Gentlemen and Lori, I'm going to speak text this because I have limited use with my left hand so forgive the grammar. I finish my two weeks of intense rehab tomorrow and I go home on Thursday! Praise God!! I cannot begin to tell you how much your prayers, comments, and thoughts have meant to me during this time. Never would have imagined I've been out for 3 months, it still blows my mind. Couldn't walk when I got here two weeks ago, but I'm doing very very well I have a very strong gate and things are looking great! I am going to have some more Rehab on my left arm, not sure when I'll be back at RMK I sure am looking forward to getting back though! Once again I thank all of my great friends, and give all the Glory to God that I'm still here!!! I've missed you all...

Scott,
That's the BEST Post I have seen in a long time on this Forum. Awesome to hear your progress. There are a lot of folks here that can finally crack a bit of a smile after reading your post. All here have been and will continue to pray for your complete recovery and return to the RMK Shop. And YES!, Praise the Lord for your return.

Scott,
Fantastic news especially coming from you. continuing Prayers for you and Ms. Gail and the Family.

Matt 21:22

Ken Lambert
RKCC CM-020 RKS #3610
NRA Benefactor
AGCA Life Member
TACA Member
FOP

Great to hear from you Scott in person!! PTL for sure!! As soon as you get back to the shop, it's going to be huckleberry jam time again. God bless!!

Pap

This is the BEST post I've ever read on here!!!!!

Hang in there, take your time, Those TP&W magazines will be waiting for you in due time!

I'm sure glad to hear from you!

Wonderful to hear from you Scott,get well soon Sir.

AWESOME!!!

This thread doesn't suck! Great job, Buddy!
Stay Sharp...(& sorry about the Sox)
Capt. Chris

Tom is correct, when he said folks would read your post and crack a smile. I cracked a smile when I read your first sentence. Wonderful to get this news. I know you are so ready to get home. Prayers continued.

Scott

Your post is the best post that has appeared on these Forums, ever.

Our thoughts and prayers for continued progress in your recovery. Being home will give you a big lift I am sure.

Scott, wonderful to hear from you!!!

Scott!!!
Great news!!
the shop, I'm sure, misses you, as do we....
I/we also heard you lost 50lb's....bad reason, however great results!!
I know you will come back even stronger!!

:-)Rocky

Scott,
Great news, prayers continue. God is good!

Scott.
Being able to go home will improve your recovery time.
The Lord will continue to watch over you and keep you in
his care...

Terrific !!

Very VERY happy to hear this my Friend!!!!!!!!

Keep up the good fight!

Tony

Very happy for you and your family, Scott!

Scott
Very glad to hear that you are getting healthy again. We were all worried and so thankful that you will be home this week.
Continue to get better and hope to get more positive reports from you
Peter

Great news, Scott. I am very happy to hear this from you

Great to hear you are on your way to full recovery.
Thank you for the update!

GO GATORS!!

OUTSTANDING NEWS!!! Thank You Scott!!!!

Mr. Scott,
Awesome news !!! Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family !!!
The Silva's

GREAT NEWS!!! This news brings a tear to my eye and Joy to my Heart!! Amen Amen!

Geaux Red Sox-Next Year!!!!!

Good news!

Right on Bro! Glad your gonna quit scaring the shit out of us!

Great news! Continued prayers and welcome back.

Good to read your voice.

Absolutely awesome for sure! Thanks for the personal update.
And you are correct-to God be the glory.
Walker

Praise the Lord

Excellent news!

Outstanding post Scott. God Bless!

Great news!!! I am very happy for you and your family Sir!

WOW! Did NOT expect this today Scott and am so grateful that your post was direct from the horse’s mouth. I couldn’t have asked for better news. You and your lovely wife will continue to be in my prayers daily until you let me know to back off my friend. May our God continue to bless you, your very special lovely spouse and the entire Maynard clan.

Great news! Encouragement on your rehab and progress.

Ha I know the devil cried out "God help me he's up agin"!
Great news Boss!

God bless you, Brother.

Awesome update Scott, take care of yourself.
God has been good, no doubt !!

What wonderful news! So great to hear you're recovering, and I fervently hope your recovery will be full and speedy.

You're one tough man.

Very happy that you finally have the worst of this ordeal behind you. Hope you’re back at the shop soon!

