How I Became A Quadriplegic | Being Paralyzed for 7 Years | Cole & Charisma

[@ttm1771]

She is in love, that lady is in love and it is so pure and genuine

[@Lena-jq7ts]

Yeahhh❤️❤️❤️

[@amymonson6091]

Amen to that...their such a cute couple

[@delorisjohnson9346]

She is awesome

[@Jesus_is_Lord555]

And the way he looks at her ❤

[@onyxqueen4583]

Yes, it's in her eyes.

[@mdvatty]

Way to go Cole... I've been a paraplegic for 42 years now (since just before my 25th birthday.) After falling almost 75 feet from the bridge above it, I layed in a bayou in Houston for 17 hours before being found. Do keep inspiring my friend.

[@Adonis980]

God bless Mark! I’m happy you are here!

[@theveefit]

Mark Devrieze hope you are well ❤️💐

[@magnifikris]

I'm glad you held in there, I'm happy you were found and you're here today.

[@pleasedontfeedthe6235]

❤ amazing story. Glad you were found.

[@mdvatty]

Went to Law School and Practiced 20 years of those 42 (though some were truncated by skin breakdowns.) Thanks for all your nice comments!

[@christianea1240]

All I see is tears coming down my eyes, over and over again. Your story reminds me of my little brother whom at 16 also but contrary to you was stabbed by an acquaintance to his femoral artery. My brother was so athletic, handsome, full of life, he was everybody favorite and yet, he was left bleeding all alone for a long time, thank God for a good samaritain who happened to see him and called 911, by the time the ambulance arrived he has already passed out, he lost oxygen to his brain, was in cardiac arrest for 30 long minutes, the doctors never gave up, he was resuscitated, subsequently suffered a schismatic brain injury. He went from sitting in a wheelchair to relearning everything, we were told that he would be brain damage but guess what, after 14 years , he walks by himself, does everything by himself, even with a left side paralysis, he is now a little more outgoing. He is healing and sometimes it does takes years and years of healing. I truly understand how you feel especially considering your age . The lord will continue to strengthen you everyday.

[@eclecticearthworm]

Christiane Accar sending your family love and good vibes ❤️

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

May the lord continue to heal your brother forever ❤️🌹

[@injesusholyname]

Praise you Christine in your little brother nothing short of a miracle that God intervened and helped him along and see what God can do when you focus your thoughts your heart your soul on him praise you your little brother and our Lord Jesus Christ God bless you all

[@mavisacarr4481]

We continue to pray that Cole will walk by himself again. God is in full Control of everything. Charisma is such a beautiful person inside and outside. GOD, please bless their marriage with healthy twins or triplets ...blessings

[@deliciouscandy5945]

Amen and Amen 🙏🏾

[@mmopal]

This is so crazy. I broke my neck on August 1st, 2014. I haven’t been doing well this past year... but you give me hope. Thanks.

[@marqarittakakuva471]

Keep strong dearest 😘

[@missanthropocene2020]

You can get through this, thank you for existing :)

[@jasontibbs1733]

MM, you should contact me on Facebook...Jason Edward Tibbs....I've been a quad for 23 years.

[@jesslynch94]

M M hey pal, sending you love during these rough times. you’ve survived every one of your hardest days so far, never be afraid to reach out for help. much love to you ❤️

[@phenomenalkish38]

M M keep strong hun be strong❤💪👍

[@lynn69jackson]

Charisma doesn't see the chair and a disabled person. She sees the man she loves and is in love with.

[@giftymartin2063]

Honestly she see nothing but love

[@selinaogorman8380]

Exactly unconditional love she has for cole that how anyone who has a disability should be treated love them unconditionally.

[@diantralawson5069]

Truly a God's blessing for both of them 🥰

[@muvaofpearl]

She sees the chair and injury and the man, it's all part of Cole.

[@MargaretFlack]

I tried not to cry, but it was impossible. You're so remarkable Cole.

[@bookapillar]

Same😢

[@halleyevans1980]

I balled :( hes very strong and remarkable you are right :)

[@claramampinda7150]

Same trust me he have a grate life now.

[@najelam]

Yeah it’s hard not to cry. My tears burst out when he spoke on being uplifted when watching the video of a school gathering. Bring in the hospital and watching all his classmates and other at the school gather in his honor and seeing the huge smile on his face while reminiscing 🥺🥲🥲Having a lot of support is very important and seeing how much that meant to him and him sharing that memory with us just hits your heart ❤️ and makes you get teary eyed

[@TC-bz9dz]

I literally got sick to my stomach as Cole told his story!! It's so scary how fast an accident can happen!!!!

[@taraosborne699]

So scary.

[@BigpurrEli]

Imagine if he waited a few more seconds

[@teahgurl]

Same ... tearing 😢😢

[@actualwakandangirl7121]

It’s even more scary to think about how fast it can completely change one’s life.

[@christinevillanueva54]

For real...😢

[@classycassie1118]

Cole has the best personality. His optimism is why he has done so well.

