To all of my extended family of artists -- thank you again from the bottom of my heart for your well wishes, your concern, your caring and your support.
It has now been a little over two months since my unpleasant confrontation with my ex-table saw. (I now have, with the wonderful help of CREF+, a new SawStop table saw that will protect my remaining fingers.)
The progress that I have made in two months is, insofar as I am concerned, nothing short of miraculous. The doctor is very pleased and so am I. To give you graphic evidence of the progress, I have posted a photo of my hand on the day of the accident (8-24-'12) and one exactly two months later. (Warning - the photo of 8-24-'12 could be considered gross - the fingers had been placed back in their normal positions for this photo.) THE REASON that I have posted these two photos on my page is to show the progress that I have made. This rapid progress I attribute to your caring, healing, supportive thoughts and prayers which you have sent to me. Being on the receiving end of that virtual tidal wave of support and caring is so incredibly humbling and so fills your heart with gratitude and love that no mere words can convey that feeling to one who has not experienced it.
Am back doing shows again - taking extra care of the hand. This has happened much sooner than I dreamed that it would. It is still healing and I am still working on adapting to the limited movement, grip, etc., BUT I'M GETTING BACK!!! (an example of adaptation - I am now working on my typing with one missing finger. Wouldn't be too bad were it not for the "i", "k", and "m". ght try typ ng w thout those letters for awh le -probably wouldn't wor .
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Archie, I did it. I looked at your photos. I couldn't linger too long on the first photo. That was pretty rough to look at. Your doctor was a miracle worker. What he did with your hand was amazing.
By the way, you do amazing wood work. I hope your accident doesn't stop you from being able to keep producing those beautiful pieces.
Good to hear from you again Archie. It is uplifting to see your positive attitude throughout this trauma. I am going to check out your photos. I hope I can make myself look at them.
Great news, so glad you're healing fast.
Great news Archie, You are an inspiration. Thank you for keeping us posted on your progress.
Okay, I'm looking here also, Archie. Where are those photos? Do you have to upload them using your "m" finger? Miracles can happen. Who knew that in 2 1/2 months you'd be doing so well? Are you going to be changing what you create? or are you going to have to learn some adaptive techniques? Do you go to physical therapy?
The photos are in his album.
Good to hear you are doing so well Archie! My Dad was a carpenter and had lots of run ins with saw over the years, thankfully he never lost any fingers.
Take care
Chris
It was good seeing you in Charlotte Archie and I was amazed at the recovery in your hand. I love your attitude.
How wonderful that you are seeing so much improvement and progress. You're inspiring!