Ben Schultz Miracle Story -- Traumatic Brain Injury -- From a Coma to Living on his own 

Thank you for this amazing video. My son had a traumatic brain injury and Dr's. Gave him little hope and he suffered seizures also. As a mom I never gave up and everyone was praying. Today he has a job working at McDonald's and working on his drivers license.

My husband is currently suffering from a severe TBI and is currently in comatose. It’s been a month and 6 days and on Monday he started following commands such as hand squeezing and nodding but not consistently. Still a huge step! They mentioned a shunt is needed and will probably get it done within the next few days. I was terrified to hear the news but your story is bringing me so much hope. He is 29 years old. Thank you so much for sharing. It gives me peace. God bless.

My husband had a fall from our house roof also hitting a long ladder on the way down. His right frontal lobe was smashed as he hit the cement below. He also had other injuries. He has two brain surgeries & was not expected to live. A month later he miraculously woke from his coma & went on to return to his teaching career!! Praise God for miracles in Ben’s recovery as well as my husbands🙏🙏

Ben’s story is amazing. He refused to quit. Absolutely amazing

Wow! This young man is amazing!!! He had the determination and the will and stamina to recovery. I am so proud of him. He has an amazing family and staff that helped to meet each milestone. You did it young man and you are incredible!!! ❤️❤️❤️

This is beyond amazing, I'm speechless on what the human body and brain is capable of. This is just..And the family and rehab team and everyone involved, including of course Ben himself, what a job they did, I'm amazed

I want to thank you, and everyone who has commented on this video with their stories. Due to medical negligence, my life changed forever. Watching videos like these remind me that the world is a challenge for many so I feel less alone and it makes me feel grateful for what I have ❤ thank you ❤

I had a same condition for my brother ...one day my brother will get up and speak like him. ..this is my prayer

My 19 year old niece had this TBI with multiple organ and bone/soft tissue injuries. This was during a really bad time of covid. She contracted covid multiple times. She was taken to the Sheppard's Center in GA. She did okay for awhile but her body just couldn't handle it. After days of high fevers then a high of 106, she went home with Jesus. She died on September 10, 2021. I love to see how you have dug in and with Gods grace and the love of family/friends, have come so far. Its amazing.

please pray for tanis, a young woman who has suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and has been in coma/vegetative for 3 weeks now.

This is one of the most inspiring videos I’ve ever seen. ❤ Ben is truly a miracle!

This is proof that God's healing Hands are real. God Bless

Just amazing! My daughter has asked me if I believe in God or science. My answer is both. I believe in us, an intelligent and ever learning and evolving species, who through education and desire to heal, uplift and change the world, can work to bring great recovery and change but I also believe in a higher power. One who looks over us and has a plan for us all. One who works through others to effect near miracles. I believe in the human spirit and it’s incredible will to beat the odds and of course our amazing bodies which we learn more and more about each day (science! Plasticity of the brain in the role of such an amazing recovery for Ben). Last but not least I believe in the power of love. It’s ability to lift us up and comfort us in our time of need. Family, friends and even a strangers offering of love can move metaphorical mountains. God bless you Ben, your family and the wonderful staff who know to never give up because there is always hope and possibility. Much love from Ireland 💚

What an inspiration you, your family, your fore department family, your friends, community, your PTs, OTs, surgeons, nurses, and doctors are. Your recovery is truly a miracle. Praise God! I am happy for you and your family. May you continue in all of God’s kindness and mercy Ben!! Stacy in MT 😊

What an inspiring story. Praise God for all He did and is doing ❤

This is an amazing story! I was born w Hydrocephalus and have a VPshunt, I am in the medical field it goes to show if you have a team that is dedicated to helping you after such type of injury, these kind of results are from the patient and the medical team working together and GOD as well.

What a great story.. It gave me strength to continue to believe in miracles.. I'm in the same situation with my fiance's accident!!! 😥🙏

The Lord is so good to all of us. What a testimony u have. He put just the right people in your life. Great children and it is so apparent how u love them as u interact with. God bless

Thank you for sharing your story. I live in the UK and suffer from OCD -thank you x

I am amazed at Ben's story, and the long difficult INCREDIBLE recovery. He has defied all odds, and being around him and his positive happy/demeanor does not add up given the circumstances. He worked his tail off to get to where he is now. However, he could not have done any of this without the support groups that started with the firemen/paramedics on the scene immediately after the accident, and the top medical staff(s) that guided him throughout the recovery process! All of that being said, the parents, Joan and Jeff, who were taken through a marathon meat grinder, are also true heroes here. They were challenged by 30 hours of work in every 24 hour day for months/years on end! Juggling Ben and his myriad of doctor's appointments and special needs, their daughter, Hanna, with her special needs, their careers (and heavy financial obligations that were increasing), sleep deprivation, relationship with each other, etc... They have truly climbed the mountain, seen the light, and I still can't believe how they got through all of it! I think that they incorporated some help from above, because that is the only thing that makes sense!

