Shaun Harris. All the best fella!

[sidecar bob]

I think they're reading a bit too much into him getting agitated, how well do they actually know this Harris bloke.

[gav]

Latest from Fiona ex FB
So day 13. Shaun has stood and taken a few steps. At first not knowing how to formulate how to move legs. Getting really frustrated. I do have to laugh at some of the inappropriate things he mouths and the faces he pulls. Sometimes he's here, next lights on no one home. Normal head injury stuff. He has come a very long way from the night I was told we'll give him 72 hours then turn off life support. If he survives that he will probably be a veg. (No jokes he already is wink emoticon or what kind of veg ). I have had amazing support and great words of encouragement so cheers for that.

[denill]

Have followed this thread closely, but not posted. Wishing him a good recovery won't make a blind bit of difference. The Ginja had got what it takes, plus...... We have disagreed on occasions, but in times like this the triviality of personalities becomes apparent. Shaun is so lucky to have Fiona's support.

[gav]

Posted by Fiona on FB
Day 16 Shaun has really made remarkable progress to how he was 15 days ago but that is his fighting spirit. He has walked around ICU with gutter frame and two physio ladies helping. He still has a trachy but breaths by himself with humidified oxygen attached to it. He sometimes is with me mentally and those are the hopes I hang onto. Funny I seem to be the one drug free thing that calms him (makes a change). He is in ward 28 CHCH Neuro ward. Petra and myself have to go home today so it is kind of a gut wrenching day for us. When I fly back on Friday for weekend, made possible by people's generosity, I hope to get a thumbs up pic. Again thanks everyone for support we all have battles so I very much appreciate it.

[jellywrestler]

He is in ward 28 CHCH Neuro ward.

i talked to Fiona earlier this week and asked about visitors as shaun i snow out of intensive care and in the ward quoted above.
she siad that would be good but you need to take shaun as he is. my own comment is that shaun has had a traumatic head injury it's likely that he will not recognise you, but it will still be an important part of his healing if anyone was to go.
Spyda

[sidecar bob]

i talked to Fiona earlier this week and asked about visitors as shaun i snow out of intensive care and in the ward quoted above.
she siad that would be good but you need to take shaun as he is. my own comment is that shaun has had a traumatic head injury it's likely that he will not recognise you, but it will still be an important part of his healing if anyone was to go.
Spyda

Thanks Spyda.
What often happens is people go piling in en masse to visit people in situations like this, when what the person actually needs is rest & recovery.
If you wouldn't usually rock up to his house for an impromptu visit, then that probably tells you all you need to know.
Not trying to discourage visitors, just give it a bit of thought.

[bucket boy]

Thanks Spyda.
What often happens is people go piling in en masse to visit people in situations like this, when what the person actually needs is rest & recovery.
If you wouldn't usually rock up to his house for an impromptu visit, then that probably tells you all you need to know.
Not trying to discourage visitors, just give it a bit of thought.

Exactly bob and the doctors normally say the fewer the vistors the better off he will be.And he aint guna remember anyone visiting anyway.

[russd7]

.And he aint guna remember anyone visiting anyway.

not necessarily true, yrs ago a mate had a bad accident with serious head injuries, i was asked to go visit to try and get his brain working again (we grew up together) so i took ten days off work and went in every day and just played games and talked to him about shit we had done, he still remembers me being there through that time but does not remember any one else or even his parents who visited every day as well. sometimes its just the connection.

[jellywrestler]

Thanks Spyda.
What often happens is people go piling in en masse to visit people in situations like this, when what the person actually needs is rest & recovery.
If you wouldn't usually rock up to his house for an impromptu visit, then that probably tells you all you need to know.
Not trying to discourage visitors, just give it a bit of thought.

he is in a nuerological ward so the staff there will know what is good for him and what is harmful. bu thanks bob for pointing that out. remember the freak show when Kaitepie was in hospital on KB, people were talking about making a roster from early morning till late at night of kb members! not even thinking about the family of healing time.

[Autech]

Sounding like he is putting up a good fight. I wont go visit as I would be tempted to crack ginger jokes at him, better wait until he's fit to tell me to fuck off lol. Spewing I never said hi to him a Ruapuna when I spotted him in the pits.

Is the family ok for accommodation Jelly? I live near the city if they end up stuck for a spot to sleep (nearly said crash but that's rather poor taste).

Keep fighting Sean

[sidecar bob]

Just FYI, Bucket Boy is a serious head injury survivor, So his opinion may be more valid than people could assume.
Im not suggesting to stay away, Id just hate to see it turn into disaster tourism.

[jellywrestler]

Just FYI, Bucket Boy is a serious head injury survivor, So his opinion may be more valid than people could assume.
Im not suggesting to stay away, Id just hate to see it turn into disaster tourism.

always good to see someone that gives a shit, thanks steve, fiona is overwhelmed with the support from the motorcycling world.

[gav]

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Fiona Kelsen
22 hrs ·
Ok so its day 21 I'm back down with Shaun. He slept for 6 hours first time last night/morning. Go Shaun. Got back to ward after he had woken and what a change. He wrote me a message on the white board..... Txt to Fee from Shaun Harris. Blew me away. He still is here one minute and then not but what amazing determination that man has..... 21days post a serious brain injury. Shaun you rock. If you visit, take him as you see him. Thanks Cam fund, My boss Robyn Sanders, Dom his in and outlaws, Dianna. Karen and Andrew Stroud(you keep my faith alive) and my beautiful children and parents. Kind of feel like that was a grammy speech. I have so many more to thank and I will. I'm so greatful.

[sidecar bob]

Any further on this chum?

[nodrog:Me]

..... remember the freak show when Kaitepie was in hospital on KB, people were talking about making a roster from early morning till late at night of kb members! not even thinking about the family of healing time.

I think that was because she had a vagina.