M J 0 #1 Posted May 9, 2009 yesterday morning bob was getting ready for work . when he went to walk into the kitchen he couldnt hardly walk or talk. he told me he would be fine,and that he was going to work.i told him he was going to the hospital right now and that he was having a stroke.got him into my car to hospital.they told us that he had a tia mini stroke.then while at the hospital he had two more lost complete control of his left side. we had to rush him by ambulance from niles to st joesph michigan where he is now. what a ride that was....please pray for him....he will see you all at the show .... this has been a big warning to him .because he is diabetic start to smoke again.and has been spending too many hours out in the horse stable getting no rest at all. working so hard getting the tractors finished. your body doesnt live well on 4 hours asleep a day with no breaks. even now he is worried about that tractor while in the hosiptal. we told him not to worry we would do what we could to help him finish to be ready for the show. he will beat this!!! he has more determination than anyone I know. please keeep him in your prayers thanks MJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ 171 #2 Posted May 9, 2009 My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 1045 2 #3 Posted May 9, 2009 mary im sorry to hear that ,my prayers are with you and bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #4 Posted May 9, 2009 my thoughts and prayers are with you and duke. he is the finest gentleman on any tractor forum, and i pray he recovers quickly, and fully. rest up, duke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHARGER9AUTO 3 #5 Posted May 9, 2009 mary im sorry to hear that ,my prayers are with you and bob MJ, Get well soon Bob we all miss you at Red Square your in my prayers . Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldandred 15 #6 Posted May 9, 2009 Mary Tell Bob the tractors aint going anywere I will keep you and bob in my prayers Im sure he will rebound and be ready to rip into the tractors in good time nothing can keep a good man down and the duke is one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #7 Posted May 9, 2009 Your family will be in our prayers also. Quite a gentleman he is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,534 #8 Posted May 9, 2009 You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #9 Posted May 9, 2009 Duke I'll be pullin for and keepin you in my thoughts. I thought you were burning the candle at both ends. You were over doing it. MJ you're gonna have to pull rank on him and make him slow down. This is a warning from his body. Please keep us informed on how he's doing. Hang in there Dukester. Butch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustbucket 4 #10 Posted May 9, 2009 i will pray nightly and daily for his fast recovery and return to the hoby he loves so much. make sure he dose it in moderation and not so off the wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #11 Posted May 9, 2009 I will keep Duke in my prayers and ask for a speedy, and full recovery. As for the horses, they can wait. Overall, no hobby is worth your health. MJ be sure he follows doctor orders to the tee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #12 Posted May 9, 2009 Knee mail sent... :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
64s 83 #13 Posted May 10, 2009 I'm sorry to hear this. My mother had one last year and made a full recovery. I'll keep both of you in my prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #14 Posted May 10, 2009 and wishing you a speedy and stress-less recovery. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #15 Posted May 10, 2009 Duke is doing fairly well everyone. I received a voicemail from MJ this afternoon asking me to call the old Duke. She told me he had a stroke and is doing much better today. Well I got the old guy on the phone and his voice was a little shaky but it was the same old Duke. He sounded tired, as to be expected, but was in good spirits. We had a good talk for a little while in between doctors and nurses coming in to check on him. Let me tell you this scared the crap out of him and after talking to him, I honestly am glad that it did scare him. He understands fully what it is going to take to be back better than ever. His plans are already set and is putting it in to action as we speak. Of course look at the Stable.....he likes to have a plan. It is one thing to go through this and not make changes but it is another thing to realize how lucky you are and to make changes so this doesn't happen again. He said he will be in the hospital until Monday or Tuesday. He is going to be off of work for a while. When I asked what I could do, he simply responded, "pray for me." That is done Duke and will continue to be done. He appreciates this site more than anyone will ever know. He hasn't been part of the Wheel Horse collecting family very long, but has found something that he really enjoys. Duke and MJ, you are both in my prayers. I am thankful that you got in touch with me today. I am thankful that you are doing much better today. Hang in there buddy.....there are many prayers being sent up on your behalf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,706 #16 Posted May 10, 2009 You are in our prayers, and I hope you have a speedy recovery. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,849 #17 Posted May 10, 2009 My best wishes and prayers for a fast and complete recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #18 Posted May 10, 2009 My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #19 Posted May 10, 2009 Duke and MJ, although I've yet to have the pleasure of meeting you in person, through this forum you've become like the good neighbors next door we'd all like to have. You are both in my prayers...... Duke is in the best hands a man could ever hope to have: a devoted wife, good medical people, but greatest of all - the all-powerful and loving care of our Father in Heaven. With sincere wishes for a complete recovery followed by many more years of good health and happiness, Duff :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #20 Posted May 10, 2009 Duke, hope you get well soon and try to slow down a little! we will pray for you !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #21 Posted May 10, 2009 Duke and MJ, Your in our prayers here at the Stair houshold! We'll be praying for a speedy and complete recovery! Anyway we can help, let us know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #22 Posted May 10, 2009 Duke you and MJ are both in are prayer's I wish you can have a speedy recovery I hope you meet you and MJ at the show in june don't worry about the horse's your heath is more important Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #23 Posted May 10, 2009 HI.............I WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVER. I HAD A BAD HEART ATTACK IN 2005 AND SOLD MY BOAT AND GAVE UP A LOT, BUT I AM BACK NOW AND ALOT BETTER. SO JUST TAKE SOME TIME AND EVERY THING WILL GET BETTER. ALL IT TAKES IS TIME AND DOING WHAT THE DOCTOR SAYS. RUSS :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #24 Posted May 10, 2009 Our prayers are being sent from Wisconsin for the two of you guys, Tell him not to worry about tractors it will work out. And more prayers are coming from TDB in Niles MI to you guys also. Keep us all posted. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerrell 1 #25 Posted May 10, 2009 MJ and Duke, take care of yourselves , and you both are in my prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
