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

[Jerry Smith]

Terry,

It sounds like you need some internal analgesic, I
think it's called "Jack". :)

Good that you are home. 

Take good care of yourself,

Jerry

--- "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com> wrote:

> 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 ><>
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