2009
Oct
26
A Walking Update
Just a quick post to give you an update of the walking. My lovely Mum took a video last time she was down to visit. It gives you an idea of the improvements I have made since being in the US.
The biggest improvements for mine are being able to do it without gloves, being able to talk whilst I walk, and not having to lock my knees with every step. Aside from this I can turn around and walk a lot quicker and have just started learning how to do steps.
Enjoy,
Mike.
October 27th, 2009 on 10:05 pm
Michael, you are Amazing!
There has been such an incredible improvement since your visit to Project Walk.
You are such an inspiration.
Al & Paul.
October 28th, 2009 on 8:23 pm
Words fail me Michael – I’m amazed at what you have achieved against all odds – inspiration is not a strong enough word for what you are doing for yourself and all who follow you – you’re setting a new benchmark.
Thank god you didn’t listen to those who said it wasn’t possible.
October 28th, 2009 on 10:39 pm
What a wonderful clip!!
We have been following your progress regularly and have been amazed by what you have achieved so far, but WOW look at you now!! Mike, you are one person who can prove there is no such thing as “can’t”.
Thinking of you all.
October 29th, 2009 on 8:20 pm
Just wonderful to watch take care
October 29th, 2009 on 11:28 pm
I give you a 9.9 for the dismount. Absolutely inspiring Forbesy.
October 30th, 2009 on 5:19 am
You are one amazing person.You pop into my mind regularly and I often peek at the website to see your progress.I am in Houston Texas now and after having 2 kids am so scared to ride on the road.Hopefully when I come home to Melbourne I will feel safer if Beach Rd becomes more bike friendly.Well done on your selfless effort to try and improve it.I for one appreciate your commitment having lost my dear friend Marcus Galbraith many years ago from a bike accident.
Take care mate….continue to inspire the world
Kim Wilson and Dean King xxxx
October 30th, 2009 on 12:53 pm
Great to see you making such progress, you’re an inspiration to us all. Everyone here in Aus is thinking about you and wishing you well.
October 30th, 2009 on 3:05 pm
Mike, this is absolutely amazing! I regularly check your website and always leave with a smile on my face after reading of your incredible strength of character and amazing progress..but this takes the cake. Love to Mon and Ash.
October 30th, 2009 on 4:51 pm
Hey Mike yer doin great work on the walkin front, so good to see you don’t need those straps anymore, ya must be delighted,well done!!
Hi to Mon and Ash.
Zoe.
October 31st, 2009 on 12:10 am
What an inspirational piece of footage and what amazing progress. Your determination is amazing and so is your progress. Well done Mike, Hi to Mon and Ash and keep up the good work. You are amazing!
November 2nd, 2009 on 8:30 am
Hi Mike – you are doing fantastic, it’s awesome to see you up and about.
I was thinking of you this weekend. I was on a seminar by Don Tolman in St Kilda on self-care and education and they showed a video clip of someone who had recovered full mobility after being in a similar situation to you. It’s inspirational and I know you’ll be doing the same…
Check it out http://www.dontolmaninternational.com/portal/content/view/42/102/
I think you’ll like it. Love to the family.
November 6th, 2009 on 7:59 pm
WOW!!! A fantastic effort and what an inspiration. Love to all
November 13th, 2009 on 7:58 pm
Mike, Rob and I both watched the recent video of you up and about watch closely by Dad, what a great sight to see you walking, keep it up and the very best of luck.
Robyn and Phil
November 25th, 2009 on 6:55 am
Speechless Mike. We’re moving back to Melbourne to see this for ourselves -in the flesh. We wont be back until late January, and you will indeed be running by then. Looking forward to catching up. Love to the Ladies.
November 28th, 2009 on 10:30 pm
Merry Christmas to you MIKE,MON,& Ash,
Good to see you going Mike, in the right direction,hope you can keep up the good work.
GOD BLESS.
Lorna G. The Beef Capital of Australia.
Rockhampton. Qld.
November 30th, 2009 on 3:15 pm
Awesome video Mike. I am reminded of what that nurse told you the night you woke up. Great to see you’re still progressing mate. Still can’t believe what you’ve been able to do.
December 11th, 2009 on 10:37 am
To Mike, Mon & Ash. Merry Christmas to you all and what a great year of progress you’ve had. I often pop into your website and am amazed by your progress and amazing attitude. And to Mon, what a wonderful, strong and committed woman you are. Mike is very blessed to share his life with you. Best wishes for a great family Christmas and for your continuing progress in 2010.
December 14th, 2009 on 6:19 pm
Forbesy,
Mate just reiterating what everyone else has said you are amazing, you are so blessed to be surrounded by people who obviously care and love you so much!
Keep up the great work mate, all the best to the family for Xmas and have an awesome 2010