Literally just met her at the grocery store. She’s the real deal. Full of life, faith and a smile that will take away anyones stress. She is so beautiful and kind spirited. I asked her mom if I could say hello to her and Mak was as genuine in person as she is on social media. She’s truly anointed and God has a purpose for her. Thanks for inspiring us all Mak!

Your story has been absolutely incredible and mind blowing to watch. I pray for nothing but goodness in your life sweet girl 💜

I have nerve pain also. What I learned is that...your nerves are the signal carriers, to the brain, where your alert system/pain warning go off. If you can look at your hand and tell yourself you're fine, when you are, amd look at the hand while you're manifesting that you're fine, eventually it will be tolerable to ignore. I suffer from tinnitus, and spinal cord injuries in the same area that are inoperable, so I learned to manifest that "you're fine, the alarm is just stuck on". In due time, just like building your muscles back

I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF MAK. This young lady is so anointed and so filled with the spirit. The way that God is using her is going to help so many lives and the miracle that He is going to perform in her life is going to be the blessing she deserves. We love you so much Mak. Glory be to God. Hallelujah

i’m not religious but i love the way you talk about god and you’re relationship with him and how your faith has gotten you through everything it’s truly beautiful

I only follow you on here because I'm not huge into social media but girl you're such an inspiration and I really enjoy your videos. You've got such a great personality and you're going to be an absolute catch to someone someday. I'm hoping you get everything you want out of life!!

Makayla: you’re an amazing young woman. I’m so very impressed with your positive outlook. May God continue to bless you.

You are so raw and real Mak, I have loved watching your journey and seeing your positivity through all the ups and downs. You are truly glowing recently and I’m so happy for you! PS your arms are SHREDDED!!

Hi Mak! Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. You have been given such a ministry. One you never thought you would have, or probably ever wanted. Your CA vlogs were so fun...and you encouraged hundreds, maybe thousands of fellow athletes. Now you are reaching tens and even hundreds of thousands of people of every kind with your story. There are so many hurting people in this world, and some only you can reach and give hope. You are not alone as there are so many of us behind you. We pray continued strength and wisdom as you live out His plan for your life. Keep up the good fight!

I’m so glad you have your faith. Being mad or angry doesn’t change the situation at all (although it’s 100% understandable). If anything studies show the more positive you are the more likely you are to recover!!

You should know that we're here for _you_! Your story brought us in, but your personality is why we're still here. Prom dress shopping, disney, whatever. Channels/accounts have staying power when the audience just enjoys the person!

Her smile is so infectious. Just a beautiful soul. 🙏🏾💯📿

I love this!! Especially about realizing how crazy the body is - I had a severe traumatic brain injury years ago and it's so wild how the brain/spinal cord control LITERALLY everything. The body and especially the nervous system is so complex and it's absolutely mind-blowing!!

Please post another day in life video. Because of you I no longer park in van accessible spots. I have a handicap placard but others need those spots. You ladies are such an inspiration.

Makayla, your positive and cheerful attitude is infectious. You are an inspiration of joy, love and hope in a dark and fallen world. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Personally, I have been dealing with trauma and depression from having been in an abusive family and marriage. The pain from abuse, especially emotional abuse, is real and raw, but invisible like your nerve pain, which I can relate to as well, because I also had a neck injury. It is frustrating at times because most people don’t understand the pain. You and your family have given me hope that there is still goodness to be found in life. And you have set an example for me to not give up, which I had. Thank you, sweet girl! You are in my prayers of gratefulness. ❤️🙏

something really comforting and inspiring about watching your videos :) i really enjoy your journey and i'm thankful you chose to share it because it's helping me and many others

Thank you for reminding me I can always push through my struggles and stop worrying as much 🙏🏼

Makayla, you are such a beautiful person with a wonderful personality and obviously a very good and loving heart. Prayers are with you. Whether you know it or not, you are making a positive impact on many lives!

