The Accident that Changed Everything.

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[@taylorferrell8308]

My heart goes out to you and your daughter. Several years ago I had a bad neck injury after giving birth to my 4th child. It changed my life forever. It has caused many neurological and pain problems. I have had so much healing through craniosacral therapy, it is one therapy that I truly believe in. I will be praying that the anxiety can be healed so you can get more help and she can try some different therapies. Praying for your family.

[@donnajanecastle4807]

As a mother I was heartbroken to watch this video. As a registered nurse, I'm appalled and outraged at how the medical profession has treated you!

[@hayleysmith9656]

Mikael, somehow you encourage us while you are walking through so much! Thank you! Praying for your family and complete healing!

[@ldv02]

I never would have imagined the gravity of the situation. Thanks for sharing this personal journey you and your family are going through; you didn’t have to, but you do it to encourage us. I closed my eyes and imagined this was my child and cried the whole time I was listening to you. God is so awesome and faithful and He’ll bring you all to the other side. You all will continue to be a light and loving testimony for His glory! Will continue to pray for you all! God bless you!

[@angelita9572]

My mom had a fall from second story and brain injury...10 years later she is doing a bit better but still has paranoia episodes and pain in her body...Stay strong in God, stay as a tight family unit and tight marriage...The storms will pass❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nataliechristiansen4025]

I’ve added Makenzies name to the prayer roll at my temple before and will do so again. Thank you for always inspiring and lifting us, even when you’re going through such a hard, hard thing. ❤

[@laceyanderson3544]

I've loved your homeschool messages for years, we've never met but you feel like a friend. My heart breaks for Mackenzie and all of you. My prayers will increase on your behalf! Know that you're not alone, we'll carry your grief with you. Your faith and courage is truly inspiring. ❤️

[@aqueen13]

Thank you for sharing this with us! You are truly an inspiration. This is so heartbreaking. Brain injuries are such a challenge. I still take supplements to feel more normal years after all the therapies from my mTBI. My heart is with your family right now and I will be praying for her full recovery.

[@tonabean7506]

Thank you for making this video and updating all of us on your sweet daughter. I have looked for updates so many times on RUclips to see how she was doing. You have such a strong daughter! She will keep fighting to get back to who she was. My husband is epileptic and when he was 30 he broke his back from a grandmal seizure. He was in hospitals and nursing homes for 2 months. It took him 11 months to learn to walk again. I was his care taker and I had to dress and shower him too. Being a care taker is so much work, physically , mentally, and emotionally. I'm so glad you are in a support group. You and your family are in my prayers. Im so thankful for your testimony and strength you share with me. You are a beautiful person ❤

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

my dear caretaker sister!!! You get it! oh, how hard it is, but you bring me hope, you are still standing tall!! thank you for your comment. you bring me strength

[@RS-wl1gx]

It breaks my heart to hear the trials McKenzie and you are going through. Thank you both for your examples of faithfulness. I pray for angels around you!

[@tanacastleberry7315]

Mikael, I have been thinking about you. I have been hoping and praying you would get back on and share. I have missed your videos. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. You strengthen and inspire me more than words can describe. I’m so sorry your family is going through this and I’ll be praying mightily for all of you, especially McKenzie. I remember meeting her at the homeschool conference in Idaho I think March of 2022 when she taught a class. She called me a beautiful person. That means even more now. She is a beacon of light. And you are beautiful! Thanks for your friendship! I want to raise my children to be beautiful people. Christ and family is really what matters. I will keep working hard. ❤ prayers and hugs to you!

[@autumnjackson4500]

This is everything. Your testimony is so powerful and has impacted me so deeply. You and your daughter have reminded me that nothing else truly matters. God and family first are what are most important, and it is the refocus I need to bring the Lord back into our homeschool and truly put what is most important first. Thank you for sharing. You and your daughter are absolutely in my prayers. 💛

[@lisacagestudio]

I have been thinking a lot about you and your family in recent months. I even checked your IG that you haven't been on in years, hoping you all were doing well. I am praying for Makenzie and for you, Mikael. You need to know that you are in a lot of people's prayers every day, even if we do not know what has been going on. I am so sorry this has happened but you are so right in recognizing that her life up until now and your family's closeness will help her heal! You helped me make the decision to homeschool years and years ago and have always been a part of my journey.... and still are. Please take care of yourself too. Maybe pick back up your photography that you use to enjoy so much - just for your own creative spirit. You also spread drops of light in the world and this is just a small piece of your story. I have faith that everything will be ok.