[@nancybenton5635]

My biggest fear when I was recovering from a neck fracture was not finding someone. It’s been 29 years and I never did. So thrilled that you have love.

[@sashelbailey8276]

I am so sorry. I hope you will find love and happiness❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nancybenton5635]

@@sashelbailey8276 so sweet of you to say.

[@LateshaRenee]

You'll find someone, start by ending the fear of not finding someone. I feel that whoever desires love, it means that there's someone out there for them 💕

[@nancybenton5635]

@@LateshaRenee I tried. You can’t make someone fall in love with you.

[@beepbopboop7727]

@Latesha Renée Toxic Positivity.

[@nateshadajee6035]

My daughter was involved in a head on car collision, with a drunk police officer. 8 March 2020 she became a quadriplegic. Watching this video is so overwhelming because it brings back so many scary memories, times when we thought we would lose her. She survived and life is forever different. Thank you for sharing your struggles, your story and creating awareness. There are 2 versions s on me as my daughter's mother, the before the accident and the after. Life in a wheelchair is challenging, your language changes, the education that you need to manage living and supporting changes. My daughter introduced me to your channel and I just wanted to thank you for your honesty, and showing the truth of what living in a wheelchair is like.❤

[@just_shaeee]

Sending love to you and your daughter. ❤

[@nateshadajee6035]

@@PookieWookieWooWoo Better, thank you

[@ellamitchell1270]

I love Cole's confidence and humour. Charisma lives up to her name. She is an amazing girlfriend and Miss Charmful too. Love your videos - more please?. You two make a great couple. All the best.

[@mardyandie3027]

Manuela Augustine We will get more, but in the mean time let's keep re-watching the old ones so they can go viral😁😂

[@martyca6]

If he was a black guy he wouldn't use her up.Black men aren't crap.

[@trish4905]

❤❤❤

[@mitchelndebele3464]

The way she looks at him tho ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️LOVE

[@khaledsaadi913]

Mitchel Ndebele I can see the way they look at each other that's love she stood by him no matter what I hope they stay together even when he get better some men just want someone there for them after they get better they move on to another woman I'm not say he's going to do the same I know lots of women it happen to very good women

[@sibonisiwengwenya1348]

True

[@leonardpridgen9909]

Yes,they say that you ,look into a person soul, when you do it. And with loving eyes. True love, xoxo God bless ya'll

[@shihtzumom1283]

💜💗

[@lillieherold7943]

You Can ALWAYS Tell When People Are In Love With Each Other By The Way They They Look Into Each Others Eyes. Look At The Way These Two Smile, And Forever Kissing And Touching. Like Them, I LOVE TO CUDDLE. To Me It's So, So Important!

[@annetteminer874]

I have fallen in love with you two after just 2 videos! This one really shows the depth of your being, that you not only went back to where the accident happened but to share such details and intimate videos makes me speechless! I have no words to explain what I feel. I just feel love and hope! For you to have such a bright loving smile on your face when you spoke your first words is beyond anything I ever witnessed. I have dealt sickness and depression and being angry for what I was going through. your honest and transparency about not wanting and even being fearful of getting depressed is such wisdom because it can take you down fast. Continue to stay “ all the way up”!! Hi sweet Charisma!! Love you and praying for you both! Such positivity as a couple and as an interracial couple when our country is face with such racism, you beautiful people make my heart happy!!

[@marjoriehenry790]

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[@daviscampos692]

Me too....iam melting....😍

[@lillieherold7943]

SO HAVE I, BUT I'VE WATCHED FAR MORE THAN TWO. I'M PRAYING FOR THE BOTH OF YOU. I KNOW GOD WILL HEAR A L L OUR PRAYERS AND IF IT'S HIS WILL, AND I DO BELIEVE IT IS, YOU WILL WALK AGAIN. Keep In Mind That Mustard Seed Grain!

[@Jen-qy4ol]

Ikr it was one for me

[@christinevillanueva54]

We live in a great country, there are ugly people in every country and culture. This couple are surely lovely inside and out irrespective of their differences. God bless!

[@kevincox4619]

Not sure why or how KZbin recommended them to me but I’m literally ugly crying right now and I’m subscribing and going to watch all their videos I love them 😭😭😭

[@joietee]

Same!

[@cynthiacarr3294]

Me too Thank God for Your Life and Yalls Love God bless yall‼‼ Very Uplifting and Inspirational Praise God ‼😁😁🤗🤗🙏🏾❤❤💯👍🏽👏🏽

[@Pascalita86]

I did the same! Watching all their videos and subscribed

[@tanishagordon9630]

❤

[@leasiabrown8697]

Same here!

[@alanaaites8292]

My heart melts when he tells her she's what drives him to keep going.

[@brittanylopezz3459]

I suffered a stroke at 21 and I was pregnant that was 3 years ago. It affected my mobility of my arms, hands and fingers and it injured my c4 it’s hard sometimes to not be the person you were before but with love and support it makes everyday brighter. I’m lucky to have a man who stuck by me and I have a healthy 3 year old and I wouldn’t change my life for anything else

[@brittanylopezz3459]

@Cheetah 6 unfortunately they are still unsure but it could have been caused by blood build up while being pregnant.

