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« Reply #150 on: March 21, 2013, 07:34:57 PM »
In the spring, maybe we can organize a weekend we all meet out there and visit him.  I am sure we can find a campground to accommodate us. 

I am down for a ride. People can head out on like Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, small groups meet up along the way and make a bigger group in Little Rock. Everyone try to get there on a Friday evening and visit/ hangout on Saturday.  Head home on Sunday. 

Or whatever.
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« Reply #151 on: March 22, 2013, 10:57:03 AM »
I emailed Felicia asking if Trevor would be up for a visit from GZ, and she replied:

Scott,

That would be awesome! I'm so sorry that I haven't posted an update. I'll do that when I get home from work tonight. Or I'll see if I can figure out his password/login.

He's been talking about wanting to build a bike and go on a trip a lot lately. So i think he'd really enjoy this. He's doing so much better that visitors are welcome now. Oh I can't wait to post an update for you guys!!

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« Reply #152 on: March 22, 2013, 11:10:27 AM »
Thanks for the update, Scott!
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« Reply #153 on: March 22, 2013, 11:38:31 AM »
Awesome. I am definately up for it.

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« Reply #154 on: March 22, 2013, 12:44:27 PM »
Yay, updates! Back to building a bike? Sounds like he's coming around!
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« Reply #155 on: March 22, 2013, 01:31:04 PM »
Just found this thread. Terribly sorry to hear about this happening to Trevor, or anyone. Hope he's doing better and staying positive. Sounds like he's got a helluva support system and an amazing woman behind him.

Sending positive thoughts your way.
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« Reply #156 on: March 22, 2013, 05:02:45 PM »
I emailed Felicia asking if Trevor would be up for a visit from GZ, and she replied:

Scott,

That would be awesome! I'm so sorry that I haven't posted an update. I'll do that when I get home from work tonight. Or I'll see if I can figure out his password/login.

He's been talking about wanting to build a bike and go on a trip a lot lately. So i think he'd really enjoy this. He's doing so much better that visitors are welcome now. Oh I can't wait to post an update for you guys!!



Well done Scott, I didn't know Brian (Bear) before his crash, so when Sam asked me to go check him out, I obviously had some concerns.

While the thought of visiting someone that you've never met can be a worry, it turned out that Brian actually appreciated my visits, and the visits I made to the Spinal Unit of the Austin Hospital were one hell of an eye opener for me too.

Brian and Ev are great people, and it's been wonderful for me to see Brian's progress from only a week or so after his crash where he was paralysed from the chest down, to where he was able to walk out of hospital, to last January where Pete (PeterCB750) and I watched him racing his CB750 sidecar outfit at Phillip Island. Inspiring.

If anyone can get over and visit Trevor, please do so, Trevor will appreciate it, and as I found out, it's also good for the soul. Cheers, Terry. ;D 
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« Reply #157 on: March 22, 2013, 06:06:16 PM »
I think the architect summed it up very well, in the first sentence at the very start of this thread:

"our own Trevor Ware (aka B.O.X.N.I.F.E. on SOHC/4)"

Trevor is family here, like Bear..
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« Reply #158 on: March 22, 2013, 09:46:30 PM »
hat and t's ordered. heal up quick brother  :)

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« Reply #159 on: March 24, 2013, 11:25:49 PM »
I've copy/pasted Felicia's last email here. (Felicia, is Trevor currently in Little Rock, or another town?)

