Due to my father-in-law's cancer, the mood is fairly grim these days at Casa MetroDad.
That's why I was pleasantly surprised to get an e-mail today from my wife with the subject heading, "This warmed my heart and put a smile on my face today." Not much puts a smile on my beautiful wife's face these days but when I saw it for myself, I completely understood. Somehow, this touching video speaks to the indomitable strength of the human spirit. It's amazingly uplifting. Few things have ever made me smile and tear up at the same time. I simply can't stop watching it.
See for yourself...
Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.
This video reminds me why I love traveling around the world so much. It's because getting to intimately know people all over the planet always reminds me that, deep-down inside, we're so much more similar than we are different. It's something we should all strive to remember every day.
In a similar way, it also reminds me of why I love blogging so much. Through the power of the internet, the world has become such a smaller place. Ever since I mentioned my father-in-law's cancer, we've received so many incredibly touching e-mails from people all over the world. People from Malaysia to India to Greece have all taken time out of their busy days to express their deepest sympathies and send their warmest thoughts and prayers. I can't even begin to express how much that means to us.
I hope this inspirational video makes your day just as it made ours. And may it remind all of us that, despite all the hate in the world, we're more similar than we could ever imagine.
Peace out.
Yup. That about does it. Best wishes from Bossy.
Posted by: BOSSY | July 03, 2008 at 06:03 PM
thank you. i am watching this while i am staying with my friend who is dealing with cancer, and his teenage daughter. i forwarded the video.
we are all in this together. strength to you and your family.
Posted by: spider | July 03, 2008 at 09:12 PM
There's no way to funny up this spot with your father-in-law so I'll just tell you I'm sorry you & your wife (and your father-in-law!) are going through this. It just blows. Keep us "posted". Did you see how I punned "posted" there? Yeah whatever.
Posted by: Black Hockey Jesus | July 04, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Hi I am a SAHM from Singapore, currently staying in Paris and is a huge fan of yours. Thank you so much for sharing this video and your very wise words. I watched it with my husband and son and both my husband and myself tear up badly! It made us think a lot.
Hope BL's father is dong well. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by: Rachel | July 04, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Hey MD — Haven't been by your blog in awhile, and I'm sorry to hear about serious illness in your family. I'm sending you all tons of positive vibes.
I'm glad you shared this video because so many read your blog, and now so many more people have seen it and been inspired. Gives me hope! :)
Posted by: KG | July 12, 2008 at 01:17 AM
Thank you. I agree... we are more alike than different. Great video.
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Brilliant!
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