Musician, Songwriter, Lap Steel Guitar Builder, Christian, Inventor, Craftsman, Extreme Researcher, Broken neck survivor, Truth Seeker.
I am a walking miracle, Lucky to be alive, Blessed with many gifts and abilities.
Here is the condensed version of my story starting at the age of 27.
In 2002 I was involved in an accident that was not my fault in any way, shape or form. My neck was broken by another person that fell off of a roof and landed on my head, I was on the ground unaware and was struck out of nowhere. I was instantly paralyzed from my neck down and given very grim news from the doctor on the likelihood of me ever waking again or making a full recovery.
I was in the hospital for a long time and then my parents had to take care of me feeding me like a baby, showering me the whole 9 yards.
I have spent my time post injury learning how to walk again, learning how to play guitar with one functioning hand, inventing adaptive devices for physically challenged musicians, counseling people with spinal cord injuries, song writing, recording, pc repair, studying health and cutting edge spinal cord recovery treatments, doing a variety of woodworking and craft projects, building walking canes, lap steel guitars, learning how to trade stocks, photography and deep diving into a slew of different subjects.
I started a publishing company called Carolina Shepherd Publishing and released my first Album titled "Never Give Up" in 2021 and continue honing my recording and music skills, I am also working on a book I have been writing for years and still learning something new every single day.
I try to be an example for people that are dealing with challenges or limitations by sharing my life experiences and knowledge I have gained.
Never give up
God is in control.