Pud's Poker Progress / Matthew Pitt / 14 June 2008 / 7 Comments

Sorry for the lack of updates but I have had a ton of life stuff going on so I have not hit the tables or had the inclination to write anything at all. However, I have played a few tournaments since my last entry and made a final table, where I finished 5th for around $47 and a bit of change. Not exactly going to break the bank but any profit is good in my book and will see me through the times when I do not hit the money places.

On the life front, it has been quite mixed. I received a phone-call from Pud Jr's grandma the other day, which I thought was strange with everything that has been going on lately, and she informed me that Pud Jr had been admitted to hospital with either suspected diabetes or a thyroid problem.

My initial reaction was panic but his grandma assured me he was fine and things had been caught quickly so there should be no lasting damage per se. I don't know if it was the shock or what it was but I ended up falling down the stairs and only came to a halt when I cracked my head into the wall at the bottom and almost knocked myself clean out! LOL!

Anyway, they said I could go and see him in hospital, which obviously I did. I was nervous to be honest as I had not seen him for four months and with all the bad-mouthing in the solicitors' letters and texts between all the parties involved, I thought it might be awkward. Thankfully, there was not much of an atmosphere as everyone obviously had Pud Jr's health and interests at heart

I was delighted when the doctor asked who I was and Pud Jr stated "That's my daddy" then asked if I knew how to play Kerplunk and sat me down to play with him. I was worried he would be shy with me but he was nothing of the sort! His mum, mum's boyfriend and uncle left me with Pud Jr to play and it was brilliant to sit putting stickers in his magazine, play his game, have tickle fights and watch cartoons with him. He even gave me a big cuddle and kiss before I had to leave. I loved it!

I must say his mum is doing a great job and one I do not envy her for. As he now has Type 1 diabetes so is insulin dependant she has to draw blood from him then inject the poor little sod, which he obviously hates. I was hard listening to him crying his eyes out because he was scared but she has stuck to her guns and makes him have it. She even let Pud Jr take some blood from her and inject her with an empty needle to show it was all ok. No matter what my feelings towards her, she has gone the extra mile for him for sure and I am thankful for that.

With all the emotions of the Pud Jr situation I have not been in the right mind for anything else if I am honest. I hope that I will be able to see him again soon as I think we both enjoyed it. Until then I will be making up for lost time on the MTT front and I will be sure to report any progress I make.

As always, thanks for reading and best of luck at the tables.

Tags: mtt, multi table tournaments, No-Limit Texas Hold'em, Type 1 diabetes