Prayers For Ed "2Paps" Bruette

[2Paps]

Ed,

Glad to see your post(s). We need to send you some triketalk stickers for your brace!!

When John told me you went airborne, I knew it was because you always wanted to be in the Air Force!! You will however need to work on sticking the landing.

TT Stickers for the brace? Bring it on!

So how is it it's OK for me to fly but you AF guys won't go submarining? Btw, all things considered I thought the landing was at least as good as any retired fly boy could do. (Evilgrin)

 

[ol' school]

Ed,

Glad to hear you are running ahead on your progress in healing doing better than the doctors anticipated! Keep up the good work!

I am sure Dennis will have a comeback after he reads your last post!!! LOL

Doug & Becky

 

[DblTrbl]

TT Stickers for the brace? Bring it on!

So how is it it's OK for me to fly but you AF guys won't go submarining? Btw, all things considered I thought the landing was at least as good as any retired fly boy could do. (Evilgrin)

LOL, we like the clouds, not seahorses. Plus, we know how to stick the landing!!

OH, do submarine races count?

 

[jjvw]

In case you missed it, there is an update on the go fund page. I texted his daughter Kelly and she said he has full weight bearing with leg braces and had the neck and body cast removed. I made a joke, that he's probably working on his bike then. But she said the bike is gone! The insurance totaled it. His wife is also selling her bike.

Jan & John

 

[Marc H]

Great to see you standing Ed.Your progress has been inspiring.Hang in there and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS ol buddy.

 

[ol' school]

Keep up the good work getting yourself healed up Ed! Glad to see you standing!

 

[1dn5up]

Good to see the recovery is moving along. Hang tuff , and have a nice Holliday season to you and family.

 

[David357]

Looking real good, Ed.ThumbUpThumbUp

Keep up the excellent work.

 

[DblTrbl]

Looking awesome Ed!!! Impressed and proud of how fast you recovered. Keep getting stronger!! Merry Christmas!!

 

[DblTrbl]

In case you missed it, there is an update on the go fund page. I texted his daughter Kelly and she said he has full weight bearing with leg braces and had the neck and body cast removed. I made a joke, that he's probably working on his bike then. But she said the bike is gone! The insurance totaled it. His wife is also selling her bike.

Jan & John

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Does anyone else think this unit Ed is pushing around needs some CHROME???

 

[LadyonaMission]

Does anyone else think this unit Ed is pushing around needs some CHROME???

Chrome makes everything look better.

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Ed.

 

[jjvw]

While having Christmas at my sisters today, I was surprised by a call from Ed Brette. We chatted for nearly an hour. He is doing well, and is able to walk around the house with a cane or the walker. He has his next appointment on 1/11, when he hopes to lose the braces. He is getting out some, and got to go to his Kawasaki club meeting.

Over all, Ed's attitude is very good and he would like to thank you all for your support, and wishes you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.



Jan & John

 

[ol' school]

Thanks for the update John & Jan! Good to hear he doing so well!

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you and all in our Trike Talk Family!

 

[Zammy]

Thanks John, and if Ed is watching this thread, Merry Christmas Ed and Family

 

[2Paps]

Merry Christmas to ALL!

Oh yes, it has been a Merry Christmas! I'm still around to send holiday wishes to my TT family and my daughter gave me this fantastic shirt from Deal's Gap. What else could a guy ask for? Hmmm, maybe a replacement bike . . . . . . . . . . but that will have to wait.

John's report pretty well sums up my current condition so after a long day I'm keeping this short. Connie, Kelly and I spent the afternoon/evening at my sister Anne's who was hosting my sister Denise and her husband from Atlanta. We had a wonderful family dinner but when we left I was definitely tired.

I can only hope you all are as blessed as we are.

 

[ol' school]

Awesome looking shirt Ed!!! :good:

It was good talking with you this morning! Again I say Merry Christmas and keep up the amazing progress in getting healed up! You are in our daily prayers my friend.

Doug & Becky

 

[David357]

Great looking shirt, Ed!!! ThumbUp

I certainly enjoyed talking with you this morning! Keep up your amazing progress.

Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[jjvw]

Oh yes, it has been a Merry Christmas! I'm still around to send holiday wishes to my TT family and my daughter gave me this fantastic shirt from Deal's Gap. What else could a guy ask for? Hmmm, maybe a replacement bike . . . . . . . . . . but that will have to wait.