Hi!
So somehow, either I managed to log him out or his password isn't saved anymore. I registered and put the website on my personal computer so I could give better updates more frequent. I'll try to hit the highlights of the past 3 months...
I told Trevor this weekend that I received an email (I preapoligze for my lack of knowledge of motorcycles. After years, I still haven't grasped all the parts...) I mentioned that a guy named Scott from SOCH emailed me. Trevor immediately corrected me by saying, "It's single overhead cam. It's my motorcycle forum. SOHC 4." It's important to note that he said it like I was an idiot. I laughed and asked if he would like a visit from some of the guys/people from the forum. He said, "That would be great. I'd really appreciate that. I'd love those guys. Tell them I said Thank You." We then spent some time talking about pistons, carburetor, and I would describe a part I'd seen in his shop and he'd tell me about it. He still thoroughly LOVES his CB550. He gets borderline teary eyed every time he asks about his bike. I give him the light version of how his bike looks and reassure him with some hard work that I know he can do, he can fix it. That I am confident in.
So, let me get you guys caught up on our world. So much has happened over the last 3 weeks it's just crazy! His progress has been steady ever since he had his bone flap put back in on December 12, 2012. We spent about a week in the hospital with that. He got to sit in a recliner for the first time during that stay! He was talking pretty decent...well close friends and family could make him out and conversation was rocky to say the least, but random memories kept coming back which would let us know he was still there.
Our next move was to Baptist Rehab Hospital a few miles down the road. We were there for about a month. There he got to start sitting in a wheelchair and started doing PT, OT, and speech. The hospital was great! Everyone fell in love with him. (I know I'm biased when I say that, but it's true. I tell him it's weird how many people like him from a short meeting haha) It was the first time everyone knew what we were going thru and were  incredibly helpful. He started talking somewhat better and we could see improvements with therapy. He also got started on pureed food while there (I've tried everything that Trevor has ate, worn, laid in/on, and even tasted his liquid meds. Pureed food, not so good. I feel fortunate that we are basically the same size and he couldn't tell us for the longest time how he felt)
Our concern then was, "what are we going to do next?!?" Trevor didn't have insurance (kept trying to use that as leverage to get married haha) and medicaid just recently got approved for the first 3 months of his accident! (we have to apply every 3 months because of this spin down program because they believe he'll get a large settlement or potential. Crazy! I've got a normal 9-5 job and his mom had quit her job to come down here. Rehabs start at like $800 a day... I still can't wrap my head around the fact that someone did this to someone else, but if that someone else doesn't have the money/insurance/connections for rehab, it could drastically impact their future life. It just doesn't seam fair...not to mention the debt that person will have but that is a rant for a later date.
We talked about moving him out of Arkansas (insurance here covers so little compared to Texas or Colorado - which also have top Neuro Rehab facilities also) but couldn't take him away from his friends/support group. I feel like this has equally help him recover. I placed a call into Timber Ridge Neuro Rehab. The only place in the state dedicated to Neuro rehab. We went to visit it. There was a waiting list and it was an insane amount of money each month. They only accept private pay or some insurances. Somehow a door opened up and we did a lean against the insurance settlement and Trevor got to go to Timber Ridge late January. (I think it was because the more we told them Trevor's story and who he was - we come prepared with examples of all sorts - they started falling in love with Trevor and hating the guy that did this as much as we do)
Trevor has been there almost 2 full months and we have fingers crossed another 2 months there. So far his short term memory is getting carry over from day to day but not yet a few days. He's not confident that he can remember things but with just a cue word or letter can regurgitate everything. The right side of his body is fully functional. Still waiting on the left side to fully catch up. However, 2 weeks ago his left hand started moving. Just a smidge but now he can lift up his left arm and fully stretch out all of his fingers. Last week we had a big meeting with all of his different therapy's and PT showed us a video of him walking! I was expecting like 5 steps but he went 200 ft!! The PT lady had to assist his left leg the whole time, but it's a start! He was so jazzed about that!! She decided to try because he'd been trying to pull himself out of his wheelchair. They told us that every week they are having to rewrite his protocols because he smashes their expectations everyday. This weekend he could lift his left leg about a foot off the ground.
