I’m a C6, also went to shepherd. Had the same doctor and assume you’re talking about Talbot as the peer mentor. I watch all your videos, big fan. Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re an inspiration 👍🏼
Anytime you start a conversation with "Don't freak out," you know it's about to be a freak out moment. I'm so glad that you are alive and didn't drown. You have a purpose on this Earth. Thank you for sharing your story. Hugs 💞
This guy is doing so much with his life despite his physical limitations and here I am, able bodied, and not living up to my full potential. You are an inspiration Luis. I'm going to try harder. Thank you.
my dear cousin I am very proud of you, you're so brave facing tremendous things, I can see god's hand in everything you lived, He loves you and I am gratefully surprised how you want to help other people that's good because of a better way to grow up is helping other people. We miss you a lot here in Lima but seeing in your own page of youtube is the best. I encourage you to continue to make this kind of videos. i want you so much. your uncle rolo
I have a buddy who was in an ATV accident, same injury as you. He has married and now has two children ❤️. His life gets hard sometimes without a doubt, but he is living his life and it’s a life that no one thought would be possible after the accident. Take care
Hey Luis love ur attitude and spirit, I understand completely what u said about doctors coming to you telling what u future holds for cuz I too am a quadriplegic, God Bless u and ur family, peace
Dear Luis, You are 100% awesome and inspiring and a SUPERB human being. I've spent years feeling sorry for myself for far fewer injuries than you have. Thanks for getting me out of that negative spiral. I'm so proud of you for all the GREAT things you do! With love and kindness, Lilian in NJ
Hello Luis. I am proud of you. It’s terrible that this happened but I feel that God chose you to give hope. You have a purpose. I admire you and your coming thru and where you have made it to. Thank you for sharing your story. Sincerely, Anita your new subscriber ♥️♥️
Luis, you are so open about yourself! Making yourself so vulnerable will help so many! I can’t get over , on TH-cam, how many TBI’s and paraplegics there are!!!! Blew my mind. And causes are so varied and very scary. Each persons vlog is different. All the different personalities allow more people to connect and be educated. But all of you offer HOPE!
Wow! You're an inspiration to al! Congratulations on achieving your independence and a fantastic education. Sounds like you love your career. Best wishes and keep telling your story - become a motivational speaker, too!
Our lives can change in a instant.....putting us on a different road......with obstacles ..we adapt over time ...making us a stronger ..more responsible
Thank you so much for this inspiring video. My son is 22 years old and just joined the army. He had just completed his job training and was sent to his first duty station. While out with friends his first weekend there he went to a lake and suffered the exact same injury as you. The date it occurred was August 15, 2020. I am going to ask him to watch this video and know that life is not as bleak as it may seem. We are sad for him but are trying to be as up beat as we can. Thank you for being an inspiration.
I hope he has a speedy recovery. It’s not an easy road but he’s a soldier. I have no doubt he can still accomplish great things. Keeping the both of you in my prayers. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Intense story but I’m smiling because of your beautiful smile, light in your eyes, your never ending gratitude and determination! ! I really feel God holding you in the palm of His hand! There were parts of your story where I wanted to hold you in the palm of my hand and cry ! But, damn, you are such a fighter!! I have limited mobility due to stenosis of the spine and arthritis. You learn to adapt in order to be independent, but things take so much longer. I often think when I need something at the store that I could just run in and get what I need in 15 min. Now it takes some planning and a 15 min trip is at least an hour trip! I used to love to walk! Now a few steps is painful and exhausting! How and when did I get here??? But I am grateful . I think how lucky I am to have hot and cold running water, as much as I want! There are countries where they have to walk long distances daily to haul water home. I have a washer and dryer in my kitchen!!! No river and rocks, no laundry mat or basement!!! It’s all in how you choose to look at the glass... half full or half empty? I wish you much joy and love!!!
Wow, hats off to you, Luis! You've accomplished so much more than many, many completely healthy people with much less complicated background. And you're shining like the sun! I kinda want to hug you and secretly suck in a bit of the beautiful energy you have. I wish you all the best in the world 😃 Take good care 💜
Damn Luis! This is tori, i used to go to school w you in fwb, pryor and choctaw lol. I did not know you went thru that!!! Damn! Im happy for you being able to make that independent achievement! Thanks for sharing your struggle. You a G goin thru that!! Hope all is well!!
Very impressive accomplishments Luis Guillermo! You made me feel like I don't even get out of bed in the morning bruh. I'm inspired though ;)) Thank you
Great video, Great story, Great person! Keep Rock'in it! Oh LMAO when you said "He's not going to out quad me!" :) I've heard that many times. I'm post 22 years SCI. Must be an universal thing lol
@@luisguillermo I teach nursing students. I always look for stories from the patient's point of vie w. Your video is perfect for that. Thanks again. Be well!
