Merry Christmas to all!
Just a quick post to wish you all Merry Christmas. Monica’s family has begun to descend on us already with brother Simon and his wife Alexis and two kids arriving yesterday. I am looking forward to enjoying the festive season where my rehab and my health are not the centre of attention. I’m looking forward to focusing on the kids and enjoying their smiles and laughter over the next few weeks as we no doubt shower them with far too many gifts!
I am also looking forward to beginning a new year. This one has brought a little too much bad luck! My accident was bad enough and then our awesome dog Charli passed away last week. I had a dream to walk again with her and it breaks my heart that I can’t do that. I know that when I walk again no matter how far it is that she will be walking with me, looking up at me, stopping at every second tree to relieve herself, and of course seeking out food wherever it may be.
Whatever you have planned for the festive season all the best, keep well, and be safe.
Cheers,
Mike.
December 23rd, 2008 on 5:55 pm
Hey Mike, Mon & Ash,
A very Merry Christmas to you all.
I hope the new year brings you all joy, peace and medical breakthroughs. You all certainly deserve them!
- Simon.
December 24th, 2008 on 8:06 am
Mike, Moni and Ash
All that you would wish yourselves for Christmas and 2009.
Enjoy the break from your routine with all the family.
The Congdons
December 24th, 2008 on 8:53 am
Hi Mon, Mike and Ash,
****Merry Christmas****
Wishing you all a happy Christmas and a wonderful NEW Year.
Kristen, Craig, Lachie & Zara
xxxx
December 24th, 2008 on 9:12 am
May Christmas & 2009 be good to you all in more ways than one. God Bless – Wyong King Family
December 24th, 2008 on 9:39 am
Hi Mike, Mon and Ash,
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Joyful New Year!
Enjoy your break together, we hope there will be as much chaos there as there will be here.
Love,
Brett, Julia, Josh, Rory and Tristan
December 24th, 2008 on 10:06 am
Hi Mike – you don’t know me but I’ve been following your progress since your accident and read with interest any news on your recovery. I have no doubt ridden North Road with you on many occasions. Best of luck for Christmas and the New Year. I hope 2009 brings you and your family many pleasures. I look forward to more news of improvement over the coming year.
Richard Read
December 24th, 2008 on 1:14 pm
Hello Mike, Moni and Ash,
May Christmas and the New Year be so much pleasure, to be surrounded by family and friends. You have put in so much effort to reach the milestones that you have…truely amazing and inspirational.
All the best for 2009
Russell and Virgina
December 24th, 2008 on 1:30 pm
Dear Mike, Monica & Ashley,
Wishing you every happiness over the Christmas period away from your usual routine, and may 2009 be a truly wonderful year for you all. Love and best wishes,
Inge Webster.
December 24th, 2008 on 2:28 pm
Hi Mike, Monica & Ashley
Wishing you all a Merry Chrissy and hope that 2009 is a wonderful year for you all.
Ashley, enjoy your visit from Santa.
All the best & take care and enjoy!
Love Debbie & Family
(friend of Fee, Mark & Scarlett)
December 24th, 2008 on 2:31 pm
Christmas eve Mike and a thunderstorm about to roll in as I sit in the tent at “The Bay”. It will be a different Christmas, no doubt about that with you and your family in Melbourne, Sally and her family in Denmark (WA)and Peter in Brisbane. The challenge will be to get to all before the return to the grind. Have a Richard “State of Origin” at Possum Creek Green this afternoon as NSW V Qld in a variety of sports. Have the usual BBQ marquee breakfast tomorrow befor heading to the state which is an hour behind for the first visit. Look forward to catching up with you on the 27th. You might plan that aquathon and there is no guarantee that I will do the walk leg either. Keep it going team! Best wishes for xmas and may the best gift be the one we all wish for! Love Mum and Dad.
December 24th, 2008 on 7:01 pm
Good Evening Michael, I’ve only just heard of your unfortunate accident. Enough said. I hope (I know) you will be forging ahead at full steam! I’ve perused your website and you’ve still got that cheeky smile! Your family is gorgeous. I’m heading down Melbourne way end of January 2009, would love to catch up and chat about the old umpiring days at Sydney. I still remember the day at North Shore you were running backwards and tripped over the cricket pitch cover and without missing a beat did a 360 bounced up and kept running (except for the brown stain all the way down your back) Steve Power
December 24th, 2008 on 9:57 pm
A Merry Christmas to you Forbsey! Kisses and hugs to the beautiful Ash and Mon. Looking forward to seeing you in 2009.
Love Julie and family
xxx
December 28th, 2008 on 3:21 am
Michael,
I am a friend of Steve Shipley. I live in Boston, Mass. USA He suggested that I get in contact with you. In 2001 I suffered a freak injury to my T9 disc. I am paralyzed from the waiste down. You can view my story at http://www.youtube.com/v/0JE7RgI1FXs
Congratulations your finding your spirit and maintaining a positive attitude. I am certain you have a wonderful family. Best wishes,
Glenn Mangurian
gmangurian@frontierworks.com
December 28th, 2008 on 2:46 pm
Dear Mike, Mon and Ash,
Been thinking of you all, after Christmas there is always a few quiet days to think and reflect. I was so sad to hear about Charli. I know what it’s like to lose a much loved pet and not be there at the end, my dog Lassie died at a boarding kennel when I was on a family holiday, it’s many years ago now, but I don’t forget her. Don’t feel guilty about her last day, think about all the great times you had together, I know Charli had a life most dogs would envy.
Wishing you continued strength and a much deserved miracle in 2009. Sue.
December 29th, 2008 on 2:01 pm
Dear Mike and family,
Wishing you all a very merry christmas and happy new year. Have caught up with Bruce & Lesley @ Clarkes for a quick chat. Susie, Merrill and Ray send their best wishes too. Belinda xxx
December 31st, 2008 on 3:50 pm
Hello Mike, Mon and Ash,
Hope you had a enjoyable Christmas, I managed to have Christmas dinner with your Mum and Dad and our family at Lorian and Petes home in Brisbane which was very nice.
Best Wishes to you all for 2009,and for you Mike lots of Big ticks off your Goal list.
Love Lorna ( The Beef Capital of Australia )Rockhampton.
December 31st, 2008 on 9:01 pm
Dear Mike, Mon and Ash,
All the very best for 2009. Your progress has been quite inspirational and we wish you continued strength and courage. Love and best wishes to you and all your family from the Underwoods.
January 2nd, 2009 on 9:09 am
Hi Mike
Although I heard back in October about your situation I have only just today discovered this website and have spent some of the morning reading through some of the amazing and inspiring content. It is clear to me that you remain as determined and resilient as when we were in umpiring here in Sydney, and I wish you all the very best in your new journey. Although about to move to Tassie I will still get to Melbourne every now and then and I would like to catch up with you.
Take good care and all the very best, Mike Heinrichs.
January 8th, 2009 on 10:08 pm
Hi Forbesy, Happy New Year mate. Fantastic to read how much progress you’re making. Was great to catch up last time. Will be over again soon so will let you know. Take care. Hi to Mon and Ash.
Regards, Marshy, Em, Jack & Sam.