Incredibly heartening news about our boy Major's recovery.
20 November 2023"He oranga ngakau, He hikinga wairua - When it touches your hearts, it lifts your spirits." E Pā, tēnā koe mō au ringa e toro atu ki te tama nei, tōna whānau me te whānau whānui. He huarahi anō mā te katoa ki te hiki i te oranga. Kātahi te motu aroha ko tēnei, mei kore ake koutou.
Late last week, Major opened his eyes again, marking a huge step in his journey back to us. He's still very tired but starting to chat a little, surpassing what we dared hope.
Major's still confined to bed, but he's giving his all and is undergoing physiotherapy. We're witnessing encouraging signs; he knows us all & can answer a patai after thinking about it. His hand-eye coordination is picking up, even if it's bit by bit. This shows his fighting spirit and the strength we know is in him.
Our hearts are overflowing with relief and hope. A massive thank you to all our whānau and mates for standing by us. From the kind words from Major's rugby team to the aroha from our extended whānau, the Whanganui community & folks from all corners of Aotearoa - it has helped us stay strong during this tough time.
Major is going to need continuous support. The generosity poured into the fundraising will be vital. As a whānau, we've decided to stop the fundraising; however, we will update you again in a week or so.
A big shout out to Whatu Ora and the medical teams looking after Major and all of you for your messages & support.
With heartfelt thanks, Kiriwai, Daniel, the Taurua whānau and the McKay family.
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So Happy to hear this update. Big love to little Major and Whanau. You are a mighty strong and well loved young man. <3
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So pleased Major is showing his fighting spirit. I don't know him but my grandson Nico goes to the same school and his Mum was one of the first at the scene. I have a few grandsons and Major reminded me particularly of one of them. Hope he continues to improve, lots of love from the Feast family in Masterton.