[@littlestreamfarm]

I listened to every word. Thank you for your candor and vulnerability in sharing this harrowing 9 months. I have missed your insights and testimony so much. I understand your journey so intimately as I too am a caregiver of a 17 year old daughter. She was born with a rare genetic disorder. She is completely dependent yet shines her light the best that she can. Being caregiver is humbling, oh so lonely, and exhausting. But there truly are angels witnessing and whispering, lifting and loving through the hard moments. There is holiness in the hard. You express that so eloquently as you share your witness for our Savior and His saving grace. jYou are loved and remembered, Mikael.

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

thank you for mentioning Makenzie at that conference. it seems like yesterday! I was scheduled to do a conference like right around NOW in Rexburg, but with the accident it had to be cancelled :( However, I know the Lord is just reserving it for a later date, because there are mighty messages to be shared. I look forward to the day when me and my sweet daughter can stand and testify again together and be among warriors like YOU!

[@My3.Boys.]

I’m a caregiver of 1 and a homeschool mom of 3. Life is difficult but all we can do is keep going. We can’t change our life but we can change the way we see things.
I’m sure your daughter appreciates every single thing you do for her. You’re her angel!

[@MoonFlowerCreations]

Just yesterday I had looked to see if you had made any new videos. Was shocked to hear you say it had been a whole year! Was pleasantly surprised to see you had uploaded one today, but was truly shocked to hear what has happened to your beautiful daughter. I feel devastated right along with you. I have hope that your daughter will recover from this. She will be an inspiration to many. You yourself are such an inspiration with your great love for God, dedication to your family, and positive personality. I will definitely keep you, Makenzie, and the rest of your family in my prayers. 🙏🏻💕

[@toshiastott1261]

We’re praying for your daughter and your whole family! I started following you towards the beginning of our homeschool journey on instagram. You got me through some really dark days and inspired me to being God to the front of our homeschooling and life. Thank you for being such a bright light!

[@amandacohagen3339]

My heart just breaks for your sweet family. I have been in prayer all morning. You are the reason why I began to homeschool years ago, my daughter is now in 4th grade and we are still doing the Good and the Beautiful. I am so grateful for the bright light you and your family have shed. Your encouragement and wisdom is priceless to me. Your sweet daughter is so blessed to have a mother like you to hold her hand and care for her. My mom died in a car accident a few years ago, I was 26. It has been very hard for us bear the burden of that accident and we do not understand. Though, the Lord has sustained and carried us, and I learned to lean on Him in a whole new way during the past few years. Joy cometh in the morning, and He creates beauty from ashes ❤ There is always hope because we have Him.

[@amberd.6272]

Mikael, Thank you for your example of faith and for reaching out to strengthen us even in your trials. Your family and Makenzie are in our thoughts and prayers.

[@lindsayrosas5678]

I have been praying for you for months. ❤ Thank you for sharing this story…I was in tears the entire video. Your faith and strength are absolutely incredible. My son was diagnosed with a debilitating genetic condition three years ago and I am his full time caregiver as well. It is a heavy, lonely road….but a road so sacred and pure. God is so close. Thank you for being such a light. Sending so much love to you and your beautiful family ❤️

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

amen, the road is sacred and pure. yes! thank you for your testimony

[@TheDovesNest]

Your sweet daughter inspired me to read Jesus the Christ! I started Friday, and watched episode 1 of her podcast. What a special girl she is. Praying for you and your family!

