Stephen Murray Update 10/07/07

[grotbags]

.Sorry for the wait for this latest update, the trip to Denver and the fact that so much has happened in the last 48 hours that it's hard to comprehend.
OK, the last couple of days have certainly been a rollercoaster. First of all, Sunday, Stephen was exhausted due to lack of sleep, however, his pneumonia has almost passed and his temperature is near normal and his lungs are improving. So, Melissa has been awesome and supported him whilst Cynthia and I have travelled 5600 miles, 4 plane journeys in 26 hours to Craig Hospital in Denver Colorado and back. This was an experience but that's another story. The most positive thing that came out of this trip is that Craig is definately the place that Stephen should have his Rehab.Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Craig hospital, is flying a nurse to Baltimore to see if Stephen is ready to fly to Denver, this could happen as soon as Thursday or next Monday, depending on when we can organise the Air ambulance. Stephen is definately focussed on getting out of ICU and geting into Rehab and we will update you as and when.
Yesterday, Stephen's Dad, Jeff, and his Grandad, Bob arrived from the UK, this put the biggest smile on his face you can imagine. This is a huge support for the rest of the family.
Today has been extremely busy and somewhat tiring but very productive for Stephen. He recieved 4 distinguished visitors.The first was Wade Martin, President of the Dew Tour, who flew in from Chicago, specifically to see Stephen for the day. This was amazing and the family would like to thank him for the time and everything he and the Dew Tour have done for Stehen and continue to do since the accident. The next two were Dr John McDonald( a true inspiration)(Google him) and Patrick Rummerfield( Google him aswell)(unbeilievable). Dr McDonald will be his outpatient rehab Dr, after Stephen has finished at Craig. However, the biggest smile on Stephen's face appeared when Brian Foster (BMX legend and one of Stephen's hero's) came to visit.
Stephen says he is now over ICU and his main focus is getting well enough to take the Air Ambulance journey to Denver ASAP.
We have had so many headaches with Stephen's health insurance, so next time anybody has anything to say about the NHS, thank your lucky stars you live in the UK.
Many of you may not have met Melissa, Mason or Seth but Melissa would like you to know how much your messages of support mean to the family. Keep them coming.

[Lavs]

Good on ya for checkin out Denver. Keep up the good work and tell Stephen I love him and think about him all day everyday. Thanks brother TJ

[AmyCherico]

Glad to hear things are better. It is a great sign that you want to get to Denver soon. Stephen - can't wait until the time I can see you again.

Take care man.
Travis

[Hodgey]

Steve,
Excellent excellent news about the Craig Hospital, the rehab and beating the pneumonia - good lad. Every update that Mills and Grotbags writes you're making unbelievable improvement. Now, let's get out of ICU and get on that plane to Denver.
You're Always Strong, Always Positive.

Hodgey.

[Ross' Mum]

So good to hear that temperature has dropped. Guess that means improvement. Rehab will be good I am sure so go for it Stephen XXX We are all with you, every day in every way xxxx

[froanz]

good to hear that all! i am glad things are getting better for stephen again. keep it up and greets from austria!

[StuDixon]

Good news,thanks for the update Grotbags,cant imagine what you Murrays are going through right now,along with dealing with Stephen's situation you and Martin still find the time to fill everyone in on whats happening which is great!!
'Stay Strong' ........ never could 2 words mean so much!!!
Roll on the rehab and best wishes to you all
The Dixon's

[CH28]

Good news! Keep the updates coming. Stay Strong! Hope to see you in Denver! Much love to all of you. From the Hooke Family.

[Lee Dell'Isola]

Thanks for the update Paul, some positive news at last, you are all doing a wonderful job out there keep it up. Stephen just keep taking those small steps one at a time, slowly but surely and I'm sure you'll get there, remember we are all behind you. STEPHEN MURRAY STAY STRONG!!!
Love to you all,
Lee & Mimmo

[mikeall]

Thanks Very Much P , for the updates . I Think about Stephen and his family everyday. Stay strong Stephen , and Believe .
We are all with you , and wish the best for the futur.
Continue to send us the uptades , because it's just good to read that things are going better and better.

Mickael C

[mike-at-dialledbikes]

Stephen is definately focussed on getting out of ICU and geting into Rehab.

Stephen says he is now over ICU and his main focus is getting well enough to take the Air Ambulance journey to Denver ASAP.

That's the fighting spirit that will see Stephen beat this!

Keep getting stronger, Steve.

[Simon Tabron]

Nice one, Paul and Cynthia, sound like you are making some real progress.
Stephen, thinking about you all the time, I know you are fighting and you're gaining the strength to beat this.
Love ya, brother,
Simon

[Young.uk]

More very positive news. Great to hear your fighting this Stephen. Thinking of you all. Thanks for the updates Paul.

[bmxgrl712]

great to hear the fever is under control as well as the pneumonia!
keep fighting! Denver sounds like its going to be just what Stephen needs! good luck with everything...thinking about you all.

[JBerry415]

Cheers for the update Paul. Stephen, keep on fighting this and work your way back to fitness in Denver. I know you can do it!!

[D]

Great to hear that Stephen is in a positive frame of mind and is thinking of the next steps towards recovering. Stay strong!

[missmelanie]

Way to go cuz, you are a true fighter. Way to stay strong, and focussed. You taught me this (from your dad): "do it right, do it now, do it right now". These are the words you told me you have in your head when you are about to begin your ride, we say them now again to you about getting better!
Thanks for keeping us in touch Paul, and for the much better news.
Love to UJ, AC and special love and hugs to you Stevie Wonder boy, you are truly amazing and an inspiration to overcome obstacles in our lives, not let them stop us.
BTW Stephen, little Joseph is still INTENT on being a dirt jumper like his big cousin! Every morning he asks me to go to the jumps, and the local bike shop couldn't believe the track he is already riding...and believe it or not, he walks around snapping his fingers randomly, just like you used to do when you were a young pip squeak!
See you soon, guess it will be in Denver now, not Baltimore!
Melanie, Joe, Emma-Jae and Joseph

[Pagey]

Nice one Steve, You can do this kid! Keep fighting and keep positive and we all want you to get to the rehab as soon as possible and get stuck in! All the best mate.

Cheers for the update Paul, its great that you guys are such good friends for Steve.

Pagey

[eleventhour]

Good to hear there is some positive news, a goal of getting on a plane is the way to start, small steps on a long road and all that.

Someone else Stephen might want to know of is Valentin Dikul. He was a Russian trapeze artist who suffered spinal cord injury age 17 and developed his own system of recovery that's been used to treat thousands. He went on to become a strongman in the circus and at 63 still performs some of the most mental feats of strength, he's in the Guinness book of records for a 460kg deadlift and juggles with 180lb weights.

We wish all the best to the Murrays and to Stephen for a fast recovery.

John and Jake

[peter holland]

i had a look at the rummerfield page. it is reasurring to know that if you have a strong mind and a lot of fight then you can make a real difference.
keep on fighting stephen and good things will happen

keep the updates coming

thinking about you all everyday

pete