Sorry, this posting is a little later than normal. I was fortunate enough last night to spend time with two of my very best mates who drove down from up home to have a game of squash with me and a couple of beers.
Ant, Dion and I headed over to the Panmure squash club last night after visiting hours at the hospital were over and I took great pleasure out of tying to smash the black of the squash ball! It was great to put my thoughts and energy into a sport I really enjoy and almost feel normal for a few hours. I am lucky to have such good mates, as Darryl is, as this website bears testament to.
Darryl was not quite as good today as what he was on Thursday as he was back inthe ’stormy’ weather. Having said they the nurses and doctors are working hard to try and treat and prevent any episodes and they do seem to be reducing in severity and duration as the week has passed.
I should pay tribute to his entire medical team who are working really hard to do their very best for Darryl. It makes a huge difference to have their support an collective skills and tuned into the goal we are all seeking.
Brenna is now becoming quite proficient at various elements of nursing care and Darryl, in his state of comatose still manages to bring a beaming smile to her face when he does a ‘thumbs up’ for her or blinks to her request. We are blessed with 3 of the most loving and special children a parent could want. I hope with all I have to hope with, that Darryl comes back to complete the wonderful package that define our lives and make it worth living.
A shorter entry today, I guess I just feel as calm as Darryl is looking at the moment. And just for a moment I want to enjoy that sense of calm.
Thank you all for you ongoing support.
Mike
Hi Darryl.
Its lunch time at the woolshed.Everybody on the station sends their regards.The weather is fine to day so the shearers will be able to shear right throught the day.Hopefully we will finish shearing early on Monday morning. Another job out of the way. We want you to keep getting well Darryl in small steps,
Kind regards
Kathleen Max Deane Lewis Latimer and Sandy.
Good to hear you had a chance to let off some steam and despite the continuing storms that things sound a little calmer.
Kia kaha
Still here for ya buddy.
Hoping and praying for you all!!!!
Kia kaha!!!!
Bill Thurston
Mike, Catherine & Brenna,
Ron just called me and let me know about what happened and this site. No words I can say can express how much I wish I could give you all some comfort and strength to Darryl during this horrible time.
I read the blogs and it appears that Darryl is a fighter and will use the toughness imparted by his Dad and the love and support being given by all of your family and friends to work his way to recovery. I had a traumatic head injury ( not to this extent) and the support of your friends and family have a tremendous effect.
I wish I wasn’t so far away in California but if you need anything I will be on the next southbound plane.
Be strong and I love you all.
Love & Respect,
Max Houser
Hi there Darryl
Just to let you know that we are thinking about you constantly… always on our minds and wondering how you are everyday..and thanks to your Dad’s daily blog we are kept informed of your progress. (I think Mike you may get a job as an author after this…you have a great way with words and you are doing a brilliant job!)
Thumbs up Darryl!!
Love to you all
Alec & Rae
Hey Darryl,
Just a quick hello today. Not up to much this weekend , Robbie isnt comming up ,he had a game against Kaihu today.
I been painting and Terry went out fishing with his son Scott. Hopefully they have caught dinner cos I havent cooked anything.
Sold a catahoula pup today and Kyle is comming tomorrow to get his 2 pups.
The weather is holding off up here real Autum weather though warm in the sun cold in the shade. Might ride my horse tomorrow if Terrys home.
Fishermen have just returned and I better go feed the dogs.
Talk soon
Hugs and love Traceyxxxdxx
evening troopers
great to hear Dion & Ant managed to give you a bit of a beating on the court Mike.(obviously just what you needed) I hope your sense of calm stays with you…
Keep up the great nursing Brenna, Darryl is very lucky to have such a special little sister.
Thinking of you all
more big hugs from us
Hey All,
As I was travelling the North today going to the kids games I was thinking of you all. Karaitiana and Teila send their love. They’ll give you a call when they are down in Auckland.
Di
Mike
I was just contacted by Max and told about the recent injury to your son. I cannot put in words how bad I feel for you and your entire family. The one thing that makes this situation a little more bearable is knowing that he’s a Sabin. If he is anything like is parents, I can guarantee you he will beat this thing. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call. California is just a plane trip away. From all your friends in the states, I wish you, Catherine and Brenna the best. I will be praying for Darryls quick recovery. God Bless !!!
Morning D A Z Z L A
Open your eyes, little bro
so you can start your recovery and journey
once in recovery I have no doubt you will
return to your full former self…
Create that space for yourself and get yourself there
Open your eyes and restart the engines again Dazzla…
YOU CAN DO IT
We are still right here with you
Still thinking of you every single day
And Still keeping you realy really close
Miss you Dazzla
Tubbs Family
Hello Mike, Catherine and family
Darryl is fortunate to be surrounded by so much love and care which can only be increasing his ability to make a good recovery.
We look forward to the day when you can all return home.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Geoff and Lynda Mahon
Bayside Drive
Hi Mike and Catherine, JUst checking in to see how you are going. Sounds like things improving a little more. Have heard about another local family who were in a similar position you are in a couple of years ago and their daughters thumbs up was the beginning of a very long but definate recovery process and she is back to herself now from what her friends have said. So I am hoping this is what will happen for Darryl too.
Glad to hear you got out and played some squash. Hope the guys didn;t go too easy on you. Give Catherine my love and remember to look after yourselves. Wayne says hi and he can’t wait to get Darryl back in the gym. Love Ula and Wayne