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Old 04-05-2017, 05:57 PM   #1
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Flames Life throws some big curve balls and now I am ready for some Flames playoffs!

Hey CP.
Not really sure where to post this. I have been laying pretty low since the Flames picked up Lazar. Not by choice but by what life had in store for us.
Only a few days later March 4 our daughter lost 20% of her body weight over the short span of 4 days. She was in a state where her body shut down and began to use up her natural body mass as a source of energy.
After rushing her the ACH we soon learned that her pancreas stopped producing insulin and she was quickly diagnosed with Juvenile type 1 Diabetes.
Which essentially means she is on insulin injections for the rest of her life. There is no cure for type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.
There is no cure only life management. It has been quite a challenge planning out all her meals and calculating the insulin needed. But we are coping and after a few weeks she gained her natural weight back.
It has been difficult understanding this as a week prior she playing in a basketball tournament.
As Ferris says life moves fast.

On March 6 we then lost our friend of 25 years to cancer that started with breast, spread to her lungs and then ultimately brain stem.
It has been really hard seeing my very best friend lose his wife of only 46 years young.

March 7 we lost my wife's Mother suddenly.
Naturally it has been once again difficult seeing my wife losing her Mother.

We were at 3 different Calgary hospitals in 3 days for 3 separate reasons.

Any one of this tragic events would be heavy enough but 3 in less than a week come on I know that it is said that the Lord only puts on you what he feels you can handle but he must think we have Hercules like shoulders I guess.

To say these events have both humbled and made me realize how vulrenable we are is an understatement.
I have popped by CP just to read stories and opinions it has been therapeutic.
It has been fantastic to see all three phases of the Flames come together,
Treliving, Gulutzen, and the players.
I was especially proud to see Gulutzen het fired up on the bench standing for his team!
Now everything will be right as rain if Brower can show some physical character. I mean the kid rookie Tkuchuk has shown more heart over the past week than Brower had all season. Guys like Backline, Frolik, and Stajan should not be forced to do what Brower won't. 6'4 225 of fluff.
With that being said we should be proud of this group all three phases. Absolutely incredible turn around.

Yes it has been very emotionaly taxing this past month for a our family and now I (we) are ready to turn a page for some theraputic Flames playoff hockey!


Also as a father I would like say a special heart felt thank you to the wonderful caring staff at the ACH they are truly special people and if anyone at CP works there thank you!
Thanks for letting me share.
D.
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Old 04-05-2017, 06:01 PM   #2
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Wow. Vibes for you and your family.
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Sorry to hear man, I hope you find some peace in these trying times

Hopefully the flames will give you something to keep your mind off of life for longer than a week!
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Incredibly sorry to hear; hopefully the Flames will give your family a welcome distraction with a lengthy post season! GFG!
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I am sorry to hear you are going through such a hard time.
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Thanked for a little bit of well needed perspective.
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Jesus christ man

The Flames owe you at least one series win. That's a tough stretch.
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Sorry sincerely for your various hardships and losses, I know this is a difficult time, but this group is a promising team no matter how far they finish in the post-season. Like you said, incredible turnaround.

Respect, thoughts, and positive vibes to you and your family. I hope the boys can go far if only for you and this city! #ForStayGolden
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Thank you for your kindness.
I felt very vulnerable posting that it was hard to write. I shared this with my wife we had tears welled up.
Seriously u have no idea what this means to us!
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All the best to you and your family....truly.

Thats a lot to absorb. Stay strong.
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Thank you for sharing, it takes courage to do that. I think these personal stories help put things in perspective for a lot of readers too and reminds me personally to be grateful for the things that are going well in my life.
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Wow man. I have few words. Just the thought of something happening to my children is dreadful. A friend and a parent so suddenly, unreal. Best wishes to you, your wife, and your daughter.
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No person deserves to go through what you have experienced. My sincerest condolences and wishes for a prosperous future.
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Wow thanks for sharing. I have a good friend with type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. He lives a normal life and I hope that your daughter does the same.
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Thank you for sharing, it takes courage to do that. I think these personal stories help put things in perspective for a lot of readers too and reminds me personally to be grateful for the things that are going well in my life.


You got that right!

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hey Stay Golden

wow - that's sucks... like really sucks. i feel for you, i really do. my dad's health continues to deteriorate and it's really hard knowing he'll be gone soon. i'm not looking forward to saying goodbye to him for the last time (it's even difficult to type that without tearing up).

having your child's health go south in such a short amount of time can be devastating - i've been thru that too...thankfully my girl is fine now.
as tough as it is adjusting to life with type 1 juvenile diabetes it's totally doable and manageable. one of my good buddies has a son with diabetes. i'm sure he'd be willing to chat with you if you'd like. if you want, send me a pm and i'll get the two of you in touch
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Thank you for your kindness.
I felt very vulnerable posting that it was hard to write. I shared this with my wife we had tears welled up.
Seriously u have no idea what this means to us!
Pretty sure some of the people reading your post also had tears well up...

Thank you for your courage and you were right to post this here. Stay strong buddy. We all need to remember what's really important...
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When it rains, it pours. Jeez.

All the best to your family.
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