You should come back to YT! I enjoy your videos very much! Where are you located now? (Area obviously not your address lol) you’re one good lookin guy might I add!
You are lucky to have a sister who are there for you . I'm sure it not only hard for you, but for everyone in your life as well. Being in your 20's is a very dangerous time for many young people because you get a taste of freedom from your parents for the first time in your life and you want to explore and try out everything on your own. Young people take a lot of dangerous risks and they don't have their parents to tell them to be careful. A lot of their friends also encourage them to take dangerous risks. A lot of teenagers and young people in their 20's don't make the connection between their decisions and the consequences that come from their decisions, so they take a lot of dangerous risks.
Can you do a video about how you calf your self wearing pants it's been two years since my accident and I still haven't been able to wear pants because it's hard for me to take them off and put them on when I calf
Isaiah Keys I do stretch but unfortunately not everyday. I’m working 2 jobs right now, making videos and trying to maintain a semblance of a social life 😅 I’m currently doing everything myself and don’t have a caretaker but I am in the process of trying to get me a home health aid to help with cleaning and laundry. Anything to free up some time.
I broke my C2 vertebrae Sept 2002. I was incredibly lucky that although the vertebrae broke completely in half my spinal cord was not severed. I was told I was a walking Miracle they didn't expect me to be able to ever walk again! But I had to be in that Halo for almost 10 months and it really really does suck!!! I have noticed that with massage therapy and using a memory foam pillow I've been able to get some range of motion back in my neck. I can't help but feel guilty that I was so lucky when so many we're not that never deserved this to happen to them!! I admire how you have going on with your life and have not lost yourself!!
Hey! I’m still here just super busy with work. I work full time at a substance abuse residential facility while also running a private practice. A day in the life is a great idea though! I will definitely think about it. Hope all is well.
@@luisguillermohope all is well with you as well. I hope you can find time to do a catch up video. It sounds as if you really made a name for yourself. Your parents are probably super proud.
Hey man, I’m also a c5 c6. I’m from northwest Florida. I’m on Medicaid currently in a nursing home trying to get my own place. Did you have your own insurance or who helped you the most after your accident
Hey! So initially I was still on my family insurance but eventually switched to Medicaid for about 7 years until I got my own insurance through my job. After my accident I paid a CNA to help with showers, bowel programs, cooking and cleaning. They just came for like 2 hours a day. As I learned to do things on my own I needed them less until I was fully independent. You can also take advantage of a couple of different states programs. Shoot me a private message if you ever want to talk.
You were in the IB program in high school plus you are bilingual?! Shit!! I have tried my whole life to be what you were and you are, naturally!!!!! Damn!!
Sounds like you have mature since your accident and are doing well. Is there anytime when you just want to get up and walk and leave the wheelchair behind or are you completely over that desire? Regardless of your answer, I wish you continued health and happiness. :)
There’s definitely times I just want to walk away from my disability. It is not something I think about 24/7 but I think it’s totally normal to miss and grieve the ability to do things different and more efficiently. I don’t let that put me down. I can only do my best with what I got. I am easily pleased. 😁
I have been interested in how people get paralyzed recently and have been watching several videos like this... I notice see you posting on several of these videos with the same thing. I find it so rude bc you don’t even say what surgery. You’re being a troll. Don’t you have anything better to do?!
What a charming, articulate young man, you are an absolute credit to yourself and your lovely family.
Thank you.
I’m a C6, also went to shepherd. Had the same doctor and assume you’re talking about Talbot as the peer mentor. I watch all your videos, big fan. Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re an inspiration 👍🏼
Thank you for the support and kind words. Great linking up with other Shepherd Alums.
I'm a C5/6. Living just outside Toronto. I have been injured since 2011. I fainted and broke my neck. Good luck to you both..
Thanks for sharing man, I am a C6,C7. I am also trying to share my story on my channel. My English is not as fluent though.
I'm a c6 I'm glad you're ok telling us your story && your journey most of us have a long way to go but with positive vibes we can move forward
Keep up the positivity, you got this!
So happy your injury kept you going in your studies and in a way change your life for the best. I pray that you find the love of your life!
Anytime you start a conversation with "Don't freak out," you know it's about to be a freak out moment.
I'm so glad that you are alive and didn't drown.
You have a purpose on this Earth.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Hugs
💞
Facts 😂. Thank you.
