Every now and then, you see a video that just gets to you.
Sometimes it’s something very sad.
Sometimes it’s something very funny.
Sometimes it’s just something that reaches deep down and squeezes your heart.
This is one of those videos.
It’s beautiful.
It’s beautiful for its genuineness.
It’s beautiful for its love.
It’s beautiful for it’s joy.
And while it reawakened how much I miss my Mum – and actually made me cry – it’s also just bloody lovely.
My favourite bit is the moment he realises his Mum is there and immediately runs towards her shouting “Mama”.
Despite not seeing her for 10 years, his reaction is instinctual … not even leaving time for him to pause in shock.
In the blink of an eye, he goes from being a big guy to a little boy.
That’s how important Mum’s can be to you.
They’re special.
My Mum was that for me.
And Otis’ Mum is that to him.
It’s pretty fucking awesome when you think about it.
Literally, the power of love and compassion.
We could all do with a bit more of that in the World.
So have a good weekend and give a loved one a hug or a call. Everyone will feel better for it.
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Robert. You made my mascara run.
Comment by Mary Bryant August 26, 2016 @ 6:31 ambet it happens to auntie george too.
Comment by andy@cynic August 26, 2016 @ 6:35 amThat means you’re lovely and sensitive and caring.
Comment by Rob August 26, 2016 @ 7:47 amCrying to this video is a good thing. I truly believe that.
what a fucking big girls blouse the big man in the video is.
no, i cant pull that off. fuck it, i hate it when you post shit i cant hate.
alright campbell, you can be an emotional shit this once because this is good.
fucker.
Comment by andy@cynic August 26, 2016 @ 6:40 amYou almost annoyed me there. Then you came through. I’m guessing that’s because you saw Bonnie and she reminded you how lucky you are and she is.
Comment by Rob August 26, 2016 @ 7:50 amBe bad if this was a video from an acting class.
Comment by Billy Whizz August 26, 2016 @ 6:44 amyoure a fucking happiness vampire.
Comment by andy@cynic August 26, 2016 @ 6:48 amalmost proud of you.
Means the world.
Comment by Billy Whizz August 26, 2016 @ 7:32 amThis is genuinely touching and very human and I agree with everything you wrote.
Unfortunately, I chose to watch it on YouTube.
Comment by John August 26, 2016 @ 6:48 amand big man is called jeffrey.
Comment by andy@cynic August 26, 2016 @ 6:49 amIs this your new “thanks mom” P&G work?
Comment by Bazza August 26, 2016 @ 6:54 amLoved the video and the post.
Comment by Bazza August 26, 2016 @ 6:55 amDon’t become like the rest of them Baz. Please …
Comment by Rob August 26, 2016 @ 7:51 amYour skill at making people cry has no limits.
Comment by Pete August 26, 2016 @ 7:41 amExcept this time it’s being done for the right reasons …
Comment by Rob August 26, 2016 @ 7:52 amsick bastard.
Comment by andy@cynic August 26, 2016 @ 8:41 amYou have ended my day on a high point Robert. Thank you.
Comment by Lee Hill August 26, 2016 @ 9:00 amAnd started my day with one too. <3
Comment by Marcus August 26, 2016 @ 3:58 pm