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[Chuck]

Hey guys, so my life has been quite a whirlwind over the past month or so, so I haven't been able to participate as much. In short, my grandson born in early July was born with a heart defect and needed open heart surgery. He almost died the morning after he was born and had to be helicoptered to Las Vegas' Children's Hospital. Thankfully after open heart surgery to correct TGA (Transposition of the Great Arteries), my grandson Kason is home with my son and daughter in law and doing well now.

That said, this entire journey though got me to thinking about perspective, what this team has gone through losing one of their best friends and good teammates and how we as fans can be very selfish about what WE want and when we want it, but never think about what others are going through nor consider the long view.

So I've been reading some of the threads of late and have seen a bunch of negativity. While venting is good and welcomed here, as is constructive criticism, it's imperative we all reign it in a bit on fire Eppler and bashing of this team for the sake of the entire community. 

This has been a tough season. From a death in the Angels family (RIP, Skaggs) to countless injuries to our start players, not to mention a big swing and miss from our GM on all of the FA's he brought in this offseason. This has been documented, but we've beaten this dead horse to the depths of Hades. Myself included. I'm over it and done discussing it.

Do me all a favor. Try to find something positive to post or comment on, whether it's from our parent team or the future Halos down on the farm. There are some good things ahead for our Halos. Let's enjoy the rookies performances from here on out, Trout's run for MVP and the AL HR Champ, Ohtani, Simmons defense and our kids down on the farm. Hello, Adell. 

Someone once said “Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.”  My hope is that we can all work toward creating a better atmosphere here and that our time invested at AW.com goes toward furthering a better online community for everyone involved, including our non-members who read the site (and your comments) daily.

So let's cheer on the team in one accord, and though we may disagree and vent, we do so without vitriol, but with friendly banter. Always be mindful of our code of conduct and respectful to others. Thank you guys! 

Here are some pictures of my grandson Kason and my time in the Las Vegas/Laughlin area for the past 3 1/2 weeks, in order from the time he was born, to the time he was taken into surgery, post surgery and then at home after 3 weeks in the hospital. 

[Roy Hobbs]

Well said, it's great to see your grandson doing better.The things doctors and nurses can do now is truly amazing. The fact that he is already home is a good sign.Thanks for the great pictures, I know it's been a rough start to his life but it looks like he has a lot of people to love and care for him.That makes all the difference in recovery.Thanks.

[Justin]

This post really hit me hard. I'm so glad the little guy is doing okay and I hope he keeps getting better.

My brother died three months ago (leukemia, 39 years old) and it has been awful. We were very close and spent god-knows-how-many-hours together at the ballpark when we were younger. On one hand, I had hoped the Angels would have a very special season and I could watch some meaningful games with my brother's ashes by my side. It has been depressing as hell to see yet another season full of injuries, not to mention a player's death.

On the other hand, baseball is just a game; it's supposed to be fun. Yeah, this season has sucked, but there will be others. There always are. In the grand scheme of things, a crappy baseball season is nothing compared to the other things that can happen to us in life. 

[Angelsjunky]

Nice post and best of luck to you and your family, Chuck - and thanks for sharing your story. Clearly that little fella is strong of heart (in the deepest sense of the word) and wants to live!

[Tank]

1 hour ago, SoPas Angel said:

This post really hit me hard. I'm so glad the little guy is doing okay and I hope he keeps getting better.

My brother died three months ago (leukemia, 39 years old) and it has been awful. We were very close and spent god-knows-how-many-hours together at the ballpark when we were younger. On one hand, I had hoped the Angels would have a very special season and I could watch some meaningful games with my brother's ashes by my side. It has been depressing as hell to see yet another season full of injuries, not to mention a player's death.

On the other hand, baseball is just a game; it's supposed to be fun. Yeah, this season has sucked, but there will be others. There always are. In the grand scheme of things, a crappy baseball season is nothing compared to the other things that can happen to us in life. 

man, sorry to hear of this. condolences.

[Tank]

well said, chuck. wouldn't hurt any single one of us to go outside and play with the three-dimensional people for a while.

[Torridd]

I'm glad your grandson is doing well. The best to you and your family!

[eligrba]

Thanks for the redirect, @Chuckster70

Glad everything is going well for your grandson.

Shouldn't he be wearing some Angels swag?

[Slegnaac]

Thanks for the update on Kason, and the timeline pictures. So glad to hear that he is home now.

Long days and short years, it all goes by so quickly.  

[nate]

Congrats on the family addition @Chuckster70, beautiful baby!

[failos]

God bless you and your family

[John Taylor]

Chuck channeling the power of positivity. Thank you good sir for reminding us what is really important.

[IIIII]

Great post and congrats on the baby.

[Chuck]

2 hours ago, eligrba said:

Thanks for the redirect, @Chuckster70

Glad everything is going well for your grandson.

