A MISERABLE Day In Van life | Reality of Being STUCK in A Camper Van With a Spinal Cord Injury

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  • @anitathomas703
    @anitathomas703 Рік тому +46

    Brian is a good guy. This is where you separate the men from the boys. Truly a keeper. Just wonderful. God bless you both.

    • @maddict1045
      @maddict1045 Рік тому +2

      @@aj3866 any caretaker is a god send.

  • @rcfanaticdublin
    @rcfanaticdublin Рік тому +2

    BEST OF LUCK TO YOU BOTH...BEST WISHES AND PRAYER'S😇🙏

  • @Emma_esthetician
    @Emma_esthetician Рік тому +34

    I love this! It’s so real and transparent. Most van life videos are overly esthetic and curated essentially fake. Your videos seem so real I appreciate that and honestly enjoy watching the reality of van life rather than the over prefect.

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +9

      Thank you we appreciate reading that! The goal is to be as authentic as possible. Sure, we could make it spotless and use lighting and make it super aesthetic but real life usually isn't aesthetic so we just try to be ourselves so people can see what its really like

  • @JeepsyPainter
    @JeepsyPainter Рік тому +1

    Love this... "it's not ideal, ...but the sun is shining." 💞

  • @annsuematthews
    @annsuematthews Рік тому +8

    The strength in young men!! Beautiful!!! Keep taking care of each other.

  • @truebelieversallarewelcome7876

    blessings 🙂

  • @simplemom2434
    @simplemom2434 Рік тому +1

    UA-cam recommend this,so I clicked I watched and I enjoyed the whole video!hope your babe will be okay soon 😇 GODBLESS ❤

  • @yunglamonica4504
    @yunglamonica4504 Рік тому +3

    She's lucky to have a man that takes care of her... I would never be that lucky in a million life

  • @maggiequinones3573
    @maggiequinones3573 Рік тому +1

    Mmmmm I can just smell that coffee ☕ from here

  • @sunnydays3698
    @sunnydays3698 Рік тому +2

    Love goals ❤. It's not just Brian but Nicolette allowing someone to see her at her most vulnerable state. Beautiful.

  • @willow1141
    @willow1141 Рік тому +1

    If you haven’t already you should consider selling these. I can imagine you make some really beautiful necklaces. Those stones aren’t something people can just come by so I think they’re very sellable

  • @annsuematthews
    @annsuematthews Рік тому +11

    You may be in a trailer park but in that lifestyle, you can’t beat shore power and water. Beautiful home btw. Hope all goes well with Nicholette.

  • @marziga1958
    @marziga1958 Рік тому +1

    Thank you both for sharing your lives with us. I wish you both the best and take care of each other.

  • @skateranddancer
    @skateranddancer Рік тому +5

    Great video. Brian did a great job with peppers and onion.
    Nicholette, your nail polish is so pretty!

  • @christopherlucas1395
    @christopherlucas1395 Рік тому +12

    Brian, you are such a wonderful guy! The way you care for her just touches my heart! But Brian, if you don’t find another way to get her out of bed, your back is gonna be in really bad pain eventually. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +3

      She normally gets out of bed on her own we built the benches in a way that’s let’s her get down to her chair herself but in the meantime I help which is fine! Appreciate you watching and hope to see you on future videos 😁

    • @christopherlucas1395
      @christopherlucas1395 Рік тому +3

      @@NicholetteBrian 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾❤️

  • @jennifersterken4869
    @jennifersterken4869 7 місяців тому +2

    Brian, do you enjoy doing the cooking? It looked really yummy!

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  7 місяців тому +2

      Sometimes I do! Now that Nicholette has gotten through bedrest and surgery she has been doing a lot of cooking as well and I won’t lie she’s the better of us two lol

  • @observations2011
    @observations2011 Рік тому +2

    This is my 1st time to see your video and it really touched me how a man truly loves his partner. I had to read other comments to see the names of the characters. To Brian I am so full of admiration with your commitment and dedication in taking care of Nicolette. My first watch made me subscribed to your channel w/o any hesitations. Nicolette you are so blessed to have Brian . I'm from Manila and my admiration goes for both of you. God bless.

  • @brandondzoch
    @brandondzoch Рік тому +2

    some people live in a van to save money some to enjoy nature to each their own

  • @kamarbazarek6460
    @kamarbazarek6460 Рік тому +1

    You are the cutest couple!!! ❤❤❤❤ I’m new here & a new subbie. I’m 67 and this is my goal. I’ve been saving & collecting items. Me and my 2 doggos & 4 zebra finches.... **** I’ve yet to see a nomad bringing their birds ( family too🥰). I love your creativity & style. This Nonna’s (Italian Grama) gonna keep ewes in my prayers. 🇮🇹. Love you kids.🍄❤️🍄❤️🍄

  • @merlelybird2726
    @merlelybird2726 Рік тому +7

    I am glad that you are able to be in different position to prevent more sores. I think that if you made a list of benefits of living in a van, that is one. 🎉😊
    I wonder if you would enjoy ceramics too…I recently started and it helps like another form of art therapy. You can do hand crafting too.