He's doing so much better and blows me away every time I see him. I tell him I feel like he's got about 30% more to go to a full recovery. This past week, the struggle has turned into him understanding the whole reality of what happened and what might happen to him. He gets so emotional about it. He asks legit questions that make my stomach turn to have to see him talk about this. He really wants to be normal again. He's confident that he can do it and he says, "I'll do whatever they ask. I'll be a badass." He asks me to marry him all the time. I tell him he has to walk down the isle. He asks if he can get started working on his motorcycles all the time, but then it's like a light switch flips and he freaks out that we are leaving him a Timber Ridge and that he's trying as hard as he can. that's where I wish multi day memory carry over would come in handy.
Everyone has talked about watching for personality changes. Well so far, for better or worse, we still have the same Trevor. haha He's a little more vocal regarding being sweet and appreciative than he was before but overall, he still gets that mischievousness grin and still cracks up at inappropriate jokes. He's been wanting to go on a date with me. This weekend I took him to get a burger and milkshake and we went to the movies alone. Talk about a wake up call for handicap access or lack there of... I take so much for granted! Some random couple had seen his story, recognized Trevor and bought our meal. I was speechless. Trevor sat thru the whole movie and enjoyed it. I was hoping to make it just thru the previews. We've had an awesome weekend!
Oh! He gets to come home on the weekends now! It's the best. He's at Timber Ridge M-F. He can have visitors after 4PM. It's in the middle of nowhere, depending on which route you take, it could be good windy riding roads. So let me know when you guys would like to stop by. Weekends would be better because he's more rested and relaxed and I'll post our address. We are about to move apartments on the 10th. Trevor can now use real bathrooms and showers so we are upgrading to a more handicap friendly place. We also get to get rid of the hospital bed! I am going to miss it tho...it's pretty great to just push a button to set up or lay down haha
We have our criminal omnibus hearing tomorrow. the other side as requested a continuance  We are not contesting it this time because we are still waiting on lab test to confirm it was Trevor's blood on the car as well as we are trying to get this guys military records (he was quote unquote dishonorably discharged for drinking and firing a weapon). Also, one of the charges got raised from 5-30 years from 5-20 years. I need to look to see what all the charges are and let you guys know. His mom, myself and our MADD representative got to go speak in front of the judiciary committee to try to get stricter drinking and driving laws passed here in the state. Our laws are ridiculously low... It was outraging at the least to hear the rebuttles from those people but at least some baby steps were made. I need to figure out how to get more involved with BADD...
We also have a follow up appointment with Trevor's Neuro doc (who saw him 3 weeks ago and said "you are having dramatic improvement" and "I foresee good things for you" Dr. Feng was all smiles). We have a follow up because Trevor had developed some fluid on the brain that shouldn't be there. I pray it just gets absorbed and it doesn't look any bigger on the CT scan. Otherwise he'll have to go into the hospital and have it drained. I really don't want to have to make this back step. Everything is moving forward and I really want it to stay that way for Trevor. He wants to testify and tell the guy to burn in jail. that he's ruined his life and his bike. I don't think he'll get to testify because about 30% of the time he still thinks it's 10 years ago (even tho he snaps out of it more quickly now by just saying that was 10 years ago).
Sorry for the long post and I promise to do a better job. Let me know if you have any questions. He was genuinely excited to get to meet some of you guys. I brought it up a couple of times this weekend. I think it would be good for him and so does his mom.
Thanks again for caring about Trevor! You really don't know how much it's helped.

