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
I fractured my 3rd & 4th Lumbar vertebrae in a motorcycle accident some 20 odd years ago, while breaking Cardinal Rule #13:
"Never haul A$$ down a road you've never been on before"
I caught that really fine fast girl many years later, using cunning and deceit. I refuse to let go . . .
Prayers for a quick recovery, and no constipation . . .
Hang in there Budge.. we are all with you through this.
BTW.. I'm trying to find something funny to post. But considering how well I posted any pics.. please don't expect anything soon. (wishing I was better at puting!!)
Gentle HUGS!!!
Just goes to show, I'm not a TOTAL idiot when it comes to posting graphics. Just can't understand why I couldn't post more pics.. arghhh :o)
Budge, you take care, and get well soon, love you.
Why doesn't that surprise me. :-}
You are right Mary Ann, to know Budge, is to love him".
I knew his friends would want to know. He is one tough cookie, but things like this can sure knock you down for a while.
Support like this will pull him through. He'll know just how many people care..and how much we love him.
I don't think there can be a person who has visited FR for long, who doesn't know Budge. And if they didn't know him.. well, now they do. Anyone who does walks away richer for the knowing.. thats for sure.
I think later I will post a link to all his work here on FR regarding "Tainted Blood". Along with you and others, he has been a "warrior" for a worthy cause.
Time for him to let us "give" back a little, huh? :o)
Hope your doing well friend. Big hugs.. (((((Great Dane))))
You're the best!
spectre and spectre's wife (sw)
I'm so sorry to hear of your accident and the pain and suffering you are going through. I pray that you'll feel God's comfort and receive His healing power. If you're a FReeper, you're a fighter -- so I know you'll overcome this. Keep the faith. Keeping you in my prayers.
For you who don't know, it was Budge who was my bodyguard at the first Freeper rally I attended in DC. Ms TX Chip and I were so happy to get to know him. Later, Budge and I learned that we were from the same place, and had spent time in many of the same areas, but just missed meeting each other.
Budge--you are the true spirit of 'CAN DO!", so I know you will overcome this latest hurdle.
Budge is my bud. Since the day I met him at the MFJ, always will be.
Seriously, tell Budge I said Hello and get well soon.
Mary Ann: I recognize that itsy photo -- I took it! And many another of our friend Budge in his amazing adventures. I can provide other photos, but I haven't the means to post them. If any of you can post them, flag me and I'll e-mail a few photos to you.
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