My son is an undersized lb in his Jr year down here in Miami and had his third concussion this past weekend.
He has played since he was 7 and has always been in love with the game. He knows he doesn't have a future beyond HS ( not interested in D2)but as you guys with sons know, NOTHING means more to him now. His last concussion occurred in his spring game and then he got another in the first half od his first game last weekend.
I took him to see Dr. Hotz - she is affiliated with UM Jackson and her rep is excellent. She deemed his last concussion to be a mild one even though he threw up immediately and had short term memory loss. He did recover quickly and was back to himself in a few hours .
She has tentatively cleared him to play again next week, pending no problems in rehab.
Anyway, as you guys with children can imagine its been concerning to say the least. I'm trusting her judgement and expertise. Watching him play is going to to be a different experience now knowing that if he gets another his little career will be over.
I know there are things FAR more important but believe me, at this stage of his life, nothing is more important to him. It's been his identity since he was a kid and the thought of it being taken away from him would be tragic. Obviously my wife and I are willing to make that call and will most likely do so even if he gets another one and the dr clears him again.
Never thought I'd go 'public' with family stuff on a silly website but I believe in the power of prayer.
My sons name is Jimmy and I would appreciate your prayers.
He has played since he was 7 and has always been in love with the game. He knows he doesn't have a future beyond HS ( not interested in D2)but as you guys with sons know, NOTHING means more to him now. His last concussion occurred in his spring game and then he got another in the first half od his first game last weekend.
I took him to see Dr. Hotz - she is affiliated with UM Jackson and her rep is excellent. She deemed his last concussion to be a mild one even though he threw up immediately and had short term memory loss. He did recover quickly and was back to himself in a few hours .
She has tentatively cleared him to play again next week, pending no problems in rehab.
Anyway, as you guys with children can imagine its been concerning to say the least. I'm trusting her judgement and expertise. Watching him play is going to to be a different experience now knowing that if he gets another his little career will be over.
I know there are things FAR more important but believe me, at this stage of his life, nothing is more important to him. It's been his identity since he was a kid and the thought of it being taken away from him would be tragic. Obviously my wife and I are willing to make that call and will most likely do so even if he gets another one and the dr clears him again.
Never thought I'd go 'public' with family stuff on a silly website but I believe in the power of prayer.
My sons name is Jimmy and I would appreciate your prayers.
