Tainui's Journey

Tainui has been out of hospital for almost two weeks now and has spent 5 nights in his own bed. Much to his and the families delight. It is a blessing to see him everyday now in his own environment sorounded by loving friends and family.

A huge thank you to Paengaroa School who held a special day in support for the All Blacks RWC final but also for Tainui by inviting children to donate, so they too could help on this page. Also Te Puke High School who held a mufti day and Tainui's older brother & cousin who organised a sausage sizzle. You are all truly amazing and words can't express how grateful we really are.

Tainui is progressing well to date. He has some of his boysterous nature back but is still a little timid in some circumstances, as we would expect. He has to apply cream to his scaring twice a day, which he is starting to do himself, he is not allowed any sun exposure (to his face) so must be well covered.

We are due another trip up to Middlemore to see the eye specialist and Plastic Surgeon within the next week.

He has seen himself and has asked a few questions and can remember a few things from the day but still dosnt fully know what happened.

As a family we will help him get through this as he requires and questions us but for now we are just looking forward, staying positive and embracing all the love and support from our own community and afar. Even the little messages we have been receiving means so much to us.

God Bless. Arohamai nui. Xxx