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

I will tell her this. thank you for sharing

[@lisazuniga1806]

Mikael, I'm so sorry that your family went through this. I had a traumatic brain injury back in February 2018 that turned my life completely upside down. So much of your daughter's story sounds identical to mine. I was able to find relief through a series of interventions including nutritional and biomedical therapies that I had to do myself (because my doctors were absolutely no help).
I don't know if what helped me will help your daughter, but I am always, always happy to talk about what I did to get better. I don't make money or anything sharing what I did--I share because it helped me through the worst of it all. I pray that you might find ways to help her get better

[@katiejo1095]

I pray she reads your comment. I would love to know what you did. Please share it here and I pray everyone reads it. God bless you ❤.

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

Thank you for this! You understand, the medical world really knows nothing about TBI! We have been so blessed in being led to the right people and treatments (HBOT has been amazing!) but it just takes time, that is what we hear. Time to allow the brain to reconnect and heal. Your story brings me hope, that you got through it!!

[@kita3256]

Chills, goosebumps when you said that your daughter walked with God the year prior her accident. I don’t know the book you mentioned but I am impressed by the daughter you raised that would want to focus on God in that way. She is definitely pure and good and beautiful. You’re incredible and I know God is with you. I will pray for you. Know that we are your people here and we are rooting and prayer for your daughter to get better soon. Sending my love.

[@darladillaha7466]

I'm so sorry to hear about your journey. I'll be praying for you guys. This is an answer to my prayers. I have CPTSD and I am also isolated. I struggle that I am in sin or something. God used your story to let me know that I am ok. Thank you for sharing. God is so faithful in our trials and tribulations. ❤

[@ashleyarchibald6899]

I had thought of you and your family a few weeks ago and came to your RUclips to see if there was any homeschool update since it had been several months since your last video. You and your family have played a monumental roll when I first made the decision to homeschool. Praying so hard for your family and pleading with heaven to keep sending angels.

[@AccaliaH]

Mikael, I’ve been wondering about you for several months now, checking your channel every so often to see if I missed an update, including just last week. I started worrying that something must be wrong. I’m so sorry for all you’re going through! Like another commenter said- even though you are sharing your burden with us, somehow you managed to lift ours. Thank you for sharing your light with us in your own dark time. Your voice, your light, and your testimony are so needed! I have always been uplifted when I listen to you. YOU are “beautiful people” (a beautiful person)! My prayers are with you. ❤️🙏🏻

[@nicolcacola]

You are not alone. We see you and love you. Thank you for opening up to us with your families struggles. ❤

[@faithandbulletjournals]

I am so so sorry about her accident. My heart breaks for her. My family and I will be praying for her and for your family. Mikael you are such a light in this space. Much love to you and your daughter.

[@madisonhoppermomlife5444]

I cried along with you during this video. My oldest son went through a medical trauma at the end of last year through the beginning of this year. I am also a homeschool mom and can relate so much to what you’re going through. He had a bowel obstruction. He ended up having 6 surgeries. One of them lasted 12 hours and he ended up in the ICU for days after that one. He spent a month and a half in the hospital the first time, went home with an ostomy bag for a few months and then spent another month in the hospital after the reversal. I can relate to you in that it all was on me as the care giver. I had to leave my 3 young children (ages 5, 3 & 1) to be with him. My husband took care of them. My son (he’s 14) didn’t want anyone but me. He would allow visitors at the hospital sometimes but would often make them leave. It was hard because while he needed support from me I needed support from my family to keep going. My sister came and stayed with us for a few nights a couple of times and it meant so much to me to have her there. I needed to be an advocate for my son. I needed to be strong. But I felt so broken and sad. So scared for him. On Halloween I was able to Uber home from our downtown hospital to go trick or treating with my littles and husband. My sister stayed with him. That day he understood and was ok with me leaving. It was very hard. I got to see my babies dressed up and having fun trick or treating and then I ubered back that night to be with my son again. After this 6 month ordeal he came home from the hospital & went through recovery and physical therapy. He is very strong mentally, but often hides his emotions. I am so grateful that we homeschool. He is healthy and strong now and I just stare at him in awe sometimes. He is so good at math and writing. He amazes me in every way. Praying so hard for you and your beautiful daughter to get through this time. I am forever changed by what happened to my son. It’s a mother’s worst nightmare. But I am changed in many ways for the better. I am a much better person now. Big hugs mama. 💗💗💗

[@madisonhoppermomlife5444]

We also had to communicate with a white board or hand signals bc he had an NG tube down his nose throat and into his stomach. It made it very painful to talk. He also was completely out of it in the ICU. I stood next to his bed for 5 hours one day repeating to him what happened bc he kept forgetting. It was so hard. I am so glad we are past all of that.

