Need Prayers for Ponch!!!

[Jus Monkeyin Around]

Sorry folks about the delays, been at school all week and it's just nuts right now. Here is the text Monkey Boy got from Shannon....

 

"All is well. Been busy with OT Physical Therapy speech and doctors coming in. He is moving more, not opening his eyes much. PT (?) dressed him and had him sitting on the side of the bed while holding him. He can't support himself or hold his head up. We will have a special chair for him tomorrow. The regular therapy schedule starts for him tomorrow. God is good, Thank you all for lifting us up to God in prayers....Love Kathy and Shannon"

 

 

This is all I have right now for us, sorry it's not more. I still have not been able to see David, but I'm at a point that I am going to show up and see about getting in. Keep David in your thoughts and prayers and as soon as I have more info I will pass it on....

 

 

PT is physical therapy, He is at Tears rehab hospital and they are evaluating him all this week. as I get more I will keep fowarding them to Squidley. I'm at the same point, as I want to go see him. Still praying for you David.

[motorcycletom]

Thanks for the updates, David you are still in our prayers.

[Patrolman46]

Thanks for the updates. I know a lot of us have been checking daily with wonderment of Davids condition.

 

We are all keeping David & Family in our thoughts & prayers!! Please say a special prayer for Davids family as they are in need of our support.

 

Be Strong "Ponch", Patrolman46 & Babe

Edited September 3, 2011 by Patrolman46
Signed with another members name. Senior moment???

[BIG TOM]

Thanks for the updates, David you are still in our prayers.

 

 

 

:sign yeah that:

[FuzzyRSTD]

Thanks for the updates, and still prayers for all.... I was hoping for more improvement. Makes me wonder that Ponch possibly might have had a stroke and then the accident. Bless his heart for hanging in there. May God bestow upon all here the spirit of comfort and healing.

 

Fuzzy

[mm482]

Still praying for Ponch and family.

 

Earl:thumbsup2:

[BuckShot]

Thanks for all the updates..... Thoughts and prayer's still going out for everyone. A little progress is sure encouraging.

[Ponchs Girl]

Thank you for all the prayers. Keep 'em coming! My mother and I wanted to express our thanks for all the cards we have received. Your thoughts and prayers mean so much to us. I opened his laptop today and the Venture forum came up.

 

I know everyone is anxious to hear how he is doing. Ponch has finally started rehab this week at TIRR Memorial Herman. He has a long road ahead of him. We have high expectations for a full recorvery. Today Physical Therapy brought him outside for the first time! There is improvement everday, it's baby steps. We are still unclear as to the reason for the accident. It is apparent that he was not conscious when it happened. He sustained a severe head injury and is currently in a responsive state. This means that he is able to open eyes when spoken to or messed with but he is unaware of his surroundings and unable to focus. There is extensive damage to his face (he was wearing a half helmet). The road rash is healing nicely. TIRR provides intense rehabilatation, minimum of 3 hours a day! He is on the same floor that Gabby Giffords was during her rehab. With that said, security is enforced and visitation is restricted to family only. Honestly I don't know that many would want to see him in this way. I am hopefull that he will begin to wake up more and I would love for him to see some familiar faces when the time is right.

 

Thank you again to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Also, thank you for respecting our privacy during this difficult time. We have been by his side everyday for the last 3 weeks now.

 

-Shannon and Kathy.

[friesman]

Ponch and your whole family is in our thoughts daily. We are all pulling for his recovery. Thank you for the updates! Ponch is important to so many of us from across the continent!

 

Brian

[BuddyRich]

Shannon and Kathy,If Y'all need anything don't be afraid to pick up the phone and call.

[Kregerdoodle]

Shannon, Thanks so much for the up-date, our Prayers continue to be with David and ya`ll..

 

Kreg & Janet

[RandyR]

Thanks Shannon and Kathy. Our prayers are going out for David.

[Tom]

Thanks Shannon for the update and as I told Your Mom I will wait for her to call us as I know this is a difficult time for both of you. Always remember as I told her, we, (The Venturerider Family) ,WILL be here for you guys when the time comes,we are just a phone call away. We are still praying for a full recovery and again,anything you all need please let us know. Tom And Debby...Kathys got my number.

Edited September 4, 2011 by Tom

[DragonRider]

Thank you so much for the update, Charlene and I will continue to pray for your entire family and pray that Ponch makes a full recovery. God Bless you and your entire family.

