Unfortunately, my plans have changed, and not for the better. A couple months ago, I started to have balance problems. It got worse and by early July I was into vertigo. My best friend, a Miamian, and I, had a fishing trip planned for Great Bear Lake in NWT Canada. About 2,000+mile NW of Detroit . Our lodge sat above the Arctic Circle.
Unfortunately, when we got to O’hare to fly to Toronto and then Yellowknife, I fell when coming down an escalator. Fortunately, not badly hurt. I made it through the trip, barely, thanks to Dave and our guide. The condition worsened until September 11, when I was preparing to meet with my frat brothers in Oxford for a long weekend of fun and gaiety, I was walking to get my shirts at the laundry and to the bank for some cash. Without warning, the Vertigo turned me around and threw me to the street, striking the back of my head very hard. Fortunately, some young people saw me, called an ambulance, and actually took my shirts I picked up at the laundry to my apartment.
I was admitted to ICU where I stayed for 7 days. THAT was fun. I had a head injury that has a mortality rate of up to 60%. 26% don’t make it to the hospital alive. I have a brain bleed which may not heal for 6-12 months. Since then, it’s been doctor’s appointments, pills and more of each.
I had planned on going with my son and other Miami buddies, to the game. Unfortunately, one of my closest friends essentially told me I was nuts to try to go to Ford Field in this condition. Oh, and I wear a hockey helmet whenever I am up walking, inside or out. I have thought about it and I agree. I am still suffering from vertigo and the idea of walking up and down cement steps, with or without a helmet, is not recommended. I could injure myself and/or someone else on the stairs. Therefore, I have decided to watch the game and meet with my buddies after for dinner.
I am bitterly disappointed. I went to the 2023 game with Dave and it was great. I’d love to go but the risk is too great. So, for those who go, yell for me. Bring home a winner. I will be watching and cheering. It’s disappointing, but it’s the prudent thing to do.
So, GO ‘HAWKS!!
Oh, and some of you may know me as Mighty MU.
And I forgot one minor detail. When I was getting ready to be released, an oncologist came in and told me I had leukemia. Great way to end seven days in ICU!!
Got a favorite Redhawk baller? Get me his number and you can wear it for the MACC and bowl game.