Leave it to David Ortiz to find a silver lining in one of his darkest hours.
The Boston Red Sox legend is in intensive care at Massachusetts General Hospital as he recovers from a shooting Sunday in the Dominican Republic. But according to his daughter, Alex, Big Papi is still managing to keep a positive outlook.
Here's the heartwarming Instagram post Alex shared Wednesday night:
According to his daughter, Ortiz is only eating ice right now, but his "Even the toothpaste tastes good here" quip suggests he's grateful for the care he's getting, and Alex rightly wants others to adopt her dad's persistent optimism.
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Ortiz has a long road to recovery ahead, as his wife Tiffany said in a statement Thursday he remains in "guarded condition" after a second surgery earlier this week that addressed kidney and liver damage. But he's still managing to bring a smile to his loved ones' faces, which shouldn't be surprising to anyone who's crossed paths with the jovial slugger.
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