- Dec 3, 2006
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Gentlemen,
I wanted to take a moment to pass along a bit of information that frankly we men just never seem to talk about. The importance of not being a "tough guy" and just walking in off.
Earlier this spring I was involved in what I considered a "minor" accident as a passenger. In the accident my head made what for me was a "small" impact on the A pillar. It didn't really hurt, I did not think I blacked out, and frankly I did not want to deal with the BS of the Hospital. Well a few weeks later, had it not been for someone really watching me. I would have likely passed away in my sleep from a hemorrhage. Luckily, someone dragged me to the hospital and a procedure was done. I am as "normal" as ever now. A bit more emotional at times. A bit more reflective. But still an a$$hole when I must be. :bored
I decided to bring this up since a mentor of mine just passed from cancer since he denied his symptoms just a bit too long. I did not learn of this until today due to concern about my healing. So in Mike's memory I am asking you all to take a moment and look around at all the people you admire and love. If you are too stubborn to not take that step for yourself. Take it for them. IF there is EVER a next time in my life. Instead of trying to walk it off.. I'm walking in the door of the doctor's office and I am asking you to do so also.
With regards,
Steve
I wanted to take a moment to pass along a bit of information that frankly we men just never seem to talk about. The importance of not being a "tough guy" and just walking in off.
Earlier this spring I was involved in what I considered a "minor" accident as a passenger. In the accident my head made what for me was a "small" impact on the A pillar. It didn't really hurt, I did not think I blacked out, and frankly I did not want to deal with the BS of the Hospital. Well a few weeks later, had it not been for someone really watching me. I would have likely passed away in my sleep from a hemorrhage. Luckily, someone dragged me to the hospital and a procedure was done. I am as "normal" as ever now. A bit more emotional at times. A bit more reflective. But still an a$$hole when I must be. :bored
I decided to bring this up since a mentor of mine just passed from cancer since he denied his symptoms just a bit too long. I did not learn of this until today due to concern about my healing. So in Mike's memory I am asking you all to take a moment and look around at all the people you admire and love. If you are too stubborn to not take that step for yourself. Take it for them. IF there is EVER a next time in my life. Instead of trying to walk it off.. I'm walking in the door of the doctor's office and I am asking you to do so also.
With regards,
Steve