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

May your church family provide you meals a few times a week…snacks…help with transferring kiddos places.

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

thank you for sharing this deeply personal story, I am so sorry you had to go through that, but all that you described is exactly how I feel most the time. It is hard. thank you for sharing the end of your story, that your son got well, and you conquered that trial. I cannot wait for that day!

[@wraparoundschoolhouse5352]

Thats so hard. My heart goes out to you and your family. During my kid and teenage years, my brother battled brain cancer that affected so much of his body. I remember having that feeling of angles just FILLING and surrounding our home. It was such a hard time, but also a time of miracles. When you talk of your boys caring for their sister, I relate to that so well. This experience you are going through will have STRONG ripple affects through those boys who will grow up to be stalwart and immovable priesthood holders who have a deep understanding of the atonement on a personal level. The world needs more men like that. Prayers and hugs, my friend 💕

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

thank you for this powerful and beautiful message about my sons, it brings me hope and encourages me.

[@sarahfassmann7982]

Dear Mikael, thank you for sharing. I've been praying on and off for Makenzie. I'm so grateful that you still have her here on Earth. I'll continue to pray for a miracle. I thought of Mary Magdalene and others burdened by devils when you first described her infant stage. I had often wondered about these people and what their devils were. Jesus healed them. He will heal Makenzie. We know this. The "when" is so hard. Our Primary is singing "The Miracle" and I just love it. There are powerful doctrines in that song. Love and strength to you and your beautiful family.

[@im2cuteferu]

I hear you. I really hear you. I’ve been there with my daughter. She had a stroke at 7 months old. I was begging God not to take her. That we needed her here. It is still so fresh in my mind. She is going to be 30 years old this month. I’m still her caregiver and her mom. I have help with her so I am able to do other things as well. The best part of any day is a smile from her. She has a rare genetic syndrome that has stolen her ability to walk and talk, but she’s still in there, with a twinkle in her eyes and a sly grin on her face. ❤

[@jazzyfizzlefazz]

Mikael, hearing about Makenzie’s accident is heart wrenching. I am so sorry that happened and am holding her close in my heart. I know your family is blessed because of the home that you have cultivated over a long period of time. I am praying for her.

[@Rofamily6]

Oh Mikael, I'm so sorry to hear about the accident your daughter had and the trauma she's is going through. I am praying for her. For complete healing. This a deep healing in heart as well. That there would be no more physical, or emotional trauma or injuries.

[@amberclose3726]

I am so glad you were moved to make this video. It is incredible that you can find the strength to encourage others when you are walking thru your own hell. I have followed you for many years as I started my own homeschool journey and found much wisdom and guidance in your videos that always seemed to come at the right time. Thank you for sharing this part of the journey with us and now we can pray for you until we see you again!

[@jenessaguest2465]

Praying for you and your family. Thank you for your faith. Your story and testimony reminds me of the youth song this year, “I can do all things through Christ.” I hope you continue to find strength to do all things. ❤

[@anaspann3707]

Lord we pray for complete healing over your beautiful daughter, McKenzie. We bind the attack from the enemy and cast it into the lake of fire. Restore her mind, body and soul for your glory. We also lift up Mikael and her family to you! Her faith in you is beautiful. Please give them your strength as they walk along this journey with you. We know you never leave us. Help them feel your presence and bring them comfort and peace. We can’t wait to hear the testimony these two will share one day! In Jesus name, amen!

