Support for Wayne and Vicky

[danomar]

Done. Thanks for taking charge of this, George.

[twodogs]

Get well, prayers sent your way.

[wyrtyr2]

Donation sent.  Please keep us updated.

[Dilliw]

I saw Wayne and Vicky on Monday and I know just how appreciative Wayne is for the support.  Communicating is just very low on his priority list right now.  He does read these threads so keep up the well wishes.

I can tell you that Wayne is physically healing well.  He has no real pain in his leg but is restricted from applying any weight to it until the Doctors say so (about 3-4 more weeks) because of the surgery to his hip.  He is respecting that RX with some occasionally  interesting engineered methods but the key is he is doing what he is supposed to do.  His arm has a nice little scar on it from the surgery, he's got some metal in there, but he has just a soft cast and can do everything with it until the point where it hurts.  Otherwise he looks like Wayne.  They had all of their gear on and really, after seeing pictures of the bike and the car, I'm really in awe of how well it worked.

I wish I could sit here and type good news about Vicky but I can't.  All we can do is continue to put her in our thoughts prayers, put the caregivers in there too, and continue to be there for Wayne as he deals with this terrible situation. 


Thanks again to all of the people in the area that have been getting him to and from the hospital and trying to take things off his plate so that he can be with Vicky.

[screamday]

Thanks for the update George and thanks for being there for those of us who cannot. 

[Nick]

George, Steve, Bill, and others,
Thanks for your help in keeping all of us in the loop and for helping the Orwigs to cope with what they are going through. 
Best wishes to Wayne and Vicky!!
Nick

[Vagrant]

Vicky was transferred today to a long term care facility off I85 in Atlanta. near Druid hills I think.  this will be a farther, harder trip to make for Wayne. his daughter can take him weekends but during the week he will have no way to get there. I leave in the am for 6 days in La. and when I get back I will only be here until just after Christmas. if your in the area he sure could use a ride to and from the facility. there is no way to describe how hard this is on him. they are very close. Unfortunately there has been no change. She is still in a coma and Saturday will be three weeks since the accident. I brought Wayne home after she got transferred. he is supposed to get a walker with special support for his arm. He really needs another lighter weight wheel chair that he can cram into the back of a Mustang or safely hang on a bicycle rack. as it stands he has to go up and or down a full flight of stairs on his butt backwards then somebody has to carry the wheel chair up or down. not easy.

[Moto Fugazzi]

I sent a few dollars, and am wishing them all the best!
Ken

[TodkaVonic]

Sent a little. Thanks for doing this.

[Lash]

Thanks for setting this up George.

[Wayne Orwig]

It has been a busy month. I wanted to make sure that I thank everyone from around the globe for the support. I'm sure the road ahead is paved with a lot of bills, and this fund will be very helpful. The woman that hit us, had the minimum legal coverage, so that will not help much. My personal medical insurance is covering it, as far is it goes. My employer promised that my job would be waiting for me when I am able to work again.
I hope to be able to thank many of you in person, so I hope to meet many of you at a future rally, so we can talk.

Please continue to keep Vicky in your thoughts and prayers, she still has a long way to go.

Thanks.......

[Atlanta Guzzi]

I'm rarely on this site anymore, but due to a little note from Bill Hagan I was thankfully brought into the loop about Wayne & Vickie. 

Sadly...I just read about Wayne's, and everyone's loss.  As everyone knows, to know Wayne and Vickie has always been a gift and a glimpse into a great relationship.  The condolences and kind words you'll see on this board are only a snapshot of the positive impact that both of them have made throughout the Guzzi community. 

This is a tough time for Wayne, but I'm also thankful that I can share in the memories which help put a perspective on a life well lived and appreciated.

I just donated, but I would ask others on this board to consider donating in another way too.  Add a story about Vickie, or Wayne and Vickie, that would be appreciated.

All the best and prayers to you Wayne - Robert

[drdwb]

Ditto. So sad for your lose Wayne.

[Redballabio1]

I always enjoyed my conversations with Vicky when I would see Wayne and her at Riders Hill or TWO.She was a special lady and I will miss her greatly.

Mike

[PJPR01]

Donation sent as well from proceeds of Corbin Griso Seat.  All the best in the healing process.

[tazio]

Donation sent as well from proceeds of Corbin Griso Seat.  All the best in the healing process.

You're a man of your word.
That Corbin Gunfighter is getting a good workout!
Thanks again!  

[Wayne Orwig]

Thanks Paul.

I'm still in a bit of shock from everything, and still have no clue how much this is going to cost me financially. I know that emotionally this is the worse thing I have ever had happen, and I'm not dealing with it well. I found a bag in the garage yesterday that I opened, only to find what the emergency workers had cut off of her to do their work. I couldn't get it closed fast enough, and now that image is stuck.

I've been showing this photo around lately. This is on top of a North Georgia mountain. Vicky liked riding in the mountains as much as I did, even in the cold weather.

[jas67]

Donation sent.

Wayne -- so sorry for your loss.