[@Maliaque]

Glad to hear your doing well❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nsanenthembrane]

How are your arms and fingers affected to this day? Have you gotten any return on them?

[@brittanylopezz3459]

@@Maliaque thank you 🙏🏼

[@brittanylopezz3459]

@@nsanenthembrane they are improving more and more everyday , still have so much recovery to do. Although one finger is permanently damaged

[@ConestogaCreek]

DON'T EVER DIVE. That message needs to get out to everyone. That said, God bless you both and I pray Cole for that medical breakthrough to happen.

[@adrianagflores5587]

Mike MakesRight I don’t even get in if I can’t see the bottom .

[@ConestogaCreek]

Adriana G Flores - very good idea. It’s simply not worth the risk.

[@tiffanyoliver1605]

Adriana G Flores very wise, I live RVA, and have most of my life. It’s so common to swim there to be honest I would have never thought it would have happened here.

[@adrianagflores5587]

Tiffany Oliver thanks but it’s not being wise . I’m too chicken and think there’s going to be a creature that’s going to pull me under . 😂

[@Canadianbatgirl62]

Always check before you dive. This injury could have been avoided. Love to you both! ❤️❤️❤️

[@f1bomb]

The way your friend moved you in the water is almost exactly how lifeguards are trained!! You are so lucky to have such an amazing group around you!! ❤️❤️

[@kristinbriones1082]

My boyfriend was just in a car accident November 22nd & is now quadriplegic. Watching this gave me so much hope. Seeing where you were and are now & I can only pray he has the same results as you! I needed to see this 😭

[@fioregiallo]

I hope it's not offensive, but I would love to know if things worked out or not and how you are both doing now?

[@MadiganinPeach]

If you're comfortable sharing, I'd also love to know how you guys are doing now?

[@pikzzi]

I'm late on this train but at the end when she was talking about being positive because of him, she was starting a sentence and didn't know how to end it and he would perfectly come in and finish her thought. She looked at him like "Exactly". Love. That's what it looks like.

[@PatriotafVenise]

My brother has a very similar story .... out with family on a hot summer day .... Head to the creek and have a good day .... he slipped & fell & hit his head on rocks .... fought for his life for 7 months ... unfortunately he didn’t make it ... thanks for sharing your story with all of us .... I’m GLAD you made it 🙏🏼❤️

[@ThePamelaJordan]

Venise Richardson sorry for your loss.

[@JuliaN-kb5fh]

I’m so sorry ❤️

[@tesscakes1517]

🥺So sorry🙏🏽

[@phantomviper8297]

at least, he had the resolve and strength to fight for that long, sorry for your loss.

[@GirlDo3]

Wow, I'm so sorry for your loss. There needs to be more awareness.

[@joychalkley6289]

In a split second anyone’s life can change in a split second. I’m most impressed by your determination to make the best of what life has to offer in this new phase. You’re fortunate to have found the perfect partner. God is good. Love you guys

[@tammyjackson4617]

YES YES YES YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THAT ONE LIFE CAN FOREVER CHANGE IN A BLANK OF AN EYE MY LORD!!!!

[@kathleenmorris9309]

God can change it into a miracle..

[@Jossean]

He is a warrior and she is an angel (a perfect couple) sorry about my basic sentence, I am just recently learning English. Guys, u are an inspiration.

[@IMjustAGirlInTheWorld1983]

You said it perfectly sir.

[@okothr1114]

It's perfect,no biggie

[@Destinay4lyf]

When he said “what’s up guys” after the tube, I started bawling

[@Ash_Loves_Life]

Same! 💕💕

[@AmbyJeans]

I’m still crying 😭

[@Tefixitafuckme]

I was looking for this comment 😭

[@jeepersego6968]

His smile in that video, Omg. Wish them the best!!

[@valeriewood5515]

😭

[@SL156]

My brother was 20 when he was hit by a drunk driver, it truly changed our family forever. He’s passed now but Cole reminds me so much of him. What a great video to stumble across

[@oswaldojfernandez6807]

That's terrible. Sorry about that

[@ananse77]

So sorry. Why is there so much pain in this life?

[@S_u_n_Flower_]

@@ananse77 Honestly it's rough, there is so much suffering in the world, that's because the world is broken and because of sin. Jesus Christ died for us so we can have forever with Him one day outside of this earth, taking on our sin so we can be forgiven and he rose three days later. Our treasures on earth will only last a moment but Christ is enternal ♡

[@S_u_n_Flower_]

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤

[@sardiadixon15]

I hope the Lord will continue to bless you guys .

[@byusuf4953]

Amen!

[@Whatsyournarrative]

I got so emotional when he said "what's up guys?" for the first time. You're got such an amazing support system..... Rest in peace Micheal.

