Damar Hamlin.Photo: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire/GettyDamar Hamlinis not taking a single birthday for granted.The Buffalo Bills safety, who turned 25 on Friday, posted a series of photos and inspirational quotes on Instagram to celebrate his special day, made all the more significant for the fact that just two months ago he was incritical condition.“Life is a precious gift. it’s a blessing to see another birthday,” he captioned the carousel of shots, which detailed moments with teammates, friends, and others. The post was interspersed with uplifting texts such as, “Every experience, good or bad, is an opportunity to learn and grow.“In his caption, he continued, “I can’t begin to explain the feelings… & even if I could you probably still wouldn’t know the half.. But ima enjoy this one a lil extra today!““I know my purpose of why I’m here & I’m aligned focused & only answering to my higher calling,” he concluded.Hamlinsuffered cardiac arrestduring a Jan. 2 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals; he collapsed to the ground live on air after tackling a player on the opposing team.He was rushed to the hospital, but just a week later after his medical scare on the field, the Bills released a statement announcing that Hamlin was discharged from the hospital and was headed home.On Feb. 12, the safetytook the field before Super Bowl LVIIfor a touching moment with the first responders and healthcare professionals who cared for him following his cardiac arrest, honoring the medical teams from the Cincinnati Bengals and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in a special tribute.Whenasked last monthif he plans to return to football, Hamlin noted that he might need to take a bit more time. “Still working through things. I’mstill trying to processall the emotions, the trauma, that comes from dealing with a situation like that,” he toldGood Morning America’sMichael Strahan.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Every morning, every night, I take 10 deep breaths to myself and it puts everything in perspective for me,” he added.
Damar Hamlin.Photo: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire/Getty
Damar Hamlinis not taking a single birthday for granted.The Buffalo Bills safety, who turned 25 on Friday, posted a series of photos and inspirational quotes on Instagram to celebrate his special day, made all the more significant for the fact that just two months ago he was incritical condition.“Life is a precious gift. it’s a blessing to see another birthday,” he captioned the carousel of shots, which detailed moments with teammates, friends, and others. The post was interspersed with uplifting texts such as, “Every experience, good or bad, is an opportunity to learn and grow.“In his caption, he continued, “I can’t begin to explain the feelings… & even if I could you probably still wouldn’t know the half.. But ima enjoy this one a lil extra today!““I know my purpose of why I’m here & I’m aligned focused & only answering to my higher calling,” he concluded.Hamlinsuffered cardiac arrestduring a Jan. 2 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals; he collapsed to the ground live on air after tackling a player on the opposing team.He was rushed to the hospital, but just a week later after his medical scare on the field, the Bills released a statement announcing that Hamlin was discharged from the hospital and was headed home.On Feb. 12, the safetytook the field before Super Bowl LVIIfor a touching moment with the first responders and healthcare professionals who cared for him following his cardiac arrest, honoring the medical teams from the Cincinnati Bengals and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in a special tribute.Whenasked last monthif he plans to return to football, Hamlin noted that he might need to take a bit more time. “Still working through things. I’mstill trying to processall the emotions, the trauma, that comes from dealing with a situation like that,” he toldGood Morning America’sMichael Strahan.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Every morning, every night, I take 10 deep breaths to myself and it puts everything in perspective for me,” he added.
Damar Hamlinis not taking a single birthday for granted.
The Buffalo Bills safety, who turned 25 on Friday, posted a series of photos and inspirational quotes on Instagram to celebrate his special day, made all the more significant for the fact that just two months ago he was incritical condition.
“Life is a precious gift. it’s a blessing to see another birthday,” he captioned the carousel of shots, which detailed moments with teammates, friends, and others. The post was interspersed with uplifting texts such as, “Every experience, good or bad, is an opportunity to learn and grow.”
In his caption, he continued, “I can’t begin to explain the feelings… & even if I could you probably still wouldn’t know the half.. But ima enjoy this one a lil extra today!”
“I know my purpose of why I’m here & I’m aligned focused & only answering to my higher calling,” he concluded.
Hamlinsuffered cardiac arrestduring a Jan. 2 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals; he collapsed to the ground live on air after tackling a player on the opposing team.
He was rushed to the hospital, but just a week later after his medical scare on the field, the Bills released a statement announcing that Hamlin was discharged from the hospital and was headed home.
On Feb. 12, the safetytook the field before Super Bowl LVIIfor a touching moment with the first responders and healthcare professionals who cared for him following his cardiac arrest, honoring the medical teams from the Cincinnati Bengals and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in a special tribute.
Whenasked last monthif he plans to return to football, Hamlin noted that he might need to take a bit more time. “Still working through things. I’mstill trying to processall the emotions, the trauma, that comes from dealing with a situation like that,” he toldGood Morning America’sMichael Strahan.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“Every morning, every night, I take 10 deep breaths to myself and it puts everything in perspective for me,” he added.
source: people.com
