Our Story - Surviving Emergency Brain Surgery 

Thank y'all for supporting and showing us love! This has been a roller coaster. We can't wait to get back out to traveling and showing you the world. You can donate and support Austyn's recovery journey here - www.gofundme.com/f/help-austyn-return-back-to-his-normal-life?+share-flow-1

You saved his life. His love and your trust in him saved his life.

I am so happy that Austin is doing well and that you both made it through this. That certainly was a scary time for both of you. I don’t know what I would do if I lost my husband. Take care of him and prayers and thoughts are with both of you.

Wow, your story made me cry! My daughter went to a performing arts high school with Austyn and they performed together, so I had the joy of watching Austyn dance in person when he was younger!! Austyn, our family is sending love and prayers to you and your sweet Mom, and to your obviously amazing partner Will, as you recover. May you fully, completely recover and dance again very soon!!!

Such a lovely couple. Damn - it's not fair that y'all have to go through this, but how wonderful to see that Austin's gonna pull right through. Much love to you both ❤️

I’m feeling so blessed to “ know “ y’all! God bless you both

Watching for first time. It got me because I had emergency brain surgery for a Avm. Had dealt with epilepsy for 15 years and just prior to brain surgery to help with seizures they found the Avm. Great testimony you had.

Praying for a full recovery for Austin 🙏🏽

God bless you and Austin and yalls family including pets 🙏

I’m so glad he’s on the path to recovery! What a beautiful couple and what an amazing story. ❤️❤️❤️ I send peace and love to the both of you!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you guys 🙏🏽❤️💯

Will and Austyn - wishing you guys the very, very best ❤ Will, what you said about going to the hospital if you have an unusually bad headache - that is such good advice. What a frightening thing for you two wonderful guys - glad Austyn is on the mend.

Holy s*** dudes! So glad you were able to get the help you needed!

Thank you Jesus he’s ok!!! God Bless!!

Praying for a safe recovery for Austin.

My sincere and heartfelt prayer goes out to you both for healing! No one deserves this but our Heavenly Father has promised to work all things out for the good of those who love Him! Beauty will be made of this! 🙏🏾

How is Austin now? I hope he is well. Blessings

Omg, so much prayer going y’all’s way.

I wish the best for you both!

Stay strong brothers. God bless y'all.🙏🙏🙏

I'm so sorry to here this, hope he gets well very soon 💜... it is amazing knowing you have someone by your side no matter what happens, they will be there.

your an awesome guy will!

...wow that's crazy. Thankfully you all got there in time. I appreciate you sharing your experience and I will keep you both in my thoughts. Wishing you a full recovery...

OMG.. so many well wishes to Austin and for your support Will E. The love goes out to both of you. Alot of us don't realize how much we take for granted. Thank you for sharing!

Sending love and prayers to you both ❤️

Thanks for sharing Austin’s story. I’m glad he’s making a good recovery and that you’re there to love and support him ❤

Hey brother, how are you and Austyn doing today? Just found and subscribed to your channel after watching your collaboration with Mike (DownieLive). I hope things for Austyn are better, and that he is able to enjoy things that he did before the surgery. You're a good dude full of positivity and it's refreshing. Can't wait to see your progress in your channel and in your life, well that's it brother. Much love from Colorado.

Iam Algerian in North Africa. Je prie pour dieu vous guérissez et je vous souhaite la bonne santé morale et physique. Dieu vous bénisse Amen.

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I was wondering today if everything’s ok. I

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Sucks in 2022 medical care is not covered for every American.

I work in healthcare and am used to emergent situations all the time. Im so sorry you all had to go through this. You all are so lucky to have each other’s support. Loving the positive vids of Austin’s fam. Wishing you all the best.

GOD Spares lives for his purpose

Glad everything is okay!

Love and prayers to both of you 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

Thank God it wasn't brain cancer and he got to the right doctor to help him. Praying for healing.

Your love saved him!❤

I'm so happy that he survived. I just recently found your channel because I took an Amtrak from Chicago to Albuquerque and back in September. I love your energy so I subscribed immediately. Your partner is lucky to have someone like you supporting him through all of this. Judging by his positivity and how quickly he's already bounced back, he's gonna make a full recovery in record time 🙏

All of my best to Austyn on his journey to a full recovery. He is fortunate to have you as his partner and your love and support through this experience. As you take care of Austyn please remember to take care of yourself as well. Being a caregiver can be difficult. You can't pour from an empty cup. ❤❤❤

Oh my gosh 😮❗️What a horrific thing that happened to your partner. I Just subscribed to your channel and am LOVING IT 😍. You seem like someone that I could be best friends with. Blessings from Paso Robles, California, Carlos 🙏✝️❤️😃🇺🇸

I found your video through a FB friend. I also has had brain surgery before...more than once. I was born with hydrocephalus(fluid on the brain) & my last surgery was an unexpected one & I was admitted in the hospital during what i thought was gonna be a regular follow up visit in 2014. The shunt that was in my head at the time was malfunctioning which was causing me to have random headaches. A shunt helps drain the fluid. I’ve been doing better though. ((Hugs to you both)) I’m so glad he has the support.