Lewis & Charlene

Edited September 5, 2011 by DragonRider

[GAWildKat]

Shannon,

My heart goes out to you. It's a very difficult thing dealing with these time of injuries and the levels of emotional and physical exhaustion they cause. I pray that your Dad makes a full recovery. In the meantime lean on the family and friends who want to help. It's often them who hold you up when times are hardest. All the best to you, your mother, and David.

 

Sincerely,

Patricia Kosovic

[gunboat]

hi shannon & kathy

it is news i been waiting for, thanks for sharing with us. your dad is a great & special person. i look forward to seeing & talking to your your dad again.

reguards

don c. ( gumbo as your mom talls me)

[van avery]

Shannon, Thanks so much for the up-date been checking daily on progress. Prayers to David and Kathy and you. Hopefully David will have a full recovery.

[Yammer Dan]

Thanks Shannon. Prayers will continue.

[bongobobny]

Thank you Shannon! David is a wonderful person and known and liked, no, loved, by anyone who has met him in one way or another. We all are concerned and are praying for his full recovery! Thank you for keeping us updated!

[Phoneman1981]

Thank you Shannon for the updates. Lee and I are still praying for all of you.

[FuzzyRSTD]

Thanks Shannon and Kathy. Prayers for your Daddy and all of you. Please take care and keep the faith, we are all praying for you. We are keeping the church informed and requesting prayer.

 

Fuzzy

[Santa Hal]

Thank you Shannon for the updates. still praying for all of you.

[warriorhoneybee]

prayers still going up

[Ryana7769]

Tks for the updates...Prayers continue from Michigan

[Squidley]

Just got this email and thought I would pas it along, keep David in your prayers still....

 

"Hello everyone sorry about the writing it is late and I have not used the lap top for all David's hospital stay. I have been learning how to use Shannon's ipad and her uptown phone, I have felt so smart until I got on the laptop, it takes too much time to find all the right keys.

 

Ok, I will get serious, Shannon wanted me to write the update on David. Emotionally we have had our ups and downs, Shannon is always think on the positive side. We just want him back home with us. Of course at this time, since he is still in what the doctors call the responsive state. We just have to pray harder that the bleeding in his brain will start subsiding . He is still getting a drug the doctors hope will help stimulate the brain. Since he has bleeding all in his brain, not just in a few areas, that is why it is taking him time to become fully alert. Still only opens his eyes when stimulated. That consist of moving him in bed, pt ot speech and myself have been doing things to him to get him to open eyes. I want tell you what all I do to him, I'm sure he may want to get me back one day. We have been very pleased in how fast his wounds have healed. His right eye looks a lot better and does not droop as much as it did. His mouth is not infected anymore of couse still does not look pretty. Still will need surgery to reconstruct his bottom right side of lip. We were able to see inside of his mouth one day. Looks like on right side from the front to back all top teeth are missing. So saying that, hge wil, have to be fed through a tube that was put in his abdomen, Shannon and I have got to feed him. He will probably have to be fed this way when he leaves tirr. Until he becomes fully alert we have to wait.

 

We do not know what we are going to be dealing with, only god knows. He does open his eyes sometimes on his on, he does recognize voices. He knows Shannon and I are there, has open eyes for other family members,and friend. He does squeze my hands and is still moving his left arm more than his right. When given a command its a delay, it may take a second for him or longer to think to give a thumbs up for example. He has had a few little problems, but changing the meds fixed the problem. He is getting the best care. I thank god everyday he is at TIRR as the threapy going well. They all tease each other when David does more for one of the therapists than the others. Had an exciting day Monday 9-5-11 they but him on a tilt table and stood him up 60 degrees. It was so exciting to see him standing even though he had 4 straps on him. They ask him to give a thumbs up, it took a few seconds but he did it on both hands, but more so on the left. He held his head up for a second or so. They ask him how he is and he mouthed something, the therapist thinks he said good Only opened his eyes a few times for a second during therapy. He did all commands with eyes closed. Speech is putting a speaking valve over his treach to see if he will make any sounds, he did make a couple. I was saying goodnight to him today and he moved his mouth to say goodnight, that was so exciting. Wait until I see all the therapist Tuesday. We are taking one day at a time, praising God that David is still with. It is hard to find the right words to thank the many people who are lifting David, myself and Shannon up to in prayer. We give God the glory and thanks for respecting Shannon and my wishes. We feel people would not want to see David in this state. Our healing is taking one day at a time. I know God is by our side every second of the day. God bless to all of you, thanks also for the phone calls and cards.

 

Love to all Shannon and Kathy"