Words of Wisdom (from David)

David sent me this blog post. It is dated November 1, 2009.

David writes:

"You will never expunge that incident from your resume. What you can do is create alongside it a record of activities and involvements and commitments that show you are a better person for having gone through it." Sociologist Harry Edwards to Oregon Ducks' football player LaGarrette Blount.

You may have heard the story about Blount losing it after a game against Boise State. After being taunted by a Boise State player, Blount hit him and knocked him out in front of cameras. It was a huge "hit" on YouTube (pun intended).

Ducks' coach Chip Kelly suspended Blount for he remainder of the season. Now, as Blount works to show his remorse for and repentance of his act - he's apologized to the player and coach from Boise State; he wrote a public letter of apology to the Oregon student paper; and has been working with at-risk youth groups - Coach Kelly is considering reinstating him to the team. He believes Blounts' efforts are genuine. I think it goes without saying that I can relate to Blount. Obviously my crime is much more serious, but I pray that by demonstrating that I regret my actions, that they have changed me for the better, and that I want to use the opportunity to help others, that God and others will give me a shot at getting back in the game.

God bless,
David