Love, life and a dog named Skidboot
“If God gives me a thunderstorm, I’m gonna thank him. If he gives me a blind dog, it just means me and Skidboot can have more personal time together. We’re not gonna begrudge any thing. Life is too precious to be upset. And this dog…I will hand lead him everywhere when he’s so blind he can’t get around. It won’t bother me at all. I love this dog.”
~ David Hartwig about how he’ll be with Skidboot’s onset of blindness.
This is an inspiring video telling the amazing story of David Hartwig, a farrier (a person who shoes horses) and Skidboot, a phenomenal dog. Each time I watch it I cry because it’s so evoking and heart-opening — there’s sadness and joy in this story. (Click the “play” triangle at the left corner below the video to watch Skidboot and David.)
There are hundreds of inspiring and important messages in this video found on YouTube. Here’s some of what I was reminded of.
- We all have a purpose in life, it simply takes some looking to find it.
- Everyone has gifts to offer. If you’re only seeing someone’s faults, you need to look again.
- Building a strong relationship takes time, attention, and intention.
- Good partners love each other unconditionally, through the “good” times and the “bad.”
- Being your authentic self is all you’re meant to do in this life.
- Life brings change we couldn’t expect, yet we can adapt even if we wish we didn’t need to.
- Love is the most powerful energy in the universe. When we love with all our heart, no matter what life delivers us, we will be filled with love.
- We are one–no matter what the Linnaean taxonomy, the news media, our governments, or our “leaders” tell us. Man and dog. Girl and ocean. Iraqi and American. Democrat and Republican. There is a connection amongst us that remains unbroken regardless of how many ways we attempt to separate or classify ourselves.
So, that’s some of what I got from Skidboot and David’s story. What messages did you get? Please share this story profusely within your circles!
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Oh my goodness — tears are still running down my face. What an amazing, beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Comment by Adrian Deal — December 16, 2006 @ 9:30 am
I know. So many messages here that each of us can apply to our lives. You might also check out the video I have posted about the “free hugs” campaign. This video is one I watch every couple of weeks at least. It reminds me to follow my heart and have courage to do what may feel totally risky.
Comment by Shonnie — December 16, 2006 @ 9:41 am