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Daily Prayer Request For Freeper Budge Rhae
E-mail From Budge | April 29, 2002 | Vets_Husband_&_Wife

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



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To: Diver Dave
Wow, Diver Dave, what a report! Thank you!

I don't kow about you, but all chairs should be built on BadJoe's model.

I had said I would post how I hurt my back, but just didn't, until now.

I'm a Wal-Mart greeter and during the warm season prefer the Garden Center entrance.

Many customers prefer to come in through the GC gate where I am posted. Unfortunately, the buggy pushers are only cocerned with bringing shopping carts to the front door, which is quite a distance from the GC gate.

As a service to my customers I would always gather shopping carts for them to use, which was always appreciated. That Tuesday (the 23rd of last month) I had gathered about 30 or so carts, but quickly ran out. I went on the parking lot, got about five of them and rather than trying to turn them from the rear of the short line I went to the front, which I often did. As I was pulling them the left hook slipped off and I fell flat on my backside on the bare concrete. Fortunately, I had the presence of mind not to try to get up on my own but lay there until the ambulance arrived.

I spoke to one of my doctors yesterday and he said I did the right thing.

521 posted on 05/22/2002 8:37:10 AM PDT by Budge
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To: Budge; okimhere; Diver Dave; BADJOE
I've been a satisfied owner of a BADJOE FReeper CReeper for many months now.

After about a month, for some strange reason, pretty women started hitting on me wherever I went. It's been like that ever since I got the FReeper CReeper. I'm not making this up.

Budge, as a greeter, they'll be falling all over you so be careful. You won't be the one falling anymore. Hope you're feeling much better;^)

522 posted on 05/22/2002 8:57:39 AM PDT by Fred Mertz
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To: Budge
My orthpedic doctor said in all the years he practiced (35) I was the only patient he has had with a broken back, that actually walked into the hospital. I was walking pretty funny, but I was under my own steam. He also said that I am damn lucky that I was not paralyzed from the waist down immediately from the fall.
523 posted on 05/22/2002 9:41:09 AM PDT by BADJOE
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To: Fred Mertz
There is a reason. Your all the time posture is improved with continued use of the Freeper Creeper.

Thank you for the good words.

524 posted on 05/22/2002 9:43:17 AM PDT by BADJOE
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To: Fred Mertz
After about a month, for some strange reason, pretty women started hitting on me wherever I went. It's been like that ever since I got the FReeper CReeper. I'm not making this up.

ROFLMBO, Fred. Fortunately that hasn't happened to ME. Not even UGLY women have hit on me, you silly savage! Signed, Darlene 8^)

525 posted on 05/22/2002 1:13:03 PM PDT by okimhere
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To: BADJOE; Budge; Fred Mertz; Okimhere; okimhere; GreatDane; Haddon
Hi guys. Thanks so much for the prayers. I'm going to get over to the prayer requests thread soon, as I've witnessed so many times in my life "the miracle" of prayers answered. :o)

The prayers you sent us mean so much. Art is really a trooper. He has been really sick. He couldn't even fly his last mission. I'm not sure he will fly next week either.

The grandkids are with us for a little while. It is a horrendous time in their little lives. Hopefully, these few days (or whatever it takes) will help them to know everything is ok. We are trying to make their lives feel as normal as possible.

Little Kayla woke up in the night last night..and had VOMITIS PROJECTILE!!! She didn't want to wake us up.. so she went back to bed. When I got up this morning to get them ready for school.. she was standing there looking so meek and she said "um.. Grandma,.. something happened". I looked into the bathroom and gasped!! I'm not kidding .. it was everywhere!! I reassured her that it wasn't her fault.. that she was sick, and she NEVER had to worry about waking Grandma and Grandpa for ANYTHING.. EVER!!!

Grandpa.. (This explains what a treasure this man is.. because he isn't feeling well himself) cleaned the WALLS, FLOORS and took the rugs outside and hosed them off.

We are over the worst of it.. we had a few more incidents.. but I sure wish she had let me know so I could have comforted her. Broke our hearts!!

Little Tarryn was feeling sick last night.. but seems ok today. What they are going through is really tough for wee ones to understand. So, your prayers are very much appreciated.

Their Mommy and Daddy could use a ton of prayers right now too. And,.. of course.. Grandpa!!! I have never seen him this sick.. and for sooooo long!!!

But I had to take time to come to this thread.. because the message here..and the one Budge left today.. are so awesome. You are the wind beneath our wings!!!

Thanks for goosing us!!! LOL!!! (Never thought I'd say THAT!!)

Budge.. I'm so glad your feeling better!!! Gosh, hearing you talk about the good days and the bad days during your healing is sure bringing back memories. It's so strange how those bad days, where the muscles just scream at you and have a mind of their own.. just pop up!!! Things will be going so well.. then bam!!

At least you know those days will be there..and that they don't mean that anything is wrong.. just that your healing!! But.. ughhhhh!!! Thankfully, there are more good than bad!! And the bad get fewer and farther between.

BadJoe's chair will most certainly help your progress be faster. I'm so thankful that you have it.

It's just amazing..and BadJoe is a gift to us all!!! God Bless you BadJoe!!! We all love you!!!

BTW BadJoe,.. Art said to tell you he will be calling you in the near future. He has kind of had his hands full. :o)

Talk soon all.. Will get back here when I have a second. I promise to hit the prayer request threads as soon as life permits. I just wanted you all to know we are thinking about you. Just a harried period in our lives right now. But life is a gift..and God is good. We just are so thankful that we have God in our lives through this time. We thank all of you for being "additional" gifts in our lives.

Continued prayers of healing continue for all of you needing it!!!

