college, emergency surgery, travel plans 

I do online law school from my health issues, and i dont feel I'm missing out on anything, its amazing and i dont have to leave the house. Library books are posted to me, i participate in zoom calls for the lectures, its just amazing. Exams are all online too. You're an inspiration to everyone, you do you and what's best for you, but thought I'd mention online uni, cause it really is great and not a diminished form of college you attend in person

Girl. Extubation is like they pull out part of your lungs. It was pretty traumatic. Being on a ventilator, awake, is traumatic. I keep you in my prayers and I'm really inspired and proud of you for your constant pushing of yourself. All of this is not easy. But know; you shine bright. All the best.

You are truly STRONG BRAVE and WISE beyond your 18 years. I am a nurse and listening to you talk about your recent scare just hits home for me, as I work with people daily. Blood clots, DVT's and PE's are very scary and are definitely something to be aware of on the daily. I am so thankful to hear you had such a great team working for you to make you all better. I hope you feel how you impact other people's lives for the better, with every post. xo- Pumped for your Alaska trip. You deserve all of God's goodness.

I love how positive and calm you are! You got this girl! I know that God is very proud you rn for how you overcame all the obstacles life has thrown your way 🙏👏

So glad you are ok ❤ I’ve been following your inspirational journey for over a year now. Your strength and determination is amazing ❣️ Your upcoming trip to Alaska is going to take your breath away!! I get to wake up to it’s Beauty every day 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Sending much love from Alaska 🙏🏻🩷🙏🏻🩷

I didn’t have the typical college experience either - I took some time off for a couple of years and then did a fast-track college program while still living at home and saving money :) It’s been a few years since I’ve finished and I have no regrets - take your own path and it will lead you to where you need to be! Can’t wait to read your book someday❤️

Glad you're feeling better. Happy that you can still go on your trip!

Managing your health is your full-time job right now and If you don't have a burning desire to go to college , home is a perfect place for you to be !

So happy that you get to go to Alaska and be a part of LO!!! Your strength and determination is inspiring.. God's got you and its so amazing to see how He's using your story!♡♡♡

You are the best, Makayla! Your mobility and posture look fantastic! I'm so sorry you had to deal with another health scare. You and your family are in my prayers.

You are a warrior and an inspiration!!! Sending love and prayers!

Makayla, I also wanted to say the enemy is jealous of how much you radiate love and life! Your radiation of gentleness and strength is so strong and a gift 💝 the enemy wants to steal it from you! That’s why he attacks you, but despite this he will not win! Because you are still full of so much light!! You are truly an inspiration 🩵

Your such a strong girl with such a great personality and positive thinking. I look up to you. You enjoy your trip and I can’t wait till your book is done, I cannot wait to read it.

Such a perfect plan for a perfect girl! Excited for you dear sister in the Lord!

As you so beautifully say, "God's not done with you." You are such an inspiration and shining light in this world. So glad you are feeling better. Enjoy your trip! ❤ from 🇨🇦.

I'm glad the surgery went well Makayla. I love watching your videos because you inspire so many of us that watch your videos.Especially me because I am in a wheelchair as well

