Not New but gone for a while

[ctwxlvr]

Well I haven turned a pen in over a year now, Hope to be able to turn again this fall. I developed lung problems last fall. I could not walk across the street with out trying to cough up a lung, well $1800 in dr visits and a change of doctors have determined I have acute asthma that is exercise, aromatics, pollution and temperature induced.

Add on to that a back and elbow injury, it has wiped me out physically and mentally.

 

[mbroberg]

Welcome back. Nothing like a good pile of saw dust from some exotic wood to take your mind off of lung problems:befuddled:. I'm glad your feeling better and glad you are here. Be careful, and post some pictures of your creations come the fall.
Mike

 

[wdcav1952]

Tracy,

Welcome back! I know how lung problems can totally sap your strength. I now say that breathing is a skill that is very under-appreciated until you have trouble doing it.

The mental part of the problem was the toughest for me. It will eventually pass; you just have to totally revamp your priorities and your outlook on life.

Feel free to PM me if you need someone to talk to about things.

 

[rjwolfe3]

I understand about the asthma problems. My wife has a hard time coming down to the shop and turning with me anymore because of it. Or maybe she just doesn't like me, lol. Glad to see you back.

 

[markgum]

glad to see you back. Take care of yourself

 

[leehljp]

Welcome back Tracy. Good to see you again. Since you left there have been some new things added to the library that might be interesting to look over.

 

[Jim15]

Welcome back Tracy, take care of yourself.

 

[el_d]

Strap on that respirator and welcome back.:biggrin:

 

[Ligget]

Welcome back, sorry to hear you have been having problems with your health, keep your chin up!

 

[ctwxlvr]

Thanks for the Welcome back

 

[LEAP]

Good to see you back, Sorry to hear about the Asthma and injuries. Hope you are on the mend.

 

[ESwindell]

Tracy,
Welcome back and you maybe interested in http://www.penturners.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=85 . We meet every other month.
God Bless,
Eric

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome Back

Welcome from Sunny St. Cloud, Fla. Home of beautiful Florida woods.
I also suffer from COPD caused by 70 years of woodworking plus smoking and some years of hard drinking, so I feel your pain. Take it slow and easy.

 

[CSue]

Welcome back Tracy! Take it easy now. Just one pen at a time.

Hope your health keeps improving.