How An Old Man Dying of Cancer Changed My Life
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- The final stretch of my western road trip. I was nearly home when my car broke down and the last person I would ever expect was there to help. He ended up changing my perception on work and time and how to persevere through life.
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Mad love for you Brother - You have amazing skills and I look forward to each and every post! Keep up the great work - I truly look forward to it. ...this means so much!
Thanks for sharing... this means so much!
I’ll be signing up as soon as I’m working again ... I think what I like most about your videos is the soul you put into it- people crave realness and soul and you give that I highly value that- be blessed!
Thanks again man . Alot of local folks have seen this now .
This video is so cool. I was just at Karl's yesterday!! I brought my 4 wheeler over and tried to get him to ride it but he wouldn't. He helped me fix a couple things on it and helped my grandpa out with some stuff. He is definitely a hoot and a half! Next time I see him I'll ask about you. Thank you
I've known karl Mackey all my life. he's a great guy. my grandfather is pat mccall, I'm sure he mentioned him to you. karl is one of the best mechanics I've ever met personally. I've helped him many times with different projects and he's helped with me with many.
I guess you guys are square then....
Hi Patrick we very much enjoyed this video and Karl reminds me of my father. You said you personally know him, my name Is Lidia I live in the state of Arizona and was wondering if you would ask Karl if he has a P.O box where my family and I could send him a Hello letter with some Arizona stuff. (Maybe a scorpion lollipops?) Thank you, and if he says no we completely understand. Thank you in advance!
@@LidiaPetunia hello dear, I know for a fact karl doesn't have a p.o box, he doesn't even have running water in his house. if you would like you can send me an email @ pmccall25@gmail.com and we can figure something out, my grandpa lives 5 minutes from Karl's house so I could always drop something off for him from you!
@@patrickmccall3243 Hi Patrick, I just send you an email (from Shane Brown). I live in North Kingsville and ride my bike past Karl's home often. Thanks!
Did anyone find a way to reach Karl mail? I lost my dad last year and I want to write to him a card from Australia.
I honestly don't remember how I landed here but this is one beautiful story. I hope Karl can reconcile with his son and that cancer goes away. May God bless him.
This was so emotional. Old lonely folks like him have a special place in my heart.
So true
Yes, me too.....but look at all the
connections that this senior
gentlemen has....and how all are coming together because of Kyle's
video, even those of us who don't know him but who care! It's really
something special :)
These encounters remain in the heart for a lifetime
so true. I will never forget this.
indeed! i could almost cry...
I've always told my girls, If you ever look down on someone you better have your hand out to help them up. Sounds like both men had their hand out, one an others actions spoke louder then words. Something we all could do to make this word a better place!!!
Kyle... this is probably my most favorite of all your posts. This was such a beautiful and touching story. Thank you so much for what you do!!
That is incredible to hear Patricia!! Thank you so much. It was truly one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. I will never forget it. Thank you for your support!!
@@TroutandCoffee Hello, by far a best 'work', did you follow up to ensure he has proper care and supports through his final time. I read in above comments he does not even have 'water' piped to the home...that is absolutely tragic that a community would not care for a elder ill person. This world of disregard by the masses is not ideal for me, thus why I then ensure to step in constantly and help those without shelter and help with i.e. their dogs when able and take bedding etc. Again I am so very saddened that a 'son' would not care for his father nor this community did not step in to help along time before you met this amazing human.
I can listen to your voice to no end and hope that the movie biz has learned of you for narrative parts?!?
Through my tears, I've something to say to you Kyle. We have never met, yet you are my favorite person on the planet. Keep living your life of explorations, and please keep sharing. The loneliness is fading, since I found you. Thank you friend.
What a beautiful comment
Met him today....we a just a mini conversation but in the end it felt like he was a friend. I hope he reconnects with his son and lives another 5yrs. He has a beautiful soul. Wonderful old man.
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” ~ Winston Churchill ☕️❣️☕️❣️☕️❣️☕️❣️☕️❣️☕️
Absolutely love that quote!!
May Carls soul rise as high is his kindness
My husband and his grandfather personally know Karl. He’s a great guy! This video is amazing, thank you for sharing. ❤️
How is Karl doing now day's
I'm only on minute 4:32, and I'm already in tears. Mr. Karl sounds like a wonderful guy. I just had to pause to say that. Okay, gonna continue watching now. Thanks for making quarantine better, Kyle!
Wow! That's incredible man! Was hoping this video would make people feel something. Right on!!