526 posted on 05/22/2002 1:31:21 PM PDT by Vets_Husband_and_Wife
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To: Vets_Husband_and_Wife
I want you to know that I'll be praying for EVERYONE in your family, and that you are all in my thoughts as well. I have been away from my computer for a few days now and missed posting here.

Hang in there, things will get better.

God Bless you all!!

Willie

527 posted on 05/23/2002 5:54:08 AM PDT by Internet Golfer
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To: Budge
Thanks for your...#521.......

Amen,........MORE Grace and Mercy,.........In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!!!

528 posted on 05/23/2002 10:54:36 AM PDT by maestro
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To: Fred Mertz
After about a month, for some strange reason, pretty women started hitting on me wherever I went. It's been like that ever since I got the FReeper CReeper. I'm not making this up.

LOL! Fred, it has already started! The guys that work in the Garden Center were razzing me when a couple of the pretty ladies gave me hugs and kisses!

Doing much better today, I even go into work at noon for four hours.

God Bless!

529 posted on 05/24/2002 7:28:42 AM PDT by Budge
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To: Vets_Husband_and_Wife; Ff--150; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; CholeraJoe; OldFriend...
Quick update: After trying to work my short shifts every other day, I decided I had to have another BadJoe chair to use at work. I contacted him and made arrangements for the second chair.

I will give Wal-Mart credit, when I first started working for them over four years ago, they gave me permission to sit at the doors because of my handicap. Since most greeters are older folkss, all of the greeters at my store are now permitted to sit.

A greeter who works with me in the garden center has bad hip problems. I'm hoping BadJoe's magical FReeper CReeper will give him some aid and comfort too. We'll know in about a week!

Prayers for MA and all her family, and all who need them.

God Bless you all!

530 posted on 05/24/2002 7:48:54 AM PDT by Budge
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To: Budge
Hi Budge. Glad to see you.

Hope you're having a nice day.

531 posted on 05/24/2002 10:12:33 AM PDT by Victoria Delsoul
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To: Victoria Delsoul
Hi Victoria! It was a little rough today, but I made it. =o)

Give Luis my best.

532 posted on 05/24/2002 4:08:17 PM PDT by Budge
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To: Budge
Hi sweetheart. Art and I are WAY better. I'm especially glad Art is!! He even pulled a half day today at the Sacramento Office, and will be flying next week. He sounded so much better!!! FINALLY!!!

As for the kids.. please keep the wee ones in your prayers friend. I appreciate it so much. And thanks again for the beautiful pencil art of Jesus!!! WOW!!!

I'm also adding your co-worker with the hip problems to my prayers. Pain is life changing. Thus the old "philosophical" saying...

"The absence of pain is pleasure"


533 posted on 05/24/2002 5:22:36 PM PDT by Vets_Husband_and_Wife
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To: Budge
Another long time Freeper Creeper owner checking in. Prayers continuing for your recovery. Stay comfortable, Budge.
534 posted on 05/24/2002 7:40:09 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Vets_Husband_and_Wife
Hi Kiddo! I am so glad to hear you and Art are feeling better! Good news like that perks me up. =o)

Of course the little ones will remain in my prayers, as will you and Art.

After the few hours at work that I've put in so far, I found I just could not escape the pain, so I ordered another chair from BadJoe for work. Maybe I already mentioned that though.

I can hardly wait to get that chair to work, I just know Verlon will get relief from it. I'll tell him y'all have added him to your prayers too. He will certainly appreciate it!

I hope Kayla and Tarryn continue doing better. God Bless you all!

535 posted on 05/24/2002 8:03:57 PM PDT by Budge
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To: Kathy in Alaska
By golly, Kathy, there must be a lot of FReeper CReepers out there!

I can't thank you and all the FReepers enough for the prayers! This healing takes time, but not as long as it would be without all the wonderful thoughts and prayers.

Thank you again, and God Bless you!

536 posted on 05/24/2002 8:07:49 PM PDT by Budge
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To: Budge
Hi ya, Budge! Play this RealAudio link and be inspired! Suffice it to say that I know somebody in this group! (grin) So glad to hear you're feeling better!

Have a great weekend!

537 posted on 05/24/2002 8:42:29 PM PDT by NotJustAnotherPrettyFace
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To: Budge
That's great to hear about another chair and how accomodating Wal-Mart is to you and your co-workers.

I think you should audition for the next Wal-Mart Greeter commercial. You've got my vote.

God Bless you all!

Something I learned a long time ago about that statement ~ God Blesses me ALL the time. I just fail to see His hand in it at times.

Prayers will continue for you my FRiend.

538 posted on 05/24/2002 9:09:19 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Budge
I should be getting my chair in the near future too!!! Mine is one of the first,.. one of a kind,...tan burlap chairs. :o)

I'm special ;o)

Just kidding.. we are trying out a smaller one for size. I"m very excited. You just watch my hubby try to steal this chair off to take to work!!!!!! arghhh ;o)

Well, been fun. Better go get some rest so I can enjoy my best friend from Alaska who is here. She and her daughter are traveling through from SLC. Got here this morning..and we are having a blast already!!

Back when I can. Glad your feeling better Budge!!! Give Verlon a big hug for us!!!

:o)

Tell Rainy hi!!! Hugs to her too!!!

539 posted on 05/25/2002 1:51:22 AM PDT by Vets_Husband_and_Wife
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To: Budge
Saturday Prayer Bump for you, Rainy, family,....and all of FR's hurting family too!

Amen, and Amen,........More Grace and Mercy,.........In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!!!

540 posted on 05/25/2002 5:13:32 AM PDT by maestro
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