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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.
-------------------- Barb Shortreed 144 Hill St. E. Fergus, Ontario Posts: 2376 | From: Fergus, Ont. | Registered: Sep 2000
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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..
-------------------- Darcy Baker Darcy's Signs Eureka Springs. AR. Posts: 1169 | From: Eureka Springs, AR | Registered: Nov 2007
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Get well soon Dale, we don't have anyone to pick on w/you gone, hurry back...lol
-------------------- Frank Magoo, Magoo's-Las Vegas; fmagoo@netzero.com "the only easy day was yesterday" Posts: 2365 | From: Las Vegas, Nv. | Registered: Jun 2003
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prayers for a speedy recovery from here as well!
-------------------- Catharine C. Kennedy CCK Graphics 1511 Route 28 Chatham Center, NY 12184 cck1620@taconic.net "Look at me, Look at me, Look at me now! I't's fun to have fun, But you have to know how!" Posts: 2173 | From: downtown Chatham Center, NY | Registered: Feb 2004
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Sorry to hear that. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Dale! Take Care.
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Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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-------------------- Judy Pate Signs By Judy Albany, Georgia USA 229-435-6824
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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.
-------------------- The Word in Signs Bobbie Rochow Jamestown, PA 16134
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thewordinsigns@alltel.net Posts: 3485 | From: Jamestown, PA 16134 | Registered: Oct 2002
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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.
-------------------- Dale Feicke Grafix 714 East St. Mendenhall, MS 39114
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." Posts: 2963 | From: Mendenhall, MS | Registered: Apr 1999
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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.
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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.
-------------------- Todd Gill Outside The Lines Potterville, MI Posts: 7792 | From: Potterville, MI | Registered: Dec 2001
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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
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SIGNS1st. Neil Butler Paradise, NF Posts: 6277 | From: St. John's NF Canada | Registered: Mar 1999
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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
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Sorry to hear this Dale. I hope your rehab goes well, and you gain all function back. God bless you ol buddy.
-------------------- Maker of fine signs and other creative stuff. Located at 109 N. Cumberland ave. Harlan, Ky. 40831 606-837-0242 Posts: 4172 | From: Ages-Brookside, Ky. Up the Holler... | Registered: Jul 1999
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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.
-------------------- Ernest Clark Dahlonega Sign Co. 101 Whispering Winds Dr Murrayville,Ga 30564 Been there, Done that, Probably do it again. Posts: 134 | From: Dahlonega,Ga. USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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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.
-------------------- dennis kiernan independent artist san francisco, calif, usa Posts: 907 | From: san francisco, ca usa | Registered: Feb 2010
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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.
-------------------- Dale Feicke Grafix 714 East St. Mendenhall, MS 39114
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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!
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Brushasaurus on Chat Posts: 8827 | From: La Mirada, CA, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Your great attitude is going to take you a long way. We're pulling for you!
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Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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Hang in there Dale. You have the right attitude and the support and prayers of a bunch of people in Letterville!
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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