Retirement due to injury

[Tim C]

You have been a long time and valuable poster to this site. I am so sorry that you did not have the opportunity to select your own time for retirement from this "hobby" we all share.

If you get well enough assist your fellow umpires any way you can.

While I have found something that has replaced umpiring and is a challenge I still, at times, miss the people I shared a special place with . . .

Please keep active if all possible and find a way back to being healthy.

Tee

[greymule]

Hang in there, Lawrence. It's a bad break, but I bet another door opens for you.

[ozzy6900]

Larry, I suffered a spinal injury many years ago. It's a long road but you will come through it. Do not give up no matter how hard it gets because every little step you take makes you that much better. When it looks like you are not gaining, try harder and harder. It will all work out, my brother. If you are able to get around, become an evaluator for your organization. Your experience and knowledge will help others. Don't ever give up - you may not run the bases like you did when you were young but you can get from one to another and that is all that matters!

God Bless

[mbyron]

Lawrence, I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Best wishes to you and your family for your recovery. I'm sure umpiring will play a role in your new life.

[Texas Aggie]

Best wishes for your complete recovery. I've had back problems off and on since college. Not fun. Nowhere near as serious as your's, but I understand the debilitation. Just stay as active as you can.

[Ump29]

Do not give up so soon. Work to get well. When you are well, umpiring will be waiting for you. I started umpiring at an age more than you are now and have been doing it for 21 years. Umpiring is still possible for you after you are better. Again work to get well and you may possibly return or at least return to mentor , evaluate or train or all three. Best of luck in the future.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Stay in touch with everyone here Lawrence, and as Ump29 said, stay involved in training and evaluating to keep your hand in umpiring and the game of baseball. I hope all the best for you!