Squidley Posted August 17, 2011 #301 Posted August 17, 2011 Kathy and Shannon stopped by the shop 5 minutes ago and gave some more encouraging news. David is completely off sedation now, but still has the ventilator installed, 1 step at a time. He is still responding to various forms of stimuli, matter of fact Kathy gave us an up close rendition of how they wake David on Monkey Boy. Lets just say that it's a very agressive process and we laughed like hell when she "Attacked" him beat on his chest as she claims the RN's have been with Ponch His body is healing, and thats going to be the slow process. The swelling has dramatically gone down. Ponch has folded both his arms in front of him across his chest so his range of motion is improving. There is a great hope from many of us that one of the nurses asks him to pull their finger! I'm sure he will supply the "Fragrance" quite gleefully. Now is the time when things will start to slow down. The initial strides have been very promising and there is hope that perhaps his eye isn't as bad as feared and he may possibly still be able to keep his sight in that right eye. They are hoping that by this weekend they will pull the tube out of his skull thats been monitoring the pressure on his brain. That has been showing more normal readings on his brain. Kathy and Shannon are VERY appreciative for all the thoughts and prayers. I too am very humbled by all of our members here that have sent good vibes and prayers to God. This is not the time to let up, there is a long road ahead and even though these initial days are a good step, they are no where's near the steps that have to be completed. Thank you all again for your efforts and passing the word. There are so many thousand of people praying for David, kind of gives me a little more faith in humainty....more as I know it.
CaptainJoe Posted August 17, 2011 #302 Posted August 17, 2011 Well hopefully they will take that ventilator out so he can tell those durn RN's to "KNOCK IT OFF!" LOL Penny and I are continuing to pray for Ponch, kathy and Shannon.
dray Posted August 17, 2011 #303 Posted August 17, 2011 prayer works! we will keep the prayers comming Dray
Sylvester Posted August 17, 2011 #304 Posted August 17, 2011 Hopefully he will soon want a computer to converse with all his friends here and elsewhere. Rock on Ponch! I am still praying.
Sleeperhawks Mechanic Posted August 17, 2011 #305 Posted August 17, 2011 What wonderful news to hear! :bighug:Prayers continuing strong!
Sweetnothing Posted August 17, 2011 Author #307 Posted August 17, 2011 A baby step each day, and he will be there soon!! Well maybe before he turns old and gray....well, maybe soon! We will continue to keep him in our thaughts and prayers!
pakidaho Posted August 17, 2011 #308 Posted August 17, 2011 Has there been any more discussion about this, and if so, any conclusions? We would like to help. Erv and Teri Have never met him, but tragic nonetheless. Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. On another note in terms of help, even with good insurance, 30 days minimum in the hospital, out of work and rehab after, their out of pocket will be huge. Can we set up a fund for donations and who here usually manages that? Someone close in Houston would be ideal. If Ponch has a paypal addy, using that would be another option I suppose. No matter how you slice it ( please no one take offense) prayers wont pay the bills. All the best and speedy recovery for him and his family. Derrek RSTDdog
Squidley Posted August 17, 2011 #309 Posted August 17, 2011 Has there been any more discussion about this, and if so, any conclusions? We would like to help. Erv and Teri We'll cross that road if it comes to that, David has insurance and short term disability...no worries right now
Iowawegian Posted August 17, 2011 #310 Posted August 17, 2011 Haven't been able to be on the site for a couple weeks...........Lil Bit, please know that you and Ponch are in our thoughts and prayers....Haven't seen you since Cody a couple yrs ago, but have thought about you both many times. Glad to see as I started reading the threads, that things are looking better for him as time goes by. Also glad to see so many of our family members here reaching out to you! Deb & Gary
RandyR Posted August 17, 2011 #311 Posted August 17, 2011 I'm leaving to goto Vogel which is 30 minutes from my home. I'll update everyone there w ith the latest good news about the improvements David has made. And make sure you give Kathy and Shannon at least 100 hugs from all of us.
kantornado Posted August 17, 2011 #312 Posted August 17, 2011 Thank you Brad for keeping us updated. I know David has a long way to go to recovery. But with the good friends he has and the love of family and prayers he will come through this. Again THANK YOU for keeping us updated............Ron
ashley9187 Posted August 18, 2011 #313 Posted August 18, 2011 I am very glad that things are moving along so well with Ponch. I know what its like to be on a vent. and having a machine breath for you. It will come out "Oh what a re-leaf it is" Rick A.
