Musician, Songwriter, Lap Steel Guitar Builder, Christian, Inventor, Craftsman, Extreme Researcher, Broken neck survivor, Truth Seeker.

Life

I am a walking miracle—lucky to be alive and blessed beyond measure with unique gifts, hard-won wisdom, and relentless resilience.

My journey took a life-altering turn in 2002, at the age of 27, when I suffered a devastating spinal cord injury in an unexpected accident. In an instant, my life was changed forever—I was paralyzed from the neck down and given little hope of recovery.

Over the years, I’ve slowly defied the odds, teaching myself to walk again, adapt creatively, and rebuild my life with purpose.

Since then, I’ve worn many hats:
🎸 I learned to play guitar with one functioning hand.
🛠️ I invented adaptive devices for physically challenged musicians.
📖 I became a counselor for spinal cord injury survivors.
🎵 I founded Carolina Shepherd Publishing, releasing my debut album Never Give Up in 2021.
🧠 I’ve studied nutrition, healing, cutting-edge SCI therapies, and alternative health approaches.
📷 I explore photography, woodworking, cane-making, lap steel guitars, stock trading, and so much more.

And now, I'm preparing to release my most personal and powerful project yet—my soon-to-be-published book, C5: A Journey of Resilience and Hope. This deeply moving work captures my journey from trauma to triumph, packed with reflections, practical tips for SCI survivors, visionary ideas, and spiritual insights.

Through all of this, I’ve strived to be a beacon of hope for others—proof that even in the darkest moments, we can still choose growth, grit, and grace.

Never give up.
God is in control.