{"id":207,"date":"2023-02-06T20:56:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T01:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/theangelwriterspiritualreal\/?p=207"},"modified":"2024-10-10T23:15:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T03:15:23","slug":"damar-hamlin-the-nfl-story-of-the-season-and-our-hearts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/theangelwriterspiritualreal\/2023\/02\/damar-hamlin-the-nfl-story-of-the-season-and-our-hearts\/","title":{"rendered":"Damar Hamlin: The NFL story of the season and our hearts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>
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From Damar Hamlin\/Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>
No one knew about Damar Hamlin<\/a><\/strong> until a few weeks ago when the Buffalo Bills<\/strong><\/a> played against the Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong><\/a> on January 2nd, 2023.\u00a0 It was during a textbook tackle and a textbook play<\/a><\/strong> that everything changed.\u00a0 \u00a0Damar<\/strong><\/a> stood up after the tackle happened and everything seemed normal.\u00a0 Then suddenly he collapsed.\u00a0 He did not move for quite a long time and had to be resuscitated with CPR and a defibrillator<\/a><\/strong> before being taken to a local hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
What Damar Hamlin<\/strong><\/a> suffered was something called commotio cordis<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 This is what happens when a chest gets hit in such a certain way that the heart will start shaking.\u00a0 The heartbeat will become very erratic resulting in a cardiac arrest<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 It\u2019s a very rare phenomenon but when it happens, it can be pretty lethal.<\/p>\n
While Damar<\/strong><\/a> was being looked over, players from both teams were visibly shaken and upset<\/strong><\/a>, as well as the fans in attendance.\u00a0 This collapse<\/strong> <\/a>happened live, in front of their eyes.\u00a0 This event happened live on television<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 If everyone at the stadium was upset, you could only imagine how football fans watching their TVs felt.<\/p>\n
With Damar<\/strong><\/a> in critical condition and sedation<\/a> <\/strong>at the hospital, the question remained as to whether the game would continue.\u00a0 It didn\u2019t. It was too devasting to even continue that night let alone the next day.\u00a0 While later on, on January 22, 2023 a playoff game would happen between Cincinnati<\/strong><\/a> and Buffalo<\/strong><\/a>, at this point there was not point to even try.\u00a0 \u00a0Everyone was waiting on the edge of their seats for updates on Damar\u2019s condition<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Thoughts, prayers and love<\/a> <\/strong>came from everyone from other NFL players<\/strong><\/a> to celebrities to fans of both teams.<\/p>\n
As the days went on, Damar\u2019s condition got stronger<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 News reports<\/a><\/strong> came that he started talking to his family members, holding their hands, and he was coming back in ways that even his doctors did not expect.\u00a0 His family members were there every step of the way.\u00a0 Fans locally in the Cincinnati area<\/strong><\/a> sent gifts and cards wishing Damar well.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>He was no longer just a player from a rival team, he was now a player from everyone\u2019s team.\u00a0 Fans near and far became his cheerleaders.\u00a0 It was an energy and vibe that no one could really explain, but we all knew we needed to pray and send some love and healing to the family.<\/p>\n
On the day of the January 22 playoff game<\/strong> <\/a>against the Bengals<\/a>,<\/strong> Damar Hamlin <\/strong><\/a>was out of the hospital but he wasn\u2019t playing on the field. He was on the sidelines hanging out with this team from the locker room to the field where they practiced. He gave them the boost that his own team needed as well as those fans that spotted him in a suite watching the game and waving to fans<\/a> <\/strong>when the cameras found him.\u00a0 While Buffalo didn\u2019t win the game that night<\/a>,<\/strong> they did win some new fans.\u00a0 \u00a0At this point of the loss, it wasn\u2019t the game that was important, it was the the fact that Damar<\/a><\/strong> there with his team once again, even if he could not play this time.<\/p>\n
On January 28, Damar<\/a><\/strong> released a video thanking everyone for their support<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 He talked about how everyone helped him and how grateful he was that he had the best care and the best fans possible.\u00a0 It was at least a 5<\/strong> minute<\/strong> video<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 It was very heartful, humble and a great way to show the fans that he had pulled through the worst of it.<\/p>\n
With the season now over for Buffalo<\/strong><\/a> and the Superbowl<\/strong><\/a> now upon us, we can all agree that Damar Hamlin <\/strong><\/a>is a miracle.\u00a0 For as young as he is and what he endured, he came through and fought strong.\u00a0 From his collapse to his recovery, it brought not only the NFL community<\/strong><\/a> together but everyone who has ever delt with a heart condition<\/strong><\/a>, health issues, or lost someone due to a collapse<\/strong>.\u00a0 It was as if this corner of the sports world<\/strong><\/a> took a deep breath for a moment, forgetting about rivalries<\/strong><\/a>, pettiness and those things that usually make news and headlines on ESPN<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
You could say that sometimes it takes a story\/incident like this can teach us a lesson.\u00a0 Perhaps its a wake up call.\u00a0 Maybe its a sign.\u00a0 Whatever it means for you, this story will be in the forever in our hearts and historical sports archives.<\/p>\n
If you or someone you know has suffered from a heart condition<\/strong><\/a> or cardiac arrest<\/strong><\/a>, make sure you know the signs.\u00a0 Seek medical attention immediately.\u00a0 More importantly, gather the support, love and prayers of those family and friends who will be there with you every step of the way.\u00a0 \u00a0If Damar Hamlin<\/strong><\/a> can have the strong faith and support to survive a health crises, he can also be an inspiration for us when we are fighting our own struggles.<\/p>\n
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