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
You are still on my prayer list. He is willing. He is able. He will not fail you.
Those Boy Scouts will need my counsel at the festivities this weekend in Monticello.(I am the outdoor activities director for the council)
Bad Joes chair sounds interesting! I will be up to Pine Bluff soon to check it out! Later!!!!!................wirestripper and mrs. wirestripper!
Budge, you know how much you mean to me I'm sure, but it never hurts to tell you again. We have been through SO MUCH together, good and bad, and I can say that knowing you has made me a better person in many many ways.
There have been times when we both have felt like smacking the other around for one reason of another, but all in all, I'd say that we have one of those close friendships that many people never have.
I remember a time not that long ago, when you were VERY depressed and you thought of yourself as a coward. If I remember correctly, it was because you feared getting on a plane to fly to a Freeper event (was it the one in D.C.)? The point is, your dear friends here at FreeRepublic, helped you through that bump in the road of life, and we are ALL beside you now....please don't forget that.
I'd give anything if I could be there with you through this, but finances just won't allow that. You and I may not have a lot of money my friend, but we have something that all the money in the world could never buy, and that is the friendship that we've built over the last six years or so.
Hang in the "Big Brother" and know that you WILL get better. It's going to take time, but you've been through tougher times. Hang in there my friend, and remember, you are NOT alone!!!
Nite friends.
Nite Budge and Rainy. Until tomorrow.. prayers continue for healing and for thanks to God for all the wonderful things that are done in His name.
Remember.. Life is a gift!!
(Thanks again folks for being so wonderful.. you all have restored my faith in mankind)
Don't hold your breath, I don't know how and I don't have the time to learn...too busy praying. :-)
Amen,.........More Grace and Mercy,.........In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!!!
I actually got out of bed and made it to the computer without loud groans, moans and cussin'!
Checked on the whereabouts of BADJOE'S chair and UPS says, "May 7, 2002 5:27 A.M. Pine Bluff, AR US OUT FOR DELIVERY!" It should be here by this afternoon. Thank you BJ!
No pain pills since bedtime, and with luck and prayers may not have to take any until much later today.
Finally heard from my "little brother," Willie (Internet Golfer). Many of you may remember him from the Impeachment Day Rally in D.C. He is one tough fellow!
I know it is going to take time and a lot of it to get over this, but with all your help and prayers it will happen.
I'm saying prayers of thanks for you all, especially Lex, AJ and Daryl. I cannot thank you all enough!
Thank you again and God Bless you all!
Remember one thing though.. don't push the idea of getting off the pain pills so hard that you end up taking them even longer than you would have!!!
I've seen it happen so many times. Pain control actually aides healing. Those who are just set on "getting off them NOW".. usually end up taking them twice as long.
You can usually cut back.. but keep the pain under control. You'll be glad you did. Please PLEASE ask your Physician about this, K??
I'm just giving you my experience as a person who has worked in the medical field.. but who is NOT a doctor by any means. Not medical advice.. just observations and lots of reading regarding pain control and healing, K??
Let those endorphins go to healing,..not controlling your pain.
LUV ya!!
;o)
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