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.

Sunday, August 06, 2006

A Nice Day of Rest and Family

Mike's groom, Angel was unable to come to visit him today. There was nobody to relieve him of his afternoon duties from what I hear. Hopefully next Sunday he will be able to come. Mike was unaware of Angel's pending visit so no harm done. Rochelle, Hunter, Gracie, and Rochelle's sister, Trish came today. Of course Mike enjoyed every minute of the visit. Mother played with the children and pushed Gracie around in her stroller. Mother and Trish went to Subway and brought sandwiches back for everyone to eat together. Mike is trying to steer his new wheelchair so he can roll around the halls. I will be leaving Fayetteville, N.C. tomorrow morning to return to Baltimore, Maryland. I can't wait to see Mike. Hopefully my sister will have some new pictures to post on this site soon. Well it's been a long day trying to get things together to return so I will bid you a good night. Please continue to prayer for my brother. Thank you again for everything ya'll have done.

5 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for all the updates you take time to provide. It is very encouraging to hear of Mike's continued progress! Glad he had such a good day of rest and family visiting today.

I watched some races today and couldn't help but think of Mike and how much he will want to get back to his horses. God willing, that day will come!

Prayers, and peace,

Gloria

12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mike, up and thinking about you. We lit candles for you and Barbaro to have the Lord's continued healing and blessings upon you both. Alex Brown had a reminder of a prayer vigil Saturday night thru this evening and throughout the day several were lit special for you to keep you and your family in our prayers. Hope you continue to get just a little bit stronger each day.

Our mom finally came home from the hospital after a long ordeal with surgery to repair her broken ankle. She still has a long way to go using a wheel chair and walker but with the new cast change yesterday, she is more comfortable and very glad to be home. Dad finds it easier too.

Take care and have a good night and better day tomorrow and days ahead. Barbaro had another good stable day and evening. Little tired so must turn in for the night.

God bless and keep and protect you with his angels watching over you and your family --PEACE!!!

1:59 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for the wonderful updates you provide us with regarding Mike's recovery, we truly appreciate them. With everything you have to deal with right now, you're so kind to take the time & energy to do this for us.

I'm glad your mother, just as Mike, was able to spend some time with Gracie & Hunter. Being around young children seems to melt one's troubles away...for being "little people," it seems to me that they give others big gifts to be treasured. Imagining all the stress you're Mother has experienced (as you all have) I'm glad her day was so much brighter by their visit.

4:36 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mike, Hope Monday and the rest of this week continues to bring you a bit closer to home: Mary Somano, a healing therapist inspired us to write a special poem for you:

Mike's Prayer
by Wm & C Shaw

Loving husband, horsetrainer, father, family man-
Getting stronger improving as you can!

The Lord's light surrounds you
easing your family's mind-
The Lord's love protects you-
helping you and friends unwind.

The Lord's miracle continue your healing-
His arms wrap around you whatever you're feeling!

Under His protection, you always will be-
While His Miracles continue in you to see.

Another good day closer coming back home-
Therapy allows you to walk better to roam!

Lord's and His Angels presence watch over thee-
Your family's updates bring joyful news about ye.

God's Love, Light, Protection stay here-
Rest now, enjoy His Power erasing all fear!

May each day bring forth joyfully great news-
Keep walking stronger after putting on shoes!

May our Lord's miraculous grace-
Allow coming home to your family's place!
Heal Mike - pulling for you to win your own race.

9:19 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mike,
Tuesday is a big day! Good luck and know we are all cheering for you! You have fans sending lots of love from all over. Keep getting stronger every day!
Dawn and family, Chicago

10:27 PM  

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