Absolutely tears are flowing and I can't forward it fast enough to friends and family.
i live in conneaut, a good buddy of mine just rode 4 wheelers with this man the other day, hes still living young
The amount of times I cried while watching this is uncountable
Stories like this just make you smile. It's a great example of how your world can change by being bold enough to take a risk. One man's story helped shape another man's story.
Well said man!! Love these words, so true! Stoked you enjoyed this. Thanks for stopping by!
That was beautiful. It made me cry. So very touching. Sometimes things like a belt breaking and meeting him are God’s way of teaching us something. There was obviously a message there. I’m happy you got to have this time with him.
Thank you so much Elizabeth! I was hoping it would make people feel something! And it's so true. It felt like one giant metaphor. I can't explain how grateful I am for this experience.
So sad seeing such a beautiful home not being up kept. But men like him what built this country.
"How A Young Man's Experience of An Old Man Changed My Life." Moved to tears by this one. You do SUCH an incredible job of capturing the soul and expressing it, Kyle. Thank you, just...thank you...
That moment when they smiled for a picture and they picture came on, it made me cry instantly.
"There's no method to my madness, but madness is my method" -- Karl Mackey
Holy moly! Those are some inspirational, genuinely heartfelt words that give insight into the world of this hardworking man. Bless his heart, I'm a fan.
He is absolutely one of a kind. He certainly changed my life. I left out a lot of details too that I'm saving for a book. But man, what a incredible character!!
LOL... heard that saying before!
Karl looks like the deceased Imam of our local muslim mosque. He is is genuine and I hope and pray that he is at peace till the last month of his life. Greetings from Pakistan-Canada.
This is such a beautiful example of human kindness. I love that God placed you there at that exact time so you could share this wonderful story. Your parents did a wonderful job raising you. They should be so proud of the man you’ve become. If everyone in this world had your attitude, we’d be living in a much better place. Love your channel! I’ve shared it with both family and friends.
My father was 100% Finnish and was born and raised in Ashtabula but knew Sulo Mackey and probably Karl, Finns tend to know other Finns. My dad passed away at age 95 February 15, 2019. Hearing the name Sulo brought back memories of my dad. Karl has SISU and I hope his life comes together so he can reconnect with his son. Wonderful story, thank you.
Genius. Pure genius. I felt this video in my soul ❤ I wander if Mr. Mackey would mind receiving letters from complete strangers? I would be honored to be his pen pal. To give him a long distance friendship. To show him he matters in this world. What an angel - the both of you. Thank you for this beautiful content Kyle.
I live in this small town and I sincerely hope I run into him. I would love to buy him breakfast and hear more stories about him. He reminds me of my step father who passed away 2 years ago. How precious and what a blessing to have been in the right place at the right time.
I am from Springfield just over the OH/PA line. I just uprooted my life and moved to Cleveland. But I had heard of Karl many times. When my father died and it was just my mother and I for thanksgiving. I pushed her to use the church to have a thanksgiving for all of those with little or no family. I can’t quite remember,
as I was basking in the joy of having a big dinner like I’ve always dreamed of. But I know Karl at-least got a plate. He was worried about not fitting in or being cleaned up or dressed well enough for dinner. I’ve been having a hard time dealing with my past and wasn’t looking at my hometown as positively anymore. Thank you for creating this beautiful tribute to Karl and our community. It
Gave me a much needed boost to keep fighting my own battles and change my life on 2020 as well. ❤️❤️❤️
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What you also witnessed which you may not be aware of is how that man represented old school America. The days before the radicalism, the butthurt,and the know it alls. You were granted a wonderful gift spending time with that man. Im disgusted that people are so blind they cant see that man is worthy of love and help. Of course this is what happens to a people who forget GOD and no longer honor old fashioned morals. I pray the wonderful story you shared with us not only touches you but brings you a great wisdom. Thanks for this! It touched me. Im over 50 and it brought back good memories.
Karl was exactly like my dad, a blue collar who had every tool or thing you could ever need. He also had severe mental issues which caused him to appear like a disheveled hermit. He was kind and would help anyone for anything when he was sober and straight. When he passed last June from stomach cancer, I got to hear all the stories of leaky faucets and fences he built and fixed. I was truly in Awe and it made me the worlds proudest son that my father had Created a legacy better than I had ever imagined. Thanks Finn for this weeks wonderful tale. I Pray for your safe travels and Good times to come.
That's fantastic James! That must have been a great feeling to hear all of those stories. I'm happy you saw this video, it must have hit home! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comment!
That’s heartfelt America! Thank you...you’re blessed to have had that encounter.
I'm not crying, you're crying!! You did this man's life justice with your gift. You're a beautiful soul... and A DAMN GOOD KID.