[@sparklegazer319]

I have only just recently came across their channel when i say recent i mean not yet an hour so to hear a rip in the comments has me so sad. I really hope that your not referring to him!!! Somebody please tell me he hasn't passed away!!!!!

[@nailpolish3871]

sparkle gazer nope! I’m not sure who Micheal is but this guys name is Cole and he’s doing well!

[@Whatsyournarrative]

@@sparklegazer319 watch till the very end of the video. Michael is his cousin. This episode is dedicated to him.

[@summeraku]

You speaking for the first time at 4:54 got me laughing and tears rolling at the same time. Such a beautiful moment 😭

[@issabelakia5330]

Beautiful

[@summeraku]

OpenMinded Doll he's 45 I'm 41 so how do you expect him to look? He's survived brain cancer several brain bleeds, brain surgery, And he's a better person than you can ever be.

[@summeraku]

OpenMinded Doll And you don't know him And guess what? I won't want to know rude people.

[@summeraku]

From Russia with Love I don't need anyone's money when I have an amazing income myself.. not everyone is poor like you and FYI.. You don't get a citizenship you already have when you get married. I am a dual citizen

[@orrionclarke4277]

i honestly don't see why you're been so negative and disrespectful on a beautiful video like this in which positivity was included and i definitely don't see who someone dates affects you and how it's you're problem.

[@krxkrazy2184]

My son in Oct 2016 had a accident and ended up with a TBI, he was also 16 at the time. He had multiple brain surgeries and many days in the Icu. He finally got to come home in February 2017. His school and the whole community done so much for him and us. We will forever be grateful. Having so much support and ppl being there for you plays so much in a recovery. He's 23 now and doing great.

[@Jabberstax]

❤🙏

[@angelinafaria4553]

In the begging of the video I was not sure why KZbin recommend me this video but after watch everything I realised that God was showing me how grateful we should be for our life and you are definitely such a big exemplo for all of us! Thanks for all of your positivity! 🤩

[@clloydmathison995]

Thank you Cole!!! 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@irenealorbu6885]

Exactly. Thank you Lord

[@Pixkdraco]

This deserves to be a TED talk! I’ve fallen in love with this channel after watching 1 video in my recommendations! I love the bond that you guys have and growth that you guys are going through together! I’d love to keep watching you guys! It’s unique and beautiful ❤️

[@daniellewilliams3398]

I'm literally holding back tears , not because he's paralysed but because of all the support he had

[@maggievo593]

same .. ❤️

[@gtenhave]

There;s no way you can not fall in love with Cole

[@SKN1763]

Original G ... and Charisma. They are a strong team.

[@naturalTJ]

Deborah Brookes-Mangan They sure are

[@lunanbirdylux3695]

I ran to my mom cause I wanted to watch but I can feel my self getting ready to cry.. I jumped in bed with my mom and we both ended up crying. Ur so inspiring. So strong. So beautiful. Love u both.

[@lin4ety]

I am a HCA in a neurological centre dedicated to trauma and spinal injuries. We see people from all walks of life and all types of trauma we do our best in helping them get better and be able to reach the level of indepency you have. It's simply amazing. You are incredible both of you. I'm so happy to see how far you've come. Xx

[@shanziejade710]

I cried watching this😭😭😭! It’s so crazy how in a split second your life can change completely but I love how far you have come Cole! You’re an inspiration! Love from Jamaica!🇯🇲

[@shanaeingram541]

❤️🇯🇲

[@xanias1825]

🇯🇲

[@arkittawilliams362]

I’m

[@HighPriestessAngelique]

Now the way she’s looking at him is everything. I am literally in bliss watching you two. This is LOVE. Blessings to you, you EARNED one another. It’s so amazing to watch so thank you for sharing your extraordinary life w/ us.

[@Lovelymadee_]

Omg his spirit even when talking for the first time. Amazing

[@aprajacobs9758]

THE LOVE THAT CHARISMA HAS IN HER EYES FOR COLE IS JUST BEAUTIFUL.

[@msaxon98]

I went to the awesome Shepherd Center in 1995 after my crash. THIS July 24th 2020 will be 25 YEARS of Life after Spinal Cord Injury. Many said they were soooo close to a cure then. It's frustrating. I choose each day & appreciate life doing what I can, learning & trying new things & embracing my life, dreams, career & loved ones. Never thought I'd still be sitting, but each year I celebrate with a burst of peace, joy, love, & FUN. This 25th year was supposed to be Parasailing, but looks like Corona won't let me... So I have 2 other ideas under my wheels. While living to the fullest I'm still prayerful & wanting to meet the one God created & molded just for me, & I for him, too so we can continue to reflect joy and Travel when it's safe again, seeing the rest of this world that God created. Blessings to you both!

[@elizabethmutuku3173]

he can be a motivational speaker.....I salute him for his honesty

[@mardyandie3027]

Elizabeth Mutuku He is

[@murleantaylor6709]

Yes, he IS a great motivational speaker..there are many, I'm quite sure, who are very much motivated by his story, by his survival, and by his endurance. I am truly touched by his determination to STRIVE & NOT GIVE UP!! 💖 Charisma, your name says it all..💖💖

[@andreatamayo8]

The fact that he was smiling through it all!!! So incredibly inspiring !

