Mike Rea's Recovery Info & Updates

Mike's family created this blog to acknowledge our heartfelt appreciation for all your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes since his accident. Please check back regularly for updates on his condition and recovery process. We know all of you will keep Mike and his family in your prayers!

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On June 16, 2006, Mike was doing what he loves most in the world~training a race horse! One minute, friends saw him go by at a full gallop. Thirty minutes later, he was found unconscious and barely breathing. Mike endured an emergency helicopter ride to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Unit where doctors determined he had suffered a severe brain injury and was placed in ICU in critical condition. After three weeks, Mike was transferred to Kernan Rehabilitation Center, then Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation. He returned home in October ‘06 and continues to work on his recovery. We have experienced much hope and joy as we have witnessed Mike's miraculous journey towards recovery. Mike IS A MIRACLE (the exact words of his neurologist) and continues to surprise his health care providers. Mike faces each day with courage, faith and perseverance; his new job consisting of physical therapy and theraputic riding. Mike is currently undergoing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and is experiencing great progress! FOR THOSE WHO HAVE OFFERED ASSISTANCE, A "MIKE REA RECOVERY RELIEF FUND" HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HELP WITH MIKE'S MEDICAL AND DAILY NEEDS.

Monday, June 26, 2006

Mondays update

Mike remains in the Shock Trauma ICU in critical guarded condition. The days are beginning to run all together. The roller coaster ride of emotions seems never ending. Yes, we are all very exhausted but will not leave Mike's side until he is better. The nurses told us today that this is normal. Yesterday was a good day, today uneventful. Mike continues to open his eyes sometimes looking right at you, but other times right through you. He has not mumbled today. Through the night last night he was grabbing at every tube he could so now they have what looks like white boxing gloves on his hands. He remains on mask oxygen at 50%. Tube feedings continue also. The good news is there have been no steps back but also no steps forward. Most importantly he seems to rest peacefully and rest is always something he's needed. Please keep your prayers coming. Good night to all.

1 Comments:

Blogger Alex said...

hang in there Mike, Fair Hill is rooting for you!

5:20 AM  

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