UPDATE
Mike was moved to Duke yesterday, his condition has been slightly down graded ( slightly ) as there are still some concerns in the area of the brain effected. He is moving around, able to do a few things.
Mike is looking at all the cards, unknown if he is actually reading/comprehending, but this isn't unexpected or unusual. HE DOES seem to be responding well to the cards, so keep them coming ( to the home address )
Val is doing ok, still dealing with a tough situation
At this time they still request that there be no visits as there is still so many things going on around Mike that it easily overwhelms him.
Next week they are talking Acute Rehab, pretty much all the therapy folks ( to many to list ) are going to work him over for awhile, so there won't be much opportunity for day time visits anyway
one week in, and things are better, but there is still a long way to go.
as for him using a laptop, not an option at this time.
I'll update as I know more.