Stephen Murray Update 11th August

[murray]

Sorry it has taken so long to do an update on Stephen. I know a lot of people have concerned about the lack of updates, but his condtion has been changing so much that i wanted to make sure he was more stable before we could let people know how his condition, as the updates quickly become out of date.

So, the biggest bonus of all is that he is really mentally strong and in good spirits. He is positive about everything and like he told me yesterday 'its the only way to be". This could be the biggest healer of all.

Two weeks ago, he could only manage 4 minutes off the ventilator (life support machine). On thursday, he managed two 2 hours 'weans' off the ventilaor so he is improving at a good rate on that front. The hospital are optimistic of getting stephen completely off the ventilator, its just going to take some time, maybe 4 - 8 weeks. Getting off this and being able to breathe on his own will make a lot of dfference to his rehab ability.

A few times a day they are able to adust his ventilator, allowing him to talk and communicate. This tires him out though so is there are only limited periods (1-2 hours) in the day when he can do this, although again as he becomes stronger this window will grow, as it has done from 20 minutes to 2 hours over the last 2 weeks.

He has very patchy sensation across various parts of his body, some parts of his arms, stomach and feet. He says this feels like a numb sensation and i'm sure this can only be a good sign. As for movement, he can shrug his shoulders consistently. Sometimes, he is able to very slightly move his knees inwards about an inch, although this takes about 30 secs from the time he thinks about moving his knees, to the movemet actually happening. Some days he is able to do this, some days he isn't but it can only be a positive sign.

His spirits are lifted by not only the great rehab team who work with him everyday, but by the friends and family who have been visiting. Stephens wife Melissa brought his little boy Mason out to see him and he just loves having him around. Some of Stephens other friends, Dale Holmes, TJ, Fuzzy, Scurto and Nasty have been out visiting which again has been a nice lift for him.

As those of you who know him will know, everything always happens to Stephen. Yesterday, he had to be taken to the dentist to have a tooth pulled out which had been giving him agony for the past few days, so he was a little groggy for the remainder of the day. As you can imagine, this wasn't a simple journey to the dentist with his condition but it went pretty smoothly in the end.

He is likely to be in Denver for at least aother 3 months, although as his condition is constanty changing its impossoble to put a date on this.

Thanks again for all the support, it realy is a huge comfort to Stephen.

Thanks

Martin

[bmxgrl712]

thanks so much for the update. we are always wondering and thinking about stephen's recovery and about your family. its so good to hear that he's getting some sensations thru out his body.
we are continuing to pray and send positive thoughts your way!
Bethany and Donny Koubsky
Omaha, NE

[zellwood]

Cheers for the update Muz, sounds a bit better... let Steve know me and heather will be out around Sept 10th....

gonna email you the pic from the worlds to show him....

talk to you in the week.

[Ross' Mum]

Kept constantly thinking that no news is good news as we awaited the next update from you but kept in mind what you said about going back to Denver this week yourself Martin. Thoughts and love are constantly sent to you all and especially Stephen of course - he seems to be progressing forward all the time and that is everything everyone can hope for right now. The road he is taking is a long one so one move at a time is the way forward and his positive and strong state of mind will pay off. Shame about the toothache and trip to the dentist but best removed so one less hassle to deal with. Thinking of you all, as ever,
Shirley, Ross and Lindsey

[Rory]

Sorry to hear the news about stephen i remember you both in your racing days. I hope that stephen makes the best possible recovery he can. My personal thoughts are with you and your family.

[mantadave]

Time is a great healer and this can only be good news for everybody thanks for the update

[rustycable]

Thanks for the update Martin.

All these small signs are positive which is great. What is even better is your attitude and strength Stephen. Good work, keep it up.

JJ

[Gavin Olson]

Thanks for the update Martin. The update sounds very encouraging. I'm very happy to hear that Mason made it to Denver to see his dad. I'm sure that was a huge boost for Stephen. Your comments about what Stephen said about being positive sound just like what he would say, and, he is absolutely right.
Please tell Stephen to keep his head up and his stick on the ice. Someone once told me that you can tell alot about a person from the friends he has. Obviously Stephen is a great guy cause he has great friends and a great family.

Love to you all,
Gavin

[mike-at-dialledbikes]

Positive news Martin. Everyone is still rooting for Stephen.

[chrismasonic]

good news...

thats it...
a little bit at a time...
keep on repairing yourself...
come back stronger...
i know you will...

hope the family and the dogs and the fish and everyone alright...

ah...and

the toon won the opening game of the season with bolton 3-1...reet

[PETERBMX]

HELLO HERE PETER HENNINGSEN FROM PERU... I HOPE YOU READ THIS....

PLEASE SHOW STEPHEN "THE SECRET" VIDEO I HOPE HE CAN BE ABLE TO WATCH IT AND FEEL IT, IT WILL HELP HIM A LOT TO UNDERSTAND HE IS ABLE TO HEAL HIMSELF !!!!!

PLEASE DO IT

BEST HOPES

PETER
peterbmx@hotmail.com
Lima Peru

[Lee Dell'Isola]

Thanks for the update Martin we have been waiting for days.
STAY STRONG and POSITIVE STEVE all these little signs are encouraging we are all still out here for you.
Love to you all
Lee & Mimmo

[buster]

Thanks for the update, pesky things teeth, one less to worry about now tho. Good to hear your staying positive, all our love, the MacLeods and the Youngs.

[BugEye]

Thanks for the update.

A few months back I was threatened with blindness due to an accident during my childhood (a fellow pupil accidently stuck a fountain pen into my eye).

To cut a long story short, due to the advancements in medicine and surgical procedures, they have managed to resolve the problem and things are working out. Though it'll take a few months for the vision to restore itself the fact remains that the eye is on the mend.

I just thank God for the knowledge and skill he has given the Dr's and just to encourage everyone that there is always hope.

Keep fighting Steve.

Pete

[GREENI]

Nice one MUZZA, been checking for an update all the time....Brian is sporting a Murraystrong decal on his 'sportsvan'......Yeah see ya later !!!!

[D]

Glad to hear that Stephen is in good spirits and making progress, I'm sure this can only help. Keep fighting friend, you are in all our thoughts.

[bernification]

It's good to hear another update and that your still strong Stephen, even better to see the pics of you from Dale's post. Really good to see you still smiling, and Dale keepin' it real for the kids (do they know who Fred Durst is anymore).
Just keep that positivity, it works wonders.

Bernie

[Joy]

Hey bub, you look great. you look strong and its so amazing to see you smiling. Youre so strong and I cant wait to give you a big hug. We are all thinking about you Muzza... we love you!

Joy, Corey, Dillewaard, Biz, and the crew

[duly]

Hi Martin. Send stephen love from the Dulys. I had a baby duly born the day before Stephen's crash, I hope my little jr has the same lust for life and fighting spirit that Stephen has. thanks for the update. x

[Old_Skool_Edd]

Hey martin, cheers for the update, hope youre good man, nice to hear theres some improvement in his body.
You need to keep it at this pace, cus if u can you will all get there .
Hi cynthia, mum said u rang the other day and said hi so, hope youre coping as good as u can and taking care of yourself.

Keep fightin steve. Stay Strong man. Were all thinkin of ya, all the time man so stay positive, Like us. ill see ya one day when i come out there...
Take it easy bro
Edd