“Something good will come from this.”
—my Mother
I done gone and broke it
4 Likes
Wow, so sorry to hear about the cause for the break…but I’ve always know you to have good timing where your thumb is concerned…
Thanks for keeping us posted, and you will definitely be in our prayers!
P.S. Glad to hear the website migration process is underway.
4 Likes
Hope your thumb heals quickly, Ben.
Where were you fishing?
3 Likes
@BanjoBen so sorry about your thumb! That sounds like no fun, but maybe you’ll be able to enjoy the extra time off. 
I’m praying for an easy and quick recovery, as well as a good diagnosis about the tumor and that it wouldn’t be any issue!
Don’t imagine the worst - believe the best! 
“And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?”
Luke 24:36, 38
A couple months ago @Timothy_L (our banjo picker) sliced off a good chunk of his right middle finger using a kitchen mandoline slicer without the safety tool! 
For several shows he had to play second guitar while Luke played banjo. We stumbled along, but it actually made for funny memories and made us extra thankful when he could play again! Not sure if you can still play guitar…? Maybe now you’ll take up a singing career?
6 Likes
My prayers for healing and prayers the tumor is benign.
2 Likes
The Skyway bridge, Tampa Bay
4 Likes
So sorry that happened. I do have one question though… How did Penny fall on it if you’re the one that threw her? 
4 Likes
Prayers for fast and safe recovery!! 
…see look at it this way. Maybe it’ll heal in such a fashion that you’ll be able to do that thumb-index-finger bend thing like Tony.
1 Like
Because she’s my little sister!
6 Likes
Sorry to hear about your thumb Ben. Praying all heals well and you get a good report.
I love fishing there. Caught my first salt fish right there.
3 Likes
That sounds like tons of fun. Did you catch any?
2 Likes
I hooked up on about an 80 pounder, he ran with me for a while then jumped and spit it. Tons of boats on the water that day.
2 Likes
Back to the doc this morn with an update. It’s either a cartilage or fibrous tumor, likely benign. X-ray in one month to see fracture healing progress and decide if removal of tumor is best. Until then, no playing or pressure because the thumb is likely to bend at the fracture. Thanks for your concern and prayers!
17 Likes
Prayers for a quick recovery!
3 Likes
Oh no! Will certainly add to my prayer list. I cut down a pecan tree about 3 weeks ago, got my right hand between the rope and something, pinched it pretty bad. Like you, I’ve put off going to the Dr., it seems to be getting better, swelling is gone, just pain in index finger now. I’ve switched to guitar since then, pick is much easier than a three finger roll 
Actually, kind of enjoying it… I’m sure Penny didn’t go to do it…
2 Likes
Well Ben, you may have to thank baby sis… If she hadn’t done it you might not have found it this early. Better to “nip it in the bud” . Prayers for a good outcome and speedy recovery.
6 Likes
Man, that’s a good fish!
Praise the Lord for the hopeful report! I will be praying for you.
1 Like
A full month no playing?? Ouch!! Maybe part of God’s plan to slow you down 
4 Likes
Well, Big Ben, you’ll be in my prayers. Please take the necessary time to rest and recover.
On a lighter note, this may be a brief moment in time when some of your students could out pick you
Let’s enjoy our moment in the sun!
5 Likes
Prayers for a swift recovery. Was looking forward to the ROMP workshop but I’m sure it will be great anyway.
4 Likes