Very touching Kyle. My parents are both gone because of cancer ! Lets not forget its the older generation that is disappearing. They are the ones that true wisdom comes from ! No more front porch lessons or family get together during the holidays.How i could wish i could go fishing with my dad or watch my mom make a lemon pie. We must not forget what really matters in life and what our parents and grandparents taught us ! We must carry on what we have learned from them. Wishing you a very Happy Easter! and know life still goes on after death when they cross over to the other side. We must always believe and trust in God and have faith in him to get us through the hard times. Cause when our life comes to the end he is all we have !
What a wonderful video. My father passed of prostate and bone cancer 10 weeks ago. Loved by many and not alone. With Jesus now but greatly missed. He would have done the same thing for you as Karl. He helped us all our lives. Perpetual dad to the end and beyond. This was one the best films seen you do and you have a real gift. I hope Karl won his fight in every sense. This was a God given moment for you, I think. Really glad found your channel. Bye for now.
Amen! 🙏🏽
The world needs a lot more genuine folks like Karl.
That was so heartwarming. I know what it’s like to have a son that doesn’t speak to you. My son had an incredible upbringing but things happen. I haven’t heard his voice in 16yrs. I’m sure Karl’s heart aches everyday. Please... never do that to your mom. ❤️💔
Thank you again for making a video that put the squeeze on my heart. I too had Prostate Cancer back in 05 and survive it, thank God. I have a son and daughter that I have not heard from in over 20 years and I live alone, so this video should bring my heart up to date and maybe some day, who knows. Thank you for what you do, and may God Bless you.
THAT was one of your most beautiful stories and it brought me to tears. It’s how life should be - one helping another, living with purpose and joy in spite of means, and seeing thru what our ego wants to find humanity and compassion for those who are different.
Bravo, Kyle - your soul is shining as it was meant to! ❤️
I was in tears watching this ... reminded me of my passed Dad to keep moving forward in life no matter what . Praying the best for this wonderful old man that his son recognize he has a good Dad and may Mr Karl gets healed from cancer . Keep us posted Kyle if u can ❤️
Serendipitous. Thank you for this wonderful and artistic story, as the timing of watching this caught me by surprise. I, like Karl, live alone and am battling cancer. Today I was released from the hospital after major surgery. Dealing with cancer, living alone, in the midst of a global pandemic that turned society from social networking to social distancing, is something I couldn't have imagined. While I am also not a hermit, many close friends may fade away as we age, adding to my challenges. As your recent stories have shown, I too have been putting pen to paper, as my thoughts flow freer through the ink on the page rather than taps on a keyboard. I have many experiences to capture, but during this time i have found that being in the present and presence to those around me in recent days - especially those that I don't know - gave me such clarity and peace, that it helped calm my soul during such a strenuous chapter of my life. As you've captured so well, we are all human. Thank you, Kyle. TR.
Wow! This should give us a new perspective. Prayers for Karl & son.
This video is so cool. I was just at Karl's yesterday!! I brought my 4 wheeler over and tried to get him to ride it but he wouldn't. He helped me fix a couple things on it and helped my grandpa out with some stuff. He is definitely a hoot and a half! Next time I see him I'll ask about you. Thank you
Man he gave all his memories to you ❤️
My Dad lived much like Karl. We had a good relationship though and cleaning up his property after he passed was a chore but I inherited some good tools, and a lot of life skills I'm forever grateful for. Great Video man!
Right on man! That's awesome. Good tools and the skills to use them are such timeless things to have. I appreciate you stopping by Charlie!
My wife and I are now crying. Thank you for this story
Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life.
-Joni Earechson Tada
Great quote!!
She would know.... a true Saint for us self-entitled murmurers.
this is literally what i wanna do telling stories like this !!!
Karl is one of my grandfathers friends. And my fiance goes four wheeling there almost every other weekend. 💛 He truly is genuine and hard working. I recognized some of his sayings in there. It's interesting to see the place I live and my hometown on here as well (:
A very touching story. My husband has survived cancer 3 years longer than expected and still going. I am very thankful for that.
As an Australian I cycled across your country coast to coast in the late 80s I meet plenty of people like Karl helpfully and full of life , people I will never forget, some of the the characters and the country it self, just gorgeous, most outsiders only know America though movies , TV which is mostly crap 💩 l realised the real America is small towns and the people that make up those communities, I must come back some day, I am 60 now and time gets away from you. 👍🇦🇺
What lovely words coming from someone who lives elsewhere in the world. Thank you for your appreciation of our country! I thank God I grew up in a small town. We are the backbone of every nation!
I just saw my childhood home. Surreal
Kyle, that was beautiful. Made me cry 😭.He will never forget you being so nice to him and vice versa. You are such an amazing young man. God bless you.
