I arrived at the rehab ward this morning to find a tired, beaming Mike emerging fromthe shower. He had managed his whole shower and shave himself and was most pleased. We'd had a conversation just the day before about the frustration of not being in control of things, so this was a good step.
Next the Team Leader came and said to us that they think Mike can cope with sometimes having two visitors at once now and to schedule visits between 4 and 8pm, so that makes life a bit easier. They also think he can cope with e-mailing too, so once we have him set up with a computer of some sort, expect lift off.
Finally this afternoon the Physio shifted Mike on to a walking frame. He still needs someone supporting him, but this is really good progress even just since last week.
One pleased Mike.
Lee
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Hi Mike
You continue to inspire us with your ability to learn new skills and tasks and your determination to apply them. We had thought the learning curve would be starting to flatten out by now, but you continue to push the boundaries daily. Well done.
Lindsay and Cathy.
WAY TO GO!
We have been monitoring the blog on a regular basis and are really pleased to see Mike achieving so many milestones.
I have also put out enquiries for suitable CD's of talking books and when I get an answer will pass that on to you all.
Regards
K & J
Fantastic Mike! I look forward to being able to email you directly.
Keep up the fantastic progress.
Lou :-)
Hi Mike, it's Kylie and Fiona here. Just logging in from London to see how you're doing. Just had an outing to celebrate Kylie's new job. Any excuse to visit the fabulous Italian deli! We are both thinking of you and pleased to read again how well you are doing. Lucy and Christa also say hi and been asking after you. We are surprised there are any SLT's left in NZ these days! Will continue to check in on how you're getting on, via the blog.
x
one step at a time.. who said that? Geez they will be leaps at this rate!! well done mate. And great thanks to Lee and those involved with the updates. Really appreciate being able to follow the positive progress.
Miles Davis
Your the man Mike, good stuff. No news from over here really mate, just working some long hours to get ready for a long trip home before Christmas. Really looking forward to a catch up then mate. Take it easy bro,
Steve G
Hi Mike,
Ditto to everything Lindsay and Cathy have just said. I'm looking forward to visiting you soon.By the way, Greg has just started drinking coffee - any connection to you I wonder :-)
Janne
Lindsay and Cathy say it for all of us Mike! Grand news, specially the shave and shower ... makes you feel like a human being again.Makes Mum sound like one too!Hope Dad is coping with the U.S. You must miss his 'Economist'
readings! At least MY offerings provide a balance! Love, Gran.
well done Mike, read the blogs every morning, what an inspiration you are for everyone. Keep up the great work and thanks to the Wilkinson family for the blogs.
Marg and Gav
That is really great , Mike...and don't forget that cleanliness is next to godliness
Natasha
Good on ya Mike, pleased to be monitering the huge improvements you a re making everyday. You can look back to the previous week and see marked improvement all round. You'll back on the bike in no time at this rate!!
Glad to see the Hutt is lookin after well!
Voss
Congratulations again Mike. It must be satisfying to start feeling back in control. You seem to be very good at not letting the frustration get the better of you, and just quietly making determined progress.A lesson for most of us in that!
Back to books on cd - Gerald Durrell's work is very entertaining ("My Family & Other Animals" etc.) I have seen some on tape - so if available on cd would be worth a listen.
Love to you all
Carolyn, Grant & family
Hi Mike,
Wow it's inspirational to us all to see your strong and steady progress. Now that you're up and showering etc it won't be long till we'll all be running to keep up with you.
Ashwind & I are still keen to come and see you when you're ready to see a more constant stream of visitors.
Keep up the steady work buddy
Aaron H
Mike ... thats awesome - way to go!
If there's a space in your visitor schedule I'll try and pop in this weekend to see you ... I might need some help on my 8 assignments!!
Arohanui Cuzzie Katie xox
Hi Mike.
Your courage and progress are truly inspiring! You clearly have tremendous will power and tenacity to come through what you have experienced. A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step - and you have already left that one far behind you!
All our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
Euan and Trish Cant
looking forward to when you can email Mike. While the blog is fantastic it will be something to hear how you are getting on from the horses mouth so to speak. Your determination to ace the testing is hardly a surprise given what I saw of your dedication at uni and work.
Cheers
richard
Hi Mike
Congrats. on another milestone. I can just see your smile. So pleased you are doing so well.
Best regards
Gail and Mark
Gidday Mate,
Its good here all those muscles are coming back, soon it will be arm wrestles, not Pee-nuckle.
Still thinking of you mate..
See you in about 6 weeks (Almost time to fly away to South America)
Bye, Paul.C
Gidday mike,
I have been monitoring your progress and are pleased to hear things are going well. I wish you the best and your determintaion is inspiring.
Cheers,
Dan Edwards
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