Some Great News

I'll be the first to admit that the news on this blog hasn't been all that uplifting lately. There have been some fun stories, but this dark cloud surrounding the pandemic continues to hang over our heads as we look for some sort of positive news to keep the doldrums from setting in. I should point out the amazing work being done by the men and women working in hospitals right now, not just regarding COVID-19, but across all departments as our medical professionals continue to show up, give their all, and help people recover from whatever may be ailing them. If we're looking for positives, these men and women are shining beacons of light in a world that seems to be trying to deliver unhappy news on a daily basis.

In saying that about our medical professionals, there was some rather awesome news that broke yesterday courtesy of Eric Hawerchuk, son of NHL legend Dale Hawerchuk, regarding his dad's battle with stomach cancer.

Today my dad finished his final round of chemo Protocol in Barrie. Got to ring the “Bell of Hope” on his way out. “We hope” this is the end of a long journey but he’s ready for anything. Thanks to everyone who has reached out. Means the world to us.Thinking of you all #DaleStrong pic.twitter.com/4mP58YY3Ie

— Eric Hawerchuk (@EricHawerchuk) April 14, 2020

Hearing that Dale Hawerchuk is done chemotherapy and is being discharged from the hospital is fantastic news in light of everything else that's going on. There was real concern about Hawerchuk's health when he was admitted into the hospital, but ringing that bell is the sound of hope that we all need right now.

As I started off the top, the medical professionals who are still doing their jobs in spite of all of the coronavirus stress added to their workloads proves that these men and women are true heroes in this time of need. Seeing Dale Hawerchuk ringing that bell is proof that these men and women deserve some major thank-yous when this whole pandemic is over from everyone on the planet.

I can't say it to them now due to physical distancing, but thank you, medical professionals. Thanks for getting Dale Hawerchuk back to good health, thanks for taking care of us in these stressful times, and thank you for your amazing abilities and contributions during this time.

Heroes don't wear capes; they wear face masks, scrubs, surgical gowns, and protective equipment. And that's the absolute truth.

Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!