Currently in memorial herman hospital with my son and learning to help him overcome his injury, we are in the early stages but your video gives me lots of hope..thanks for sharing your journey.

WOW!!! I just LOVE watching this young man's recovery. LOVE THE BELIEF, COMPASSION, PERSISTENT and POSITIVE CAREGIVERS around BEN's RECOVERY. Goes to show us NOT TO JUST GIVE UP ON THOSE that have had "BRAIN INJURIES" From his father's answered prayers. GOD ANSWERED HIS PRAYERS, by putting the right people around BEN'S RECOVERY MISSION. LOVE, GOOD CARE, and the proper THERAPY people can RECOVER from this. ALL those things only help in the healing of the HUMAN BODY. Unfortunately, most brain-injured patients don't get past 2 or 3 weeks. Over 95% of DOCTORS give up on those that come into the hospital with "BRAIN INJURIES." Happy for this young man : ) Good job, Ben, keep going kid, you got this.

What an amazing young man! He has come so far and uses his problems to help others!

Ben,for me,you are a legend of strength and will to survive!

I know this is an older video, but I hope have continued to recover! Your recovery is truly a miracle. I pray that you are able to enjoy your children and watch then grow up happy and healthy. Kudos to all the therapists who worked hard with you to help you recover. They looked like an amazing team. You mom and dad are amazing as they dedicated their lives to your recovery. I hope you have found a meaningful career and continue to recover.

You worked so hard Ben and the results show it. Your family, friends, work associates, and all the medical staff that came into your life. It was an honour to watch and learn about your story. Love and prayer was key. Congratulations on your new life. You are a role model to many. Your future looks great. Up, up and away!

Watching ur video give me strenght and My God is powerfull my brotger will walk and talk agaij after a car accident still in Hospital

So inspiring to see ❤ ohne of my workmate was hitten with a Baseball bat right onto his head. He saw a few guys bothering a girl in a train station, and came over to help this girl. Then these guys hit him and ran away. In hospital, it was not sure if he can survive his severe brain injuries. A part of his scull is missing and the parts of his brain underneath was completely damaged. He survived the first days, but doctors told he would stay in a coma and maybe never wake up. But he did. Then doctors claimed, that he will never be able to walk or talk….but he recovered and is able to work fulltime again. Not in his old Job, because He has sometimes problems with his speech and with one hand and leg and some other things, but over all he lives a happy life, he married, he got his driving license back, and regained all memories. I wrote this down for anyone who prays for a loved one with brain injury. There is lots of hope, even if some doctors won‘t believe this ❤

What an awesome testimony! It was a miracle, for sure!

I’m so happy for you. You are doing fantastic. Your tenacity and will to recover are amazing. I wish you the very best on your road to recovery. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

You are amazing. My niece has a brain injury but not as lucky as you. She is amazing also.

I love the determination in his eyes❤ The power of prayer works everytime 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Dude. Thank god you are back with us Please enjoy your life enjoy your kids and your family Saludos amigo!

Different but similar Ben's healing reminds me of Lance Armstrong a cancer survivor. Lance Mom only surrounded Lance with those who believe he would be healed. God Bless Ben & his Family as he continues on in this beautiful thing called life. Always with God all things are possible. Peace, HeavenLee HeavenLee Justice

So touching when you’re daughter was on your lap and laughing 😄💖💙

The ministry definiteiy. You have the gift of sincerity and being believeable. We are in a world where God is fading. He needs a miracle like you to revive His love and spirit in the minds/hearts of people. I was a boxer, bouncer and bodyguard the better part of 35 years. I am not a "nice" person. Covid cost me the use of my legs and your video made me want to believe again. Spread word of your miracle. People like me need real hope, not just pretty words. God bless you on your journey.

After 4 years in here watching this video and i am in tears and was rooting for you the whole time! You are buying shy of a miracle! You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story.