@@luisguillermo
Haha!
How what did it happen? Car accident? BJCASHCOWS@22KPM GoodLife AskHOw
Yes you were blessed, having family and support..
What an accomplishment. You have such good attitude and now so helpful to others. God had different plans for you. ❤❤❤❤❤
You, sir are a billy bad ass. I am beyond proud of you handsome. Ty for sharing.
You are an amazing person. Best wishes on your road ahead.
What a sweet, articulate, inspiring man!
I’m sorry that happened to you .. God bless you ..
Thank you :)
This guy is doing so much with his life despite his physical limitations and here I am, able bodied, and not living up to my full potential. You are an inspiration Luis. I'm going to try harder. Thank you.
Thanks, Luis. I use your transfer video to help my PTA students learn how to teach transfers. Your videos help a lot of people.
my dear cousin I am very proud of you, you're so brave facing tremendous things, I can see god's hand in everything you lived, He loves you and I am gratefully surprised how you want to help other people that's good because of a better way to grow up is helping other people. We miss you a lot here in Lima but seeing in your own page of youtube is the best. I encourage you to continue to make this kind of videos. i want you so much. your uncle rolo
I have a buddy who was in an ATV accident, same injury as you. He has married and now has two children ❤️. His life gets hard sometimes without a doubt, but he is living his life and it’s a life that no one thought would be possible after the accident. Take care
Love that you always have a smile on your face. You are a one of a kind
Proud of you. Liked the fact that you said," you had to take care of yourself before helping others" true inspiration ❤
Great video people that learn from u will be very gratefull we never know what will happen in our lives, thanks!
Greetings from DeFuniak! I hope you are doing super good now.
Hi Luis. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hey! Thanks for watching.
I'm sorry this happened to you. Keep slugging Champ!
Eyo Luis. What a story you have there. I can feel your happiness and the place you are in right now. Greetings from Belgium/Belgica! 😁
Love you and love this 😘
WOW..what a story luis, you went through alot ....being injured...a life changing event for you..
Proud of you bro! You’ll kill it at whatever you set your mind to.
Hey Luis love ur attitude and spirit, I understand completely what u said about doctors coming to you telling what u future holds for cuz I too am a quadriplegic, God Bless u and ur family, peace
Thanks for sharing dude, I am a C6,C7, Best wishes from Portugal, Lisboa.
Thank you. You too!✌🏽
Hola amigo! I love your story and your positive outlook on life🙏
Maritza E. Hola Maritza. Stay positive.
@@luisguillermo Gracias amor! Please keep posting videos, I am looking forward to seeing more of you! Te mando un gran abrazo de Chicago😇
Your amazing, and your determination; and sticking to your guns. Congradulations, and hope all goes well with your business.
Thank you :) that means a lot.
your an absolute warrior and a goddam legend i wish you nothing but the best my friend
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Dear Luis,
You are 100% awesome and inspiring and a SUPERB human being. I've spent years feeling sorry for myself for far fewer injuries than you have. Thanks for getting me out of that negative spiral. I'm so proud of you for all the GREAT things you do!
With love and kindness,
Lilian in NJ
I’m glad you’re feeling better.
Hey luise.. Wow awesome story man.. You have come a long way.. Thanks for another amazing video. God bless u buddy and continue to shine 😊
Thank you.
What a great guy you are! Subscribed!
Thanks for sharing Luis! You have a positive energy and I imagine you'll continue to achieve your goals :o)
Thank you :)
Hello Luis. I am proud of you. It’s terrible that this happened but I feel that God chose you to give hope. You have a purpose. I admire you and your coming thru and where you have made it to. Thank you for sharing your story. Sincerely, Anita your new subscriber ♥️♥️
Thank you! That means a lot. I definitely plan on making videos again.
You are an amazing human 💖
Thank you. I had a lot of love and support :)
Luis, you are so open about yourself! Making yourself so vulnerable will help so many! I can’t get over , on TH-cam, how many TBI’s and paraplegics there are!!!! Blew my mind. And causes are so varied and very scary. Each persons vlog is different. All the different personalities allow more people to connect and be educated. But all of you offer HOPE!
Wow! You're an inspiration to al! Congratulations on achieving your independence and a fantastic education. Sounds like you love your career. Best wishes and keep telling your story - become a motivational speaker, too!
Thank you :)
Happy to know you recovered.
May God bless you and continue to be the best person you can be.
Thank you 🙏🏽
You are an inspiration to all....God bless you for reaching out to share your story to help and inspire others!
