I Was Warned I Would Be Paralyzed Before it Happened
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Ok, the title of the video might be a little bit of exaggeration. I wasn't literally told that I would be paralyzed in three days, specifically. But what happened in that little hotel room in south Colorado was still pretty surreal. I don't believe in destiny per se, at least not the idea that we were born to do one specific thing in a certain way. I do however believe that we are each born with a specific set of gifts and that life tends to nudge us in directions that will allow us to discover, nurture and utilize those gifts to their highest potential. Sometimes, like was the case with me, we stray so far away from the highest expression of our gifts that those gentle nudges turn into a solid slap upside the head. As was the case for me when I got in the car wreck that left me paralyzed from the waist down, it was from the moment it happened a clear wake up call. Cynical people or psychiatrist types might believe that assigning this meaning to a random traumatic event is a great coping mechanism that helps an individual deal with such a reality shattering event. To that I would say, yeah maybe, perhaps it is just human nature to try to derive meaning from suffering so that the suffering doesn't seem pointless. But from my perspective the ability to assign gainful meaning to something tragic sounds a lot more like a useful skill than a 'coping mechanism'. It really comes down to what your core beliefs are in how the world functions. Is the Earth, the Universe, and your own life all just the result of millions upon millions of random circumstances happening over the course of billions of years for no particular reason? Or is there a bit more to the story than that? Is there some spark, hit of magic or intelligence to the whole thing? I don't think that EVERY ONE of our favorite movies, stories, books and myths would hint at the touch of the divine, if there wasn't a little something to it. When I have questioned whether or not there is a God, I first thought a lot for many years, about what the definition of God would be and for me I came to the conclusion that each person's definition is unique and ever evolving. When it comes to believing in something divine it's glaringly obvious to me at this point in my life that there is undoubtedly forces beyond our comprehension at work and that at least of of those forces loves us deeply, unconditionally and is working in our favor if we align with its laws and principles. To the skeptics I would simply ask, "Either way, God or no God, which belief better serves you and the human condition? One where a omnipotent creationist being that interconnects all living things is caring for you, loving you unconditionally and protecting you. Or the alternative, that you are alone in this cold, unfeeling natural world, where it's dog eat dog, and you have nothing but your survival skills and complete chance to get you through. For me, coping mechanism or not, the world where there is a creator, weaving intelligent magic through all of us and guiding us to unlock our fullest potential so we can most effectively serve others is simply the answer out of the two possibilities that makes my day to day life the most enjoyable, and my future outlook the most bright. I think assigning meaning and purpose to events is probably our single greatest defining characteristics of being human and using it to find meaning in your life is kind of the whole point.
I was paralyzed, but I had surgery and then got post-op pneumonia, put on a ventilator, then life support for over a month. Today, I can walk again, but I can’t run yet, which I loved to do. I was in two accidents many years that caught up to me.
You can't run yet*
@@bridgerfrederick thanks for the correction.
I was walking at night in my neighborhood when I heard a voice or a thought that distinctly said " You better go home your clothes are too dark " 2 minutes later I got run over by a senior citizen driving a golf cart! The first thing he said was, " I didn't see you with those dark clothes!"
Who told me? I'm a Christian and this has happened to me a few times and I never listened to the thought. I have warned other that are close to me and begged them to stay home. They got into wrecks, or arrested for DUI, etc.
I knew I was going to have a stroke months before it happened. I can say I understand!
How did you know that
ive been waiting "for the shoe to drop" for years now
@ well we are ALL going to die, and relatively soon
yep
Wow!
Hello, my name is Angela. I live in Kansas. I will start praying for you to be healed. ❤
6 months after I lost my only child suddenly, I was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I cannot say that I knew ahead of time but I can say that before any of this happened I put my life in God's hands and that has helped me to not only survive, but to thrive even in the worst of times. I am a Christian and if you read the Bible and listen to Smart Educators such as John MacArthur and Carl Broggi, you will learn how the Bible is woven together into a perfect work that, once you understand it's power, it becomes miraculous.
God bless you and your angelic child in heaven eternally. 🙏🏻❤
You're a cool dude. You have a great deal of insight and a good heart. A winning combo. Great vid. Thank you.
In the Bible Romans 8:28 says "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to His purpose". Do you know if God is specifically calling you for something greater? It sounds like he most likely is and i would encourage you to consider this possibility and diligently explore it further. I will be praying for you!
This is 2 years old I hope you are doing well from UK
Same from Texas
Same here From Colorado
Same!!! UK🙏💖✌✨🌻
@@Marbella125Same from Colorado too…I hope he knows more about his purpose and Christianity now than before.
Some how I unintentionally found your podcast; really I don't know how but going along with the theme of your talk it was meant to be! This past year has been bad I'm in a deep depression. But when I pull myself out of this hole, I've got some miracles to share with you. I believe everything you said and am blown away by your brilliant insights and the happiness you describe after all you've been through. Makes me ashamed to be depressed. There worthwhile reading in the new testament about when Christ passed into heaven he left each of us with the holy spirit. Sorry to say I'm not a scholar of the Bible but I believe its in book of Matthew.
