Update...

**dtb** · Dec-12-2006, 7:31am

being Christmas....I thought an update was in order. almost 3 months into my stroke survival..........I am now driving and can fully dress myself........this is so far from where I was. hope to get more theropy in Jan for the left arm/hand sos I can go back to work, and hopefully pick again. the hardest part is watching our weekly jams, which continue as normal, but the folks that come are great friends, one even bringing me a little lap steel thingy to try, Ijust can't hold the slide very well right now. but I continue to exercise every day and can squeeze a little ball and open and close cothespins, so things are starting to happen...slowly.

Merry CHRISTMAS TO ALL....i'M STILL HERE.

**dtb** · Dec-12-2006, 7:35am

OH YEAH i FORGOT...pleas feel free to download my latest cd from 2005-6 from the link in my signature. enjoy.

and thanks for the thoughts and prayers, Iknow for sure they have helped in some way.

thanks again,

Dan

**jjboone101** · Dec-12-2006, 8:06am

Best wishes for your continued recovery!

**pathfinder** · Dec-12-2006, 9:55am

You'll be woodsheddin' with the physio for a while yet, but it'll get easier in 2007. There's truth in the old saying; that which does not kill us only makes us stronger.

If nothing else, battling back from a stroke sure makes one appreciate the prospect of Christmas among family, friends and music, don't it? #Continued success. #You'll be back in the jam circle before you know it!

**Santiago** · Dec-12-2006, 10:12am

May your determination and positive attitude make a world of difference in the coming year! I admire both qualities expressed in your note.

**T W Perez** · Dec-12-2006, 10:29am

Dan
just happened to read your post,and want to tell you to be encouraged.My own exp was simialiar but you can e mail me if you'd like.While online google CIT constraint induced therapy,sounds like you have some movement and would be ideal,cutting edge stuff

God Bless and merry Christmas to you

**Keith Erickson** · Dec-12-2006, 9:52pm

Hey there Dan,

Lately there seems to have been a lot of sad news being reported on the Mandolin Cafe.

I was almost going to take a couple weeks vacation when you appeared and gave me hope that good news can once again appear here on this board.

May God bless you in your recovery!!! #Have a very Blessed & Merry Christmas #

**ira** · Dec-12-2006, 10:31pm

believe in yourself and keep working. a soaring spirit in the face of adversity goes a long way.... driving and dressing are some great independent skills- keep plugging!
only the best dan!

**Richard Russell** · Dec-12-2006, 10:41pm

Thanks for the update! Please continue to keep us informed. May God bless you as you get back to doing more and more of the things you love to do!

**atetone** · Dec-12-2006, 11:04pm

Dan,,, a guy I know had a really bad stroke a few years ago.
He is a former professional athlete so he knew all about training and therapy and working hard.
His focus was that he wanted to get back to playing golf with his buddies.
Unbelieveably, a few short years later he hit a hole-in-one on the golfcourse.
He has not recovered fully to his pre-stroke condition but if you didn't know him before you wouldn't be able to tell.
He worked hard and did everything that was asked of him in therapy and it paid off for him.
I hope it works the same for you.
All the best!