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« Reply #160 on: March 25, 2013, 12:01:07 AM »
good on you scottly,it all sounds very promising but still hard work all around,they are so tough!maybe the mods can release his password?or felicia join as B.O.X.N.I.F.E.2 or something?

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« Reply #161 on: March 25, 2013, 01:20:41 AM »
Your a good man Scott, thanks for chasing this up and best wishes to Felicia , Trevor and family....
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« Reply #162 on: March 25, 2013, 06:07:04 AM »
Thats sounds very promising. Coke is likely making the GZ pickup from the alabama group. This is probably the best time to get by to see Trevor. Unfortunately I cant make this leg. I do however ride with a group up here. We are always looking to go for a.ride so I am going to see if we can get a group ride together and go see Trevor.

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« Reply #163 on: March 25, 2013, 07:29:51 AM »
Thanks Scott for keeping us all up to date. Sounds like Trevor is moving in the right direction.
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« Reply #164 on: March 25, 2013, 09:50:50 AM »
Thanks Scott!  Great letter.  Trevor has the right attitude and a wonderful woman.
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« Reply #165 on: March 25, 2013, 01:10:38 PM »
Thank goodness. I have been waiting for an update for so long and im so happy that it is a good one and that things are going well. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.

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« Reply #166 on: March 25, 2013, 04:01:05 PM »
This is the best news I have heard this year.  It even brought a tear to my eye.  Trevor and Felicia sound like such a nice couple.  If I was a couple of thousand miles closer I would definitely stop in for a visit.

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« Reply #167 on: March 25, 2013, 05:58:16 PM »
thanks for the update!! things are looking up  :)

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« Reply #168 on: March 25, 2013, 07:47:10 PM »
Thanks Scott!  Great letter.  Trevor has the right attitude and a wonderful woman.

Agreed.

Felicia, thank you for what your are doing.  You have a heart that most simply don't have.  Keep it going Trevor !  That letter brought a smile to my face.
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« Reply #169 on: March 25, 2013, 08:52:06 PM »
What a great update. Maybe I should take my wife on a date or something now that I think of it.

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« Reply #170 on: March 25, 2013, 10:23:28 PM »
Skonnie, the word you're looking for ain't "maybe." It's "definitely."
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« Reply #171 on: March 26, 2013, 04:31:04 AM »
Skonnie, the word you're looking for ain't "maybe." It's "definitely."

Or we will tell her  ;D
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« Reply #172 on: March 26, 2013, 06:21:11 PM »
Skonnie, the word you're looking for ain't "maybe." It's "definitely."

It's a date!

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« Reply #173 on: March 26, 2013, 06:50:59 PM »
scottly Thanks for letting us in the SOHC family know about Trevor's recovery.  It is good to hear that he is making progress, I just sincerely hope they get a good settlement and the bastard who hit 'em gets what's coming.  When you talk to Felicia next please mention the support ( I think I can speak for all the SOHC members here) I/We would be willing to give to rebuild his bike.  I know I use mine as therapy and can only imagine he will do the same.  Whether it's $$ or parts etc.  I'm sure we would all be willing to pitch in.  Thanks again for keeping us in the loop.

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« Reply #174 on: March 31, 2013, 07:47:37 PM »
Hi Everyone,

This is Trevor's girlfriend Felicia. We are still in Little Rock. I don't foresee us going anywhere anytime soon.

We spent a good bit of time reading posts this weekend. He said you all are awesome and that he thanks you a lot for caring about him. I learned so much about how much he can remember and just what he knows (yes I was fact checking him via the internet just to be sure) about motorcycles. I found a new past time... just reading thur different posts on here. His reading isn't very good. It's hard for him to focus for more than a hand full of words... unless it's motorcycle related. BINGO!

He wants to rebuild a bike so bad and get on the road again. We haven't shown pictures of his bike to him/let him see it. I'm torn on how that might impact him. I've given him a light version of what his bike looks like (needs a rear tire, new seat, gas tank, handlebar and mirror) and ask if those are all things he can fix and of course he says yes. Just use your imagination of a bike getting hit directly from behind when that person was speeding on the interstate. I've even debated on getting the bike fixed for him. Maybe you guys could give me your opinion on that? Should I wait and let him fix it or have it fixed for him? What would you like better?

Neuro Doc gave him a thumbs up and wants to possible do some research on him to see how his brain is wired and how many fibers were damaged/came back. Basically a super in depth MRI and a few other non intrusive tests. Science is cool! Trevor thought it was neat. This week he got his feeding tube out too! Next step full solid foods and hopefully non thickened liquids soon.

Criminal Trial is April 30th and May 1st at the 7th district court in Little Rock. If you are in the area, we'd love to have you come. I do plan on packing it!

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