Keep my Alex in your prayers please
It is with a very heavy heart I am posting this.
My beloved Alex suffered a severe stroke Friday night. We were at dinner with a good friend of ours when it occurred. Knowing his family history, I had long ago educated myself on the symptoms of stroke and knew almost instantly what was happening. The owners of the restaurant we were at were also friends of ours and knew something was wrong immediately and came to our aid. They called an ambulance, and knew that some of their customers were medically trained and brought them over to keep things calm until the ambulance arrived. We got Alex to the hospital in time to get the time-sensitive medication to bust the clot and give him the best chance of getting back to normal. Alex was in ICU until yesterday afternoon, we have been moved to a regular room now, and we expect he will be in the hospital until at least Tuesday or Wednesday. He has some pretty severe blockage in his neck and we won’t know until today or tomorrow if it’s too severe to be treated. The holiday is messing up some of the timing of information and planning of next steps. He might have surgery, he might not. Regardless, he is in for at least a few weeks of rehab in-patient (though Alex currently planning on going to open his shop tomorrow morning, please don’t tell him he’s not going to be able to). The hospital is one block from our house, so I have been able to walk back and forth, take short little breaks to take care of our pets, grab a bite to eat, etc. We are going to need continued prayers and good thoughts for a little while as it’s going to take a lot of hard work, strength and discipline to get him back into tip top shape, but I believe if anyone will do it, it’s him. He has proven his unbelievable stubbornness over and over from the start of it all this weekend and never before have I been so thrilled to see it – usually it’s quite the opposite response from me – LOL But I think we finally found a good and appropriate outlet for it. And he has some great incentives to get better. That race car of his is going to drive him to success as much as he has driven it into the winner’s circle. Tony, his son, is available to help run the shop in his absence and Alex is communicating very well to help direct him, no issues at all with memory or thought processes. So though it won’t be business as usual, we should be able to keep Moneymaker Racing open for business. The moral of this story however is to live each day with your loved ones as though you might never see them again. We have always lived this way and so glad we have. Even though we have never taken each other for granted, this was still quite a wakeup call. If you have the inclination to send a card, the funnier the better, I would really appreciate it. Alex Denysenko 1707 Washington St. Michigan City, IN 46360 Thank you to all our racing family, Beth |
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Beth - Well keep both you and Alex in our thoughts ..........I can fully understand him wanting to open his shop .....I done the same thing - snuck out of the house and it just feels good being at the shop .Good luck with keeping him " locked up " ...........And you're right - that race car will provide plenty of incentive .
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Get well Alex, hoping everything goes smoothly and you are back on you feet in no time.
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Beth, very sorry to hear about this. Have talked with Alex a number of times. He has been very helpful to me. I lost my father to a severe stroke in 2005, he was in his late 80's. My brother has suffered two severe strokes. Encourage him to do what rehab tells him to do. I do know what you're dealing with.
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So sorry to hear this-and thank god you and others nearby knew what to do! Here is wishing for a speedy recovery and safe, successful surgery, our prayers are with you!
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Beth:
We wish Alex a full and speedy recovery, and we wish you the best of luck keeping him on "lockdown." Bill & Don Lent DBi Racing |
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Though Alex and i did not speak often, when we did it was usually for a while and we talked about life and family. So sorry to hear this. I will send him a card.
My thoughts and prayers are with Alex and his family. |
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Alex for a speedy recovery !!!!!!
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sorry to hear about this Beth, we are keeping Alex in our thoughts, check your FB messages, i left one in it.
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Sorry to hear this, good luck Beth and stay strong for Alex.
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Oh Beth, we are so sorry to hear about Alex - We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Plese keep us updated on his "speedy" recovery. Buck & LIsa
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Beth,
So sorry to hear this, Alex will be in my thoughts and prayer's!!! Bret Velde |
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We will keep Alex in our thoughts. Hope all works out well. Just take things one day at a time. I know Alex is a strong person and can recover from this.
Mike and Janice |
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Beth, No words but our prayers will be forthcoming. I have missed talking with Alex and pray we will still have the time to catch up. Bob & Laura Pagano
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Hoping for a speedy and complete recovery.
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Beth ,
I haven't met you but Alex has always been open to waving as we pass and I have spoken with him in the past. I hope the best for you, Tony and the family. Alex, I look forward to seeing you in the car soon. With the help and support you have that should not be an issue!! Rick Brown-Comp & S/Stk 357 |
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Beth,
Remind Alex he has a community of racers pulling for him. |
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Beth,
We have added Alex and the family to our prayer chain down here, please let us know if you need anything. Have never met Alex but spoke to him on the phone, great man, keep that racecar carrot dangling in front of him and he will do whatever it takes to get back behind the wheel. We are praying for y'all, let Alex know that he has a redneck fan club down here...LOL |
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Alex being a Ford racer I know he is a fighter and can get through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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I'm sorry to hear this, Beth. Please let Alex know I'm praying for his full recovery. You hang in there, too. It's not easy being the caretaker.
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Alex and Beth,
You are both in our prayers. May God Bless Alex with a full and speedy recovery!!! Tom and Carol |
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Beth, and the rest of the Family,Ginny and I want to let you know you are all in our prayers, also of course the Russian ,that I've known for at least 37 years ! I live 200 mi from you if there is something I can possibly do , let me know and I'll try ! John & Ginny Lang..........
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Beth,
Sorry to hear about Alex. My prayers are with you both for a speedy recovery of Alex. |
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Prayers sent from the Waters family.
Talked to Alex at Norwalk. Hoping and praying for a speedy recovery. keep strong Beth and hang in there. |
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Keep the faith Alex, you can come out of this!
#5457 Curt Rees |
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Alex, Beth, and Tony please hang in there. Joe, Ty, and the rest of the Kwaiser family are praying for you all. Beth call me if you have any questions. This is a little out of my neighborhood but I am certain I know someone who might be able to assist with answers.
Ty cell 586-929-2845 home 248-690-7492 office 248-551-1399 |
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you are in our prayers, the bidstrups
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Just heard this from Tony......you've been making all the right choices and you deserve better than this. Prayers focused on your family Beth - we love you guys!!
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Alex, you are in my prayers; get well soon.
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Thoughts and prayers to Alex . Get well soon !!
Dave & Gloria |
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Beth,
Alex and the whole family are in our prayers.for healing and a quick recovery. |
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Prayers sent for Alex and family.
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Beth,
You and Alex will certainly be in our thoughts. Hope to see you both at the track soon. DK |
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Beth, All our thoughts and prayers are with Alex and the family. Alex is a great guy. We hope and pray for a speedy recovery
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So sorry to hear the news, I will be praying for a speedy recovery, if you need help with the medical jargon don't hesitate to contact me, Ashton Hudson M.D.
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So sorry to hear this. We have you both in our prayers. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mike and Paula
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Thoughts & prayers to Alex & family ... Get well soon ...
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Speedy Recovery my Friend. Red LeBlanc & Family..
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Get well Alex. I need to waddle my rear over to your trailer at BG this year and finally meet you. Visit with Tony some. Neat young man.
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