Shouldn't he be wearing some Angels swag?

Thank you, @eligrba. Angels swag is coming soon! 

[Chuck]

10 hours ago, SoPas Angel said:

This post really hit me hard. I'm so glad the little guy is doing okay and I hope he keeps getting better.

My brother died three months ago (leukemia, 39 years old) and it has been awful. We were very close and spent god-knows-how-many-hours together at the ballpark when we were younger. On one hand, I had hoped the Angels would have a very special season and I could watch some meaningful games with my brother's ashes by my side. It has been depressing as hell to see yet another season full of injuries, not to mention a player's death.

On the other hand, baseball is just a game; it's supposed to be fun. Yeah, this season has sucked, but there will be others. There always are. In the grand scheme of things, a crappy baseball season is nothing compared to the other things that can happen to us in life. 

Really sorry to hear about your brother, @SoPas Angel. This is really tough. I experienced kind of the same thing with my dad back in 2008, he died unexpectedly on Thanksgiving at our house. We did everything together and were the best of buds, but at the top of our lists was watching baseball and football together both on tv and at the stadium. 

Praying for healing and strength for your family and that your brother's memories will bring smiles to all of your faces and joy to your hearts when you think of him.

[UndertheHalo]

Glad the little guy is at home and doing better Chuck !

[Halokingfish]

Thank you Chuck for sharing this moment with us. I’m not a parent, I couldn’t imagine going through something like that. Glad to hear that your grandson is doing well. That’s one tough kid. Wishing your family the best and God Bless  

I’d be the first to admit that I bash the Angels because I get too worked up sometimes. It’s because I grew to care about the team and sucks to see them perform so poorly when we know they had so much more potential. The loss of Skaggs was a terrible guy punch. It felt like I knew him, even though I never met him. I knew what loss felt like.

I lost my mother to cancer a while ago and was searching for a new hobby when I stumbled upon baseball and this forum. I used this place to forget about the real world. The Skaggs death wasn’t supposed to happen not such at such a young age. But the combined no hitter on the night we honored his legacy was the most beautiful sports moment I ever saw. It was something we just couldn’t explain. So if you look hard enough, and keep the faith you can make it through. 

[tdawg87]

So when does Kason take over as Admin?

[PattyD22]

Chuck, those pictures of your precious grandson brought a tear to my eye.  Our grandson, like yours, was born with a stomach defect.  Within 2 weeks of birth, he was taken to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena for emergency surgery and spent a month in the NICU.  Those pics of your grandson looked exactly like what our grandson looked like.  Through strong faith and family, he survived.  I’m sure through faith and family, your grandson will do the same.

I haven’t been on this site for very long, but in the few months I’ve been here, I’ve been lucky enough to meet posters in person and they are tremendous people.  They are people I’d hang out with anytime.  

In all honesty, it doesn’t take long to find out who is who around here.  Strong opinions, inside knowledge, superior reporting from the farm and the team, etc.  With that comes satire and humor.  It doesn’t take long to know who those posters are either.  

I know it’s been testy lately because, as you stated, we’re fans and we expect certain things.  Frustration sets in.  I’m just as guilty and while this message board isn’t unique in “emota posting” it shouldn’t get to personal attacks.  I’m pretty sure most of the guys here who have been here from the beginning know who is kidding and who isn’t.  A newbie like myself steers clear of this stuff because you could easily get sucked into something where you may have missed the satire or tone.  

I know it’s a public message board and everybody should share their opinion but personally, sometimes it’s better to “read more, post less” especially when things are getting hostile.

Again, just one newbies opinion

[Docwaukee]

Thanks for sharing Chuck and congrats on that beautiful grandboy!  

Angels baseball and this site have always been a sanctuary from the real world which is always there no matter what.  We need to find the joy in being here and in watching our favorite team even though sometimes we lose focus on that.  

[floplag]

10 hours ago, Tank said:

well said, chuck. wouldn't hurt any single one of us to go outside and play with the three-dimensional people for a while.

but.. they are meaner than we are here

[floplag]

Good post Chuck, glad everything worked out for him i saw the stories alot on other platforms as well.
Were all angry, frustrated, etc... bad seasons have a way of doing that to us i suppose. 

[fan_since79]

Beautiful pictures of your grandson! I'm glad he's doing better and wish him a long and happy life.

I'll try to keep the sarcasm down. This team is just so frustrating but as you said, it's just a baseball game. Far down on the list of real priorities in life.

[mmc]

Glad to hear everything's ok.

 

As for positivity...

 

[Angel Oracle]

Kason is going to be just like his granddad, tough and caring,       Just make sure he doesn't ever sweep the leg.

Sandoval should be the current feel good story.   Dude was lights out yesterday, before tiring in his 6th inning.