[Dan Wegiel]

Got home yesterday and hopefully they now have me on the right meds. I feel much better, but due to the long down time I'm still very weak. I'll be starting therapy to build my strength back next week. I've read threads about burn out and I'm sure some of you are, but I really wish I could get back to carving and creating, I miss it most. Wishing you all a very New Year and keep on carving.


Dan

[Thor]

Hi Dan,
Good to hear you are home at least. Rough time to be in the hospital, but when is it not I guess?
I've managed to break my hand twice, in the last few years, and as frustrating as it is to not be able to carve at all, I kept a small sketch book with me to write and sketch ideas so the creativity didn't have to be gone. Frustration at not being able to produce, it turns out, is a pretty insistent muse.
I like to draw with a fine point sharpie or with a soft lead pencil. They tend to translate my thoughts better.
You might try it. By the time you are recovered, and perhaps, not inspired to carve yet, that sketch book could be a wonderful surprise full of ideas for you.
HOpe you feel yourself again very soon.
New Year
Thor

[Dan Wegiel]

Thanks Thor, Your idea about sketching is wonderful and as soon as I'm not so shaky, I'll try it. I've tried to pick up a pen but can't draw a straight line. I'm going to get used to the new med and eventually I'll be back at it. May have lost my strength for a while, but my imagination is still there and its fighting to come out.

Thanks again, Dan

[Eddy Smiles]

Welcome Back Dan! Take it slow! You'll be back to your old self in no time!

[Dan Wegiel]

Thanks Eddie and New Year to you and yours.

Dan

[Mottles]

Hi Dan, great to hear you are home and will continue to improve. Hopefully it won't be to long before your strength comes back. We'll look forward to seeing that first come back carving for sure.
New Year to YOU,
Best,
Kathy

[Tom H]

Welcome home Dan. If I've learned one thing about your situation, it's to do everything that the Docs tell you. And don't expect to have all your strength return over night. That sketch pad is a great idea. Glad you're back and look forward to seeing some carving as you get stronger.

Tom H

[gene messer]

Dan .. What a blessing you are home again .. Hospitals are well meaning .. but there's no place like home ..

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your wife at this difficult time and please grow stroger each day .. The recovery is timely .. but worth it ..

Please have a good New Year and in no time your be showing us those great carvings of yours ........

Gene

[Dan Wegiel]

Thanks Kathy, Tom H & Gene, With all the encouragement from wonderful people like you I feel better already. I don't have any choice other than to follow the Doc's advice, but he promised that before long I'll be better than before. Thanks again and may you and yours have a Very New Year.

Dan

[Donna_T]

We're glad you're home and feeling better, Dan. Remember that everything you do is therapy to help you regain your strength and abilities. We wish you well and continued improvement.

Donna T