  • @paparock1482
    @paparock1482 Рік тому +7

    I’m amazed that the two of you have everything under control. You make it look easy, we all know it’s not easy. I hope you’re doing well and feeling better. Bless you both.❤❤❤

  • @flamefox8989
    @flamefox8989 Рік тому +3

    It was cool watching your day. The wrapped crystals look lovely. I'm just learning jewellery making & im finding it helps take my mind off things, so I'd highly recommend this craft to anyone, especially gemstone lovers😊

  • @susansharp112
    @susansharp112 11 місяців тому +1

    I have done wound care nursing. Did they not measure all sides and depth of the wound with a Qtip for tunneling ?

  • @hanahc3525
    @hanahc3525 Рік тому +1

    I would absolutely love to see a full van tour! Electric system, plumbing ect

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +2

      We will definitely do that! We are waiting till Nicholette is off bedrest so she can give the tour 💖

    • @hanahc3525
      @hanahc3525 Рік тому +1

      @@NicholetteBrian I’m so excited!! Y’all are awesome and I’m so glad I found your Chanel

  • @lorenworthington8739
    @lorenworthington8739 Рік тому +3

    C5 quad watching this from the rear bed of our van (with a wound). Very similar floor plans. Very similar lifestyle. Nice reality video.

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +3

      It’s nice to know we’re not alone and others know how it feels! Appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @BigDJr777
    @BigDJr777 Рік тому +2

    Hi. I'm A new subscriber. I'm also disabled. Brian you are A good man. I haven't had A chance to go through your channel yet but will. God Bless.

  • @Yiriyah
    @Yiriyah Рік тому +2

    Injury is the only qualm I have about the nomadic lifestyle. I've been injured b4 and when youtube went viral with RV and van lifers, all I could think about is when the flip side of ability turns into unable. Unable to clear the rv sludge line...unable to fetch/carry jugs of water after major surgery. Unable to stand if the roof is only so-tall. Unable to climb in/out or get enough post-surgery walk/exercise, etc.

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +6

      We started this lifestyle with one of us a full time wheelchair user - if we can do it so can you!

  • @TurboCummins
    @TurboCummins Рік тому +1

    Great video. What a great man you are and a perfect couple. You rock!

  • @FinneousFogg-ix6vr
    @FinneousFogg-ix6vr Рік тому +1

    Ouch! That's an injury no one wants or needs. A broken leg or a jaw injury etc can be repaired but the backbone....I took a class in college a few years back and one of the classmates, a woman about your age, was a 'quad' in a electric/electronic wheelchair. What happened to her? It was the classic scenario, without looking, she ran saw the danger too late and slipped at a swimming pool, went in head first, there was no water in the pool.

  • @LoriWolfeRealtor
    @LoriWolfeRealtor Рік тому +1

    Looked like a good relaxing day. Thanks for sharing ❤😊

  • @shannonkovacs6916
    @shannonkovacs6916 Рік тому +2

    And wow to the coconut oil being liquid from the temperatures!! Cool video guys! Nice to see my brother a chef 👨🏻‍🍳. Looks delish!

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +2

      Haha thanks sis and it was super hot in the van!

  • @shannonkovacs6916
    @shannonkovacs6916 Рік тому +1

    Selecting the beads from the container tickled my brain.. crystal wrapping has asmr potential 😂☝🏼

  • @carolethorn3211
    @carolethorn3211 Рік тому +1

    Love the van. One of the nicest.

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! We tried our best with no experience when building it and it took 8 months but we love how it turned out 💖

  • @patherjoyce3875
    @patherjoyce3875 Рік тому +3

    Come to Maine

  • @Jaggededge112
    @Jaggededge112 Рік тому +5

    Hey y’all should come to Shertz Texas to explore. Of course after you’re healed and feeling better. I would love to meet up with y’all.

    • @Jaggededge112
      @Jaggededge112 Рік тому +1

      Obviously if your uncomfortable that is perfectly fine. I don’t want to intrude or make y’all feel uncomfortable.

  • @tyman2007
    @tyman2007 Рік тому +1

    Hope yall doing well. Great video. Chicken fajitas look very yummy.

  • @lyndawilkerson3489
    @lyndawilkerson3489 Рік тому +2

    You’re making me hungry with those fajitas!! Yum!