Your body just gets stronger and stronger each video. You have an excellent level of control and comfort in your body. You are amazing 💖

I totally understand how you feel about how mind blowing the spinal cord is. When I was learning more about it in physical therapy school, I was completely overwhelmed. I can’t believe someone was able to teach it to me because I wouldn’t even know where to start if I had to teach the entire thing to someone else.

You are a true inspiration Mak. You are completely right only God knows and his knowledge and judgement supersedes any of our earthly and human understanding. Thank you for being you and keeping your faith, you make me want to be a better Christian and I promise I will be. Thank you for inspiring me Mak truly. I may not be able to meet you in person now but I can’t wait for us to take a walk and chat together in heaven 🖤.

Makayla, could you please share your Summer Playlist? I live in Florida and I would love to hear your awesome music on a breezy summer day ☀️ also you’re amazing 🤗♥️

Loved this video! One of the thing's you said, I could so relate to. Life is precious. The sudden loss of my oldest son was an eye opener for sure. Showing and saying I love you, before I go to sleep, before my goodbyes, is so important to me. I don't want regrets, life is fragile, it can end at any moment, I want my last words to be "I love you". Those were the last words I said to my son the night before he died, and I find comfort in that memory. My biggest desire today is that other's see God in me. I don't always achieve that, but I keep working at it.

Thank you Mak, I absolutely love your positive can do attitude,you've helped me a 40+Yr old see my injury in a different light x keep going,we got this x ..i agree nerve pain is absolutely awful,both my legs and back :(

You are a true inspiration. Your faith and positivity are truly amazing. So many people, including myself, could learn so much from you.💕

I live with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome so I totally feel you on the pain, what you described is so similar! You’re doing so amazing 💗

Exercises is like a chemotherapy. It should help with nerves all over. When you exercise nerves, it should help with muscles. Heat in your body does help with soothing your muscles and nerves that surrounds in the human body. Praying for you! 💜

I wish you nothing but a joyful life Mak, you are beyond spectacular❤️

Loved this Q&A! I actually had a fantastic day today because I got really good news but I also had a horrible day today because of some other things that happened. I was feeling really weird, happy and sad at the same time but watching your Q&A I felt really at peace and what you were saying really resonated with me, thank you for that! It was also really nice to know more about you. Many blessings to you! 🙏💜

“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:13-14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

You are amazing. I have a neurological autoimmune disease called recurrent transverse myelitis. I have had several spinal injuries. All of them have been incomplete lesions. I was a paraplegic twice and God allowed me to heal over several years. My right side is weaker than the left. They put me into the exoskeleton at rehab. Once my doctors changed my meds the transverse myelitis stopped having recurrences. And over a year my body began to heal. I was in a wheelchair for over a year and then my body got some time to heal. It takes up to 2 years to heal from an SCI. God can do anything. Nothing is too hard for Him. I had to self cath for two years then once the recurrences stopped I didn’t have to self cath anymore. Then I was able to walk a little. And after lots of rehab I eventually was able to walk again. I do struggle with dysreflexia every day and I have a special machine that breaths for me when I don’t take a breath when I don’t get the signal from my brain. It is called an autoservo ventilator. So my autonomic nervous system is really damaged. So I overheat easily from the dysreflexia. I had an awesome neurologist sit down and talk with me when I was in the hospital and feeling frustrated about all the wierd stuff that happens as a result of the SCI with the brain and spinal cord not able to regulate itself. I’m so proud of your attitude. Your faith is so strong and I know God is going to use you to help so many people. Stay strong.

Thank you Makayla for sharing more of your situation/life! Here on the team nerve pain. My SCI is on TH 9/10, so it’s lower. I can walk a few steps but basically always need a wheelchair. The nerve pain is on almost half of my body constantly even with taking morphine pills a few times a day. So I feel you! 🙏 For me it’s also my faith that has helped me to cope and to not go down a dark road to deep. Of course there had been hard times since the injury, too. That was 2 1/2 years ago. Keep on going, the body needs time to adjust. And with nerve damage a lot is possible. Things are still changing for me. You got it!

