Reminiscing
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Comment from Regina Elliott
Hi Barbara, you certainly did
the right thing looking out for
Andrew. Great storytelling.
My daughter was both a
cheerleader and soccer player. She might have some
arthritis in her hip, she turned
43 last November. I love
reading your family stories.
Have a good start to your
week. Blessings ~
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Hi Barbara, you certainly did
the right thing looking out for
Andrew. Great storytelling.
My daughter was both a
cheerleader and soccer player. She might have some
arthritis in her hip, she turned
43 last November. I love
reading your family stories.
Have a good start to your
week. Blessings ~
Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the kind review and support and sharing your story.
Comment from Sanku
I salute you for being firm and taking the necessary action .Too much of pain killers can have terrible side effects . I am sure Andrew would never forget this and would always be your best friend..
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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I salute you for being firm and taking the necessary action .Too much of pain killers can have terrible side effects . I am sure Andrew would never forget this and would always be your best friend..
Comment Written 25-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Thank you for support and the understanding.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
You note that this was 2003. It was even worse in the last half of the last century. Team doctors worked for the coach. They had no authority. Bucking the coach would cost them their coveted positions. They were also, more often than not, sports enthusiasts, veterans of the game, and forever fans. Winning seasons and championships dominated.
In the military, we were trained: first the mission, then the men. But in high school (and even college), these are kids in a sport making powerful people lots of money. It should not be mission over men mentality.
Thank you for highlighting the issue.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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You note that this was 2003. It was even worse in the last half of the last century. Team doctors worked for the coach. They had no authority. Bucking the coach would cost them their coveted positions. They were also, more often than not, sports enthusiasts, veterans of the game, and forever fans. Winning seasons and championships dominated.
In the military, we were trained: first the mission, then the men. But in high school (and even college), these are kids in a sport making powerful people lots of money. It should not be mission over men mentality.
Thank you for highlighting the issue.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support.
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing this story about your son's knee injury. I admire his fortitude! But as a mom, I totally agree with your decision. Glad you and your son have such a great relationship and can smile together over this memory.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Thank you for sharing this story about your son's knee injury. I admire his fortitude! But as a mom, I totally agree with your decision. Glad you and your son have such a great relationship and can smile together over this memory.
Comment Written 25-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
You were right ti interfere, I am in a similar situation I injured my right knee in a zumba class did lots of physiotherapy, but the pain is still there. I finally did an ultrasound tomorrow I'm seeing my doc. I hope to have a solution for this pain. Like Andrew I can't give up... dancing. So I've become a collector of knee braces.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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You were right ti interfere, I am in a similar situation I injured my right knee in a zumba class did lots of physiotherapy, but the pain is still there. I finally did an ultrasound tomorrow I'm seeing my doc. I hope to have a solution for this pain. Like Andrew I can't give up... dancing. So I've become a collector of knee braces.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Barbara, I'm a mom and I understand why you had to get involved with your son's football games. I would have done the same. Thank God you did, Andrew could have had worse injuries and a possible addition to pain killers. All are serious health issues. Deep inside Andrew should know you were looking out for his best interest.
Well written and easy to follow.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Hello, Barbara, I'm a mom and I understand why you had to get involved with your son's football games. I would have done the same. Thank God you did, Andrew could have had worse injuries and a possible addition to pain killers. All are serious health issues. Deep inside Andrew should know you were looking out for his best interest.
Well written and easy to follow.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Barbara,
one has to wonder how many other boys were given the OK to play by that bonehead, which could result in permanent damage to their bodies. I understand the desire to want to do something so badly, but we've only got the one body, and it has to last our entire lives. Of course, try telling that to a teen. Well done gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Hello Barbara,
one has to wonder how many other boys were given the OK to play by that bonehead, which could result in permanent damage to their bodies. I understand the desire to want to do something so badly, but we've only got the one body, and it has to last our entire lives. Of course, try telling that to a teen. Well done gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 23-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Teen males feel they'll live forever. Thank you for the understanding and the support.
Comment from Paul McFarland
I coached basketball and cross-country for a number of years when I was teaching. I never liked to see kids playing football. Too many times I would witness injuries that followed these kids for the rest of their lives.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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I coached basketball and cross-country for a number of years when I was teaching. I never liked to see kids playing football. Too many times I would witness injuries that followed these kids for the rest of their lives.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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True, but these boys love football. Thank you for the understanding and the support.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm sorry Andrew had a sports career ending injury. I had a torn ACL and MCL, and two sons had torn ACLs. Technology has advanced so much since mine and Andrews that players can come back almost good as new. Both of my sons were able to play a year later. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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I'm sorry Andrew had a sports career ending injury. I had a torn ACL and MCL, and two sons had torn ACLs. Technology has advanced so much since mine and Andrews that players can come back almost good as new. Both of my sons were able to play a year later. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support. I'm glad to hear that sports medicine is advancing, because as long as there are boys accidents will happen. LOL
Comment from jim vecchio
The only error I noted was that you could've doubled the wordage and I would've been fine with it. Thanks for continuing to share these family adventures. Too many doctors have doled out pin medicine in the past, including in my life. Now I try not to take any, unless I am in extreme pain.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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The only error I noted was that you could've doubled the wordage and I would've been fine with it. Thanks for continuing to share these family adventures. Too many doctors have doled out pin medicine in the past, including in my life. Now I try not to take any, unless I am in extreme pain.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support.
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I wanted to sapologize but I was recently hospitslized asnd have fsllen way behind in my writing and messages. My eyesight is alo getting worse. Your words are important to me and I will try to do better in the future. I hope you will continue to review and write.
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I wanted to sapologize but I was recently hospitslized asnd have fsllen way behind in my writing and messages. My eyesight is alo getting worse. Your words are important to me and I will try to do better in the future. I hope you will continue to review and write.