Thank you for showing us the journey from accident to recovery. I was especially touched by the pure joy the visits with your children brought to you. I am sending you prayers for continued healing. 🙏

Thanks for sharing your story.. We too had a car accident on 4th Aug’24 in which my 2 year old has diffuse axonal injury grade 3.. She is in semi conscious state since then.. Watching your story I have faith now that miracle will happen with my princess too..pls Keep her in your prayers.

Thank you so much for this video of your precious son. My son was in a motorcycle accident in July. He has a diffuse axonal injury as well and has to have a shunt place in a week. I pray with my son daily but I also talk to my son about praying to god as well. God is in control! My son’s name is Natthan and Natthan just turned 22 a few weeks before his accident. Please pray for my baby ❤🙏🥲

Ben, you are amazing!!! God bless you, Mom and Dad, and all the therapists and doctors who have helped you through this challenge!

God has really kept you , I’m so glad for your recovery. I went through several brain injuries none as severe as yours had hydrocephalus untreated for years after spinal meningitis. Lost balance, memory, strength and ended up with dementia. I thank the Lord it was treatable, doctor drilled brain and released pressure. The next day my brain was clearer, however brain swelled so I was in hospital and rehab for six weeks. So many things you had to do were the same as I went through. Shopping with therapists is still so clear. It has been three years and work out with a wonderful physical trainer. He has gotten me so strong again. By the grace of God I am well again, I do notice some deficiencies when I get over tired though. Gods continued blessing in your life.

My mom had a stroke paralyzed on one side i rehabilitated her on my own she started walking and the doc had written her off then seen her in emerg one day and she walked to the bathroom he said she can walk I said never give up on people she passed away last year bless her heart 💜

Prayers for a Hero. I am glad you had so much Support. God Bless your Family.

Long Recovery but Amazing. Your a Miracle for Sure. You are Blessed. Great Support from the Community.

My husband is suffering a severe TBI after fall in the bathroom with a moderate fever at the middle of the night , firstly he was conscious doctor couldn't get the severity as there was no external injury after multiple CT AND MRI they decided to go for the surgery,but after craniectomy he went to COMA,after 2 months he opened his eyes but not following commands or not speaking,doctors telling he is in vegetative state, another surgery of cranioplasty has been done but no significant differences yet, doctor advised for another CT after 1 month to decide if vp shunt surgery will be needed for him . He worked as a high school teacher we are from India living in a remote village far from easily accessible things not loosing hope,fighting to get him back just like Ben back , prayers to god to bless him to get back to his life JAI MAA TARA JAI MAA 🙏🌺 Looking forward to the same kind of miracles to be happened in my husband's life too ❤🙏 Thank you GOD Thank you UNIVERSE To the people please keep praying for my husband to recover and get back a healthy life 🙏❤️

God is so so good. This is amazing and a true miracle. God is good all the time and I know he’s using your story to bring others to him and I truly can’t believe you survived, but not just survive you’re doing incredible. God bless you and wish you nothing but the best. To you and your whole family.

I never comment on RU-vid videos, but I’m watching this video 3 years after its posting. As a nurse of 5 years who has worked with a significant number of patients with TBIs, I had tears of joy and shock when I saw that Ben could talk and more than that be back at his baseline with normal conversation! Thank you Jesus! Most of the patients I’ve taken care of live the rest of their days completely bed bound or wheelchair bound in a nursing home and barely progressing past the stage of broken sentences like Ben’s “Hi mom I love you” and swallowing food. The therapy he had access to was incredible, this recovery wouldn’t have happened without it - and without God designing the brain to be able to rebuild new neural pathways. I was absolutely dumbfounded as I watched Ben’s conversation at a regular consistent pace, pausing and continuing his thoughts without prompts, and he had complex facial expressions and brow wrinkling and smiles congruent with the emotion that he was expressing at each part of the sentence! I couldn’t believe it! I’d expected at the beginning of the video when it was said “living on his own” that he would be able to do basic ADLs but need to live in a home with staff to monitor and assist and drive him to appointments etc. Even if you as a family might feel discouraged at the testing results of things like multitasking and memory that were or still may be less than previous, please be encouraged from a stunned healthcare professional that the Lord has given you so many blessings through this world-class therapy that many people never ever regain in their entire lifetime!! Please Lord, bless and keep using this testimony of persevering with a suffering Savior.