John's report pretty well sums up my current condition so after a long day I'm keeping this short. Connie, Kelly and I spent the afternoon/evening at my sister Anne's who was hosting my sister Denise and her husband from Atlanta. We had a wonderful family dinner but when we left I was definitely tired.

I can only hope you all are as blessed as we are.

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Slayed the Dragon but got bit by the Rattler

 

[2Paps]

I made a joke, that he's probably working on his bike then. But she said the bike is gone! The insurance totaled it. His wife is also selling her bike.

John, don't read too much into that. Just this afternoon Connie told a friend that she is selling the Wing so I can get another trike. She didn't ride it much and it was all local. So we'll have to see what happens. No bets either way. :Shrug:

 

[DblTrbl]

John, don't read too much into that. Just this afternoon Connie told a friend that she is selling the Wing so I can get another trike. She didn't ride it much and it was all local. So we'll have to see what happens. No bets either way. :Shrug:

If Connie will roll money over from selling her trike for you to buy another, you need to marry her again!!:clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping:

 

[jjvw]

Does anyone else think this unit Ed is pushing around needs some CHROME???

Like this?

 

[2Paps]

Like this?

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John . . . . . . . . . . . . You're baaaaad!

That's not even a Kawi fairing. The radiator is a nice touch though.

 

[2Paps]

Progress report

Since I’ve hit another goal/milestone I’m thinking you need an update. This week I visited my Orthopedist and after at least enough xrays was told the braces were history, a thing of the past as long as I didn’t feel like I needed them. Off they came when we got home! A by-product of losing the braces is my home care PT goes away at the end of next week. I’m going to miss her but PT as an out patient will be fun too. I’ll be driving (not riding) soon too.

That’s it from this end. Ya’ll stay safe.

 

[David357]

That's fabulous news Ed. I am so glad to hear of your positive progress.:clapping:

I know you were ready to shed the braces and put your dancing shoes back on.:banana-mac:

Thanks for the great update. Keep up the good work.ThumbUp

 

[ol' school]

That is AWESOME news Ed!!! That has got to feel great knowing the braces are behind you! Keep up the great progress! And congrats on being able to drive again! The riding will come!!!

Doug & Becky

 

[Zammy]

Congrats Ed, unbelievable the progress you've made, thank you for the update.

 

[Marc H]

Awesome!Great to see you without any hardware and I know you are glad to be rid of it.

 

[Trail Blazer]

hay Ed

I am so happy to see how you have improved all I can say is ( cream always comes to the top )

 

[2Paps]

Graduation - YEAH ! ! !

This journey started in Sep. when my trike failed its initial flight test. Then it was a week in a trauma hospital that I don’t remember followed by almost a month in a rehab hospital and a flight home (FL) from NC. After 3 months of home care that included nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy followed by 2.5 months of outpatient physical therapy I met or exceeded all the requirements to GRADUATE from the system this past Fri. Apr. 5[SUP]th[/SUP]! That’s not to say I’m 100% but, I can get around safely and confidently on my own. The remaining leg of the journey is to get back to the gym to regain the rest of my strength. That shouldn’t take too long provided I maintain my 3 day a week schedule. So, the worst of it is over and life is getting back to “normal,” whatever that is.

I have lots of folks to thank for all the care and other support I have received. At the top of the list are my wife, Connie, daughter, Kelly and nephew, David. They have been the stalwarts day in and day out. The medical and therapy teams were true professionals and we had a lot of “fun” together. Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten, all the folks who visited, called, offered prayers, well wishes and a steady stream of cards. Every one of you helped maintain my good attitude and are deeply appreciated, thank you!

Very special thanks to the entire group who rescued me. Extra special thanks go to Sassy and Brassy for all the cards and to David 357 for keeping the forum up to date and all those phone calls to keep my spirits up, not to mention surreptitiously collecting data to post.

Lessons learned: Keep your angels close (there were 2 bells on the bike). If you just have to break a leg, try your best NOT to break the other one at the same time (it plays hell with the rest of the body when you can’t use your legs for 2+ months) . Be kind to your care givers and providers. Life is a whole lot better when they know they are appreciated and understand you have an active interest in getting well (I already knew this). Lastly, medical plane rides are damned expensive!

Trike Talk members are the best ! ! !

 

[DK Custom Products]

So happy to read of your fantastic progress!

Kevin