[@MsT-xm8xz]

Yesssss no matter what he was going through he still had that beautiful smile on his face.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@utlinhdang6414]

loveeeee loveeee that, extremely hard

[@kimbershark]

How can anyone thumbs down this video?! I feel sorry for those 58 people that feel the need to thumbs down such a beautiful video like this.

[@SeeYaLove-lh3db]

Really balling my eyes out right now

[@crystalmitchell1441]

They are probably against the couples ethnicity which is sad

[@undercoverangel6667]

Bots.

[@christinarandle6440]

They had to hit button by mistake I have done that before. Truly a beautiful soul she is and a beautiful love they have

[@josephinetijerino]

I just found your channel, and even though I'm not interracial or interable or paraplegic, I just want to share how much your love and positivity moves and touches me. I had to fight back tears watching this video. As someone who struggles with depression and who happens to be having not the best day, I am reminded of grace and gratitude and love. And what joy really means. So thank you for sharing your story with us and for being so positive and loving and genuine. It makes such a huge impact on even people who may appear to not be an expected audience.

[@dianal.1279]

Many months later, I've stumbled over this comment... 😀... I hope you're feeling better now! Depression is so hard and difficult. Fraternal love.going your way!🌹🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@ananse77]

I think the expected audience is human beings. 🙂

[@sofiawerner7851]

my uncle has almost the same story as you, he became a quadriplegic, (but he can move his arms) at 17 when he was playing with some friends in a river and hit his head on a rock, I'm very proud of my uncle, for sure you are warriors.

[@augustwiggins9245]

Okay y’alls 2 hour morning routine was on my home page so I decided to watch it and now I’m binge watching all the videos from the beginning and I swear I love how amazing y’all are❤️ new subscriber

[@TheLovelaughter]

Me a month later lol

[@edelyng2019]

me tooo!

[@LateshaRenee]

Same

[@locdmommy1448]

Same

[@iraidam1961]

Exactly the same thing happened to me. Subscribed immediately I totally fell in Love with them. There so inspiring.

[@EmRePhoto]

I do not know how I got here, but omg. The pureness of this. We need this right now in the hard times of covid.

[@cmhartfi]

The way she looks up at you is pure and genuine love💯🙏🏾❤️

[@anisilverio7388]

I hope this becomes a lesson to all young adults to be careful living life! I’m sorry to hear about your accident, god allowed you a second chance to tell your story. God bless you now and always

[@patriciajames8601]

I am a nurse, I take care of clients like yourself in homecare. I have to say you and your wife are an inspiration . And you inspire me to be a better nurse and a more understanding person. God bless you. Watching your story helps me to understand and help my honecare clients in a better way.

[@MegaBluedolphin]

I almost lost my husband over sepsis infection 2 years ago. I was crying so hard watching your segment in ICU. I am so happy for you, the both of you. Her love and devotion surely will see you through. 😍🌹😍

[@empresslulu9775]

The look on charisma as she watches him talk is amazingly beautiful

[@AnimalsCryToo]

I love how she looks at him. So attentive. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@antoniagalui2335]

My father was a quadriplegic from a car accident. He was a fighter just like you and although it wasn’t easy with every thing he went through, he enjoyed life after his injury and rehabilitation. You and your wife are such a beautiful couple. Blessings to both of you!!

[@theneiqwa]

This is a real eye opener! So many people around here lose their lives diving into quarries and such. I’ve lost friends because of it.. my mom told stories of losing her friends... such a simple day of fun can so easily end in tragedy 😞

[@Officially_tiamonet]

Such an inspiring story. God please bless this young man. Continue to watch over him.

[@HvnlyJules]

My sister crushed C4, C5, C6 and fx C3 and C7, broke her femur in 2 places, fx every rib, broke her nose and wrist from a 4 wheeler wreck in 2003. She's an incomplete quad and totally amazing! Praying for you and Charisma!

[@saraheiben5911]

I sobbed when they pulled the last tube out. And Charisma is so beautiful, inside and out.

[@LUckybones25]

Me too.

[@TheLouvregirl]

Occupational therapist who spent time specializing in Spinal Chord Injury. Following your posts and miss all my clients (I recall them ALL) from years back. Loved seeing your post on self-cathing and the tenodesis (wrist driven ratchet splint) splint you had!!! Thank you Cole!!!

[@tip2gaable]

The way they look at each other is everything!❤

[@terijones7228]

Thanks for sharing your story, Cole. I'm a 56 year old mother of four adult babies, and I can only imagine the pain and fear your mom, dad and family members had to endure. Needless to say, my heart became heavy watching your story. I'm a firm believer in prayer, and a firm believer that everything happens for a reason - good and bad. Whether you know it or not, you and Charisma are an inspiration to so many by the sharing of your journey. I just love the love you two have for one another. You babies stay positive now, and continue to lean on one another when feeling blue. Keeping you in my prayers.