You are definitely a living testimony may God continue to bless you❤

I was literally thinking the other day about Lunch time in Mrs. Heritage's room Jr year and he stole my cheese itz!! Haha. God is good all the time; all the time God is good!!!

What an amazing story. I cannot imagine the agony and fear you all experienced. To fall that far and survive is truly a miracle. God bless all of you.

I'm so glad u are doing so much better and that u pulled thru all that u are one strong young man and I hope things just keep getting better for u keep up the amazing work and spend all the time u can with ur mom and dad and ur two beautiful children ❤ u and ur family are in my thoughts and prayers ❤thank u so very much for sharing ur story its such a miracle u came thru prayers totally work. Keep being strong 💪 and over come all u can God bless u all ...

Thank God for your healing,He has work for you to do...God bless you and yours.

Thank you for sharing this remarkable story. My son had a fall from a ladder on 7/17/2023. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, also a decompressive craniectomy, a PE, pneumonia, infection of brain fluid & colon. He also suffered a stroke of his temporal lobe from the injuries. He is 43 years old & is now in rehab thanks to the Neuro team at Nebraska Medical Center & prayers from friends & family. This video gives me hope & I thank you for sharing ❤️

What an inspirational story! I am so sorry that you and your family had to go through that but am SO glad you came out of it ! God is SO Good! Blessings to you and your family always, Ben.

May you and your family continue to be blessed in all things! 🙏

May God continue to bless you Ben as well as your massive support team 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

You are truly a miracle. God has definitely blessed you.. I am so glad that God gave you a second chance. My cousin works for the anchorage police, So because of how close the police and fire are like a brotherhood, WE consider you part of the family. I pray God keeps on blessing you with miracles as you continue to heal more.. God bless you and your family

God blessed you Ben have a happy life, prayers from Houma. Louisiana...

Praise God..for all of this...

Wow...what a strong man, person and soul. ❤️ Love make miracles, too. The love from your family, parents, friends & therapists. Great family 👨‍👩‍👦 Best wishes for your future.🙏 Nice greedings from germany

Wow great guy definitely not crying

God bless you, your family friend, co workers and your wonderful healers? Thankyou for your service😊😊😊😊😊

I have no words. Just 😥

Very encouraging to hear the power of prayer ! There is no limit to what God can do !

Such a Beautiful Miracle, Their Son is So Loved ! Many Prayers to your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸✌️Continue to Thrive !!! Prayers are Answered 🙏 Thankyou for All these Wonderful people that surrounded you in Your Need. Your here & Thriving...........keep on keeping on ! Bless your Whole Family !I Bet Your Fellow Fire fighters are Proud of You !!!!👍👊 ✌️🙏💞

Thank you for sharing.😊👍

To come back from a diffuse axonal brain injury is quite a miracle! That type of injury is usually not survived. Thank you for sharing your love and faith in Jesus Christ. We would be nothing without our Savior.

This video was informative and inspiring! Thank you

Mate, God has a great plan for you and like the popular footsteps poem, when you couldn't walk or talk he was holding you. Best of luck in your future pursuits ❤🙏🙏

That boy is a miracle

That's absolutely incredible!

Thank God Ben is getting so much help. The improving is amazing. My prayers sending to Ben🙏🙏💕

i am praying for ben

Truth, faith, belief,strength and hard work. God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. He works in such mysterious ways, and he made sure Ben was surrounded by the best people possible so that he could heal slowly but surely. Family, friends, doctors, surgeons, physio's and every one else who was involved with his healing, physically, emotionally and mentally. Through all his trials and tribulations God continued to be a guiding light, be a constant support, and never leaving Bens side. I humbly thank our Heavenly Father for blessing him and healing him abundantly. This is a true testament to God's love for those who have unwavering faith and belief in his words and the gospel. Truly, truly amazing story.😊❤👍

❤ Amazing Young Man 👨 ❤ this was an incredible story of determination thank you so much for sharing x

I'm so glad Ben, for all the wonderful moments your having now I'm really happy for you ! Xo all the best !!!

God is still on the throne!!! I can somewhat relate to this. October, 2021,my brother-in-law was rushed to the hospital because he had a tear in his aorta, that tore allthe way down to his legs. The worst kind. For over several months, we didn't know if he would survive. My siblings and I are a "spiritual warfare" family. We started to immediately pray and come against this. February, 2022, my brother-in-law came home! He cannot work anymore, nor drive anymore but he is alive, thriving in the goodness of God! Hallelujah!

