As some of you may be aware, our beloved Mick has suffered a very unfortunate accident, which has resulted in a whole range of complications, that may require surgery. He fell from a very small height, cracking a rib, that misfortunately happened to puncture his lung, resulting in a massive surge of air and fluid through his whole body. The main concern at the moment is the air that remains trapped surrounding his heart. He currently has two catheters draining his chest cavity near his lungs on both sides, and is undergoing more CT scans to determine how and why the air is still remaining. They are discussing non invasive procedures and are currenlty still investigating the concerns surrounding his heart.

He is currently in the Phnom Penh hospital, Cambodia, with Bren by his side. They have been there since the 21st of May, undergoing a range of scans, treatments and protocols. So far, for the treatment he has been given, and the upcoming procedures, the total cost rests at $7800USD, with no doubt other expenses to ensue. 

This is an extremely difficult time that really does not need to be compounded by the stress of expenses. If any of you are in any position to lend any support towards this, Mick, Brenda and Indi will be eternally grateful and humbled. Any amount, if you are in any position to be able to, is highly appreciated, and although the total bill is not currently known, every little bit will help. 

The three of them have taken up a beautiful life in the south of Cambodia, and have started up a very touching project to help others in need. They are building a retreat for veterans and service men and women from all countries to provide a place of serenity. Mick served 20 years in the Australian Army and as a result has suffered from war symptoms since. His ability to find peace in Cambodia has driven them to build a place for others who share a connection, comradery, respect and understanding. They welcome meeting others who have also served and those who have played such a vital role in communities such as nurses, doctors, paramedics, fire fighters.

Please help us reach the target so we can  help get Mick back to his beautiful girls, and back to following their dream. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this, big hugs to all of them, we love you!! Mountain View Veterans Retreat 

All contributions will go towrads Micks treatment, procedures, and time spent recoeing in hospital. 

We do not know how much time Mick will need to spend in hospital, and currently the total bill only continues to rise. 

The main concern is the air that remains trapped around his heart. They are still investigating what best procedure to take in order to get this fixed.