[@FlowerTower]

Teri Jones if you believe in prayer so much then pray he walks tomorrow. Let’s see if it works.

[@Theeliftedbodhi2222]

I complain about my Brain Tumor and having Seizures. This young man has alot of living to do..God is good super fortunate.Awesome light show your cousin left you with thanks for sharing that with us,may he rest well.

[@christinaincognito8768]

Lyftéd Bodhisattva Same here... I also have a brain tumor and fight hard thru depression. This video has truly helped me see life differently ❤ I wish you the best❤🙂

[@Theeliftedbodhi2222]

Christina Incognito it is rough Christina 💜 living with a brain tumor it is such an invisible illness especially because we look quite normal. Stay stress free and full of life . I dont make videos but let's stay connected 😍

[@introvertgirltv]

I appreciate my life even more now because of you! God bless you guys!

[@eclecticearthworm]

sending positivity and love to you, i hope you continue to be strong❤️

[@jeannieves6275]

you can see how Cole really adores Charisma patient compassionate Angel

[@amychristopher8879]

Hi Charisma and Cole! I found your KZbin channel by complete chance which isn't by chance at all. I, like you Cole, am a Shepherd patient and a survivor. I was born and raised in Atlanta, went to college out of state and have lived back in Georgia and outside of the state. I was in a catastrophic car accident July 31, 2012 and entered into outpatient care in 2014, two years almost to the day of the anniversary of my wreck. There is no place on earth like Shepherd Center but we are both examples that God isn't finished with us yet! Charisma, you are a beautiful lady!! 😍 Your positive attitude and happy smile is contagious. I had a really bad pain day today and I went looking for uplifting YoutTube Videos and came across y'all's channel. I have no doubt in my mind that it was not by accident. While I'm catching up on your videos and binge-watching like it's my job (haha 😉) I wanted to drop a line to y'all because the community of Shepherd patients may seem vast to many (and sometimes even to us!) but in all actuality, it's a very small and tight knit community. The halls of Shepherd are the halls that for a blip of time, we are surrounded by people with similar health and physical challenges but the exact same drive of hope and to not give up. That doesn't mean it's easy or that there aren't days we just don't feel like pushing anymore.. it just means that it's a bad day, it's not a bad life. I hope you both are very blessed and thank you for sharing your story and your life and your ups and your downs with a whole bunch of strangers. If you're ever down for one of the many events for Shepherd Alum, I would love to say hello and meet you both!! Praying for you guys and your future family... God isn't done yet!! Love & Hugs 💗 - Amy C.

[@HiddenCoveFarmsKyFarmLife]

I consider myself a person that is always aware of my blessings and thankful everyday but I have to tell you, you two have changed my life in such a way. At 53 I have been transformed by you. Your sincerity and love for life and one another couldn’t be more genuine and while I know that you have obstacles and times that are frustrating, you never cease to keep moving forward. This wheelchair is not the biggest thing to happen to you. You are both pure inspiration and teachers. I am so proud to know you if only by these videos and I will live the rest of my life a different person. God bless both of you sweet children. 🙏

[@ceegabe1555]

She is so beautiful. What a handsome guy. Love their love and care for each other. GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THEM... 💝💝💝💝

[@joicewinslow8889]

Cole, you are very brave to go back to where your life did a whole 160. The difference now is that you have a Beautiful Woman, by your side that you can totally share what you are going through without being judged or pitted. True meaning of "LOVE"

[@kalisseaya]

He’s so handsome 😍

[@andreachristian6976]

Extremely 😍😍

[@504CreoleCrystal]

Ain’t he though?? Sooooooo handsome ☺️

[@deliamartinex2710]

He is handsome on the outside but he so beautiful on the inside!!! So brave!!! 😁👍💕

[@504CreoleCrystal]

Delia Martinex Agreed ☺️🙂

[@rammyissakheir8658]

Yaaa very handsome. I'm praying to God to heal him v. soon. I hope he will love this girl till end of his life.

[@melissamorgan1709]

I remember this story. I live just north of where this took place. I’m so glad you’ve come so far!!!

[@MrsLetubo]

I don’t know why this channel was recommended but I’m so glad it was, I absolutely love you two and the special bond you share. May God bless and heal you completely Cole. You both are so inspiring ❤️

[@Lion-fj3wp]

Cole you're a inspirational person ,I am cheering you on , Charisma is beautiful and caring and she is your biggest cheer leader God bless your great support team 👏👏💝🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@auntyp2980]

Oh wow!!you've been through much.may god continue to improve your mobility

[@DiligentProsperous]

Letina Philip Amen

[@datwoooman9519]

I swear i cant stop crying :( i keep complaining that life has been hard with me , but after seeing all u ve been through so far and still keeping ur head up , wow u really make me realise a lot of things . U re sooo positive cole

[@N0T504N0NYM0U5]

I laughed a little at how fast he said she was his source of happiness. No question ot hesitation at all. I'm sorry this happened to you, and I'm happy that your life turned out better than you anticipated

[@Omgbrittbee]

Girl... I am so proud of you. You and Cole are both extremely inspiring people!!! It makes my heart so overwhelmingly happy to see two people so happily in love. U can tell how much Cole really loves u.