[@carriewoods7221]

Every word you spoke, had my undivided attention for the entirety of your video. My soul aches for You and McKenzie, and for your sweet Men. Such trials are more than we can bear at times. We may not have our burdens lifted, but he gives us strength to carry them. One step at a time. What heavy burdens you have on your shoulders. I will pray heart and soul for you and McKenzie. I went to her blog and read her poem. Thank you for sharing that incredibly powerful statement of Christ's love. There are many whom I will share that with. Many many prayers! And so much much love from someone who you have not met. But is a sister in Christ. ❤️

[@shellylopez723]

Mikael, I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering how you were doing. At the beginning of every school year I reflect on how you were an angel to me and God led you to me even when I didn’t know that i needed the message that you were sent to share. you and your family changed the life of my family 6 years ago and I will be forever grateful. I was just sharing your story with my kids and we were talking about Makenzie’s accident and the light that she has brought into the world. My 2 oldest (almost 14 and almost 12) and I decided that we are going to take Makenzie’s challenge and read Jesus the Christ together and watch her videos each week as we finish a chapter.
Praying for Makenzie and for you!

[@emmyaddams1007]

horrible, just horrible. Praying for you guys. I don’t understand how doctors can say she’s fine- it makes no sense.

[@heatherrobison1490]

My beautiful sister in Christ. I love you Mikael, and your sweet Mackenzie. You both are a light to me and Gabby. Gabby has loved the Inspirational Girls that Mackenzie invited her in. We have been praying, and I am grateful to hear this update. We will continue to pray more! You are strong. Mackenzie is strong. Your family has an army of angels around you. We love you. ❤❤❤

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

thank you so much Heather. you have been such a beacon of light to me all these years. your family shines!

[@CN-pe4gz]

Oh Mikael my heart aches for you and Makenzie and your whole family; including loved ones who are kept from seeing her right now. I have been praying and praying and fasting for her over the months. I’m so thankful you found the time to post an update. You are such an inspiration and you are a beautiful person inside and out. You have been a tremendous help to me over the years as I needed extra encouragement and help to homeschool my children. I hope to raise as beautiful a family as yours. May angels help bear you up as you have such a heavy burden to carry. I pray Christ is very nearby during this time. 💕

[@HerzenHome]

Oh Mikael, I was wondering how you were. I'm so heartbroken to hear what happened to you and Makenzie. And yet I am so amazed to see your strenght and faith. Thank you for taking time to update us, share your heart and even encourage us in Christ through all of this.
I'll keep you both in my prayer, may our Lord bring you strenght to face this trail. ♡

[@MsDuff88]

Mikael. I have no words. Thank you for sharing your experience- excruciating as it may be. 2 of my children have had their own share of medical emergencies and conditions that they will endure throughout this lifetime, and my heart aches with you. I can feel what you feel through your words. Thank you for your testimony. Of this I am certain and have learned- pain is a powerful connector. A connector with God, a connector to Christ, and a connector to others. I am unsure at times why it must be so, but I believe it is an eternal truth.
My heart and prayers are with you, and especially sweet Makenzie.

[@faith20ten]

Oh my goodness! I cannot even imagine the heaviness you must have been feeling through this. Yet, He is mighty and gracious!!! So thankful for our Lord and Savior!
Praying for you all as you walk through this trial.

[@vivafamilia7867]

Thank you. In tears and spirit, thank you for your faith and your motherly strength . Our daughters are the same age and have shared so many similarities in this homeschool journey . My heart cries for all that you and your family has gone through and also in gratitude for this powerful message. My heart has struggled in continuing the journey and my heart has turned. We will continue to raise beautiful people. Our prayers are united with you and your family.

[@hollyrose8520]

This was an answer to prayer for me. Thank you for sharing your story, testimony, and encouragement. Although we don't know one another, I count you as a friend and mentor in my motherhood, homeschooling, and faith journeys 🩷 you and your family will be in my prayers 🙏

[@hollyrose8520]

Today I was researching things that could help my daughter who has a severe speech delay, and learned that seeing a chiropractic neurologist could help. When looking at a few websites for chiropractic neurologists here in the Portland metro area, I learned they specialize in treating/healing concussion and brain injury. Just wanted to share because it made me think of Makenzie. Love and best wishes to you all!