This is a longer comment and I hope you read it. I can understand the fear of being in the hospital and having all of the tubes and things are out of your control. I was 17 when I got something called Guillian Barre Syndrome because of a flu shot. I was paralyzed from my feet up to my forehead. My doctors told me that I would regain my muscles and strength. Things did get somewhat better, but since I had a severe case of it, I never fully got over it. I had to have tubes and all kinds of machines. They eventually put a trachea. This was in 1980 and I'm 60 now. I had a directive written up with a lawyer because of how traumatized I was from everything that started back then. I have had to have surgeries a number of times and I always make sure my directives are followed. I had panic attacks for quite a while and since I've had a number of surgeries, infections like sepsis and survived them, I have done better with being in the hospital for surgeries, medical and whatever else. I'm a person of faith and I have a specific Bible verse that has always given me a great deal of peace. That verse is from Psalm 46:1 and it says, "God is our refuge and strength ever present in times of trouble. I've used that verse on a number of things like I had someone air brush it on my car. I've had bumper stickers made up and I give them out to people who wants one. Or if they need a reminder that God is going to be there for you in the good and bad days. I honestly believe that when I got so sick that in many ways it was a blessing. My siblings were all involved in drugs and have gotten into a ton of problems. My dad was in prison and my mom also had issues. I left home when I was 14. My pastor and others in my church helped me get to a safe place and I was very much hoping to become a missionary. Since I was involved in church and my pastor and others were my mentors more than my family, I knew that God was the only way to go in my life. My parents didn't allow any of us to go to church, talk about God, read the Bible or anything like that. It was a fluke in a sense that my parents were worried about their image in the community. Instead of forbidding me to go to church, they allowed me to go as long as I didn't mention anything that went on in the house and the things that they were all doing. I did confide in my pastor and others who helped me get to a safe place. My parents never knew that it was my pastor that helped me. Anyhow, I was 17 at the time when I got Guillian Barre Syndrome I wasn't able to get involved in the same lifestyle that the rest of my family has. They all smoked cigarettes and used drugs. I couldn't smoke or do things that would affect my breathing. I'm allergic to cigarette smoke. I was also given the gift of getting to talk to people from all walks of life. Many wouldn't say that being paralyzed and not able to walk is a curse, for me it was a blessing. When I speak about Psalm 46:1. I share how that verse got me through some really bad days. God is still with me and He's always proving my doctors wrong. I've been praying for you ever since I saw your video about your accident. I know in my heart that God is holding you close. When I watch your video's I can tell that you have God close to your heart. I think I saw something about you being a Christian and if I'm not right, I'm sorry for assuming that. For me there is something special that happens to those who believe and I feel that way when I watch your video's.

Glad everything worked out ok , sending love and gentle hugs xx

I hope that you can attend a community college BB ext year. Interaction in person with a classroom and students/ peers matters so much. Online school is not the same. You are a fighter and will thrive as you get out there and spread your wings girl!!!

Enjoy being free! You deserve time for you! Doing what feels right. Love you!

Can’t wait to read your book when it’s published! Have fun and enjoy your post high school life and keep doing you!! ❤🎉

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Of course you were traumatized. But God is with you & you are strong. Get well & have fun on your trip!

Wow what a week! You are so strong.Thank you for sharing your inspiring story. I am so glad your ok. Enjoy the trips it will be cold! Your so special and I appreciate your faith and have so much fun watching your videos. Look forward to seeing you in Alaska, cant wait to see you and Mariahs fashions!

Dear Mikayla..You just ...somewhat surprisingly...popped up amongst all of the Japanese ladies I watch who vlog! Well,God put you there for me as I've been a bit down. I'm a 67 year old mother of 4, grandmother of 4 and lifelong R.N.Illness forced me out of the workplace some years ago.I got covid when it was new..stopped breathing in the ambulance and spent 3 months in the hospital..YUK!! One of those months was in a rehab hospital as I was paralyzed ... I guess from covid.No one knew!!! My family was not allowed to visit and couldn't figure out why I stopped calling.End of story...I'm in a wheelchair. I got most of my movement back but my legs just don't want to support me.Enter Mikayla!!! I try to limit myself to 2 or so videos a day so they last...but thank you!! You inspire me and never fail to make me smile! From one cheerleader to another..granted that was a long time ago ...but you are amazing and God isn't done with me either!!love Becky

Thank goodness you are alright! You're very brave Makayla. You're Alaskan cruise is going to be so beautiful. I'm sure you will all enjoy every minute. ❤❤❤

SUCH a great attitude towards life! Seattle is an awesome city .. I’m in Canada but have been there several times and it’s fun! Proud of your journey and you are blessed (as I’m sure you know cause you are so kind and aware) that you have a great family and fur family too! ❤❤

So glad your surgery went well so you can enjoy your much deserved vacation with your family! Hope you all have an amazing time! ❤

That is so scary but I’m really happy that your ok. That stint can save your life. I’m glad that was diagnosed and fixed for you. That’s the good thing out of this.

You’re such an inspiration! 🩷✨

So sorry to hear about all you have been through, Mak🤗 Being in the hospital is definitely not fun. It’s great to see you doing well and making plans. Wishing you and your family the best pretty lady❤️🙏🤗

Always happy to see an update. I'm glad you got through the surgery and can still go on your trip.

