Dale Feicke has been in the therapeutic recovery unit in Cincinnati, after suffering a stroke. He lost the use of his right side, to a large extent. But he should be home in a couple of days. Please keep Dale in your thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Prayers are with you, Dave.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Man that's too bad, Here's to a speedy recovery Dale... all the best.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Prayers always.
Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
Sad news, we will keep positive thoughts for him.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Sad, I will throw some energy and prayers towards Dale
Posted by Darcy Baker (Member # 8262) on :
Dale had called me to let me know of his stroke. His speech sounded good. He was concerned about some health issues I am experiencing...go figure.Praying for You and Gladys..
Posted by Kent Moss (Member # 4295) on :
Prayers for Dale,get well soon.
Kent Moss Paint On Sweet Charleston
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Get well soon Dale, we don't have anyone to pick on w/you gone, hurry back...lol
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
prayers for a speedy recovery from here as well!
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Prayers and best wishes for a quick recovery, Dale.
Rapid
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Sorry to hear that. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Dale! Take Care.
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
geesh that's a shame...hope you're feeling better real soon Dale!
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Thoughts and prayers coming you way,Dale.
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
I am so sad to hear this Dale. My goodness, but I am SO glad you are going home. It sure seems the Good Lord is with you through this, because it could have been so much worse.
I'm praying for you too, Dale, hope to hear word on how you are doing.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Prayers on the way. Get well Dale.
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Thanks for the kind words guys. It's been a life-changing experience,for sure. For any of us who take life for granted,I urge you to stop and consider your next breath, or the next time you sscratch your nose. It can be taken from you, in the blink of an eye.
For any of you, who, like me, stayed clear of a doctor's office unless you were sick,I urge you to get on the phone, and get examined. Your life is too precious to mess with.
Even though I was trying to live a healthy lifestyle (walking, eating healthy, vitamins, etc.) something that was congenital,and I had no control over, came back to bite me.
I'm making good headway toward recovery; but only time will tell if or when I'll ever be able to letter or pinstripe again. It's something I truly love to do, and am not looking for a career change, at this stage of the game. I may have no choice.
It's truly daunting, that in a split second, you can't close your fingers together, or scratch your ear, or hold your arm straight out, and you have a leg that suddenly weighs about 200 pounds.
Over the years, I've watched several others of our number fall out of circulation, due to various cataclysmic events,and have lamented that "another one bites the dust". Now, I may have to join them. Please don't follow in my footsteps.
I truly appreciate the kind words of support, and my prayers will be for us all. With God's help, I'll be back.
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
Dale, so very sorry to hear of your situation, but so glad to hear of your healthy lifestyle because without it, the stroke could have been much worse on you and your ability to regain use. Also, you have a great attitude, and more than all these things, you've got an amazing Friend who will stick with you thru this, and obviously you know how how to lean on Him.
I always read you on the BB because you are very helpful to people and a great all-around contributer to this board.
May your recovery efforts and works be multiplied as you move forward.
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Hi Dale -
Praying for physical restoration, and emotional comfort. You're a good man Dale - keep working towards regaining your health and physical abilities as your docs give you guidance.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Great to hear from you Dale, I just turned 52 and have had too many freinds suffer from not keeping things checked, Although I visit the doctor at least twice a year, I need to get more exercise and lose some weight...I'll take your advice to heart... Take Care
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
I'm sorry that you are having to go through this, Dale. It sounds really scary and frustrating. I hope the healthy living you've been doing is somehow helpful in your recovery. You will be in my prayers as well. Love.....Jill
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
Sorry to hear this Dale. I hope your rehab goes well, and you gain all function back. God bless you ol buddy.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Dale, Sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery. Think positively, as they say, "this too, shall pass".
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Best of luck for a speedy recovery!
Posted by Ernest Clark (Member # 140) on :
Sorry to hear about your troubles.The lord will take care of you for sure.Have not forgoten your help in the past.Praying for your total recovery.
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
Keep positive Dale, times like this are sent to test you. Stay strong.
Posted by Dennis Kiernan (Member # 12202) on :
Sorry about your troubles, Dale. Sign painters are creative people, tho, so with time you'll probably work out some different way of doing your thing.
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Having gotten back home, I yesterday got set uo with my therapist, or should I say "tortician". Had to go thru my first session in the torture chamber; at least, that's what it feels like today. You know the old saying "no pain, no gain"....well, I must have made some real gains yesterday, cause I'm hurtin'.
It's amazing, that in the span of a few seconds,your muscles and body parts forget what they are supposed to do, or how they are supposed to move. In that minute space of time,everything now has to be retrained to do what it has been doing quite well, for the last forty-some years.
Thanks to all the support and kind words, I'm charging blindly forward, full of anticipation that I'll br able to get myself back in gear, before too long. For now, I've got my son helping me get some of the signmaking stuff out of the way, and getting some exercise equipment in its place. For now, I've got lots of work to do to get myself back in shape; and I guess that too could be a good sign.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Prayers are on the way for a speedy recovery.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Dale ... Stay with the therapy!
A stroke will injure part of your brain, BUT with therapy, you learn to use the other areas to replace the injured parts.
I know of two guys who were in wheel chairs and couldn't talk after a stroke, but with physical and speech therapy.. they were back to being fully functional again.
Lots of determination and hard work will get you whole again.
Best of luck to ya!
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Your great attitude is going to take you a long way. We're pulling for you!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Hang in there Dale. You have the right attitude and the support and prayers of a bunch of people in Letterville!
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