God bless you Scott and your Family; this is such great news. Keep up your strength and continue to get good soon.

Tom Flynn

It sure is good hearing from you. I hope your back to full health soon.

Get well soon, that PT will really get everything back to normal, stick with it!

Well my friends, I just completed my first FULL day (10 hrs) back at the shop since the beginning of August...WILD ride for sure...this pic is of me on Sunday, dressed for church, first time in jeans/belt/watch/pocketknife combo in 5 months!! You can't tell but I was very excited!!

I cannot begin to THANK YOU my friends for all the prayers and well wishes,

God is Good!!

OH MY GOSH you look terrible!...oh wait, thats how you always looked. No really you look fantastic and yes GOD IS GOOD!

Scott,

I can't begin to tell you how great it is to see you, (Thanks for the photo) and to see you up and about. I and I'm sure a hoard of others will continue to pray for your continued recovery and will relish the time when your ordeal is truly in your rear view mirror. You are absolutely correct, God IS Great. Stay strong and May God Bless you and your family.

Good to see you upright and breathing!

Scott--

A great many were pulling for you, and a higher authority came through.

Good to "see" you.

Larry

Amen to ALL !!!!!!!

Scott it is so great to see you upright and moving. God is truly Great!

Looking gooooood!!!
The weight loss is fantastic!!

:-)Rocky

Scott
Thank you for the photo and congratulations for being such a tough old fighter. I honestly think there aren’t many as tough as you. It was a long battle.
My best to you and your family.

Scott, ... you are the MAN!

I am glad to see you doing so well.

Alan

PTL Scott, we were quite worried about you. So happy to see you getting back to normal. God bless!!

Pap

It is great that you are doing well and back in the game. I agree the weight loss makes you look 10 years younger. Keep the good fight!
Larry

One helluva’ diet plan Scott. I’ve got “before and after” photos of a couple uncles who got caught in the Battle of the Bulge and then lived thru Nazi POW camps & they don’t look much different. Except they were both on stretchers. At least you’re upright.
I’m so very glad you’ve made it thru, brother. Please keep taking care of yourself.

Scott
glad to hear that you have improved and are now able to work again.
Take care my friend

Peter

Happy to see you on the other side of all of this. You have lots to be thankful for and we’re thankful that you are back.

You were the recipient of many prayers.....yes God is good!
Glad you are well. Happy New Year.

Scott, you have been blessed with your recovery. You look great. Prayers for healing is a real thing. You know why.

Look who was back at work Monday. It was good to see you DW.
I'm not sure about that guy standing beside you though.

Dennis

Scott, good to hear that! God is good- all the time.
Walker

Thank the Lord.

I am so glad to see you are better!! PTL!!! Take care of yourself and don't overdo it!!

Awesome recovery Scott! Great support you were blessed to have from your Family and friends.

Tom Flynn

Thanks all!! Tom; speaking of support... this is a pic of a banner that I was Blessed with reading everyday I was awake! This was from my church Children's ministry (of which I've been apart of for 20+ years) from kids, teens and their parents!! We even had of Drs and nurses add on!! The Love I received was sooo astonishing!

Please friends, if ever need of prayer support, DO NOT HESITATE to ask of your brethren (and Sister Lori) here.... PRAYER WORKS!!RIGHT Ken?!?

YOU BETCHA !!!!! AS YOU AND I ARE AWARE, WE ARE BLESSED BETTER THAN WE DESERVE.
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.

KEN LAMBERT
RKCC #020 RKCA #3610
NRA BENEFACTOR
LIFE MEMBER AGCA
MEMBER TACA
FOP

To GOD the glory & unto His people they shall know His love & mercy.

Well said, Chief, well said.
Walker

Scott, so good to see you doing well!

Here's a Toast to You My Friend!

I see you solved your photo problem Tony. Great shot!
Best, Capt. Chris

Great to see you again sir! When are you going to make the move like all my NEW neighbors from the state of NY and join the Great State of Florida?!?

I would like to share this song that my wife would play constantly while I was under life support...I do not remember ANYTHING for those weeks but I have no doubt this encouraged my Spirit man!!

https://youtu.be/37wV6D49iEY

Scott that is a moving song and so true.

Scott ,
Thank You Sir!

I’m not sure the Great State of Florida would put up with this particular Yankee!
Besides I still enjoy the change of seasons.
But … if I change my mind I would be very happy to be your neighbor!