God bless! I went back to college at 38. There is no hurry😊

You're so such a beautiful young lady with such a beautiful and positive heart amd soul!!! God bless you from 1 Texan to another!!!!❤❤❤

Another scary event for you to survive and cope with. Your grace and faith are sustaining. Blessings to you, Makayla

omgggg i live in seattle! ilyyy and im a para from a neurological disorder and u help me keep going everyday! tysm

Thank you sm for sharing everything you do! I started watching your videos about a year ago and i think I've caught up on all of them by now lol. I relate to you a lot even though our lives are so different and you help me through the screen with the hardest times in my life. ILYSM and I can't wait for the travel vlogs (their my favorite) and all the other content you'll be coming out with!! Much love

Sitting here shocked and knowing what came next in your story, the swelling spreading to your thigh, step by step, the blood clot removal surgery, the stent, May Thurner’s syndrome, because the same happened to me. Very serious and life-threatening. It’s been 8 years since they put my stent in. You are a strong young lady.

Makayla, glad you are alright and they saved your leg. Have a wonderful trip. Much happiness to you and your family.

Very happy you’re okay. 🙏🏾💜👏🏾🙏🏾💜👏🏾🙏🏾💜👏🏾🙏🏾💜👏🏾🙏🏾💜👏🏾🙏🏾

Much Love to you and your family!!! I love animals so very much!!! Your babies are God’s gifts!!!😘🐾😘

I added you to to my public Playlist to let people know that sometimes "is not a big deal." Totally doable! Thank you for sharing! ❤

You're amazing Makayla and such a blessing!! ❤

Life short do what makes you happy great to hear your about your upcoming travel.

Ask your doc about taking this medical record with you to Alaska! Carry them just in case for ship doctor. Do they have you on Coumadin, warfarin or some anticoagulant? (Nurse here, a mom too!) Have fun!

All the best to you and yours, Makayla. I am glad that your recent health event is behind you. Enjoy your vacation with your family.

I am so sorry you had to go through this, you are so strong ❤ thank you for sharing your journey. I am so glad you and your Mom went to the ER that saved your life. God has a plan and we don't know what it is. Continued Prayers for you sweetheart 😘

God is using you! Beautiful honest soul

Sending our thoughts and prayers from my family to yours!!

You are so physically gorgeous Mak ❤

I can't wait to read your book. You are such a thoughtful speaker, and I just know it will be great!

Thank you for your updates and glad you are ok

Hi Makayla happy Thursday night and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and I enjoy your channel because you are amazing Supporter

U r so inspirational and strong 💪 🙏 for you and please 🙏 for me as i have struggles im going through can't wait to see ur Alaskan cruise and everything you share!! Stay blessed 😇

❤❤thank god your ok and doing much better. Your maturity amazes me. I hope you all have a fantastic trip that will create many Many precious memories. ❤❤

Omg Scotland is almost as cold as Alaska 😱 sounds awesome have a blast

I am so excited for your trip. Have a wonderful time!!

Luv u Makayla 😊❣️🧡🫶😍♥️💙🤍💗💓💕😘💖💛🌟✨️⭐️💜💝❤️🥰

you have great personality great smile very positive it is so great• i have cmt and opticactrophy have had it all my life and i can’t find a way to be that positive

Enjoy your travel to Alaska and glad your leg is okay again ❤

Can’t wait for the book

Take a gander at Roll with Cole and Charisma's Alaska voyage if you get a chance. Think you will enjoy alot if his adventures, they are about as wikd as that week camp you did. He snow skiies, jet skis...... so fun to watch y'all grow up and take the reigns.

Another scary event for you to survive and cope with. Your grace and faith are sustaining. Blessings to you, Makayla 18:26

Ive come off vent too after 10 days in a coma , its most thing thats stayed with me .

I'm in a wheelchair due to Spina Bifida and I still hate needles to this day because I got the wrong end of a nurse's bad day once when she was doing my blood draw.. I was 8 and I'm almost 40 now. Still scares me.

Hey Makayla. You have such a beautiful spirit. So full of light and beauty, when you speak, you have such a gentle and strong spirit. A year ago, I watched your videos and felt immense sadness. But now as I’m watching them, I actually feel bad for myself because I see how strong your spirit is. And well mine isn’t as nearly as strong as yours. I’m not even as positive and confident as you are in my own daily life, despite you’re circumstances. I don’t think I would be. You have such a beautiful soul 🩵 you have so much life. I look at you and see how you have so much life and passion you have for life , and radiate so much love way more compared to me walking and able bodied. You are so admirable! All my prayers and love. May you be healed in Jesus name, any curses over your life be broken Makayla. Any demonic forces, contracts be broken now in Jesus name 🙏Holy Ghost spirit and fire rain over you in Jesus name 🙏🙏

Have a lovely time in Alaska :) It sounds fab.