I gotta say that you are one of the best persons that I encounter. I’m so proud of you for praising God and not being ashamed of Him. May God keep blessing you and giving you the strength where you need it. May his light and spirit runs thru you always. Love Vira

You’re such a pretty girl. I just love your personality also. I could see you in business. Your stickers and paintings are selling. I would imagine you could sell pretty much anything just because the public likes you.

You are an inspiration! I broke c2 in March 2001. I was in my Miami j for a total of 9 months. I did not have a spinal cord injury but had to get c2 and c3 fused. It was the first bone I broke also. I wish you the best and am cheering you on.

Your faith is so inspirational. And you're wise for such a young woman! God bless you.

You’re just as sweet as sweet can be. Despite the accident, despite the cheering. Your soul is just all sweetness and LIGHT 😘

Nerve pain is like fire . So well described xxx

Great job. You selected some really thoughtful questions. When you said the body is crazy and you can’t believe how not more people are paralyzed….I know exactly what you mean. A few years ago I went to the Body Works museum (travelling museum of the body..amazing!) When I came out I couldn’t believe any of us were actually alive. It’s so complex in there. God’s miracle ❤️ God bless you. Love your channel.

Hey Mak! You probably know this but you truly are an inspiration to us all. Your strength and your positive outlook in life has us all coming back to listen to you speak from your heart! We love and adore you! Thanks for always sharing. I look forward to the next video. Have a wonderful week! 🥰🥰

You are SO special 💗 I love your strong faith and how comfortable you are talking to others about God !!

So glad to hear your progress is moving forward.🙏 You are so positive and strong.❤️

Thank you for sharing your story, you are such and Angel, sending love from México. God bless you and your family ❤

Oh girl, I felt you when you talked about your hand pain. I have lupus, (although it's in remission right now..yay) & I have arthritis which has taken over my hands, especially my right one. (I am blessed that so far, my hands are the only thing affected) My fingers are all deformed at the joints & the pain at times is intolerable. I also have nerve damage in my right hand due to a car accident years ago where I also broke my shoulders & my jaw. I hope you see this comment because I have a tool in my tool belt to help with pain that has literally been a miracle for me. I listen to something called "binaural beats". There are many free videos on KZfaq you can find. What binaural beats do is send one frequency to your left ear & a different one to your right ear. Your brain somehow interprets the difference & it puts you into a meditative state, where your entire brain is syncing together at once. (There are better scientific terms for it but that's how I describe it in a nutshell). I have utilized binaural beats for the pain in my hands, my back & shoulders, & also after dental surgery. I put headphones on & within 3-4 minutes I feel relief. So much relief, in fact, that I no longer have to take pain pills. I take Advil here & there but that's the extent of my pain management now. I know the pain you experience is far worse than what I experience, but I think binaural beats would be a wonderful addition to your pain management. I can even sleep through the night now after falling asleep to listening to them. I used to never be able to sleep through the night because I would be woken up with my hands on fire. Anyway, I just wanted to share this with you. You are a shining light for so many & hearing about your pain is heartbreaking to me. Sending you much love & healing light. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

i Mak! Would love one day to see a video all about what foods you eat in a day and if if certain foods sit better with your stomach/GI system given your SCI. And possibly a video about bowel and pee schedules (basically how that all works!) I know it’s a sensitive topic, so only so if you’re comfortable of course! I’m sure there are many young guys and girls or freshly new SCI people out there that would love a look into how that adjustment has changed your daily routine. Thank you so much! Your videos and vlogs are so entertaining and educational to watch!

Thank you so much for your openness during this journey Mak! God’s love shines through you 💜

You give so much positive vibes to my day and I love watching your journey. I am an RN and when my days get tough I always look to your accomplishments to bring me back to focus. Thank you for being genuinely you!