[@lovefromlatifah2973]

I've fallen in love with you both! I'm sending you so much love from London. You guys are amazing & Cole you are a WARRIOR, & such an inspiration !

[@shannonk5361]

Thanks you for sharing your story. I had an accident when I was 18 and fractured T3, 12 and L4. Sending love from another spinal cord injury survivor ❤

[@MargaretFlack]

You would be an incredible motivational speaker.

[@Practicerecordings]

...he already is. ^_^.

[@carolyngardner9768]

Just want to say THANK YOU... Had a stroke 3 years ago and lost sight in one eye along with some other issues, but hearing and watching you and Charisma's words of encouragement, says inspite of some limitations, keep rolling on and enjoy life and those who God has placed in your life. Again, thank you. Be blessed. Continued prayers for you both.

[@cobrafn2682]

I hope that you are doing well now 🤍

[@ananse77]

Your are incredibly strong. Keep on being hopeful and striving for happiness.

[@workingprogress5214]

I’m a certified nursing assistant at a level one trama center and I see in live action these stories. Their so heart touching. I’m so happy for you.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Wow, what a powerful story. It was a tragic accident but I'm so glad to see you have moved on. You have the most beautiful awesome woman in your life. I really hope you will walk again!

[@didyouknow2489]

You got a good soul. Looking at you at the hospital yet smiled...that is amazing...that is the reason you are alive. God bless you

[@mcwn172]

You are both so lovely and positive. What a cute couple together. I love Cole’s positive energy and charisma. You two are so blessed to have each other. As for you Charisma, you live up to your name and God bless you for your devotion and love. I am a carer to a quadriplegic gentleman for 11 years now so this is so close to my heart. His story is so similar to Cole on how he broke his neck. Went on holiday to Greece with a friend. He was a very good swimmer. He dived into the water and hit a rock head first. This was 20years ago. He is 58 years old now. His mum and all the carers try to encourage him and lighten up his down days. He doesn’t believe that one day he’ll find a special person that they will fall in love with each other. He’s not very optimistic. He gets really frustrated sometimes for he cannot do what he loved doing. He has good and bad days. He’s always in pain of which he takes strong painkillers. He is very kind and has a good sense of humour. Its refreshing to see people like Cole with a very positive outlook to life.

[@seblue9999]

its been 2 years sunce this was posted, but vcu is an incredible hospital. you were very fortunate everything worked out and i'm so glad to see how much life has improved for you since then. best wishes

[@Allthingslatanya]

I love the way charisma looks at Cole with admiration. Such a young couple can give pointers to real love in this generation. Showing the real definition of a relationship to the world. I pray that you two stay together forever. I'm glad that god has blessed you Cole to know what it feels like to be in a meaningful relationship. And never let other people's hate get to you because you're a biracial couple. As long as you love charisma and she loves you who really cares. I love both of you. I subscribe and I'm hooked. God bless💝💝🙏🙏

[@ladym34]

Glory be to God!! I am so glad one of your videos popped up in my recommended videos. You both are such an inspiration. Keep leaning on each other and the Lord, I will keep praying that one day that brink comes to pass. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@ConestogaCreek]

ladym34 - beautiful.

[@mardyandie3027]

ladym34 have you shared the vlog with your friends and family? Let's spread the positivity and help to grow the channel😊😊

[@pernellapollard1202]

God save your live and u are living for a reason.May he continue to bless u and your girlfriend. Whatever you guys are going through good or bad times please stick it out. I hope that God is in the equation. Thanks for sharing your story. I just love u both.stay strong in the Lord . You are what u think. My husband is Canadian I am from Barbados we have a beautiful relationship dispute our ups and downs. Good COMMUNICATION and understanding is very important in relationships. Do not sweat the small stuff life is like a leaf that fall and wither.Just cherish each company.👩‍🦳🥰

[@josephboyd4406]

Thanks for sharing Cole. Keep moving forward. You have a great support family me included.

[@akosuaadjeiwaa1146]

Ask God avery day to give you the strenth to be able to walk again, i belive for with God all things are possible.I say Amen.

[@akosuaadjeiwaa1146]

Thanks

[@samnicole9803]

I can’t imagine how hard it would be to go back there. I know this video is old but I’m going through your old videos and wanted to revisit this one just to tell you how brave and inspiring you are.

[@carlingnugent]

I'm Canadian and we had a seminar in high school where a lot of quadrapeligic people come and basically explain never to dive into any water you dont know or cant see into. Basically every single one of them became a quad by diving into somewhere shallow. It happens so much. I'm sorry it happened to you.

