Scatch has come leaps and bounds in his improvement. He is now at the VA in Denver, seems to have a very good setup there, and they are working to help him with further transitions. His sense of humor and flirty demeanor are back, and we're so happy to see all this change. His personal property has been taken care of, and waits in storage, and Scatch still has a very long way to go. But we're all here for him, and he knows that.
UPDATE: 18 March 2009
Yesterday was the best I've seen him yet. Some family of his arrived yesterday, and he just lit up - when we walked in he was sitting in his chair, he's talking coherantly and knows and calls us by name; he says he is not in pain; and he was in a good mood seeing everyone. Dewey and Red Dog were also there, what a tremendous difference those guys make. I'm wow-'ed!!
UPDATE: 16 March 2009
Scatch is talking with his own voice for over a week now. It's amazing. The trach has been removed, he is capable of swallowing (pureed) food on his own. He is speaking in complete sentences. He's in speech and physical therapies that are more challenging now. While a good bit of this is following suit we were told about what may happen with traumatic brain injury, he is definitely getting better and surprising everyone. He even asked that we wheel him out because he (paraphrased....) didn't like one nurse.... (she's a real sport, they know not to take things personally when their brain is waking up.)
I'm not sure what else to say; our Brother's coming back. Wow.... and I mean WOW.....
Ruffian.
UPDATE: 1 March 2009
FROM OUR TREASURER:
All,
An update on Scatch and the benefit held last night. First, I just retuned from seeing our Brother Scatch. When I entered his room the therapist had Scatch sitting on the edge of his bed. She was stabilizing him but he was using his own power to sit up. This is a first I have seen. She then asked if he recognized me. He shook his head yes and mouthed "YES". Amazing. Today was the first day that I have seen a hint of Scatch. So wonderful to see.
Second, The benefit that was held last night was outstanding. The Gringo's MC opened their clubhouse for us. At one point we had 10 different clubs present. From 1%er's to Christians Associations. Not one issue. Just a good time with my Brothers/Sisters, friends, family, and the motorcycle community. We raised nearly $4000 for Cliff. I can't say thank you enough to my Brothers and Sisters for all of their hard work and dedication. I have never been so proud to
be a part of this special Brotherhood. Thank You to All!!!
Dewey
Colorado 3-1 Treasurer
UPDATES: 25 FEB: Scatch has someone with him all the time, because he's becoming more agitated, or active may be the better word :-) They want him to stay in bed, but they don't want to actually restrain him. He is still on the trach. EVENT THIS WEEKEND: We're trying to make sure we're prepared for a whooolllle bunch of people!
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