Still love watching your videos Mak, you’re an inspiration, and just a lovely person, so engaging and fun to watch ❤

Bless you for sharing your journey. This is game changing. I wish doctors could heal these things. Maybe one day. You're killing it at keeping a good attitude and I pray that you find as much healing and joy as possible.

I just want to say how much of a sweet, beautiful soul you are! What a lovely personality, and your strong faith is something to admire.

Makayla I have been following you since your accident and you are truly inspiring. Your positivity and energy is infectious. You would make a wonderful motivational speaker!

I adore your positive attitude through any situation. Even when you spoke about your perfect day, it was about being with friends & family just enjoying your day/life. I have followed you through many stages of life on social media and even though you are a few years younger than I am, I have always looked up to you. Keep being a beautiful ray of sunshine!

you are the second woman i have seen that smiles the whole time you talk and is so great

Your version of your perfect day sounds perfect!! 😊 Omg I LOVE the feeling of being in the summer sun and then coming home and showering in the evening with a faint sunburn and you’re all relaxed and worn out from the water all day. 👍🏼 that’s the best!

Girl you are awesome and I truly believe you will go far in life!

You are amazing and so inspirational! Thank you for sharing and letting us get to know you better.

I love you spirit and outlook. I was wondering did it change the functions of your digestive system and respirator system ?

My most common prayer topic is acceptance. I forever am saying the serenity prayer. "Accept the things I cannot change." This is going to happen. It will be my vibe someday.

Mak You are such an inspiration to us all!!! Thank You do much to sharing your journey. I was drawn to it because because your live for God. May JESUS continue to heal you. 🙏

Loved this! Please keep these q and a's coming!

I find it hard to love life at the moment because I don’t have a home or children that I yearn for with my fiancé. We’ve been through really hard times and I often feel fatigue…. But I know the real me adores life so much and people and appreciating Gods creations. I am thankful I found you and can take an example out of your experience 💓❤️ praise God

You are amazing and I agree completely, “ANYTHING is possible!” So inspired by your story, your faith and your family. I hope you feel all the love and prayers that are being sent to you. Thank you so much for sharing your journey🏆

I always love your videos and the Q and A's too. Your motivation and determination is inspiring.

My son Timothy was 17 when he became paralyzed from the waist down not from an accident but from a very rare disease called transverse myelitis which has to do with the spinal cord and like you he was very active, one of his favorite things to do at the time was skateboarding he spent several weeks in Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh the first week in ICU and from there the Children's Institute in Pittsburgh, Because transverse myelitis was such a very rare disease the doctors didn't know very much about it and we were told that our son would never walk again nor would he ever be able to have children, but Timothy wasn't having any of it... he was determined to walk again so after months and months of physical therapy, and learning how to care for him at home, and lots of prayers in between we were finally leaving The Institute..we all knew we had a long road ahead of us, we knew there would be many changes in our lives, but because Timothy was so determined to walk again we were up for the challenge... it really changed all of our lives, but we never gave up, and we never slowed down and we never ever stopped praying... and I never lost my faith 🙏 Timothy is now 38 years old he is a construction worker and he has six beautiful kids... so never give up baby girl you're doing a great job you have such a positive attitude and that is so important not only for you and your recovery but for your mom and your sister also for their faith and their Hopes... I know they are Your Heroes God bless you

I have a musculoskeletal disorder, and I am waiting for my custom chair to arrive in a few weeks! I’m SO excited that you got your new chair!

You're so positive and such a light in the wolrd I just wanna give you a big hug ❤️🤗

How is one human this adorable?!

The fact you have some feeling in your whole body is awesome, it will really help you long term. Do you think once you are stronger you would go back into some form of sport?