Amazing and one tough man ❤

Unbelievable story! God bless 🙏

My husband is currently in ICU he is a father of 8. He was admitted and then released from one hospital diagnosed with a TIA. He was having complications breathing. I took him to the doctor the next day. They rushed him to the ER. He was doing fine after being admitted for PE in his lung. Later that night, he coded for 20 minutes resuscitated. Right now his heart is beating on its own , he has kidney damage and right side heart damage. His vitals are stable. But the doctors state there is nothing to do. He is not recoverable his brain is swelling, and he has fluid on his brain. He twitches his eye lids, and coughs with the tube . He has not opened his eyes yet. I'm still praying for health and strength

Thank you God for the miracles You provided for Ben & family ✝️ Is there an update on Ben anywhere?

Please please my husband in the same situation right now . Could please contact me or let me know witch hospital and Thrapist worked with him

Your story just very encouraging me amazing way of God healing unbelievable but it’s true Ben you have been rock man just amazing

God Bless you!

The Power of Praying 🙏🏼 All Glory be to God in the Name Of Jesus Christ ❤️🙌🏽✝️

God blessed this man, It's the good work of the Lord ❤

Yes people God is Good ❤

Amazing young man!

God is good😊 keep up the amazing work Ben. Godbless you and your beautifull family 😊🙏🙏🙏✝️ P.S the minute i layed eyes on you when you were speaking at the end of the video, l said to myself, " He looks like a Pastor/Preacher etc.😁🙏✝️

My husband's in the ccu now, and his brain was damaged from lack of oxygen, causing from sudden cardiac arrest. Doctors said there's nothing they can do to help beside waiting for his own recovery. It just happened 3 days ago. I can't give up hope this soon but at the same time feeling helpless.

My grandson too suffered a TBI. On February 18th of 2016. I had spoken to him in 2015 about God. He was raised in a Christian home, but I wasn’t for sure where his heart was. He said to me “ grandma I don’t know if I believe in God”. I told him there is a God and a heaven and hell. He lives in Minnesota, I live in Texas, but go home in the summer to visit my family. I work in a school and have the summer off. Well I prayed to God to please don’t let my grandson die without knowing God. In February 18th 2016 I got the call. My grandson had been hit head on by a garbage truck. His skull was crushed into his brain on the left side. His lung was collapsed, his pelvis crushed and many other injuries. Prayers went out all over the world. I have many God fearing friends on Facebook and many churches started prayer chains. When I speak of a miracle, God did indeed gave me and my grandson a miracle. I went home June 1,2016 and my grandson came home. 3 months is truly a miracle. He did end up having to go back into a rehab because he was refusing to take his medication. When I got home he was wearing a chain with a cross. I asked him if he remembered me talking to him about God. He said “ yes, I died”. He doesn’t remember a NDE but I believe God spoke to him while he was in a coma. He had to learn to walk, talk, eat and as you know many hours of rehabilitation. The pictures show where you can see a transformation. The look of not really being aware to a change where you can see that he was back and knew people and from there on many hard times to get back walking and talking. His accident was a blessing in disguise. He had been a very unhappy young man using drugs, possibly undiagnosed maybe of bi polar to now a happy young man who knows and loves God. I give God all the glory, honor, and praise. God truly is still working miracles today! God bless and thank you for sharing your son’s story.

Amazing!! God is Good!!

WOW I don't know what else to say, Glory be to God.. 🙏 You were saved for a reason, who know? God 🙏

Wow how can I get this help for my husband he’s been in coma for 5 months and the care in NY is awful. Can anyone help us? Please

Bro we the same my name is Ben and I’m from providence and I had a t bi in 2021 On my way! To work brother I’m on my way to where u are at

My husband nephew had motorcycle accident ! His diagnose is Diffuse Axonal Brain injury grade 2! We are inspired with your story! I have some question about recovery time! Can we contact you thru your email and if yes please sent us your email address or any other way to contact you.🙏

How long he was in coma ? And how long does he takes to recover completely?

I pray you are able to experience Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment as well as your sister. Blessings

What physical therapy facility did he go to? My brother has grade 3 dai & we have to make a decision on what to do tomorrow, I feel he’s still in there & if we decide to do the surgery I would like to take him to this facility. Please pray for my brother Hector Olivares, I can’t live without him 😔