[@Debbie-n4l]

Yes too bad it’s so dangerous for our lives I see many people jumping into water but it’s too bad glad he is alive and I pray that he can walk again may the lord bless this beautiful soul his wife a blessing to walk with her husband one day may God do a miracle for them I pray Amen 🙏

[@christenford3864]

You two are a beautiful couple! Keep the laughter and there's nothing you two won't be able to handle. And I agree with you Cole, I'm ready for some advancement in SCI research/achievements.

[@songsofsolace1620]

Charisma looks like a young Eartha Kitt.

[@ConestogaCreek]

Yes! I couldn't think of the name. Beautiful.

[@alextay416]

She does 🙂✌🏼

[@Cookie-y1d]

Charisma, you also look like Taya Smith, in this video, but in a brown version. ^_^. Just found your channel and first thing I thought when I saw you. Lovely to join the family. :)

[@seacoast4950]

Rachel Hamdan , I think Charisma looks like Diana Ross❤️😊

[@Wishdom-j3b]

She is so pretty and so sweet! Awsome couples

[@Shanna777]

No wonder Cole is joyful, he was raised by joyful parents and surrounded by grateful people. Wow. You are blessed. And if you havent known yet, you are blessing us just by simply shining in difficult times. Here I am, I can walk i can run i can do anything but I still complain. Thank you for this video. I hope you can visit vancouver and we would like you ti visit our church so you can share your wonderful story. God bless youuuuuu...

[@tiffanydegoya]

When he called his brother over and spelled out such a horrible thing, breaks my heart 😭😩😢

[@famray2646]

Look at his beautiful life now with a gorgeous fiancé ❤️ seeing him so happy makes my heart leap!!

[@Monica-70]

That smile considering the challenges was absolutely beautiful. Blessings

[@Tuilelen]

Hey Cole, being on the edges of SCI research for my job, I just wanted to say that we hear this frustration with the progress a lot. I think it's because some researchers and clinicians say the "on the brink" thing because in terms of the science we're so close to figuring some important things out. Unfortunately, that does not always translate as you might expect to actual time, which is of course what matters to people actually living with SCI. Funding is one of the issues. Another is that SCI is a relatively rare injury and it's hard to find participants with the exact characteristics you need to answer the question you're targeting. It takes time to recruit these patients and then suddenly the funding might get cut in the middle and the team has to disband, their efforts wasted. Also, a lot of studies target new SCIs as opposed to old injuries. But things are happening - for example, the recent news with that superresponder coming out of the Mayo clinic with the stem cell injections. In summary, I'm sorry, we realize that it's more frustrating than most of us can possibly imagine, and we really are trying our best. I can honestly say that the doctors and researchers I work with are personally passionate about trying to figure out what we can do. Many of them work on these SCI projects practically for free (like, surgeons charging cents per work-hour on paper just so they can have the redtape excuse needed to help and work on the project) and they make time for it even when it's not their main specialty (because we need all specialties to help consult the project, since SCI affects the system at large and is a very interconnected injury). A good way to keep track of the results that are coming out each day (all small puzzle pieces that we then piece together to improve SCI treatment) is following SCI researchers or organizations or even studies on Twitter, and of course articles on PubMed and the like. Things ARE changing: for example, recently a hospital in the US changed their standard of care for keeping blood pressure up (important for the cord) in response to study results that supported a different metric which was more successful. So research is having an impact already, but in many small, non-showy ways that little by little improve outcomes. The stem cell trials are the big, drastic results that people are expecting, but a lot of the research is the small things we can change that will have people leaving the hospital with much better recovery odds than they would have had they been injury years earlier. Last thing I want to leave everyone who is reading this with is that one of THE most crucial and well-supported findings is that SURGERY SHOULD HAPPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Every hour lost makes a big difference in recovery. So if you or a loved one has an SCI, do everything you can to make sure they get into an MRI and then the OR ASAP. Some hospitals and doctors show pushback on this ultra-early-surgery idea because it's difficult for the hospital to implement but the evidence is really solid and it CAN be done, as several hospitals throughout the nation have proven with their injury-to-surgery times.

[@ceciliaortiz3017]

She is beautiful inside and out. You can’t question their love, especially hers ❤️

[@Rocky_lilRhody]

I'm a new subscriber. Cole, when you were decannulated, I lost it! As a Respiratory Therapist, I'm with my patients and families at the beginning...when the trach is new and scary, teaching parents everything they need to know in order to take their baby home with a tracheostomy. In most situations the trach is only temporary but its hard for moms and dads to see that. And by that time, I am out of the picture, so seeing this experience for you for you really hit home with me and made me cry (tears of joy). I imagine that during the rehabilitation phase, there were so many "what ifs" or doubts. Little milestone's aren't so little at all! Continue being well, I'll keep following!

[@taraosborne699]

Such a moving story. Glad you two found each other. You’re a beautiful couple.

[@luciejclarke]

The way she looks at you when you talk in every video is beautiful. You got a real good one there!

[@sanyulentcontainergardenin7788]

Thanks for sharing your story. You have been through much Cole, but to see those beautiful smiles from you both makes it so inspirational to us your viewers. Praying for a break through for more independence to spine injured people.