not on for even a 1/4 marathon.
K
Hi Mike,
Such great news of your progress and hard work! My previous 'blogs" are not there (I am still a novice at this computer stuff so can't have sent it correctly) We have all been thinking of you and the family continuosly so hope you have felt the vibes!
Love to you all
The Gellatly's
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