Mikayla. In all the videos I’ve watched, you have your legs crossed. Please try to not do that. The leg underneath gets pressure put on it and cuts off the circulation. I’m a retired nurse.

You are such an amazing woman 😊best wishes to you.

Thank you sweet heart ❤️ your pets love you, that is a blessing ✝️

You are doing so well! Your attitude amazes me. Have you given any thought to getting a rarer so Mariah can get on with her life?

Don't give up on yourself

Sending love!

Has anyone ever told you when you smile you look so much like Giada de Laurentiis!

I found your channel about 6 months ago and have caught up on your story quite a bit. You are beautiful, smart and a insperation to me. I am 69 years young and have been thru much the same as you except the paralles. I know what it's like to have emergancysurgerys 3 X . Sorry about my spelling, I must have been out of school that day. I have had 7 major back operations, 2 blood clots a stent in my lower lower aorita and I'll leave the rest for another day or week and that's because my medical history will put you to sleep.. You will find that as soon as you say STENT the whole world thinks it is in you heart. Usually I roll my eyes and get on with it. I guess for my age stent makes them think it's heart problems. So, when I start feeling sorry for myself I will think if you and how you have weathered the storm, with grace and just like a lady. Between you and me it's, not a bad thing to be scared at an emergency operation or any medical procedure, it's only human. I wish you the very, very best . I love the way you say "it could have been so much worse" and that's the truth but remember it's ok to cry for yourself if you need it. Have a wonderful vacation because I know how much you need a vacation, live, laugh and kick ass! Bye, Patricia

Wow!! As I said before. GOD has a great deal of plans for you!!! Lean on HIM always and HE will not fail you!!! God is using you for a reason!!! Never, ever forget that!!!!

Sweet girl.....love your honesty. ENJOY your trips!

That's really scary you had blood clots. I am a quadriplegic because I have advanced MS and can no longer use my legs or my right arm and hand. I am chair bound. I've been share bound for probably 8 years now. I cannot walk. I think my only saving grace is that with MS, you get a lot of spasticity in the legs. My legs are constantly cramped, which means that it is pushing any blood through. I often think about that though when I'm sitting for a long period of time if I'm going to get a blood clot.

You have given more and more positivity than most people do in their lifetime. I will always support you, and a hometown friend of mine who became paralyzed in a 1986 swimming accident. If you have a current boyfriend, or even someone more serious, please dedicate the 1977 song “You And Me” by Alice Cooper (long version) to your love. 🎸🇺🇸🎵😎🇺🇸

I'm so sorry but our God's got youall thank you Jesus ❤

❤ from Germany ❤

Two questions. How do you do your shaving? Is someone else putting on deodorant for not tickle?

I love you ❤

Hi Makayla. 👋 When your Book comes out and it's For Sale at Walmart here in Presque Isle. Without a Shadow of a Doubt I'll be the First to Purchase it. Hope you had an AMAZING PHENOMENAL WONDERFUL GREAT SUMMER 👍 👌 ❤ ❤ I'M DEFINITELY A BIG BIG DIEHARD FAN OF YOURS AND I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS WILL BE ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ PLEASE!! PLEASE!! STAY SAFE AND STAY HEALTHY 🙏 ❤ 💙 💓 💕 TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS 🙏 ❤ 💙 💓 💕 LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH PRINCESS 🙏 ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ 😂 ❤ 😂 ❤ 😂

I watched you on Instagram and show my daughter she forgets to put on her seat belt told her that could happen to you too

Do your fingers work? I see you move your arms which is awesome. Hope you are blessed every day and you get full enjoyment and happiness from life. God bless you and your family

Oh where in Indiana? I live in Valparaiso.

Honey you have PTSD from your past experience give yourself grace you’re allowed to be sad and even freak out when new challenges happen. Blood clots are serious on their own. Will you have to continue on blood thinner medication going forward?

I loved your video! So does that mean you're on a gap year?

Research Med-Bed technology. The release of new technology will be available soon to the public.

Would love to meet you to ask questions based on my epilepsy and getting pictures with you.

Girl those lashes are wild 😂

Praise Jesus your ok ❤your always in my prays stay strong and positive my love 😍 your an amazing person and inspiration

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Did you have fun at the Sam hunt concert

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Was it artery or venous clot?

What ship are you going on? You will have so much fun!!!

What’s going on with your eyelashes 🤔

Shunshine Cyborg. 😮

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