Tortuga 500 2010

Progress proceeds steadily one day at a time.  It can be exhilarating.

Mike’s recovery progress from CaringBridge.org: ( 4-1-11)

What an incredible relief and blessing it is to see Mike’s dramatic awakening over the past 21 hours since having the respirator tube removed !!!!

The Nursing Staff has been delighted to meet Mike now that he’s awake, alert and “Being Funny”. His sedation medications will take a few days to clear his system, so until then Mike is sharing with us his multiple language skills while giving us lot’s to be thankful and laugh about. His humor is shining through the fog of sedation…  When asked, “how are you”, he replies “Better than you, ha ha ” When Addie told him she drove from school to come see him he said “USD!” He told his girls he loves them Other Quips among many… “Im fine” “I wanna get out of here” “I Love You”  “Oh Well” “Don’t worry about it” “I’m good” “I love you Dougie” “Make an offer for a million seven” “relief” when given some water “I don’t like to be sick, get me out of here” Mike has been comfortable with good pain management through the night. We were updated by his Doc yesterday regarding his schedule, which we know is subject to change. Mike will be at UCI burn unit for four to six weeks max. during which time he will have perhaps six or so grafting procedures. Mike will have daily physical therapy either in or out-patient depending on his speed and progress of recovery.  I tell him often about each of you and your wonderful support and well wishes.  Thank you so much

Anticipation: I’m looking forward to talking with the Man.