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, August 21, 2006

That Darn Wheelchair

Mother and Mike had a nice Sunday visit. Mike spent most of the day trying to master his wheelchair. With one weak arm and one strong arm it is difficult to keep it going in a straight line. But Mike is very determined to get it to go straight. His urological problems seem to be improving and we are hoping for a good report when he sees the urologist Thursday. Mikey loved the message from Bobby J. - (AKA "Barbaro") He was so touched and inspired by the message that he says he wants to send one to Barbaro. Mother bought him a notebook so he could start working on it. He also told Mother that he wanted to start keeping a journal. He used to keep one in his younger days. So as soon as he composes his message, I'll post it. I can't wait for that. Gary Katz, a long time friend and fellow horseman had a nice visit with Mike. They strolled through the healing gardens. Mike was showing off his wheelchair expertise. Mother took pictures of Mike's visitors and favorite nurses. Since some of the nurses weren't working over the weekend, we will get the rest this week and post them all in the photo album. Well have to get ready to go be with Mike today. I will post more this evening. May God bless each and everyone.

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