Wow! I have been following your RU-vid for a while now for your travel content and had no idea you knew Austyn. Small world. We went to high school together. Prayers going up for you Mr. Rich. Miss you bro and stay safe.

Well I’m glad that Austyn is doing well, it’s a horrible thing to have to deal with things that are this drastic just happening out of nowhere. You both are certainly in my prayers!!

Damn, boys. Prayers to you. Donating a few bucks right now. Maybe we can uplift you for a change. Be well!

Bless you both. 🙏🏼

Oh My God Babyyyyyy!!!!!! I am so glad that you came through with flying colors and fought to stay. I am so proud of you guys for the LOVE that has you bonded for life. I LOVE YOU GUYS SO SO SO MUCH!!!!!! Thank you for sharing this story. I know that I am late to the party but I am glad I am here.❤❤❤❤

Oh my goodness! Sending so much love and healing thoughts.

I work at a rehab hospital and see a lot of patients that recently suffered aneurysms. Your story is inspiring and when a patient needs hope, I will show them this video. Peace and perseverance to you both.

Wow, this is intense. I didn't know aneurysms could be like this either. Good to know! Wishing Austyn a speedy recovery!

I'm glad everything is going well❤

OMG!! As a Pedi RN, my first thought was a brain aneurysm. I take complaints of headaches serious. My American Sign Language instructor complained of an unusual headache that was excruciating. After a few questions, I immediately dialed 9-1-1. With her permission, I drove her vehicle following the ambulance! I suspected a brain aneurysm! She’s Deaf, I’m a speaking student. Sure enough, she was diagnosed with brain aneurysm! I notified her adult children whom dropped what they were doing and rushed to the hospital! She was stabilized and transferred to a trauma level hospital. God’s grace prevailed, she was discharged 3 weeks later with minimal treatment without any repercussions! This guy experienced a God miracle.🙏❤️😊

Just started watching your channel -much love to both of you.

OMGosh, how horrible. I hope you are fully healed. I just found this channel so apologies in advance for not knowing how you’re doing. 😉

Thank you 🙏 Your dreams are my dreams... all between the words... I love you my brothers ❤

I just want to say thank you for the way you do I picked up on it but it didn't hit me until just now. A seeker of truth I have had to expand my beliefs to hear not just what I want to hear but more importantly the things that I disagree with. The universe is always communicating with us. Learning to listen has been profoundly difficult yet fills me with knowledge to follow. The gifts come in as reflections of self as energy as light life force. The past the present and future exist simultaneously. Trillions of photons bouncing reflections - fractals of one. The journey of life. Every point of light having a unique experience contributes... no more important or less important... in a constant flow from source back to source. I felt a kinda way when I heard Covid and had to wait in the car. Beliefs are like hints to look deeper they are not actual truth. It's the heart that is our guide as we process with the logical brain. I to my best to find the words to express what I am feeling.Every day I make the effort and get a little bit better at communicating. I am grateful for all my teachers and their guidance. I am learning and listening. Learning to give love and to receive love... thank you so much for allowing and showing me this love .., I love you my brothers ❤❤❤

Just watch a video with you on the train with downielive am just checking in I give you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟up up fr Australia am a Jamaican and love the vibes hope to see another 🚅🚅 vlog soon

Bless you both this was a scary video. I'm subbed.

I love you guys! All the best to you forever and forever!

I can't imagine the terror you must've felt from this. I am so glad he's made it and he has so much love and support. Wishing the best for you all!

God Bless. Hope you get better quickly.

Holy crap holy crap I just found this channel looking up hot springs. Wow what ? Bless you bro bless you both love from NYC.

I need a minute... You guys...❤❤❤ I'm here

Will I've seen you with Mike Downie and love you. Then I saw the video when Austin joined you. You are both so kind, happy, and joyful. May you heal and fully recover Austin ❤❤🙏

I also had emergency brain surgery. I had hydrocephalus. I pray that he recovers well and continues to enjoy life. Love this channel so much ❤️much love to you all.