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

Yes! we have a functional neurologist, we saw the best in the world right here in Portland. They are amazing and have helped her so much. thank you so much for sharing :)

[@loritalbot8475]

I’m so grateful you came on to share, I have been praying for McKenzie and your family and have placed her name in the temple several times, I love her and you…how I long to know both of you here after. What an amazing mother and daughter, I am so grateful to hear from you 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻, I will continue to pray for McKenzie and for you and for your twin sons and for Drew and for your husband, I love you.

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

thank you for thinking of us in the temple. I love the temple with all my heart.

[@amberlynscow5367]

Prayers for your family. My daughter suffered a TBI with post concussive disorder that changed her whole world from a bus accident her freshman year of high school. That day everything changed. 7 years later she has overcome so much and is learning how to live her new normal. I dare say thrive in her new normal. I am so blessed to have been able to see how strong and amazing my daughter is. Heavenly Father has blessed us all along the way as we trudged though this really really hard trial. Oh it has been so hard to watch my daughter suffer and struggle. My heart aches for you and her. ❤

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

Thank you for sharing about your daughter!!! yes, we have been told it takes TIME. It will take YEARS. But I know Makenzie will find her way. All will workout. Your daughter's story gives me hope.

[@karenisler8854]

You are such a strong and caring individual. Your family is incredibly fortunate to have you leading them through this journey. I pray for you all. And I especially pray for your daughter to have a full and complete recovery.

[@lisajoy2460]

Thank you for blessing us and encouraging us. You were a constant inspiration years ago when I first started homeschooling.
I pray we can embody you with the same amount of encouragement and blessings you have given us!

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

I am so touched by your kind words. I only yearn to do the Lords will and be about His work. I pray I can be here more to be His instrument.

[@framseen2]

I haven't finished the video yet, but Dr Daniel Amen with Amen Clinics specializes in brain trauma. He does brain scans that can tell blood flow and brain health, what areas of the brain are affected, etc. May be something worth looking into. He may be able to help point you in the right direction for healing. I'm so sorry for this very difficult trial 💔

[@rebeccaanderson6617]

Oh my goodness! Mikael, my heart is broken! I am so sad to hear what you and your beautiful daughter are facing at this time. You have been such a light for me for several years. I have always homeschooled but was in such a rut when I found you and you breathed new life into me and helped me have the strength and inspiration to continue on. I have also been so inspired by Makenzie’s podcasts and my daughter and I have watched them together. You are right, Makenzie is such a light and has given so much to this world already.
I too have had a daughter go through a very difficult time. I wept to hear your story, not only for you but because it took me back to nights praying by her bedside asking God not to take her yet. The doctors didn’t have good answers for me either and I felt so alone and afraid. But God is good and he led us along, day by day. My daughter was 9 when she got sick, she had to have a feeding tube because she couldn’t eat. Now she is 20 and she is serving a mission in Philadelphia. She is literally a miracle. I would love to share some of the tender mercies with you that led to my daughters recovery and healing. On our journey we found people who truly have the gift of healing. I know God led me to them. One in particular helped my daughter so much, I don’t know where she would be with out her help. I will share her website with you so that if you feel inspired to do so you can reach out to her. She can do a lot of work over the phone so you wouldn’t need to take Makenzie to her in person if she isn’t ready for that. She lives in St George, Utah and we live in Northern Utah so we could sometimes see her in person but most of the time we would work with her on the phone. I don’t know if your are open to that, it maybe sounds little crazy but somehow it works. Actually I do know how it works, I know it is all through Christ who is the Ultimate Healer, she is able to help others access that healing. You are so good at following the Spirit, you will know if it is right for her.
Her name is Holly Wall. Her website is naturespathmassage.com. She is a gifted practitioner of Cranial Sacral Therapy and The Body Code. I am happy to talk to you about how she helped my daughter if that would be helpful. My name is Becca, my number is [phone]. I am praying for you and your beautiful family! It will all be okay! It will all be ok because the faith of a strong mama can move mountains and you are a very strong mama! Your children are blessed to have you! This trial will end and Satan will be sorry he messed with you! You will make it! It will all be so wonderful in the end! Mighty prayers coming your way! ❤

[@freereinartstudio1463]

What was your daughter's primary care physician doing during all this? I had a backward fall on to concrete last year. So sorry your daughter experienced head trauma. The ER had me follow up with my primary care physician within a coupke days after my fall, then I had to go back for a follow up maybe 10 days later. I had a CT in the ER on the day if my fall then later had an MRI & PT when I had some persistent symptoms. It is difficult to imagine a PCP would not guide you and investigate when she continued to have issues, let alone seizures! So sorry to hear this!! Prayers for your daughter!

