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updated on December 16, 2011
I would like to wish all my fans, sponsors and
their families the Happiest of Holidays and thank you all for the support you
have given to me throughout the year. Because of rumors that sometimes
come about I would like you to hear the true story from me. First of all I
am having my back surgery today Friday, December 16. The surgery I am
having is called a "Diskectomy". This procedure removes a
portion of a damaged disk. Disk matter that is loose or may cause
problems in the future is removed. My L5 disc has been damaged, generally
a disc bulges in the form of an oval or egg shape mine has bulged in the form of
three fingers which are severally pinching my nerves. Dr.. Haher of SOS in
Syracuse, New York will be putting a 2 inch cut into my lower back and with a
lazer will be removing these fingers that have been causing all the pain.
This disc will be stronger than it will ever have been. I am on a very
restricted schedule for 6 weeks and after that period will be cleared to get
back into my race car, again. After recovery I will be traveling down
south to Randy LaJoies' shop where I will be fitted for a custom full
containment padded seat, the newest safety equipment that will protect my
spine fully in the future.
Second, yes my plans are to move up to a 358 small block modified this year.
As of yet the decision has not been made where I am going to race although
Fulton Speedway is my favorite track and it helps that I love John and Laura.
Sometimes we take advantage of our health and things that we should be thankful
for. This past year has been a very emotional one for me and my family.
Finally, this December everything has come to a perfect end in that my families
disagreements have been settled and will no longer taunt me at the race track,
my back surgery will have been completed by the time you read this and finally
that my best frient Tyler Reome has received his new kidney and is doing
awesome. His kidney was donated by a friend a very special caring person
that went through a grueling time so that a special young man could lead a
normal, happy and healthy life. I know that this is has been the best
Christmas yet as Santa has brought me all my gifts already: My home and
race shop, my back pain gone, my best friend is healthy and happy and that I
will be able to do what I LOVE, Dirt Racing. I would also like to
send a very special thank you to my Grandmother and Grandfather Martin for all
their help and support, I LOVE YOU GUYS.
Remember be thankful for every little thing in your life as it could be taken
away very quickly, so on that note have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY
NEW YEAR. I WILL BE SEEING YOU IN APRIL, AND AGAIN THANKS
Christine Martin
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