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My Good Luck Charm

CL
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Good Day All!

Some may be aware of some recent health issues I've been dealing with, and the outpouring of support from friends, and family has been nothing short of overwhelming. To that end...

The other day, I went to the door to find a FedEx Package waiting for me. I opened it, and found a card that was from my co-workers, and the following:

In the card is a note saying, "Cert of authenticity is on its way, and I have a newer one for you to wear if you're going to frame this one. Hope having this during your playoff run helps with your recuperation! Get well!"

A couple notes before I go further...

  1. I'm pretty much a guy that doesn't generally like much attention. Walking in a public place is pretty uncomfortable for me at this point because I seem to attract a bunch of curious looks. Short of wearing a scarf, the scar (9") can't really be hidden. Getting this much attention over something like this, blows my mind. So for my teammates to think of me in this way is uncomfortable, yet pretty amazing.
  2. I have owned exactly one jersey in my entire life... The prior jersey style, and it was Adrian Peterson. Needless to say, the jersey is pretty ugly, and I'm not a huge fan of wearing it at this point (I actually can't wear it, because I feel like it's a jinx...). So to have something like this is awesome!
This came from a guy that I work with that coached Diggs at Good Counsel (HS) in Maryland. He still has a relationship with him. I'm not exactly sure the background in him obtaining this, but rumor has it that he reached out to Diggs and informed him of my situation, who supplied him with the jersey. 

You'd be correct in assuming that Diggs is my new favorite Viking!

I've held off on sharing, but figure today is as good a day as any! The Jersey is at Michaels being framed in a Purple Matte over a Gold background... once complete (another week), I'll take a pic and share!

SKOL VIKINGS!

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#1 · Jan 14, 10:20 AM
DE
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That's so awesome. Thank you for sharing. Your strength and positivity in the midst of adversity is amazing. You have some pretty cool co-workers. 

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#2 · Jan 14, 10:39 AM
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Very nice Clanzo!

I hope your health continues to improve and I wish you a speedy and full recovery.

SKOL!!

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#3 · Jan 14, 10:51 AM
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That's amazeballs Clanzo! So awesome you got peeps lookin out for ya that way! Keep on being awesome! SKOL brotha!

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#4 · Jan 14, 11:06 AM
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Clanzo, this is so awesome!!! What a gift!! I think it is definitely a good luck charm❤️

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#5 · Jan 14, 11:15 AM
DE
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

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#6 · Jan 14, 6:17 PM
DE
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Ohhhhhhhhhh mmmmmmmmm gggggeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Clanzo it worked your guy Digggssssss oh my Lord my heart!!!!!! Thank you thank you Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#7 · Jan 14, 6:18 PM
DE
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Amazing...

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#8 · Jan 14, 6:36 PM
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@"Clanzomaelan" said: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
BOOM INDEED.
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#9 · Jan 14, 8:35 PM
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Love it

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#10 · Jan 14, 8:38 PM
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oh man, so cool.  Love the story, love the gift and thank you for sharing.

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#11 · Jan 14, 8:38 PM
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@"Wetlander" said:
@"Clanzomaelan" said: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
BOOM INDEED.
That was a heavy handed dedication to you... LOL.

I swear... I jumped and screamed so loud that my voice (which is shot due to surgery anyhow) is absolutely shot beyond belief!

I looked over, and my Wife was on her knees with her head in her hands sobbing, and I looked over, and my 14 year old was screaming with tears in her eyes, and my 11 year old was jumping and crying. An amazing scene!

Team- we've been on the other end of too many of these, that it feels magical to be on the right side of one!

OMG... I have a raging headache from screaming so loud!

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#12 · Jan 14, 8:46 PM
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Awesome.   outstanding.   

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#13 · Jan 14, 8:51 PM
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@"Clanzomaelan" said:
@"Wetlander" said:
@"Clanzomaelan" said: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
BOOM INDEED.
That was a heavy handed dedication to you... LOL.

I swear... I jumped and screamed so loud that my voice (which is shot due to surgery anyhow) is absolutely shot beyond belief!

I looked over, and my Wife was on her knees with her head in her hands sobbing, and I looked over, and my 14 year old was screaming with tears in her eyes, and my 11 year old was jumping and crying. An amazing scene!

Team- we've been on the other end of too many of these, that it feels magical to be on the right side of one!

OMG... I have a raging headache from screaming so loud!



SO true.  And my head hurts as well.  But I love it.

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