You are really young. And you have a positive attitude 😊
I know the lord will heal you he healed my spine last year, he will do it for you to, faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains!
i) it takes a winner like you to discover the treasure in a tragedy like this (and thank God both Kelsey & you survived).
ii) @26:00 "that's what had to happen... most happy moments I've every had.", YES, and this echoes with similar stories of tragedy, where the survivor discovers this: *Profound self love.*
Example: in an interview, a man was hiking through a canyon (North America), when a boulder came down & pinch his arm, trapping him (for days). He decided to free himself (with his pocket knife, now an amputee). He said, "If I could go back to being the person i was with my arm, vs without my arm, I would 100% take the new me, because of what I had FOUND as a result".
iii) Your pre-crash anxiety was probably a result of living a life without that self love, and your gut was trying to give warning.
God bless you, Bridger. -William.
Keep searching through the Word - the New Testament… You’ll know. I’m glad that You aren’t pushing anything down anyone’s throat, but You had a Divine encounter. Thank You for sharing your story so clearly. ❤
im sorry im only half way through but did this man just search the world for years to find his true calling and it finally came to him and he was like:
ah yes, i have finally found my purpose in life. i shall raise cattle for slaughter ☝🏼🤓 how brilliantly noble and inspiring
i must have misunderstood
Sorry, but I am wondering why didn’t you wear a seatbelt? I hope you are healed !
True.
Thank you for sharing. After both going through something so life altering, did you and Kelsey stay together?
Why are the cows hungry and thirsty? Are they restricted when they travel? Hope you're still roxking the positive vibes!!
I'm sorry hoping you're not alone or depressed.
Take one day at a time. Counseling could help you see into your life and spiritual connection with your soul . Keep God in your thoughts ⭐️🙋♂️👍💙
What you experienced was God inn that hotel room, telling you the plan for your life. Then when you turned you back on it and tried to do it in thr wrong way he intervened again, by allowing something more drastic to happen. God does not punish us , he loves us we are his creation, but he does allow things to happen to us to bring us back on the right path for your life. Dont dissmiss tha you are hearing from God ,there is no other God but him and nothing compared to the love his has for you, and he allows things to happen that at times we think why did this happen to me, and then he turns it all around for the good of us. Read your bible and prsy to him just talk to him and ask him to reveal hisself to you through jesus as with him in your life all things to together for the good through christ our lord and saviour. I pray read this and take it as truth and a promise that if you believe in the father that he will turn your life around for the better. Amen. God bless you. Xyou had your
of course dude, look at how dogs get to walk again because they dont have the brain to hear some doctor tell them its impossible all you have to do is keep trying to move them over and over and over and over until those connections are made again now sure some are too broken
You are SOOOOO GOODLOOKING !!!
He’s also sooooo paralyzed.
He's married
@@chuckiepeoples that was soooooo super MEAN
@@chuckiepeoplesevil
@@SeekTruth100 To another man?
Glad you’re doing okay. Christianity is the only thing that has helped me get through tough times. I don’t want to shove my religious beliefs on you. I just want to share what has helped me. The Bible states that God will never leave or or forsake us. I would recommend that you at least explore the Bible and Christianity. We all make mistakes and poor choices but we can be forgiven for them and change. Sometimes it takes a bad situation to change us. You seem like a great person and are headed in the right direction. Good luck with everything
I appreciate you sharing what has helped you. I think religion is one of the pillars of a complete human existence. I agree that it would be a good time for me to reexplore the teachings of the bible. Thanks again and good luck to you as well!
Exactly what I was thinking. ❣🙏
No God gets us through it. Religion is very personal to each person and not everyone is "christian"
@@bridgerfrederickMed beds will heal in the future.....& coming soon.
We can already cure ourselves of things like c@ncer.....with diet....& BELIEF.
Forget "religions". They were created to divide us & lie.
There is ONE God, one Creator....& he can heal us of anything
min thirteen is on crash how happen , mood , truck full of cattle loading got angry w loaders, eighty miles hour on highway car came in front from side or can tell more where he came from and who had the right but maybe safer to let go of gas long before coming to sideroad where cars are coming...26 min about brain injury ..and other guy in other car or never mad at him he made a mistake, kelsey pretty serious brain injury but not that bad, his gf or ..of vid guy..big infection antibiotics ruening gut opiods sucked soul out
yep, lovely paraphrase.
@@bridgerfrederick maybe can say more about how happened did he come from side righ left and what u could have done to prevent crash slower or
Thank you for explaining it
Your such a beautiful man and very sweert and kind ,,I wish you fly like a eagle
I agree with you on what you are saying about talking to God but it drives me insane, he does talk to us but I cannot understand him or I cant tell if its God or not, its too subtle and you dont know. Then there are people that act like God literally speaks words to them, I dont buy that
Lord jesus help and heal you
It's the one true God and He sent His son Jesus please know
Do you think you have ADHD? You tend to jump around from Islam, to Cows, to Love, to Car Crashes to Parents, to Goals, etc. It's all good but not sure. Your brain seems to be firing fast- probably what led to your panic attack and the car crashing. It's normal to be upset, but were you also not driving too fast? Who was found at fault? 100% the other driver? Unfortunate. I hope you and everyone else gets better.
this is either the biggest cope or this accident never happened and hes not really paralyzed. this is the biggest hit of copium ive ever heard on the internet. like the cloud from his copium hits are bigger than the mushroom cloud from an atomic bomb
Yeah- something seems up right?
Copium? That's a new one on me. I'm going to add it to my leprechaun.
The stuff behind you kind of detracts from your msg
You might have some sort of Attention Deficit Disorder. The objects in the background weren't moving. When listening to someone speak, there are always going to be background objects. Even if the speaker was floating in a cloudless sky...