Thank you from Alex Denysenko

Beth Denysenko · 06-13-2012, 01:43 PM

Hi everyone - I just wanted to take a second and update you on Alex and more importantly say thanks.

Alex is still at the in-patient rehabilitation unit. He is where he should be right now, where they can work with him the best. They are currently expecting to release him mid-week next week which gets him home just in time for our wedding reception! He is still working hard to increase the strength on the left side of his body. Every day there are incremental improvements. It's frustrating it isn't happening faster for him, but our new mantra is "patience". Something we all need a refresher on, we are getting the PhD-level lesson.

We are so very thankful the stroke did not impact the part of the brain that makes our Alex what and who he is. He still can speak the many languages he did before, he still knows all he ever did about the different combinations, automotive history, "grey area" stuff about racing, still has that quick wit and crazy sense of humor. You know, the things that make him Alex. It's communicated out a bit slower, but every day that is improving too. The brain is a miraculous and complex thing.

The most important thing this speed bump in our life has taught us is that we have a lot of good people lifting us up, supporting us, praying for us when we needed it most and boy what a difference that has made! The cards, the emails, the phone calls, it has really kept us going in a time when we are unsure, charting new waters every day, not getting nearly enough sleep, trying to run two businesses to pay for the experience, and actively healing to boot. Thank you to one and all who sent him a note, a card, gave him a ring, remembered him in your prayers. They are working! It's been a team effort, and everyone needs to understand what an important part of the team they are. Thank you!!! Our racing family is the very very best!!!

Our goal is to be crew-chiefing for Tony at the Joliet Nationals. We will see how he feels as he will be only one week out of the hospital when it's time to go. If not, we will for sure be at Stanton. Past that, who knows....the sky's the limit!

Most Sincerely, Beth

afret · 06-13-2012, 02:35 PM

Thanks for the update Beth. It's great to hear how well Alex is improving. I bet going to the track at Joliet or Stanton will help speed his recovery even more. That's real physical therapy for Alex.

FED 387 · 06-13-2012, 02:39 PM

BETH Sounds like things are progressing along well---I too understand his impatience BUT and this is a very big but,,,, you have to set your priorities and getting well/better/ recuperating is the most important thing now--- with your help and the help of others somehow these situations work themselves out.. Yes racing is a very important part of his life not just for providing a livelihood but also the competitive aspect(racing) of it as well. You have to crawl before you can walk and walk before you can run so concentrate on the crawling/walking phase for now and with his and your attitude he will be back to the running(racing) phase soon. Maybe not in the next 2 weeks,2 months whatever but eventually he/you will be back out there. Take it slow and easy and get well/healed first!!!!! Then we all hope to see you guys out competing again.
Thanx for the great update and everybody is rooting for you. See you at the races,Regards
Dick Ullrich Comp387

Ed Wright · 06-13-2012, 02:50 PM

I'm going to try to meet him at Joliet. Met Tony at BG last year, didn't get over to meet Alex. I need to get that done. I'm so glad he is going to try to make it there. Probably be good for him to get out.

Earle Holt · 06-13-2012, 05:30 PM

Great to hear that Alex is still the Alex we all know and love. Was kinda hoping that his jokes would actually be funny now, but oh well if its still the same ole Alex I guess we'll just have to deal with it! LOL! God Bless you all!

Bobby Zlatkin · 06-13-2012, 05:50 PM

Good news and Norene tells me my jokes aren't funny either. Only to me. Others either don't get it or they don't think they're funny.

Don't let the speed of recovery get you down as long as it's in a forward direction.

SSDiv6 · 06-13-2012, 06:30 PM

If he remembers all the languages he spoke, that is good news and he will be okay, especially if he still remembers all his Spanish cuss words!!!

06-13-2012, 01:43 PM	#1
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you from Alex Denysenko Hi everyone - I just wanted to take a second and update you on Alex and more importantly say thanks. Alex is still at the in-patient rehabilitation unit. He is where he should be right now, where they can work with him the best. They are currently expecting to release him mid-week next week which gets him home just in time for our wedding reception! He is still working hard to increase the strength on the left side of his body. Every day there are incremental improvements. It's frustrating it isn't happening faster for him, but our new mantra is "patience". Something we all need a refresher on, we are getting the PhD-level lesson. We are so very thankful the stroke did not impact the part of the brain that makes our Alex what and who he is. He still can speak the many languages he did before, he still knows all he ever did about the different combinations, automotive history, "grey area" stuff about racing, still has that quick wit and crazy sense of humor. You know, the things that make him Alex. It's communicated out a bit slower, but every day that is improving too. The brain is a miraculous and complex thing. The most important thing this speed bump in our life has taught us is that we have a lot of good people lifting us up, supporting us, praying for us when we needed it most and boy what a difference that has made! The cards, the emails, the phone calls, it has really kept us going in a time when we are unsure, charting new waters every day, not getting nearly enough sleep, trying to run two businesses to pay for the experience, and actively healing to boot. Thank you to one and all who sent him a note, a card, gave him a ring, remembered him in your prayers. They are working! It's been a team effort, and everyone needs to understand what an important part of the team they are. Thank you!!! Our racing family is the very very best!!! Our goal is to be crew-chiefing for Tony at the Joliet Nationals. We will see how he feels as he will be only one week out of the hospital when it's time to go. If not, we will for sure be at Stanton. Past that, who knows....the sky's the limit! Most Sincerely, Beth __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

06-13-2012, 02:35 PM	#2
afret Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thank you from Alex Denysenko Thanks for the update Beth. It's great to hear how well Alex is improving. I bet going to the track at Joliet or Stanton will help speed his recovery even more. That's real physical therapy for Alex.

06-13-2012, 02:39 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,418 Likes: 523 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Thank you from Alex Denysenko BETH Sounds like things are progressing along well---I too understand his impatience BUT and this is a very big but,,,, you have to set your priorities and getting well/better/ recuperating is the most important thing now--- with your help and the help of others somehow these situations work themselves out.. Yes racing is a very important part of his life not just for providing a livelihood but also the competitive aspect(racing) of it as well. You have to crawl before you can walk and walk before you can run so concentrate on the crawling/walking phase for now and with his and your attitude he will be back to the running(racing) phase soon. Maybe not in the next 2 weeks,2 months whatever but eventually he/you will be back out there. Take it slow and easy and get well/healed first!!!!! Then we all hope to see you guys out competing again. Thanx for the great update and everybody is rooting for you. See you at the races,Regards Dick Ullrich Comp387

06-13-2012, 02:50 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Thank you from Alex Denysenko I'm going to try to meet him at Joliet. Met Tony at BG last year, didn't get over to meet Alex. I need to get that done. I'm so glad he is going to try to make it there. Probably be good for him to get out. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

06-13-2012, 05:30 PM	#5
Earle Holt Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Thank you from Alex Denysenko Great to hear that Alex is still the Alex we all know and love. Was kinda hoping that his jokes would actually be funny now, but oh well if its still the same ole Alex I guess we'll just have to deal with it! LOL! God Bless you all! __________________ Earle Holt 1055 Stock

06-13-2012, 05:50 PM	#6
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thank you from Alex Denysenko Good news and Norene tells me my jokes aren't funny either. Only to me. Others either don't get it or they don't think they're funny. Don't let the speed of recovery get you down as long as it's in a forward direction. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

06-13-2012, 06:30 PM	#7
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,043 Likes: 712 Liked 1,577 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Thank you from Alex Denysenko If he remembers all the languages he spoke, that is good news and he will be okay, especially if he still remembers all his Spanish cuss words!!!