Thank you JESUS for BLESSING each of us and your HEALING TOUCH. AMEN I am glad I'm here to on Thanksgiving Night 2023 Month ago I had a second Heart Attack. It is WELL 🥀🌹 Thank you JESUS for BLESSING each of us. GOD is BLESSING YOU by being ALIVE 🙏🙏🙏🎁🛐🛐🛐☀️🀄🌹👏🌹👏🌹👏🌹🥀🌟thank you for sharing this with us. Glad to meet you both. FROM SE MICHIGAN

I've been enjoying Will's videos for awhile now. His energy is incredible! All the very best to you guys!

Wow what a story never know what life has for you blessed to have one another look out for each other

Omg, how horrible! Austin was very lucky, though... glad he recovered so quickly and well (I also donated to help you out)! Thank you for talking about this and raising awareness! Wishing you two all the best and much love! 🙏🏻❤

Seen your video guys ,I have to tell you 2 years ago I had a similar event. An aneurysm rupture on a major artery I had to be air lifted to hospital in Belfast. I spent first 3 weeks on life support ,then a year ago I had to go through it all again the aneurysm came back, but the good thing is I have made a full recovery you need to get back to everyday life as soon as possible if you want your recovery to be full, hope your doing well god be with you

I'm.so glad you came back home when you did. Prayers for a speedy recovery Austin. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Your partner.. I knew it haha!! He beautiful dude! Your awesome for stayn there with him dude Rainbows everywhere dude!!! 😘😘😘😘

I couldn’t remember how I got here. Then I remembered your train videos Downey

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I wanted to cry🙏🏽💪🏾✊🏾

I'm so happy you and Austin went to urgent care when you did. May God have mercy on your path. I can't wait to see you two back out in nature. Will, you're the reason I started hiking for my health. Thank you.

Such a nice video!!! ♥️🌈You have a new subscriber here💐🥰💞

Praise God Austin that you even woke up…..Praise God.

God bless you and Austyn! Many blessings sent your way for a swift healing! Keep your head up! You are here to help others in so many ways! 💛💛

So lucky. Aneurysm can be fatal so you are blessed to have gotten help soon. I learned from a friend’s death they can also happen other parts of your body - his was in stomach, thought it was flu and died in his sleep.

Oh no, I hate that this happened. Wishing Austyn a healthy and speedy recovery. Thanks for sharing this story, Will. Please accept my donation. Wishing you both the best. 🙏🏾🥰

I’m so glad your partner is do8ng well 🙏🏼

Healing Love and Prayers!

I’ve followed you on Instagram forever and I love you guys. Will send some money on my next paycheck. Praying for the best and highest outcome.

Found you off Downie Live and your train adventures. Austin needs to have a local artist do some graphics on his helmet

OH WOW! I'm speechless. So thankful that Austin is doing well. I've only recently come across your channel and I love it. I always appreciate heartfelt, honest videos such as these. Thank you for sharing this terrifying but thankfully, uplifting story. How is Austin doing now?

Salute Austin!!! I had an aneurysm on December 29th 2023 all I can say is, God is good to me. Get well

Wow just finding this out after watching your last two videos of the homestead and the train ride. So glad you made it through this ordeal and are healthy now. His recovery seems miraculous. Keeping you in my prayers.

Praised God , im so thankful he came thu this. ❤

Only seen one of your videos before this one, your Jamaica video (including rafting). You seem like such a wonderful genuine guy, and then seeing this and your relationship too, both of you. Its heartbreaking, so thankful you have each other, that is so much for you both to go through. Must be so hard for him to be away from his dancing too. Thank you for firstly educating us, sometimes things as innocuous as headaches can be terrifying. I am in the UK and ever thankful for our NHS, our free healthcare, I cannot begin to imagine the additional stress on top of this situation caused by those excessive healthcare costs. I mean those medical staff saved you, and I am so glad you trusted your gut and called your nurse friend rather than waiting in the car. Those medical staff are invaluable but those costs are horrific, I have donated what I can. I wish you both the best in all you do. I also look forward to hopefully going to Jamaica with my partner and utilising your tips. Take care you beautiful people

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Some scary stuff. Hope you two are doing well 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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love you guys. Just the beginning!

Wow I love you guys!! 🙏🏽 this in detail was truly heart touching . Can't wait to meet you guys on person. Soon enough LANDROVER ✌🏽♥️➕️〰️〰️💫

Sending prayers out to you guys

An urgent care directing you to get a Covid test is crazy. Thank God that your friend told you to go to the ER.

My goodness!! Thank you all for the education!! Lots of love & speedy recovery, Austin!!! The doctors have already done such an amazing job!! 💖💖💖

Brooooooooo thank y'all so much for sharing this! I'm so glad Austin is recovering well!

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