[TheForge] terry ridder update ( was Re: Some folks have all the luck, ... )

[terry l. ridder]

hello;

honey, i am home! ;-)

On Fri, 21 Sep 2007, Larry Brown wrote:

>
> Any word on Terrys current condition?
> L Brown
>

hello;

i have been in the hospital for the past 6 weeks.
on aug 6th, i was involved in a head-on automobile
accident.

today, 21 sept 2007, i was discharged to home. i am
still learning how to walk again. i currently am able
to walk short distances using a walker. i am using a
wheelchair most of the time.

i want to thank all those who are praying for my family
and i. having literally knocked on death's door changes
one's life.

my injuries are healing slowly. the injuries are:
left broken hip
left broken femur 5 inches above left knee
right tibia and fibia compound fracture
right knee cap shattered
right side 4 broken ribs
right side collapsed lung
various abrasions all over.

all the broken bones in the legs and right ankle have been
pinned with titanium pins and screws. my legs are now worth
tens of thousands of usd. ;-)

recovery and rehabilation are going to take a long time.
just a lot of broken bones in the legs.

those wishing to send cards and/or telephone please send a
private e-mail to me at artisticforge at gmail.com and i will
send you my home address and telephone number.

it is good to be back home and to be able to read theforge
e-mail list.

-- 
terry l. ridder ><>