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

we were guided in the process and were led by the lord to amazing treatments. In this video, the Lord did not have me share much of any of those details, that is not what he wanted the message to be about. the message is about JESUS, not TBI treatment and doctors. we must have faith in JESUS, His miracles, and all will be made right :)

[@deliahiggs1752]

😭😭 You are truly blessed to be her caregiver though such a sad and painful situation. I pray that your strength will never fail through all your tears, and painful sadness. The Lord chooses who he knows can handle the job, sister I pray your joy will come abundantly 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@miriahghawi9425]

I’m so sorry Mikael. This is absolutely heartbreaking to hear. I will be praying everyday for Mackenzie’s healing ❤️ I am inspired by your faith amidst this painful trial. I pray that God will be close to you and comfort you through the process of her recovery 🙏🏽

[@joslyn2435]

Thank you so much for sharing this! You are such an inspiration to me of faith and pressing on in faith, even when it is VERY difficult! I have been memorizing poetry and scriptures to help keep my mind occupied and the scripture I have recently done is in Matthew 11, the last few verses of that chapter "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." I am here to help and support from a distance! And, as you know, God is there too! Love you friend!

[@cynthiacarter9055]

I will pray for your daughter, and you and the rest of the family. Thank you for your honesty, and the reminder of what is most important when stuff gets real.

[@LeslieThomp]

We LOVE YOUUU MAKENZIE AND WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU!!! WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!
THANK YOUUUU 💕

[@SherryM85]

So sorry you are all going through this! Sending you a virtual hug. Praying for Makenzie and you and your family!

[@saintamerican6105]

I feel in my Whole spirit that she will be healed and this demon will flee from her, may you as a beautiful mother continue REPENTING & PRAYING, make sure you give up every single sin (could be vanity) give it all up for your precious daughter. God bless her and your joyful family 🤍

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

Amen. she will be healed!

[@day502222]

Praying for you my friend and McKenzie. May you continue to hold steadfast to your faith. Thank you for sharing this beautiful testimony.

[@bestlandhomeschool]

My heart goes out to you as a fellow caregiver mom. My daughter had a traumatic brain injury when she was 3 years old. She was on a coma for a long time. She has a feeding tube, cannot walk, talk and it’s like a 3 month old baby. She’s 20 now and my life is her life. I will be praying for your strength. Above all, don’t lose your faith. If I can believe for my daughter, you can believe. God is still God.

[@krudaocoaching]

Thanks for sharing I’m going through similar situations. ❤❤❤

[@mirm.8206]

I am praying for you and your family. When our kids' lives shake, we tremble. The Lord is forever the foundation that will hold you steady. I'm so grateful to see your faith holding strong through the trials just as you were a faithful servant in how you raised those kiddos. God is mighty and everything will follow HIS will. He's growing you all through this. Praying for your strength and her healing. Blessings to you my Sister in Christ 💛

[@ml7363]

Tragic. I'm sorry. Acquired brain injury is very serious and very difficult to overcome. I imagine it was very hard to go through this. May God heal her completely ❤

[@kikiann2268]

I am so sorry. I know how difficult it is to watch your child go through this. I was the care taker for my son. It took 6 months before the doctors finally realized he had brain cancer. It affected his speech, walking and talking. He lost the ability to use the right side of his body. If it wasn’t for Jesus who was with us every second of every day I would not be here today. The Lord took him home where he is eternally healed. He left behind my beautiful daughter-in-law and 2 month old granddaughter who is now a beautiful 8 year old. It is my honor to help her raise my granddaughter. We are waiting for the trumpet of God to sound so that we will all be together again serving, praising and worshiping the Lord. Prayers for you and your family. 🙏🏼

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

oh my dear sister in christ! My heart reaches to you and your angel son. Your walk must have been so hard, I cannot imagine losing a child. I am so sorry for your loss. You are right, Jesus is coming soon, and you will be united with him soon!!! all healing will come, Glory in His name!!

