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May today be the day you enjoy life and your code.

DeChamp on September 10, 2019

As developers I know we have a habit of just digging in and working endlessly. We do it for passion, we do it for fun, we do it when we're bored....
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Anwar

Man I love your blog posts, so sad to hear about your son, all my best wishes for your son and your family.

Great reminder that we should take a little time to appreciate the luck we have, the confort, the good situation, and the great people around us. Thank you for that, really appreciate the reminder and the tips to stay positive!

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DeChamp

Thank you Khalyomede, I've very happy to hear you find my post useful! And thank you for the kind words. We all have an opportunity to lift each other up, so why not? Have a great day!

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Ben S.

I have never replied to a thread here...but this one is different. I find it hard to believe that the world needs one more opinion from a front-end engineer, especially one that is still learning so much, but this is worthwhile.

I have two kids and made the crazy decision to become a developer about five years ago. I have put in some insane hours knocking out tutorials, preparing for interviews, and finessing the code to get it where it needs to be.

At the end of it all, what matters most is not my (im)perfect code, but it’s them; my kids. It’s my wife. It’s smiles and moments that many would call frivolous.

I can’t imagine what you are going through, but please know your family is in prayers. Thank you for sharing some perspective; your perspective. We all can use more of it. 😊

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DeChamp

I am glad that I could help remind you what is really important. I great appreciate the prayers. I also appreciate the kind words. Thank you. Have a great day!

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Abiel Ortega

I hope the little man gets better soon, wishing for the best for you and your family. HOPING FOR THE BEST ❤️

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DeChamp

Thank you Abiel, We are too. Have a great day!

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Connor Tangney • Edited

Sending my best wishes to you and your family. I hope you and your son get many more years of "Spiderman time" together ❤️

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DeChamp

Thank you Connor, I do too. Have a great day!

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Michael Johnston

Hope your son gets better! Also sending the best your way! Thanks for sharing!

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DeChamp

Thank you Michael, and no problem! have a great day!

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Mohammad Fazel

Hello, thank you for the positive words and my best wishes are for your son and family.

Peace💜

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DeChamp

You're welcome Mohammad. And you thank you. I hope you have a great day!

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KP

Pray your son gets better. Sending my best your way!

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DeChamp

Thank you so much. He needs them. Also you have a great day!

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Abdu

I am so sorry for your young boy. I wish that he gets back home and get together with you. Thank you very much that you forwarded the lesson to us. Have faith!

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DeChamp

thank you very much A.J. I will continue to have faith! I hope you have a great day.

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Kenthmordecai

Thanks for sharing it such a loveable post, it reminds me to appreciate what I have. I'll include the little boy to my prayers, Hope he gets better soon.

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DeChamp

Thank you Kenthmordecai, I hope you have a great day.

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Jaaki

Thanks for the reminder, it was definitely needed.

Best of luck on your side.

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DeChamp

Thank you Jaaki, have a great day!

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Felippe Regazio

Hope your son gets better. All the best for him, you and your family.

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DeChamp

Thank you Felippe, I appreciate that.