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Offline Smossy

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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2013, 10:30:29 AM »
Take care of yourself old man! Were going to miss your presence but your health is more important!
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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2013, 11:51:13 AM »
Hope you feel better soon GPR!

Remember, picturin can be very therapeutic  :tup:
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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2013, 12:01:04 PM »
Take care of yourself, Dick. We need your pictures here!
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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2013, 12:40:09 PM »
Dick,

Thanks for the pictures and I’ve prayed for you.  Get rest and try to keep your spirits up. 

One thing that should make you feel better is going back to page #1 and re-reading the kind words from so many people!   :tup:

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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #19 on: March 15, 2013, 04:25:44 AM »
I would like to Thank Each and Every One of you Dear Friends for The Well Wishes and Prayers! I really appreciate them and it sure gives me a warm feeling in my heart!!

I did indeed have a Stroke. It was confirmed yesterday by my Medical Doctor and a full battery of tests. Ultrasound tests, EKG tests, Blood Pressure tests, X-rays, and MRI's were done along with 17 different Blood Tests made for an 8 hour and very tiring day. The results from the Blood tests aren't back yet, but every thing else is. My Doctor called me at 6 p.m with those results.

He told me that I was very LUCKY that it happened while I was up walking around and that I continued to walk for a few minutes afterwards. He went on to say that if I had not been active things would have been worse because the stroke was on the left side of my brain that controls my right side of my body and my speech center. Being active at the time kept my right side from being totally paralyzed and  me speech taken away for quite a while.

Instead I just suffered minor losses in my muscle tone and mobility controls. I am going to have to walk with a cane for a while for support and steadiness for a while. I am going to have to learn to rely on my left hand to do a lot of things until I can retrain my right hand. Then I am going to have to start doing a lot of Physical Therapy to rebuild my motor functions. The tough part is that I may not be hand holing my 400 mm lens any more, but with the use of a tripod or a monopod I should be back to taking photos as quickly as possible. I will, or should be back to shooting my bows sometime, but that depends a lot on my progress and determination.

I have Got to get better really quickly because I have Cub Scouts to teach archery too in June and I Don't Want To Disappoint Them! Plus This Year is the year of a phenomenal Salmon Run and I Do Not Want To Miss It by having to sit home!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #20 on: March 15, 2013, 07:59:26 AM »
Dick,

I'm sure you'll have lots of prayers heading your way.  Thanks for such a complete update.

We're praying for your speedy recovery so you can continue your good work with the kids,  :tup:
Carl

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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2013, 08:23:20 AM »
Take care of yourself. :tup:
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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2013, 08:46:09 AM »
Dick,

So glad to see you went to the doc to get answers as to what happen.  Sorry to see this happen though, I wish you all the best in recovering by June for the scouts as I know it means a lot to you   

Seeing as I'm not a doctor nor do I play one on the internet, I suggest you follow your doctors orders, and always know that there will be a place by my fire pit with your name on it anytime you need a rest and to shoot the bull.

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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #23 on: March 15, 2013, 08:48:52 AM »
Get feeling well Dick. Rick
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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #24 on: March 15, 2013, 09:06:22 AM »
No, you need to step back a LOT!  Strokes are nothing to fool with--wishing you a speedy and complete recovery....
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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #25 on: March 15, 2013, 09:23:57 AM »
Glad to hear that you are in good spirits Gramps. :tup:
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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #26 on: March 15, 2013, 09:59:43 AM »
Glad you got it figured out  :tup: Best wishes.
That 400 needs a monopod companion anyway. LOL

Or you could get the IS version.  ;)

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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #27 on: March 15, 2013, 10:24:03 AM »
Take the time you need gramps. If you need anything or help with anything give me a shout out. I am right down the road here in Arlington.
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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #28 on: March 15, 2013, 11:39:54 AM »
I'm glad they know what's going on and you can focus on the road to recovery. Please take your time and do it healthy and right. Take care Grandpaw.

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Re: I need to step back a little
« Reply #29 on: March 15, 2013, 07:39:40 PM »
I didn't know about this... One of the highlights of my visits to Hunt Wa is checking out what photos Grandpaw posted up.  I'm glad you are on the road to recovery.  Sending prayers.  Hurry back GPR!

 


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