No Wheelchair
Again I have to thank everyone so much over and over again. Please continue with your prayers and thoughts for Mikey. God bless everyone.
We Believe in Miracles, Barbaro, Fans of Barbaro, and Mike Rea
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!
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.
6 Comments:
Wow, what great news to hear that Mike is using the little cane with little legs... that is real progress! I bet it makes him feel more independent... all good! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all and Mike continue in your healing progress... just like Barbaro!
God bless you all.
We believe!
Hi!
I haven't posted in a while. Glad to hear of Mike's progress. I wish the whole extended family a happy,healthy, and peaceful New Year.
Kim in IL
Great to hear Mike's progress in walking with the cane and walker. Considering what happened, 6 1/2 months is not that long. He has made amazing progress. It is a slow process. God is strengthening all of you.
Hello Rea family!
Haven't posted in awhile but have checked in to make sure all is OK!
Wishing you all the very best in 2007!!!
Mike, you are a continued source of inspiration! I hope to have the honour of meeting you someday!!
Take care, all!
Much love,
Julie Z. (in Houston - and a definite Fan of Barbaro)
So glad to hear that the wheelchair is no longer part of the picture. Mike is truly remarkable in how he has faced this entire challenge! I hope he can feel the love of all us "strangers" who do care.
He may not know it, but he is an inspiration in a similar way to Barbaro - in just keeping on with the race and the fight and doing it with dignity and courage. Bless each of you for how you have helped him. And best wishes for 2007 to be a wonderful year for the entire family.
I just wanted to let you know I continue to check on Mike's progress regularly. Like our dear Barbaro, he is certainly an inspiration and a hero. Continued prayers,
Lor in PA
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