Off The Grid

It is has been quite a while since my last post...some would say I was "off the grid" so to speak.

I have not really been hiding, but there has been a lot going on.

November was one of the craziest months I have been through...kind of a Yin and Yang month.

On November 1st, I was honoured to be inducted to the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

We had a tour of the Museum in the afternoon, followed by the induction dinner at night.

                      Me, Patti, Cort, Sue, Steve, Sue, Brad and Mom...in front of the "Wall"

The Ceremony was in Niagara Falls and there was a great group that came along in support.

                                                     Patti and I sharing a toast.

 

                                                        

                               The Boys (Cort - Tippy - me -Don - Brad W - B Hall - Brad S)

                                         Stu and I (Stu is a big reason why I made it into the Hall.)

It was incredible night to be sure. I won't bore you and replay my speech on this night...but I would like to thank all that came to the big event. Patti, Mom, Aimee and Matteo, Steve (Tippy), Don and Rosie, Stu and Laura, Brad and Sue, Brad and Carolyn, Cort and Sue, Brian Hall. Thank you all!!

Special Thanks to Mom for all of her years of support. You are amazing.

Thanks to my brother Steve who helped to organize this night and make it incredible.

Such a great "High"...but things quickly came down, as on November 12th I went in for a total right hip replacement. I have been living in pain for some time, and the time had arrived to fix it.

Once again, my brother Steve, (who is really having a good month in my eyes) - helped to arrange my surgery in Newmarket. Steve works for Zimmer - specializing in the products needed for hip and knee replacements.

Surgery went great  - And here is my new hip.

                                                  My New Hip. - Looks good (to me)

This whole adventure I found amazing. I am now 4 weeks plus after surgery and am progressing at an amazing rate.

I have been doing my exercises and am getting stronger.

                              Yes, I do have a "ballet bar" made by my buddy Brad Sanderson. It has been great to help with my rehab.

Special thanks to my wife Patti, who has gone above and beyond to help in my rehab.


SO, as you see...I have had a little bit going on...but I am making my comeback.

Btw - Raptors are in First Place - Leafs are rolling - So all is good in the sporting world.