Posted on 04/29/2002 11:54:50 AM PDT by Vets_Husband_and_Wife
Our Friend and fellow Freeper Budge Rhae has had an accident. He fell at work Tuesday, and compressed his L-1 Vertebrae. I'm sure my dear friend won't mind me posting a part of his e-mail to me.
"I fell at work last Tuesday and now have a compressed vertebre(?) at L1. I have to wear a brace, use a walker, and I am as depressed as I have ever been. Can't even eat, feel like everything is going to stick in my throat."
Oue Budge is a dear dear friend to many here at FreeRepublic. He could use some prayers and encouragement. Years ago, I fractured L-1 and L-2. What he is going through isn't fun. And your prayers and words of friendship will be greatly appreciated.
Many of you probably know him from the many FR get-togethers.
I can only get one of my pics to post.. it is the one of Budge and JimRob. I have a really cool one of our handsome Budge with Dolly Kyle Browning, I'm going to keep trying to post that one. You can see what a doll face he is. Please Ping this to all who I have forgotten. I don't keep a Ping List.
I love you Budge.. hang tight my friend. Prayers are on the way. I've already started.... GOD BLESS YOU BUDGE,..AND MAY HE HEAL YOU QUICKLY, I ASK THIS IN HIS SON'S NAME, JESUS CHRIST!!
BUDGE AND JIMROB
Here's a picture of Budge and pulaskibush from one of our FReeper meetings.
Hey,.. baby steps friend!! The eating has improved..now onto those back muscles!!! That is the WORST part of a back injury, the muscles involved. They try to do their job by contracting suddenly when you fall, they try to prevent the break. But HO BOY.. do they suffer for their hard work!!
Meaning.. so do you!!!
Time is the great healer in this one friend. I can tell you this.. after I broke mine, I did take the pain meds. That allowed my muscles to heal better. After about 5 mos, I had deep tissue massage from a VERY experienced trained therapist. It worked wonders. It is the second thing I highly recommend for anyone with a severe back injury. Now this isn't your "garden variety" feel good massage. It is actually even uncomfortable. But man oh man.. does it ever help out those muscles afterwards!!! I only went twice!!!
It is an unfortunate accident friend (Well, lets be honest.. IT SUCKS!!) But there WILL be a day when your life is back to normal. And with all these prayers.. I have a feeling your going to heal quicker than normal!!!
FLOWERS HUH??? And CARDS!!! ;o)
WHY??? because you're so dang special!!!!
Lots of love to you and Rainy!!!! HUGS!!! and PRAYERS!!! TONS OF PRAYERS!!!
Thanks Budge.. I would have missed them somehow. I also think Annie and Tiger are pretty adorable too. But no pics of Rainy?? Humph.. thats how you men are. Art would probably post a picture of Molly first too!!! Speaking of which..she is now ringing the bell wanting to be walked.
Remember.. every day will get better. Somedays you wonder "what the heck" cause you feel as sore as ever. It's almost like a step backwards. Strange thing back injuries. But I can promise you.. you are getting better. Hang in there friend!!!
CIAO baby.. until tonight or tomorrow.
Here is a little sunshine for you Budge.
Take care and just one day at a time. Prayers continuing for you Budge always.
Ya done good, Budge. Your recovery towards full-fledged freeping (forgive the alliteration) is ahead of schedule!
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