You are so blessed to have such a loving, supportive, close family and beautiful loving friends. May God continue to bless you with lovely, compassionate people in your life.

love u mak , forever supporting you 💜

I appreciate your delightful spirit and thoughtful answers. Best answer? “I can’t believe more people aren’t paralyzed.” I have no doubt you will enjoy increased mobility the longer you continue in PT. The body does amazing things to heal itself and you have all the ingredients to give your body the best chance recovery. Thank you for sharing, I get encouraged watching your faith in action.

Enjoyed your update. You are so inspirational in so many ways!

You are amazing!!!!! and healing is on your way......stay strong and courageous!!!!! 🙌🏻🙏🏻💙

hey mak!! i actually met you at my school ! my cheer coach is ms. hinsley !! you came to our practice to visit us!!! i loved talking with you!!! love from rushing💜💜!!

One day at a time! That's all we can do. LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE.

What a BEAUTIFUL outlook on life you have. God bless you!!!!!!!!!!!

Your are amazing!!! Your beautiful testimony shows others that when you have Jesus in the center of your life, you can have JOY!!!! no matter what circumstances you face. You Makayla are a gift!!!!

You're such a beautiful girl! What an amazing inspiration you are, and such an example of what having a practical, real daily walk with God is like. I pray the very best for you!

Girl there’s a swig in Dallas and they have some great soda drinks and water drinks! I’m from Utah and swig started here so it’s really popular! You need to try it!

Makayla, you are excellent at Q&A, such a shining star! Keep on shining!

Girl you are the sweetest!! 💜

You are so inspiring, Makayla!! Thanks for sharing!! Continued prayers coming your way!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽💗

You Got This! You have come so far!

I hope that’s the first sentence in your book: “I never broke a bone except my neck”. Love watching you and your perspective on life!❤

“Anything IS Possible!” Love it!

You are so amazing, your smile and personality can brighten anyone's day! I had two ulnar nerve surgeries, one of them being this past winter and the nerve pain has gotten worse, my doctor diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. Thank you for bringing awareness to nerve pain. I will keep praying for your recovery!

“He knows what’s best for me” #faith #trust #alightinthedark and girl do no apologise for saying what you want wrt how people approach you-standing vice bending down. I agree, it would make me feel like a little kid someone bending down to speak to me. I saw a glimpse into the confidence that underscores your lathering abilities. Wasn’t rude at all. Don’t ever apologise for saying what you want. How will God, people or the universe know what you want, if you don’t ask for it?!

You're inspirational. Keep posting!

Hi Makayla, you are young and have a positive mindset which helps a lot! The human body, no matter the circumstances is made to move and not sit idle. The more physio you have the better it will be for you. In situations like yours, core strength is vital. Also, who knows what the future medical fields hold? They have come a long way in a lot of areas! You also have a loving supportive family xxx

Love your videos Makayla, thanks for sharing! You are so inspirational you might want to think about becoming a professional inspirational speaker someday.

What an inspiration! Mak. You are amazing and I wish nothing but the best for you in your life!

You are so amazing and BEAUTIFUL inside and out! Thank you for sharing your journey! May our Heavenly Father continue to give you strength and courage every day. 🙏🏻💜

God bless you! Such a strong and beautiful person you are! ❤

I got daughters older than you young lady but Iam very proud of you and your journey keep going up ward you got this !!!!!!!

❤thank you mak! Continued prayers for you! You are an inspiration

I've never broken a bone, and the first one happens to be my "head".. I had a TBI, a serious one.. (I'm so grateful to be alive).

You are one of the most resilient humans out there. I would never be able to overcome something like that (emotionally), let alone speak about it publicly like you do. I pray that you will be able to fully recover one day. You inspire every single one of us to keep fighting and remaining optimistic despite the difficulties that life brings. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kindest regards!

LOVE THIS MAK!!!!! I was so excited to end my day with watching your video! :)

Fellow nerve pain person I totally understand what you mean

Love that you are doing your best but giving the rest to God! Very inspirational!