Comments on: Sunday 31st May

By: Raye Clark

Raye Clark — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:02:37 +0000

Hi Catherine, Mike and of course Darryl,
I’m Aaron Clark’s (He of the motor cycle accident)mum, and I was moved to tears this morning when I read your blog Mike. The similarities between Darryls reactions and Aaron’s and their parallel progress is incredible.It took me back to the joys we also experienced with the little steps which seem like gigantic leaps to us. They are of course gigantic leaps.Darryl is putting the same effort and concentration into his recovery as Aaron did. Your imagination is using stimuli for Darryl is so much fun, and he’ll be looking forward to seeing what dad will come up with next – especially now the beer has gone out the window (so to speak. You’re all doing so well, and I’m sure your outcome will be as positive as ours eventually became.Keep it up Darryl, and I’m looking forward to buying you a large flat white when you walk into our cafe. We do have beer as well of course.
Just keep fighting young man – you’re doing great.
Much love to you all.

By: Mike Jurlina

Mike Jurlina — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:10:14 +0000

Hi Darryl (plus Mike, Catherine and others)
Was hoing to be able to have talked to you in person by now but it looks like your taking your time on this one, which is so not you – your usually like a bull at a gate, but if time is what it takes we’ll all be waiting, don’t doubt that.

I’ve followed your Dads blog and am impressed and encouraged by your progress, In fact considering where you were at I think your doing downright amazing. Then again when I think about the boy I met a few years ago and the way you approached everyting you did in life, I’m not surprised.

Your old mates from U16s Nick, John, Hem and Solly are all going Ok this year in the U18s. They are all playing well but Hem is away shearing a lot, but evern when he’s back to play he still never passes the ball, which is ok cause he still scores heaps of tries.

Us on the outside can’t imagine how tough your doing it at the moment mate, but this is a fight you can win because of what I know about you and also because of th guy you’ve got in your corner (your Dad).

So keep up the good work and most importantly just know that all of us out here are thinking of you
Mike Jurlina

By: Shirley Tubbs

Shirley Tubbs — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:24:00 +0000

Hi Darryl, so glad to hear of your continuing progress. i think some people have these indominatable spirits that don’t know how to give up – Tyson is just such a person like that as well – it is always the things that your passionate about that get these hugh responses from you – keep it up Darryl there is such alot of life for you to live yet. Allen and Hayley brought a dairy farm today i’m sure they are going to need some help up there and as they have already trained you up – and your one of the family – make your recovery urgent. we have hugh respect for your family and their dedication and love for you – although i think that’s a long line. come see us – i have endless hot water now and you can take your 3 hour baths in peace and comfort, we look forward to the day. we have you in our prayers and always with love, Shirley.

By: Jude T & Davies Whanau

Jude T & Davies Whanau — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:17:49 +0000

Hey Darryl,
We are all right here behind you and dad and Catherine and Brook and Brenna. Tai and his JB1 mates are following your positive progress and playing hard for you. Tai wanted me to say it was probably just as well you weren’t totally awake for the Super 14 final but he’s hoping you will wake up a bit more soon. He now thinks he might grow up and be a bull rider or a dog trialler like you. Go hard in between those rests – you are so very close, so close…

By: Tubbs Family

Tubbs Family — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:15:24 +0000

Hey D A Z Z L A
How are you my mate?
Hope you are resting well, and your
trachie issues is under control,
We are so stoked for you on how much
progress you have made
we miss you

By: Hayden Schulze

Hayden Schulze — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:23:00 +0000

Hi Mike Catherine and family,
everyday my wife and I read your progress Darryl. It’s great to hear when your days are good, more good days please!
Hearing that you are responding well to people inspired me to up-date you on what’s going on at Taipa Area School. We had Areas down in Whangarei a few weeks ago, second again! The rugby boys played hard, though I shouldn’t say, one of the other teams played very dirty! The boys have a few mnore tournaments so here’s hoping they are more successful. The other gossip around school is the forth coming ball, which I think is in August. As you can tell I’m not very interested in.
Well, keep fighting hard! We are all standing behind you.
Hayden Schulze

By: John Clark

John Clark — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:06:37 +0000

Hi Mike and Catherine, surprise Catherine re the connection with Danny and now Mike!!
Reading your daily entries on the website brings tears and the return of many memories to me both good and bad with regard to my son Aaron and his own accident and injuries. There are a lot of parallels with Darryl and Aaron and I wish so much for you all,that Darryl’s recovery is successful.
There are traits that will help him immensely during his recovery and which I think he shares with Aaron.
He is young,strong both in body and in determination and from your writings ,Mike,fearless and very independent to the point of rejecting his Dad’s good advice.
The neuropsycologist I spoke to on several occasions at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs,told me that these things will make the difference between a slow and faster recovery so that is a real positive for Darryl.
There are many things I could share with you all but will limit it to this for now:
Life for you and Darryl has changed and will be forever and the effects of that will be with you forever.
However your love for Darryl and so importantly your love for each other and your own inner strength will get you through this and will make the difference for Darryl as he progresses through his recovery.
Yes Mike, I fully understand your comments and thoughts, as you live in this bubble of home and hospital and the emotional turmoil during the ups and downs of each step and each day that you as parents endure.
Take strength from those around you and from Darryl, as he will be fighting hard for himself but for you as well, in his own way.
Best regards, John Clark. Kia Kaha.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:35:01 +0000

Darryl & Family,
The news of Darryls improvements are awesome.
Keep it up Darryl.
Like others have said, slow and steady wins the race.
Stay strong!
All the best.
Laura ox

By: Calvina

Calvina — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:41:34 +0000

So happy to hear that Darryl is improving. We all continue to remember him and your family in prayer. Hang in there – you have prayers from all over the world at work!

By: Teila VW

Teila VW — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:02:57 +0000

Hey Darryl Mike and whanau,
Todays news is awesome. Keep it up bro. See you soon.
Teila