Betmore and Jeanette are both great people and happy to call them friends!
The real reason Jeanette Lee should be famous
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.....then we need more weight!!!!!!!!!!!!
JT,
You know that an ACL reconstruction takes a year to rehab ( which is a long time generally for an athlete ), but at the end of that time they may have no pain and no disability. That is NOTHING compared to what JL has endured. It would be like a paper cut to her
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Having a little more time to think about it, this was one of the most genuine introductions that could have been done. It would have been safe to reel off 20 minutes of superlatives, but that would have been easy. Anyone could have done that. You provided a truly unique insight to that no other could have and it was an amazing one at that.
T,
Having been to several of these in the past, I wanted to avoid the usual congratulatory stream of usual superlatives. What she has done is TRULY unique...I have always been puzzled why it is not the reason for her fame. I know pro football players who would cry and quit with a fraction of the pain and disability JL puts up with before breakfast.
In response to questions; the last slide of the introduction had pictures of the 4 people Jeanette considered most influential in her life.
Gene Nagy
Mark Wilson
Jerry Briesath
Sonia Lee (her mom)
In no particular order of importance.
Gene Nagy
Mark Wilson
Jerry Briesath
Sonia Lee (her mom)
In no particular order of importance.
Thank you so Much
That was truly inspiring. I can't thank you enough. Do you know if Jeanette had any coaching from Nick Mannino? I heard they practiced a lot together in her early years. I know Gene and Nick were close.
Thanks Again
Frank
That was truly inspiring. I can't thank you enough. Do you know if Jeanette had any coaching from Nick Mannino? I heard they practiced a lot together in her early years. I know Gene and Nick were close.
Thanks Again
Frank
Unfortunately the clip has been taken down. However, I was fortunate enough to talk to her several times when she was a regular at Hard Times in Bellflower, Calif and I was having to wear a back brace when playing pool. I was always amazed at how down to earth she was and how much fun she had playing pool. All of that with the health challenges she had, was and is very impressive.
Hmm...the clip is still available. Your computer may not have the right player to watch YouTube.
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You know you can pitch the story to Sports Illustrated or any number of magazines or television shows. 60 Minutes would probably love to do a piece like this. I mean since this is unprecedented in sports it's got to be an interesting enough story. And beyond that who takes on six kids under this condition even with an assistant?
This story rivals & perhaps exceeds that of Ben Hogan but his story was public due to an accident.
This secret needs good exposure in a big way.
This story needs to be told in a movie but that might take time.
So...this story needs to be told in Teen Magazine, & the like, Sports Illistrated, Dr. Oz, where ever & when ever ASAP as an example of the amazing capabilities of a human mind, will, 'heart', & spirit. Someone out there is probably in need of some ispiration & Jeanette Lee's true story can certainly provide that inspiration.
Jeanette Lee is an amazing Champion.
Jeanette Lee is an amazing Woman.
Jenette Lee is an amazing Person.
TAP! TAP! TAP! & Three Cheers for Jeanette Lee!
This secret needs good exposure in a big way.
This story needs to be told in a movie but that might take time.
So...this story needs to be told in Teen Magazine, & the like, Sports Illistrated, Dr. Oz, where ever & when ever ASAP as an example of the amazing capabilities of a human mind, will, 'heart', & spirit. Someone out there is probably in need of some ispiration & Jeanette Lee's true story can certainly provide that inspiration.
Jeanette Lee is an amazing Champion.
Jeanette Lee is an amazing Woman.
Jenette Lee is an amazing Person.
TAP! TAP! TAP! & Three Cheers for Jeanette Lee!
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She doesn't really ever speak of these things outside her immediate friends and family. I agree it would make a great movie or article - Sports Illustrated has ignored the story for years (or just didn't know about it).
Hi,
Jeanette's story is not really a sports story. It is a story of inspiration & motivation for all those in similiar situations. Teen magazine, Dr. Oz, or the like may be better avenues of getting her story out.
I bet if Jeanette wanted her story out in the mainstream she could get it out. Perhaps she just needs to be convinced of how many young girls & boys her story might help. If she would see it that way, I'm fairly sure she would get it out under that premise & that of being convinced by you or someone else to do so. She just does not want to be seen as complaining or looking for sympathy.
She may have to bite a bit of the bullet in that regard in order to help some young people starting down the road she has traveled so well.
All the Best to You & Jeanette,
Rick
Jeanette's story is not really a sports story. It is a story of inspiration & motivation for all those in similiar situations. Teen magazine, Dr. Oz, or the like may be better avenues of getting her story out.
I bet if Jeanette wanted her story out in the mainstream she could get it out. Perhaps she just needs to be convinced of how many young girls & boys her story might help. If she would see it that way, I'm fairly sure she would get it out under that premise & that of being convinced by you or someone else to do so. She just does not want to be seen as complaining or looking for sympathy.
She may have to bite a bit of the bullet in that regard in order to help some young people starting down the road she has traveled so well.
All the Best to You & Jeanette,
Rick
Truly remarkable.
What is strange though is that they had to remove the rods from her back and had several surgeries? Since this is a large surgery, they usually do not remove the rods.
Maybe the style surgery she had, posterior surgery (surgery in the thoracic spine) because most times the rods are left in place.
My daughter had the anterior surgery which instead of leaving a scar from the back of her neck to the bottom of her back...posterior surgery (like Jeanette's), it only left a small curve on her left side under her arm. They took several of her ribs out and used them to fuse the extra disc space. but, her rod is still inside her and that surgery has been 17 years ago. Anyway, I am glad my daughter had the doctor she had.
In fact, my sister also had scoliosis and was in a body cast for over 6 months after her surgery. Her curvature continued though even after the surgery. Times have changed. her surgery was back in the '70s.
What is strange though is that they had to remove the rods from her back and had several surgeries? Since this is a large surgery, they usually do not remove the rods.
Maybe the style surgery she had, posterior surgery (surgery in the thoracic spine) because most times the rods are left in place.
My daughter had the anterior surgery which instead of leaving a scar from the back of her neck to the bottom of her back...posterior surgery (like Jeanette's), it only left a small curve on her left side under her arm. They took several of her ribs out and used them to fuse the extra disc space. but, her rod is still inside her and that surgery has been 17 years ago. Anyway, I am glad my daughter had the doctor she had.
In fact, my sister also had scoliosis and was in a body cast for over 6 months after her surgery. Her curvature continued though even after the surgery. Times have changed. her surgery was back in the '70s.
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I have a niece on my wife's side that had the surgery & I am not aware of all of the particulars but she just had her secong child & all is well with her.
I hope all is well with your family too. I'll try to specifically include them in my prayers this night.
All of the Best to You & your Family,
Thank you. and the same to yours.
That was one of my daughter's worries also. The child bearing portion. But she has had three beautiful children and has carried them well.
She is also a pool player. She isn't the caliper of player that my other daughter is, but she was a team member and has won the team trophy division at the BCA in Vegas.
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Amazing. I worked at Kerlan-Jobe in L.A. for a while. The patients that I had the most sympathy for were the back and nerve patients. Sure, blowing a knee could be a bummer, but when you see somebody wheeled in on a stretcher, unable to do anything but scream in pain, that's a strong reminder of how important the spine is.
Talk about somebody that doesn't let life pass them by.. she's grabbed it by the horns, wrestled it down, tied it up and put a foot on it.
Talk about somebody that doesn't let life pass them by.. she's grabbed it by the horns, wrestled it down, tied it up and put a foot on it.
