Update from JD after the stroke

JD Alan · May 26, 2009, 08:35:08 AM

Well guys, the Neurologist gave me a clean bill of health on Friday. It's been a little more than 7 weeks since the stroke, and by their measurements, they consider me "Recovered" I still feel some effects, but they are getting less each day. I did some shooting for the first time since the stroke yesterday (May 25th) and shot five stages.

I started back playing guitar this Sunday, along with the preaching, which I started doing 3 weeks ago. By the time noon rolled around, I was pretty tuckered out, but it felt good.

I rode my scoot a little while Sunday afternoon. Both the shooting and the ridie felt a little awkward, but good at the same time. My bike is a Street Gilde, so it's pretty heavy. Muscling it around made me realize I've got a ways to go to get my strength back. My arms are sore from shooting, but it sure is a good sore. Now it's back to work on some leather!

I am really blessed to have recovered so quickly, and I do appreciate all the prayers and well wishes. God bless, JD

santee · May 26, 2009, 08:45:24 AM

Glad you're back in the ring.

Johnny Dingus · May 26, 2009, 08:54:18 AM

Great news JD!!

Wow what a fast recoverery, God has a special purpose for you.
Sounds like your doing everything right and know your limitations.
We are all glad your getting back to full strength and that we can now let down a little and let you take up some of the leather slack.

Great to have you up and running full speed again.

Johnny Dingus

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · May 26, 2009, 09:58:10 AM

That's good news JD, keep up the good work

tEN wOLVES

Johnny McCrae · May 26, 2009, 10:42:37 AM

Howdy JD,

That is fantastic news! Its good to see you back in the saddle again. Somebody up there likes you.

Gun Butcher · May 26, 2009, 11:26:35 AM

JD, its time to strap on them spurs and start hookin' him like you can feel that gold buckle again. Just don't overdo it.

Marshal Will Wingam · May 26, 2009, 03:33:12 PM

Great news, JD. Glad to hear you"re almost there.

Ace Lungger · May 26, 2009, 04:59:50 PM

JD,
I to am glad that you had a quick recovery, and have figure out away not to have another one!
God Bless
ACE

cowboywc · May 26, 2009, 06:29:22 PM

Howdy JD
That is great news.
You be careful with the bike. Don't rush it.
WC

panhead pete · May 26, 2009, 08:39:39 PM

Great News J.D.!!

Nothing like being in the wind. I've always said that a motorcycle is the best way to enjoy God's world. Harleys just make it on the cool side.......

Heal fast,

Panhead

Dr. Bob · May 26, 2009, 10:24:12 PM

Boy howdy, that is GOOD news!!

Jamie · May 27, 2009, 07:42:55 AM

Glad to hear things are coming along so well - we can sure use all the shootin' preachers we can get!

Jamie

JD Alan · May 27, 2009, 06:08:04 PM

Jamie, I'm glad you didn't say "Shoot the Preacher"!

Thanks guys for the kind words and well wishes

WC, you bet I am being careful with the bike! So far I'm just riding the neighborhood streets. It's sort of like learning to ride all over again, except with a large bike.

God bless, JD