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You're such cool vibes.......keep on😊😊
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Our lives can change in a instant.....putting us on a different road......with obstacles ..we adapt over time ...making us a stronger ..more responsible
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@@luisguillermo :)
God bless you brother!!! You're definitely my inspiration no doubt about it!
I am C5-6 to, since 2016 😊 Best wishes from Lithuania ❤️
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Good for you life is not over keep going
What an inspirational story! So upbeat, you are a survivor! Keep smiling and please keep doing videos!
Thank you so much for this inspiring video. My son is 22 years old and just joined the army. He had just completed his job training and was sent to his first duty station. While out with friends his first weekend there he went to a lake and suffered the exact same injury as you. The date it occurred was August 15, 2020. I am going to ask him to watch this video and know that life is not as bleak as it may seem. We are sad for him but are trying to be as up beat as we can. Thank you for being an inspiration.
I hope he has a speedy recovery. It’s not an easy road but he’s a soldier. I have no doubt he can still accomplish great things. Keeping the both of you in my prayers. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Proper inspirational! Such a brilliant attitude
🙌🏽
Handsome young man with a very strong will!
Intense story but I’m smiling because of your beautiful smile, light in your eyes, your never ending gratitude and determination! ! I really feel God holding you in the palm of His hand! There were parts of your story where I wanted to hold you in the palm of my hand and cry ! But, damn, you are such a fighter!! I have limited mobility due to stenosis of the spine and arthritis. You learn to adapt in order to be independent, but things take so much longer. I often think when I need something at the store that I could just run in and get what I need in 15 min. Now it takes some planning and a 15 min trip is at least an hour trip! I used to love to walk! Now a few steps is painful and exhausting! How and when did I get here??? But I am grateful . I think how lucky I am to have hot and cold running water, as much as I want! There are countries where they have to walk long distances daily to haul water home. I have a washer and dryer in my kitchen!!! No river and rocks, no laundry mat or basement!!! It’s all in how you choose to look at the glass... half full or half empty? I wish you much joy and love!!!
Being grateful is a great way to spark a positive mindset. It sounds like you’ve mastered that art. Keep fighting.
You’re amazing bro.
Wow, hats off to you, Luis! You've accomplished so much more than many, many completely healthy people with much less complicated background. And you're shining like the sun! I kinda want to hug you and secretly suck in a bit of the beautiful energy you have. I wish you all the best in the world 😃 Take good care 💜
Sending some positive energy your way.
@@luisguillermo Oh, thank you so much, Luis!
You Are Amazing ❤
Lamento mucho tu accidente. El video ha sido muy conmovedor.
Damn Luis! This is tori, i used to go to school w you in fwb, pryor and choctaw lol. I did not know you went thru that!!! Damn! Im happy for you being able to make that independent achievement! Thanks for sharing your struggle. You a G goin thru that!! Hope all is well!!
Thanks Tori, they say real g’s move in silence right? lol Great to hear from you.
You aint lyin n u 2!!
I loved this video. Very inspirational ❤️❤️❤️
I want to give you a hug. I do believe peer support beats a thousand therapy sessions. Let’s fight together
Yes reality kicked in....."what do I do now"..
Very impressive accomplishments Luis Guillermo! You made me feel like I don't even get out of bed in the morning bruh. I'm inspired though ;)) Thank you
I recently read a book called Eat that frog. I highly recommend if you want to add a little organization to your motivation. Deadly combo.
@@luisguillermo I will absolutely pick that up, thanks! Impeccable timing btw too 🤔💙
Great video, Great story, Great person! Keep Rock'in it! Oh LMAO when you said "He's not going to out quad me!" :) I've heard that many times. I'm post 22 years SCI. Must be an universal thing lol
Thank you 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Maybe this accident saved you from another accident. You are blessed to be here!💖🙏🏼
I definitely think it did. :)
Impressive!
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@@luisguillermo I teach nursing students. I always look for stories from the patient's point of vie w. Your video is perfect for that. Thanks again. Be well!
Omg i feel like such a failure watching this. But he inspired me, I need to get it together ❤
You’re definitely not a failure. Everyone has their own journey. I know that’s cliche but it’s true. Take the inspiration and run with it. 👊🏽
You should come back to YT! I enjoy your videos very much! Where are you located now? (Area obviously not your address lol) you’re one good lookin guy might I add!
Thank you! I do plan on making more videos but I’ve been focusing on my business and it’s been crazy busy. Still in the Tampa are for now.
