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Rachael's Accident

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Most of you may not know Rachael, but she is often seen dancing to the sounds of Dread Clampitt and Waco Ramblers. Last Wednesday, Rachael was in a serious car wreck, and she is suffering from some damages. She says to tell everyone that she says hello and that she misses you. I visited her in the hospital in Ft Walton Beach this morning, and she looks very good, even with a busted up leg. Both the Tibia and Fibula were broken in her right leg and she has a rod holding them together and a bunch of staples in the leg. (No, she isn't trying to be like Steve O in Jackass: The Movie.) Her leg is bandaged from just above the knee down to her foot. She still has some swelling in that leg and is in some pain. Mostly, she is stir crazy and wishes that she was hula hooping instead of sitting in a bed.

She is hoping to get out of the hospital today, but will need a whole bunch of lovin' and a little time to heal. Please send some well wishes and love her way.

sj


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Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#27
Last night, Rachael said, "so I heard you were talking about me on the internet?" I shared some of your comments with her and I am going to print this thread for her since she doesn't do computers. If anyone wants to add any other warm wishes for her speedy recovery, please add them to this thread.

Thanks!
Cheering472 avatar
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#28
What a trooper, keep on dancing!
KISH7374 avatar
Beach Fanatic
#29
What a trooper, keep on dancing!

This just shows what a person can do if they set their m ind to it. Wonderful and happy improvement.
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directionally challenged
#30
How wonderful ! The power of the spirit is wonderful!! Can't wait to see her boogying again! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
Beach Fanatic
#31
Heal well Rachael !!!!!!! Keep up the great attitude!!!!! :lolabove:
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Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#32
Shake your booty Rachael!!! So glad that you are feeling better!!!! :clap_1:
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kt loo
#33
OH NO! I just saw this. SJ-- if you see her will you please tell her that Katie from DBS is sending her love and hugs, and that I hadn't heard? I'd call her but I lost her # when my cell phone died. That's my girl, though, she just cant help but keep on dancin...
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#34



Tonight, I delivered the messages from this thread, to Rachael. She was totally blown away by all of your kind words. She kept asking me who all these people were, so I shared tid-bits. The next time you see Rachael, please introduce yourself to her.
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got any pics?
#35
...:wub:


Tonight, I delivered the messages from this thread, to Rachael. She was totally blown away by all of your kind words. She kept asking me who all these people were, so I shared tid-bits. The next time you see Rachael, please introduce yourself to her.


(I added a smiley to your post SJ :blush: ....bet ya can't find it :roll: )



Now that's what I'm talkin about. :wub: :wub: Nice tat's too :biggrin: :wub: :blush:

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Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#36
Boogie on down Rachael!!! :clap_1: Can't keep a great gull down!
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#37
I saw Rachel At the Red Bar on Sunday. She was very upbeat and appreciative of your post SJ. She had a walker with the SOWAL.COM sticker on it.
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got any pics?
#38
I saw Rachel At the Red Bar on Sunday. She was very upbeat and appreciative of your post SJ. She had a walker with the SOWAL.COM sticker on it.


Got any pics :idontno:
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fishlips
#39
hey rachael, if your leg ever hurts so bad that you don't feel like getting up to dance and folks are wondering why and starting to bug you about it, just tell them that you've turned BAPTIST! :razz:

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RiverOtter avatar
got any pics?
#40
hey rachael, if your leg ever hurts so bad that you don't feel like getting up to dance and folks are wondering why and starting to bug you about it, just tell them that you've turned BAPTIST! :razz:


This would only apply if she drank everybody elses beer :biggrin:
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
#41
Re: Rachael's Accident - update

So here is my brief update on Rachael as of Nov 16 2006. As I have not been out much lately, about two weeks have passed since I last saw Rachael. Tonight, she walked into 3Thirty1 without her walker. I was in disbelief. She says that the doctor has told her to continue to use it, but she has grown tired of it, so she ditched it. She appears to be walking well, and dancing well, but she did mention that she has had some pain in the knee. I think that could be from the drop in pressure because my knee has also been acting up today (surgery a few years back). Anyway, Rachael has made quite a recovery, though she is not back to full speed yet, but it looks very promising. Thanks to everyone for sending my friend Rachael good thoughts of well-being after her accident!!! You guys are the best.
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fartblossom
#42
Re: Rachael's Accident - update

So here is my brief update on Rachael as of Nov 16 2006. As I have not been out much lately, about two weeks have passed since I last saw Rachael. Tonight, she walked into 3Thirty1 without her walker. I was in disbelief. She says that the doctor has told her to continue to use it, but she has grown tired of it, so she ditched it. She appears to be walking well, and dancing well, but she did mention that she has had some pain in the knee. I think that could be from the drop in pressure because my knee has also been acting up today (surgery a few years back). Anyway, Rachael has made quite a recovery, though she is not back to full speed yet, but it looks very promising. Thanks to everyone for sending my friend Rachael good thoughts of well-being after her accident!!! You guys are the best.

:clap_1: way ta go rachael
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Meow
#43
:clap_1: ...I met Rachael at Pandora's while I was there. You will not be surprised to know that we talked for a long time! She is one of those people that you meet and feel like you have known forever. Thanks for the update SJ. That's good news.
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#44
the continuous walking back and forth at down on the farm all weekend took it's toll, in my estimation. she was limping pretty heavily by sunday and missed most of sunday pm's shows due to needing to rest. i feel she should at least be using her cane.
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fartblossom
#45
:clap_1: ...I met Rachael at Pandora's while I was there. You will not be surprised to know that we talked for a long time! She is one of those people that you meet and feel like you have known forever. Thanks for the update SJ. That's good news.

:shock: i am shocked !
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directionally challenged
#46
So glad to hear. :clap_1: Give her my best SJ. Can't wait to see her dancing her feet off again!
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Beach Lover
#47
I don't know Rachel but it is great to hear she is doing well.
I don't want to dampen the spirit and hope this comment is taken with understanding of my hopes for her future health.
As a rehab case manager for 32 years, please take care of yourself now so you will continue to improve and bloom for several years. Take care on the front end and the back end sort of takes care of you.!! Don't be vain. Use the walker or cane when needed so you will have a healthy future and possibly not need and assistive walking device.

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