Well this has been a day of bafflement at the rapidity of Mike's progress. We started the day on a high note because Mike had somehow got the staff to dress him in his Ironman shirt (Go Foot Traffic!). Next we headed down to the ENT specialist who investigated his vocal chords and announced them fine. He also started the downsizing process for eventually removing the trachy.
The effort of Mike attending the appointment was supposed to exhaust him, but he was firing on all cylinders. Yesterday Mike had wanted to know how many visitors came while he was in Intensive Care. Those of you who were there know that the answer was a hell of a lot of people. I'd taken my laptop into the hospital to show him those photos I took in the first few days. He was thrilled with them and could mouth the names of all the people in the photos. He then proceeded to want to see the blog and insisting he should reply.
So tonight Bryce and Andrew took in Andrew's Mac and a standard wireless keyboard. Mike's small motor skills still have a way to go. The keys are a bit small for him and were hard for him to hit, but the first thing he typed out was "Hullo." When they showed him the blog, to their amazement he seemed to read it and kept to gesturing them to scroll down. Eventually they organised Mike to scroll down himself. So now he wants to post on the blog - he wants to reply to you all. TJ is trying to create him his own account on the site . If you see 'Michael Wilkinson' at the bottom of the post, that is Mike himself. At the moment his desire is ahead of his small motor skills, so we will post the messages he wants to send. At this rate, it's not going to be long before Mike's the main blogger and we are all redundant.
The next big thing is the family conference on Wednesday. We're sure we'll be told we have to make Mike rest. Any suggestions how??
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GO MIKE!!! Or is it efficient form? Either way, such fantastic news! Can't wait to read a posting from you Mike.
Keep it up :-)
Lou
Dear Mike, I can't believe you'll be reading this for yourself! It's wonderful news too that your vocal cords are O.K. I guess you are needing lots of rest my dear, so take it easy and keep a balance. Jack and I will come over later in the week. Love you, Gran.
Brilliant. Luvn your style mike-keep it up!Cant wait to hear from YOU.
luv rach broadmore
Derek and Roz Broadmore just thrilled to read about your progress Mike.
Absolutely stumped about how to get you to rest though.
You and the family in our thoughts and prayers daily.
You certainly have a most amazing support crew there!
Happy!
so good to hear your on the mend, thinking about you and sending all my good vibes your way bro.
Andy Ward (still in Japan).
Jane, Gerry & Cuzzie Katie here .... you better be careful Andrew & Tracy with the laptop & Mike - before you know it Mike will be on the internet ordering cans of coke by the dozen to be delivered to his room!
Mike - it was great to see you yesterday - and especially looking much trendier in your own clothes than those stylie hospital gowns - Katie :)
Lotsa Luv Jane, Gerry & Katie xox
Hey Mike,
You are one incredible guy!! wow, these last few reports on the blog have been amazing! Paul and I can't wait to catch up with you. we're planning on coming down over ANZAC weekend so don't plan any trips away!
Love Kim and Paul
Fantastic news Mike!!
I was pretty sure you were all there when I visited you over Easter, and this news only reinforces that.
Congrats to you and the pit crew, and I look forward to seeing you even more progressed towards recovery when I am next up in Wgtn.
Simon Fraser
Mike,
Brilliant news .... do it!!
Regards,
Dave and Irena
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