Dave Mikrut Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Felt real good today to be building again. The therapist agreed anything that would get my left hand involved would be good therapy. I learned a lot today. It took almost 20 minutes to get the bit out of my dremel tool. I just could not hold the button down with my thumb to lock it so I could use the wrench on it. Ended up using channel locks held with my teeth to hold the button down and the I could wrench it with my right hand...jeez I learned that since I could not hold the part I wanted to sand with my left hand, but could hold the sanding board, I brought the piece with my right hand to the board instead. I started to practice on the AMT awb mustang chassis that was in my junk box, just for something to sand on, The wheels were broken off and the crossmember loop was gone, so I started to do a little crafting, to see if I could restore it. I also learned that if I used my hemostats on smaller parts, I could hold it with my left hand and do brush painting. I'm not sure what body I will use on this, something different, my mind is pondering... Remember I said I was going to build this with a no stress attitude for the purpose of physical therapy and I was not going to worry much on how it looks, and to just have fun. When you are laying in a hospital bed and you can't move your entire left side, a lot of things go thru your head. One of the many things that made me feel intense sorrow but at the same time made me want to fight back, was the realization that I may never enjoy my hobby again. Well I'd just like to say, this day will go down as one of the many very happy days of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dragnut Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Dave Good start on geting back in the game steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Good to see you back at it glad your doing good after your heart attack. John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Stick with it Dave...you will do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdsGarage Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Sure sounds like good news and progress to me! Glad to hear your back to the hobby and it is once again fulfilling. Sounds like you are approaching this with a good attitude. Keep at it and keep it fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 This is what inspires me to see people fighting back from illness's , And doing the things we all love to do, Very glad your on your way to recovery,And the model is looking good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Dave, that you're doing this at all speaks volumes about you. Keep at it, your abilities and skills will return with time. You CAN do it! Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I wish you a speedy recovery. Congrats on getting back to the bench. Nice work on the goat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 That is just the attitude it takes to overcome! My wife learned that with her sewing, crocheting and craft work. She has to do some things a little differently but she still works on doing them the old way too and has gained more control over time! So don't resign yourself to just adapting alone! Keep going back and pushing yourself to get back to the way you used to do things! She wishes for you as complete of recovery as she has had, so far! She says never give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Dave- It's great to hear that you have not given up! Keep after it and the skills will come back. And, who knows, you may learn a NEW trick or two. A friend of mine had a stroke about 6 years ago and he made a good recovery of the use of his left hand by shuffling cards. We would go to his house to play cards with him and his wife and we would not let him pass when it was his turn to shuffle. We just waited patiently for him to finish. The Dr. told him that it was one thing that helped to speed up his recovery. Good to see your progress on the build. Have you decided on a body yet? You should have decals made that name the car "Physical Therapy". Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDemon340 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 glad to see u back at it what are u working on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Congrats on getting back into it. With your good attitude I am sure you will be building above the level you were building at before in no time at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 looking good so far. keep up the good work on the therapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 congrats on coming back to the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Way to go Dave. Keep going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Glad to see that you are back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Keep up the good work ;). The human spirit is a wonderful thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runsw/scissors Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Don't give up! Your hobby will be not only good physical therapy, but also good for your state of mind. I'm sure it may be frustrating at times, but you will over come this set back. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raykreations Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Godspeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Go for it. you're an inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Nothing more restorative than model building, I say! Is there a more fun and/or productive way to help with dexterity and hand-eye coordination? Why, I think not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzboy66 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Great to hear that you're recovering, first and foremost, AND getting back into the hobby! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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