And that is a beautiful song. I will certainly remember it.

Be Well My Friend,
Tony

Welcome back Scott! I'm sure taking it easy and back working in the Shop has therapeutic value for you. Looking forward to seeing you and your family at Blade.

All the best!

"Great to hear from you Scott in person!! PTL for sure!! As soon as you get back to the shop, it's going to be huckleberry jam time again. God bless!!"

Aaalllrriigghhhttyyy then! Mike, I saw your post in the 'What's for dinner' thread and it reminded me of the one above!! I am soooooo ready my friend!!

How many folks work at the shop now?

Pap

Good talking to you this morning, Scott and your goodies are on the way. For anyone else wanting to try huckleberry jam, look up Huckleberry Haven. For those unaware, huckleberries can not be grown commercially and are only found in Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington in the deep forests and all picked by hand. Also, they are blueberries on steroids with 10 times the amount of antioxidants.

Pap

Tracking says the jam was delivered this afternoon, Friday, so you all should have a very huckleberry weekend. Lol.

Pap

Welllll...Jason stayed after on Friday, so hopefully he was still there to accept it!

Hot Jam!! Happy Valentine's Day for the shop!! Thanks Pappy!

Scott's pic:

You all enjoy!!

Pap

nice!

That is some sweet jam for sure!

Here's a update...21 months after total paralysis in my left arm...i had the opportunity to step out into the shop today because we have a few guys out...and I really wanted to try...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KbhinVUrfEAMM2ge7

Been praying and will continue praying for you Brother Scott.....

Scott

What an excellent video. Your tenacity and determination are to be admired beyond words.

like riding a bike!!!

:-)Rocky

You da man! Still on my prayer list Brother.

Pap

I talked with Scott earlier today after he sent me this. How uplifting...of that there is no doubt!
Keep it up, Brother,
Best wishes, Capt. Chris

Wow
Years of experience make it look smooth and easy.
You still have it!

You ALMOST look like you know what your are doing! "Forge" ahead my friend.

Mr. Scott,
Many blessings your way for you and your family.

That is just way cool to be able to do that. It is truly art work at its best.

Scott
That is awesome! Sure looks like you have it going on, brother.
Keep on keeping on.
Walker

That's cool Scott, Thank-You for giving us a glimpse of what goes into making these GREAT knives

Doesn't look like he's missed a beat at all!

Scott--

Knock'em out!

Glad you are doing well.

And hoping for improvement every day.

Larry

Scott, you're doing good man!

Real smooth grinding. How great is that! You are one tenacious man!

Been praying EVERY DAY for you. Thanks for letting us know.

Thanks so much EVERYONE!! It has been quite (and still is) a journey...I've felt each and every prayer and well wishes!!

God Bless U all!!

Scott--

Seeing you on the grinder reminds me...a while back I recall you stated your occupation as "cutler."

Methinks you left off the first word..."Master."

Keep doing well.

Larry

Awesome to see ya back at it!!!!!!!! Prayers still going!!!!

Outstanding!! Love seeing the behind the scenes video!

I keep looking for the like, love, care buttons then I remember this is not FB. Wonderful post above.

Keep on Truckin’ Brother!

All My Prayers!

Tony

Scott, great progress, congratulations!

I noticed you don't use headphones or earplugs, maybe because it's a short trial of the hand?

Ears must be protected, I began to notice that I began to hear worse than 10 years ago, I found an article and now I wear protection in noisy places

http://www.roger-russell.com/hearing/hearing.htm

Good catch DS! and I'm a stickler for safety!! I hadn't really expected to be able to take the pressure/pain for as long as it would take to shape this batch of knives...BUT by the Grace of God, I had NO pain throughout the experience! Now...the next day, that was a different story!! LOL

I have maybe half of my hearing that I should have. Why?
1. LOUD rock & roll in my youth.
2. Many rounds of .44 mag & .45 acp with minimal ear protection.
3. Driving a Jeep CJ with a vinyl top and aggressive tires for 20+ years.
I do not have hearing aids but I do read lips pretty good.
Would I go back and give up any of the above?
No.

Scott, very happy for you


Tom, I agree, fun is cool)) I just need to have a very good ear for work, so I defend myself, if this were not the case, I wouldn't pay attention