Ok I cried! 😓. Hopefully you all still in touch.
Hi Kyle, this is a wonderful story of a young man who meets an old man and both from different worlds who meet and change each others life. I wish your videos were viewed in schools around the country to teach our young kids about life as they should know it. At 72 years old, I myself learn things and that not all young people are lazy or uncaring. I appreciate you showing the respect you did and I sincerely hope he and his son rekindle their father and son relationship. Thanks again for sharing such a beautiful story..
Hey John! Man, I really appreciate that. I hope future generations can open up and pick their heads up from their phones and learn about human connection. Men like this and these kind of stories are vanishing all around us. I feel a drive to search for these stories and bring them to the light. I hope they rekindle as well. Life is too short not to. Thank you, as always, for stopping by John. Hope you have a beautiful Easter!
Kyle, this video has come at a very important time for me. We are in lockdown where I live. For the first time in my adult life I have no choice but to relax.
No meetings, no sales targets, no stress.
I need to change my life. I have a wife, a baby boy called Myles and an elderly mother. If I don’t do something and look up for once I might miss it.
I need to have a job to pay the mortgage and provide but I need the stress to be gone, I honestly think it’s as bad for your health as smoking.
I want to live my life, collect experiences with my family and be able to look back in time and say I made the most of it.
This video has tipped me over the edge. 2020 is the year I change my life, I’m done with the corporate BS.
Thank you.
Karl is a treasure! You were so lucky!
He has a huge heart and knows how to fix almost anything, especially with cars. He helped my daughter out so many times when she was down on her luck. He has been such a great friend to her!
He is one of those salt of the earth people!
Thanks for this great tribute to him
Wow Kyle you are a special young man. The fact that you gave this old fella so much of your time and help speaks volumes about your character. Bless you!
This was... beautiful. Heartwarming but also heartbreaking. What an amazing, simple man. And I mean simple in the best way possible. This is how more people should live. Heck, this is how I want to live, without the fast pace of life and the greed.
Karl stole a piece of my heart and I truly hope he beats the cancer and does connect with his son.
Other than that, this video was a work of art. It catches everything that's important in life. I am in awe...
No words to express how much this story meant.
Some of life's best experiences come from chance encounters like this. You are both richer because of it.
Awwww made me cry when he said you helped him. You helped him not feel so lonely and heard. I’m sure made his year to have someone to listen to him for a few days.
You were very lucky to have met this gentleman. You made him very happy because you let him help you.
I known Karl with a k for a while now he is my grandpas best friend
I'm in my sixties and this video helped me to flashback too all the special people who entered my life. Thank you for sharing this most amazing moment with us.
I’m not crying, you’re crying! For real though, this story really hit home man.
Im young red... beatuiful of the tell of stories you're right we all should listen to each other God bless y'all🙋♂️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Kyle, that story was priceless. For those two days you let Karl reconnect with his son in a way. You spending time with him meant so much to him . Great work as usual. My favorite story so far. You are a damn good kid!! Say hi to Hudson for us. Take care be safe!!👍🙏✌️
What a sweet real life no bullcrap video, I watch it at least two times a day. We love you Karl, get well sir.
Happy Father’s Day, Karl! Thank you for this, Kyle. I’m tearfully watching near Boston. You both have more to teach me and my 13 year old son than most educators and role models. We are deeply blessed by your stories and the insight into your family, friends and lifestyle. Thank you.
Karl sounds a lot like my grandfather and father. Both have an affinity to work on anything whether it be a small block Chevy or a Land Rover. They passed that onto me and I’m grateful for that. I try to help anyone I can.
Conneaut is my hometown , and what Carl Mackey has is Finnish Sisu. Thank you for this beautiful story . Brought back so many memories of my own grandfather.
What a beautiful story !!!! We definitely need more of this !! The judgement of people just by looking at them but to meet & get to know is a gift BLESSINGS to u 😊
I’m from Erie, Pennsylvania and this video made me so happy to see my old stomping grounds. Thank you so much for this.
Same 🙃
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Purity in the human race has faded and almost obsolete, thank you for bringing an angel to life.
Love how you spent your down time, journaling a memory on film. Great example! Here's to living Thoreau's principle : "The cost of a thing is the amount of what I will call life which is required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run."
Conneaut girl here. Thanks for the video♡♡♡
As an old red workin’ coot i found this story very touching. Thanks buddy. Respect. 👊🏻
I'm printing this comment to pin on my wall. Love it. Respect right back. Cheers Jeff!
I grew up in Conneaut. Great people..like everywhere. Beautiful story.