BuckShot Posted August 18, 2011 #314 Posted August 18, 2011 So glad Ponch is making some improvements. The RN's better watch out when he's doing even better. The little I know him, he will give them some grief (all in fun of course). Prayers still being sent and thoughts are with him and family. Gil
Fladiver40 Posted August 18, 2011 #315 Posted August 18, 2011 Still prayin and hoping for the best... So far this has made me once again to rethink which helmet to wear. Its a shameful thought that it takes something like this to wake some of us up...
Rick Butler Posted August 18, 2011 #316 Posted August 18, 2011 Hey Brad, You mentioned earlier that Ponch was going to loose some teeth, but you hadn't said anything about it recently. This basic accident happened to a good friend of mine several years ago where he ate a radar detector mount (through a 3/4 helment) and busted a few teeth up. This was around Christmas time so Linda and I went out to a truck stop and picked out a new set of teeth for him as our gift. This made me think that Ponch could benefit from this same gift. So, I found the following link that you might pass onto Kathy and see if there are any sets she might be interested in picking up for David: http://www.thegadgetshop.co.za/products.php?prod_sec_id=166 Keep up the good work, Rick Kathy and Shannon stopped by the shop 5 minutes ago and gave some more encouraging news. David is completely off sedation now, but still has the ventilator installed, 1 step at a time. He is still responding to various forms of stimuli, matter of fact Kathy gave us an up close rendition of how they wake David on Monkey Boy. Lets just say that it's a very agressive process and we laughed like hell when she "Attacked" him beat on his chest as she claims the RN's have been with Ponch His body is healing, and thats going to be the slow process. The swelling has dramatically gone down. Ponch has folded both his arms in front of him across his chest so his range of motion is improving. There is a great hope from many of us that one of the nurses asks him to pull their finger! I'm sure he will supply the "Fragrance" quite gleefully. Now is the time when things will start to slow down. The initial strides have been very promising and there is hope that perhaps his eye isn't as bad as feared and he may possibly still be able to keep his sight in that right eye. They are hoping that by this weekend they will pull the tube out of his skull thats been monitoring the pressure on his brain. That has been showing more normal readings on his brain. Kathy and Shannon are VERY appreciative for all the thoughts and prayers. I too am very humbled by all of our members here that have sent good vibes and prayers to God. This is not the time to let up, there is a long road ahead and even though these initial days are a good step, they are no where's near the steps that have to be completed. Thank you all again for your efforts and passing the word. There are so many thousand of people praying for David, kind of gives me a little more faith in humainty....more as I know it.
Grandpagak Posted August 18, 2011 #317 Posted August 18, 2011 still sending prayers their :smile11:way...
Caveman Posted August 18, 2011 #318 Posted August 18, 2011 I have been out of town and just read this. Prayers sent and keep up the good work David, your family (VR.ORG) loves you man! Carl and Pam
Trader Posted August 18, 2011 #319 Posted August 18, 2011 Anything new with Ponch? Still in our thoughts !
Squidley Posted August 18, 2011 #320 Posted August 18, 2011 No news today, so that can be a good thing as now it's going to take time for David to get some strength back. I will probably call Kathy and see if there has been anything significant, but it's more than likely going to taper down for a while. Keep David in your thoughts and as soon as I have any news I will absolutely let you know.
Sylvester Posted August 18, 2011 #321 Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks, Squidley. I still keep up the prayers.
Ryana7769 Posted August 19, 2011 #322 Posted August 19, 2011 Thanks again for all the updates. Prayers continuing here.
Sweetnothing Posted August 19, 2011 Author #323 Posted August 19, 2011 Still Keeping David in our thoughts and prayers!! Here is another one for ya Ponch:bighug:
Kregerdoodle Posted August 19, 2011 #324 Posted August 19, 2011 Ponch, you continue to be in our thoughts and Prayers!! GodSpeed Brother!!! K & J
Jerry W Posted August 19, 2011 #325 Posted August 19, 2011 Keeping David and Kathy in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, let us know.
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