Rusty Begnaud improving

[BirdofParadise]

I got to know Rusty a little and his dad a lot more when he played for McNeese. I was heartbroken when I first heard about his injury. It was like, "Oh no, not Rusty" But he looks like he is handling things well. They are very good people.

Doc

AT our Fan Day our current team plays against former Cajun players and players from the area playing minor league ball. Rusty has been named as the coach for the alumni for that game here in Lafayette.

[CajunGuru]

I got to know Rusty a little and his dad a lot more when he played for McNeese. I was heartbroken when I first heard about his injury. It was like, "Oh no, not Rusty" But he looks like he is handling things well. They are very good people.

Doc

I spoke to his father Calvin Monday. Good article.

[RCAJUN90]

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Doc

Thanks Doc great article.

[CajunProud]

Great article.

Very sad, and at the same time, uplifting. Makes you stop and remember how precious life is.

[USLJim]

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Doc

Thanks very much.

[scotto_25]

Great article.....I've known Rusty and his family for 20 or so years. He's a fighter, a great role model, and an inspiration. It really changes your perception on the way you look at life.

[Turbine]

A year ago today was Baseball FAN Day

Former Ragin' Cajuns Rusty Begnaud and Kraig Schambough were combining for a 3 hit victory over the current Ragin' Cajuns. Even Brandt Sanders got to be Rusty Begnaud's teammate for a day. LINK

[Carmon]

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Doc

Thanks for keeping us in mind Doc It helps us keep Rusty in mind.

[NewsCopy]

July 01, 2007 at 11:34 PM CDT To our Pensacola Friends: It has been a year since Rusty's accident so this week we are traveling to Pensacola to visit with as many of the Baptist Hospital staff, Pelicans staff and all of those who supported Rusty and his family in our time of need. We plan on taking in one or two Pelicans games(friday and saturday) and visit with all of the families that we have come to call our own. We will hopefully see you at the ballpark. Calvin, Patricia, Rusty 109 June 28, 2007 at 10:17 PM CDT Dear Friends, Today your prayers were visably evident as Rusty continues to do well at Therapy. He is now up to pushing his manual chair by himself for about 6 blocks around Lourdes. This includes part of the parking garage, up and down the ramps. His Therapist blocks him from rolling down - but he is doing the work. He has progressed to 17 # on the Rickshaw (up two pounds from 15), 14# on bicep curls - up from 12. He can stand in the standing frame for about 25 -30 minutes. Remember in Feb and March, he could only make it a minute or two before his blood pressure would drop to extremly low number. These sound like small increments to us , but the accomplishments are HUGE under the circumstances. What a difference a year makes! :-) We could never have made it this far without God, and all the prayers that you have prayed for us. We know that God has more surprises in store for us. With all our love, Patricia :-) More on Rusty's progress

[Cajun Express]

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Boy I am happy things are improving, tat is very nice to hear.