Hold My Sangria and Watch This

This entry really doesn’t do anything positive. In fact, it’s downright unkind. So why post it? Well, it’s how I feel so I might as well be myself and put it out there.

This may come as a shock to some of you, but I’m not always the sweet, lovable, kind, tolerant, sensitive, forgiving and all around great guy that everybody thinks I am. ;-)

A while back I posted an entry about Ray Ducharme who was seriously injured while doing some really stupid stuff to cattle in Spain.

I was annoyed at the pious tone in the news reports and especially on the pray4ray website at the unfortunate fate that befell this poor fellow.

In retrospect, maybe I was being a bit harsh. After all, somebody must have put a gun to his head and forced him into the bull ring. Probably the same person who held the gun and forced Ray and all his party buddies to consume all the alcohol so ubiquitous in the photos on the pray4ray web site at the time.

This article in yesterday’s Raleigh News & Observer (probably copied from the Charlotte Observer) reports that he’s recovering nicely. It truly speaks well for his determination and drive to recover so fully. I am glad he’s doing well. Regardless of how stupid he is, or was, I certainly didn’t wish him paralyzed.

He sounds a bit more reflective. Hopefully he was able to sober up during his long period of hospitalization and recovery.

I guess you can tell, a little stupidity goes a long way with me.

Of course, this guy outdid me with his blog entry about Ray.

I honestly do hope Ray recovers fully. His will power and hard work are impressive to say the least. All initial reports had him with no hope of walking and limited use of his arms. His recovery is a testament to his determination. However, I did not purchase a tee shirt they were selling to raise money on the pray4ray website. I think there are far more deserving causes where I can lend my financial support.

There are other young men and women who do dangerous stuff and get seriously injured. Many of them also face a long arduous recovery. You might want to check them out at Wounded Warriors.

There's also Habitat for Humanity. That's a pretty good cause.

And if you get a chance, click on AnySoldier.com in my links area.