Another update from Jake
4 September 2020Hey everyone, just giving a quick update on my progress. The second part of my surgery went great, as I have now re-gained enough movement in my neck to be able to drive! Sometime down the track I will need to have more contracture release work done on my neck, but my most recent one has given me the freedom of being able to get out of the house whenever I want and not have to rely on others to get around. my hands also healed up nicely after my most recent surgery, and I have since been able to begin doing the things I love again. I have been able to get out on the boat and go fishing, and my dad and I have been whitebaiting at the Tarawera rivermouth and managed to catch a decent feed. This was a lot of fun but on both occasions I ended up with blisters on my palms due to my skin being so delicate. To try and make my physiotherapy sessions a little more interesting, I have been doing one of the local bush walks with my physiotherapists. I have been progressing further and further, having to take less breaks along the and way doing it much faster each time. I am continuing with my daily scar therapy regime, which consists of scar therapy massage, pressure garments and lots of moisturiser. Dealing with scars is a long-term battle but as long as we keep this work up we will begin to see positive changes. I'm grateful to the team that are working with me and continuing to support me along my journey.
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Hello Jake....what a lot of positive progress you are making. We are so pleased to hear about your fishing and white baiting excursions. Love those whitebait fritters!
The driving certainly gives you greater independence .
The bush walks can be so therapeutic for you.
Keep up the good work, Jake and thank you for keeping us posted on your progress . It is wonderful to hear from you.
Kindest regards...
Gordon and Dianne.
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Jake - you are an absolute machine !!!.
Thank you for your little updates its fantastic to hear how well you are doing even through there will of course be new challenges that you come across as you progress. Your family must be so proud of you - you are truly inspirational.
All the best - Sarah Cameron
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I'd like to add a little bit more to the fund. How can I do that?
Bryan
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Happy to hear the good news. Stay strong. Stay safe & healthy always Jake. God bless.
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Hi Jake So pleased to hear you are doing so well.I admire your stamina,as it must be quite hard for you and the family at times.Keep up the good work.I say a prayer for you every night.Take care .You are a very brave young man.
Best wishes
Helen
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It's fantastic to read your update Jake and know you have made more great progress.
You are doing an amazing job, surrounding by an amazing team, obviously.
It's brilliant to see you are able to drive again and have been out fishing and whitebaiting.
Stay strong and keep on keeping on - you have got so much support and love behind you from all over NZ and worldwide.
Love to you and your family xx
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What an incredible young man you are. You so deserve the progress you are noticing. How great.
Keep on with that positivity. I imagine you will be on the celebratory speaker circuit one day, telling your story, and sharing your strength. Sending positive thoughts your way.
Monique Balvert-O'Connor
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Hi there Jake!
Thanks so much for keeping us all in the loop about your progress. So pleased you can drive now and you're getting back some independence, that would have been bloody hard. I hope things are slowly becoming more bearable and you're having some fun. That's what you need in your life now, fun, fun, and more fun. Exciting trips whitebaiting! Go you.
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You are truly inspirational Jake, thank you so much for the update.
Steph
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Hi Jake, I’m so glad to hear your excellent progress. Congratulations on your achievements. You should be very proud of them. It’s been a challenging year for most of us, but your bravery puts it all into perspective. You stood out as an exceptional young man when I had the brief pleasure of meeting you on my White Island trip. You are an inspiration for sure. I wish you the very best as your journey continues. Best Wishes Pawl
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Hi Jake, I’m so glad to hear your excellent progress. Congratulations on your achievements. You should be very proud of them. It’s been a challenging year for most of us, but your bravery puts it all into perspective. You stood out as an exceptional young man when I had the brief pleasure of meeting you on my White Island trip. You are an inspiration for sure. I wish you the very best as your journey continues. Best Wishes Pawl
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WOW Jake reading your posts is soooo inspiring. Take care, stay well and keep enjoying life
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Really proud of you and your fighting spirit