Hi Everyone – Thanks for your posts & your suggestions for ways to assist and entertain Chris. It’s great to know so many people have his interest at heart. Chris was in good shape today & I took him outside for a stroll in a wheelchair. This was his first time outside since the stroke. […]

Hi – We had a frustrating/hilarious episode last night with Chris when he made it clear that he wanted something – after may, many, many guesses (even some from those in neighbouring beds!) we worked out he wanted an electric toothbrush – he has always been quite fastidious about dental hygiene. John then played an […]

Hi All – Spent last night with Chris, Barbara & Liesha. Chris was in good shape and in a good mood. He brushed his teeth whilst Liesha annoyed him by issuing instructions.  Boredom is the big issue for him at the moment. We’re plotting music (Alec is putting together a playlist of faves) & DVDs […]

Hi Everyone – Chris has moved from the hospital & is apparently in good spirits today in his new place of abode. I haven’t seen him yet as I have to work (well, ‘try to work’ may be more accurate), but I think I’m seeing him tonight so I’ll have fresh news tomorrow. Hey me […]

Hi All – Chris has done some writing & exercises, and played a game with Liesha & friends today, but it’s mostly been a day of doctors – lots of tests and meetings. The good news is that we are now on to the next stage of Chris’ recovery and he will be moving from […]

Hiya – Chris is improving daily. Today he stood unassisted (but with nurses at the ready of course) for two minutes. Barbara later laid out cards for him to play snap – after a few minutes she said ‘bit boring isn’t it’ and Chris agreed so Barbara laid out a Patience game which Chris has […]

Hi All – I’ve just been in with Chris & we played an early Mickey Mouse cartoon which Chris enjoyed. Then we tried to work out what music he liked – I scrolled through the ‘Imagine’ album but that got the thumbs down (!) and it was ‘Hey Bulldog’ (mono of course) that Chris glommed […]

Press Release 20/06/09 “Chris Knox remains in a stable condition in Auckland hospital. This morning he is communicating with hand signs and the occasional word. He is generally in a good mood & enjoys the company of his family and friends. “Chris is learning new ways of communicating and shows interest in the world around […]

Hello – Ouch – a bit too much red wine last night. Still …. not too bad. Today is Barbara’s birthday and, after a bit of prompting, Chris nailed the melody of “Happy Birthday”. It’s a nice tune and, well, Marilyn he ain’t! We had cake and liqueur stuffed dates with tea & coffee. Chris […]

Hiya – It’s morning we’re starting to settle into some sorta routine – it’s beginning to seem weirdly normal. We come in when visiting hours start and spend the day hanging out in the Whanau room & taking turns pestering Chris. It’s like a funny little communal office with cellphones beeping, random discussions, scraps over […]