do you have physical conditions that limit your scrolling?

[SCROLLSAW703]

This has been an interesting thread for me gentlemen, & a boost of encouragement. After spending 35 years on the road, sittin' in a truck, it was a different world for me to be home all the time. I've been off the road 5 years this month. 3 years ago in January, I had my first major back surgery. In december, my second. Depression has been a big issue. I started truckin' when I was 14. My Dad had 10 trucks. All but two were cattle trucks. Dad taught me the business, & That was all I knew. When the sawbones gave me the long face, & told me I could no longer drive, It was like hittin' a brick wall.

 

In 2009 I had viral menengitis. Come in off the road with flu like symptoms, & wound up with a hospital stay of 8 1/2 months, lost the use of my legs, & partial use of my left hand. After tons of therapy, & learning to walk again, my back, legs, & left hand have never been the same. I was able to go back to drivin' for about a year and a half. Then My Father & a nephew passed away two weeks apart. I was on the road at the time, & had a nervous breakdown, & wrecked my truck. My Sawbones put me back in the hospital, & told me my nerves were shot. I couldn't handle anymore stress. From that point on, she said I was considered disabled because of my back & nerves. She helped me get disability, & I haven't drove since. Depression set in, & I nearly went crazy. That's when my bride decided I needed a hobby. Why she decided on woodworking, I have no idea, but she did, & I began to get into it. A few tools at a time. A lot of reading & research. Learning to use the tools, learning different woods, finishing, etc. 

 

I know some of this probably sounds backwards, but, I didn't think details were to important until I started readin' some of your feedbacks. I appreciate the time & your feedback, gentlemen. Sometimes a feller just needs to know he ain't the only one out there with issues, & how to deal with it. Woodworking has been a blessing to me also, Kevin. I've met alot of great folks over the years, & it keeps my mind & hands busy. Thank you again. God bless & enjoy the day.

[Scrappile]

WHERE ARE THOSE GOLDEN YEAR WE ALL LOOKED FORWARD TOO!!

[stoney]

Wow Brad you make my few issues seem so insignificant in comparison to what you have been through.   Sorry to hear of all the health issues you have had to work through.   I certainly hope the future holds better days ahead.  

[SCROLLSAW703]

thank you stoney. I appreciate it. I just take things one day at a time, & do what I can. My shop helps keep me focused. The friends I make here, & other places. For the most part, I'm a loner. That come from the trucking. But I enjoy it here, seeing what's goin' on, or if I can jump in & help somebody. You guys have all been great! thank you again, Stoney.