You are lucky to have a sister who are there for you . I'm sure it not only hard for you, but for everyone in your life as well. Being in your 20's is a very dangerous time for many young people because you get a taste of freedom from your parents for the first time in your life and you want to explore and try out everything on your own. Young people take a lot of dangerous risks and they don't have their parents to tell them to be careful. A lot of their friends also encourage them to take dangerous risks. A lot of teenagers and young people in their 20's don't make the connection between their decisions and the consequences that come from their decisions, so they take a lot of dangerous risks.
Definitely lucky and grateful.
Can you do a video about how you calf your self wearing pants it's been two years since my accident and I still haven't been able to wear pants because it's hard for me to take them off and put them on when I calf
Hey I did make that video. There’s a link in the description. Short story: I use a bungee cord to hold stuff down.
Hey! Actually I’m sorry its not there. I thought this comment was on a different video. But if you go to my videos it’s the 4th one I made.
@@luisguillermo do you need help in the mornings to do your stretches or do you have a caregiver that helps you?
Isaiah Keys I do stretch but unfortunately not everyday. I’m working 2 jobs right now, making videos and trying to maintain a semblance of a social life 😅 I’m currently doing everything myself and don’t have a caretaker but I am in the process of trying to get me a home health aid to help with cleaning and laundry. Anything to free up some time.
I broke my C2 vertebrae Sept 2002. I was incredibly lucky that although the vertebrae broke completely in half my spinal cord was not severed. I was told I was a walking Miracle they didn't expect me to be able to ever walk again! But I had to be in that Halo for almost 10 months and it really really does suck!!! I have noticed that with massage therapy and using a memory foam pillow I've been able to get some range of motion back in my neck. I can't help but feel guilty that I was so lucky when so many we're not that never deserved this to happen to them!! I admire how you have going on with your life and have not lost yourself!!
It's been ages...where have you been? Can you do a day in the life-type thing?
Hey! I’m still here just super busy with work. I work full time at a substance abuse residential facility while also running a private practice. A day in the life is a great idea though! I will definitely think about it. Hope all is well.
@@luisguillermohope all is well with you as well. I hope you can find time to do a catch up video. It sounds as if you really made a name for yourself. Your parents are probably super proud.
Hey man, I’m also a c5 c6. I’m from northwest Florida. I’m on Medicaid currently in a nursing home trying to get my own place. Did you have your own insurance or who helped you the most after your accident
Hey! So initially I was still on my family insurance but eventually switched to Medicaid for about 7 years until I got my own insurance through my job. After my accident I paid a CNA to help with showers, bowel programs, cooking and cleaning. They just came for like 2 hours a day. As I learned to do things on my own I needed them less until I was fully independent. You can also take advantage of a couple of different states programs. Shoot me a private message if you ever want to talk.
luisguillermo I’ll have to take you up on that man! I appreciate it!
I feel sorry for you.
Hi from Turkey!
11:52 :/
You Rock!
You were in the IB program in high school plus you are bilingual?! Shit!! I have tried my whole life to be what you were and you are, naturally!!!!! Damn!!
Only big moves 💪🏽 stay positive.
Sounds like you have mature since your accident and are doing well. Is there anytime when you just want to get up and walk and leave the wheelchair behind or are you completely over that desire? Regardless of your answer, I wish you continued health and happiness. :)
There’s definitely times I just want to walk away from my disability. It is not something I think about 24/7 but I think it’s totally normal to miss and grieve the ability to do things different and more efficiently. I don’t let that put me down. I can only do my best with what I got. I am easily pleased. 😁
Jesus loves you so much 🙏🏻 u r strong one 😊 definitely got another chance to make things right in ur life .
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Did you meet Cole from roll with cole and charisma at shepherds?
Hey! I think I was there before he was. That would have been really cool though. And I like the luffy picture. 😂
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you are awesome and cute AF!!
Hey papi I'm so sorry for what happened
I appreciate that. 🙏🏽
@@luisguillermo happy New Year
How was your new year
Do u have snapchat just woundering
So you weren't clear...did you have the second surgery?
I did. Although sometimes I wish I had that little bit of range of motion back.
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Was the water deep or shallow?
It was pretty shallow. Really to tell depth since it was a clear water river.
Bros so zesty
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Facts.
You can get surgery to walk
What surgery might that be?
I have been interested in how people get paralyzed recently and have been watching several videos like this... I notice see you posting on several of these videos with the same thing. I find it so rude bc you don’t even say what surgery. You’re being a troll. Don’t you have anything better to do?!
Yesenia Pacheco thank you :) I probably shouldn’t have responded but couldn’tI help being a little facetious 😅
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@Luis you had no clue that a**holes love to troll. Never give up hope. One day there may be a surgery to help. 🙏🏻😇💕💞😷