I remember watching this months before my mom passed in June of this year. I am rewatching it again months and months later. It is even more special and I cant help but reminisce of great memories with her. Thanks for this wonderful story Kyle. It remains one of my favorites. I am wishing Karl all the best.
Happy new years to everyone. I wish you all a blessed and an abundant new year✨
I don't know how I came across this,but worth every sec...really
Really Happy to know Karl..A true fighter...Hope he reconnects with his Son, sure he will beat Cancer...Love from India.
Kyle, a fine story and tribute to a heck of a guy. I grew up with so many guys like this. I moved off to the city to chase what I thought was important. You grow older and realize that what is important is what this guy is all about. To help a stranger willingly is a rare thing these days. Good video. Here is to 2020 being a great year for you.
Just a beautiful life story... Outstanding 💕🕊️
Wow, you really touched my heart. You’re such a mature, profound young man, with a beautiful soul. Enjoy so much your videos, narratives, stories, scenery and places you go. I am from Mexico City, but as a teenager lived one year in New Hampshire as an exchange student; that experience marked my life.
I still think of Karl often. This story makes me feel sad and hopeful at the same time. I can't imagine how lonely Karl must be. God Bless you Karl and Kyle for bringing this story to us.
I love everything you post, but this one has to be one of my favorites. It didn’t have the cabins deep in the snow-filled woods, or renovations on your cabin, but it was filled with such heart and joy you almost had me in tears. Beautiful video. Beautiful story.
That's amazing to hear Kathy! Thank you so much! One of my favorites as well. I filmed it all on my phone and didn't have that great of footage. Creating this was proof that story trumps fancy camera gear. I'm so grateful this story resonates with people!!
Hi Kyle. I really hope you will never stop making these videos. I live halfway across the globe, in my late twenties, fighting my own battles, and I just want to let you know how how you're putting my life into perspective with every little story you choose to put out there. This one really hits home and I hope one day I'll also find the strength to pursue the things I wanted most, dreams that are pushed further by my constant battle to make sure I got my bills paid. I'm so grateful for everything I have now but I will also never stop chasing those little dreams. Like you said, we're all just stories in the end. And perhaps I just want my own story to to matter in the end.
You hit the nail on the head, “Everyone wants their own story to matter in the end”.
"The situation was out of my control and all I could do was embrace it" - 2020 in a nutshell
Best Trout & Coffee video yet. I'd like to think its a genuine story. Humanity can be simple but still powerful.
Thank you A very timely message at a time or where a message is needed. You have an old soul my friend take care of it and it’ll take care of you God bless
Thank you Johnny! I truly appreciate that. Thank you for stopping by!
Trout and Coffee Thank you! For giving me faith in humanity happy Easter
Simple Man; simple life...
God bless you both. Kyle, Karl.
What a Beautiful story. Learned so much from this. I really wish Karl with a "k" a very happy and healthy life ahed. And thank you Huck for making me realise how valuable time is. Once it's gone it's gone, can't have it back then. I'm gonna start doing more of the projects that i've always wanted to do. Thanks for making such and amazing vid!
Beautiful telling. God bless🙏
The story just gets better and better. Thanks so much for sharing. The best mornings start with Trout and Coffee.
I seriously appreciate that Alex!! Glad you enjoyed this. It was one of the most memorable experiences I've ever had!
Incredibly powerful!!! I’m an old guy and it’s so good to hear the younger speak on what’s really important and what will matter in the end. People. Thank you!
That shook my life up. It was an inspiration to help me be a better man and human being. For the love of simple things in life are the most treasures to man, see it all through the eyes of somone else and the agreement that its honest and true. Thanks for the ride Kyle!
Wow! This is amazing to read, Chris! The time things certainly are the greatest treasure. Every experience I'm having lately is further cementing that truth. Thanks for stopping by Chris!
Kyle I’m sitting in my work truck on my lunch break and I just finish this video. Keep doing what you’re doing at all costs. This Story just filled me with encouragement, gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you!
One of my favorites of yours so far, Kyle. Wow. "In the end, we are all just humans." I love that. Hope you have a stellar birthday and are keeping your sanity during this!
Thank you so much man!! This was a challenging one to make. It's shot entirely on iPhone and I only had a limited bit of footage. I'm glad I filmed when I did though. A lesson that you'll never regret spending the time to get a shot. And I really appreciate that brother!! Hope you're staying well. Gonna check out your latest video tonight!
One of my favourite vids of Trout and Coffee!
Here's to Karl! I wish I had the skill to convey emotion through photos and video the way that you do. Keep it up.
To Karl!!! Thanks a lot John. I truly appreciate it!
Gosh, I cried ❤❤❤. Heartwarming