  • @Little_Sidhe
    @Little_Sidhe Рік тому +2

    What a pretty van ❤

  • @Jaggededge112
    @Jaggededge112 Рік тому +2

    Gorgeous jewelry!!! ❤

  • @Andsheflew88
    @Andsheflew88 Рік тому +1

    what kind of pizza did the birds order, pepperoni or supreme. i love supreme pizzas

  • @texasgoddess323
    @texasgoddess323 6 місяців тому

    Love the nail polish! What’s the color and brand?🥰

  • @brucevair-turnbull8082
    @brucevair-turnbull8082 Рік тому +3

    I haven't been on your channel for some time. What happened to Nicolette? I do hope she recovers soon. It looks like a nice day where you are. Here in southern England it's overcast.

  • @dylanducote2803
    @dylanducote2803 Рік тому +4

    I just got done with my wound vac!! How much longer do you have to use it?? I named mine Velma Vac! You got this!

  • @Shuppy86
    @Shuppy86 Рік тому +3

    From Charcuterie master to barista !! --> Brian

  • @mikem9892
    @mikem9892 Рік тому +3

    Do you guys sell the jewelry you make ?

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +1

      Yes Mike! All of the crystals we use/sell have been handmined by both of us before medical issues came up and we will add more pendants to the shop today or tomorrow! Check it out here : www.etsy.com/shop/CrystalEthics

    • @mikem9892
      @mikem9892 Рік тому

      @@NicholetteBrian Just checked the site and will check back when you upload the new necklaces. Been looking for a unique gift for a good friend that is hard to find gifts for because she already has everything LOL. Happy travels to both of you !

  • @1joken
    @1joken Рік тому +2

    What sort of MPG do you get with the van?

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +2

      The average is 16-17 mpg and part of the reason we went with a van

  • @windsofthewest2164
    @windsofthewest2164 Рік тому

    Those filters are super wasteful along with throwing out the coffee grounds in trash they can be tossed on the grass. Sorry about the bad news and hope you find a relaxing place to camp soon, It is nice to have electricity hook ups for sure and water and showers near by. Blessings.

  • @BeaOtch
    @BeaOtch Рік тому

    I was giving my father-in-law a bath and told him that I had to grab something and keep his butt planted. Well he didn't and fell. The skin from his knee down came off like it was a sock pushed down. He had a wound vac and it didn't take that long to heal. It's amazing how short of a time it healed in.

  • @cricri2794
    @cricri2794 Рік тому +1

    Is it a permanent situation ?

  • @lilianadegregori228
    @lilianadegregori228 6 місяців тому

    Where is Opal????

  • @xyz-pc3tl
    @xyz-pc3tl Рік тому +1

    Why are you not sitting in garden ??

  • @elodieleaf
    @elodieleaf Рік тому +2

    ❤❤

  • @marcelonotavelviagem1626
    @marcelonotavelviagem1626 Рік тому

    Nossa esta ficando bastante complicado o que o youtube esta fazendo em colocar propagandas antes dos videos aff

  • @asifyoucare
    @asifyoucare Рік тому

    Like the pepper and onion toss shots 💯

  • @randallbroadus3213
    @randallbroadus3213 Рік тому +2

    I would be using paper plates and plastic forks,spoons, knifes.i hate washing dishes.

    • @TrustNotMyHeart
      @TrustNotMyHeart Рік тому

      This is what I actually do. Lol it’s super wasteful but in one way it means I use less water

  • @xyz-pc3tl
    @xyz-pc3tl Рік тому

    Your videos are Awesome
    Share your love story with us ??since how long you are dating eachother or have in relationship with eachother??
    Please....reply please...

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому

      We will share our story one day and we appreciate you watching 💖 some of our older videos talk more about our lives check them out!

  • @jeannerountree952
    @jeannerountree952 Рік тому

    I love braums good food

  • @ideaguy4195
    @ideaguy4195 Рік тому

    I Love braums too bad none in Cebu Philippines .

  • @klausbertlein3127
    @klausbertlein3127 Рік тому

    What for you need a woman in your camper, when you must cook by your self?

  • @cricri2794
    @cricri2794 Рік тому +1

    Please Please Please...don't feel the will animals, bird...
    They can feel themself properly without us, humain,
    And they're healthy without us feeding them.😮

  • @gingergrant6759
    @gingergrant6759 Рік тому

    Up 3 minutes and no one peed yet?

  • @jessiedavenport775
    @jessiedavenport775 Рік тому

    What's the matter with her she looks great

  • @courtney6183
    @courtney6183 Рік тому

    Boohoo.

    • @NicholetteBrian
      @NicholetteBrian  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the support by watching its helps us a lot as creators 😊

  • @Walicupadline
    @Walicupadline Рік тому

    Musisz ją porządnie wziąść