[@CRRBennett]

Your video popped up in my feed. I have no words! How horrible and shame on the ER & top Hospital! I had no idea about this severity of brain injury. I oray now that God the great physician heal her brain,cast out the demons. Restore this precious young lady. Give peace to all of you. Thank you Lord for the mighty work you have and will do. Amen. Thank you for sharing.

[@Bigbigkahunas]

Aloha!
Like many have said it before thank you for your light over the years. I found you years ago on Instagram looking at homeschool rooms as I was starting my organization business and boy I found something more precious than a neat homeschool room, I found wisdom, encouragement, light, another sister in Christ even if we haven’t met in person. Hearing you sharing all that you all have been through was yes heartbreaking and at the same time in my mind the pattern of ascension through series of descent kept popping up. I love that you too found the book by Pontius. I wish I could take you out for a few hours give you a break but also hear more from you as it seems we are drawn to the same path, our hearts & minds have been turned to preparing for the second coming. I found it very profound your mentioning of Mary Magdalene I cannot wait for Mackenzie to share her journey when the time comes. Til then dear friend hold on tight to our God! May he continue to bless you with angels and Heaven’s energy to do what is required of you at this time. We love you and hope for a better world soon!

[@davidbrighton8892]

My heart is full as I have just listened to this. Although I have heard some of the story from Isaac and my wife, hearing form your mother's heart affected me in a way I cannot describe. Makenzie is a pure source of light. Who would have known that her reading and sharing Jesus the Christ would build such a strong foundation that would prepare her for this great trial. Without her inspiration her friendship with Isaac would not have happened. He was led to become friends with her because of my wife's strong feelings to homeschool and the ability for him to control his curriculum and led to studying Jesus the Christ. You have also been such a great influrnce for good on my wife in having the courage to teach our children. God was in the details of guiding two inspired women so that their children could be a great blessing because of that. I know Isaac has been so blessed because of Makenzie and he is a stronger and better missionary because of her influence. We pray for Makenzie daily that her mission and purpose can be fulfilled, and she can use all the talents heavenly father has bestowed. Thank you so much for you and your family's influence on our entire family. Thank you for sharing this message. It will touch many hearts as it has ours.

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

Your son is the angel in my daughter's life!

[@kristyakemon7322]

You are so inspiring!! We love you!! I’ve been looking for you because you are not afraid of truth. I watched with my 11 year old daughter. We were both crying!! This message was heard and has changed us!!

[@laurenreichow5427]

Oh my word. I am praying for you. I am so sorry. I cannot even imagine what this was like. Hugging you both from Ohio!

[@mirandarobarge1862]

All I can say is my heart is with you and your family and I will pray a little more than normal for you all. ❤

[@saraw9542]

I am so very sorry to hear this. I will be praying for your daughter's healing. Thank you for sharing.

[@dottymcallister5646]

You are truly beautiful soul yourself. I found you years ago and I am thankful that I just saw this posting this morning to hear your update. Your family is amazing and I am praying for you as you continue to see more healing.

[@WKING10Youtube]

You have been such a bright light and inspiration to me in my homeschool as we first started 3 years ago. I was so grateful to find your channel. Thank you for your testimony through all of your videos. I am so sorry for what your family is experiencing❤️ We will pray for your family and for your daughter's recovery.❤️

[@strawberryme08]

Sending you all the love. So hard I can’t imagine being a mom myself. Prayers and love.

[@aperezjordan]

I’m so sorry about your daughter’s accident. Praying for strength and healing for your family!

[@londonpack979]

You are so inspiring Mikael. Every one of your videos brings the spirit and testifies of Christ. I am so sorry to hear of the deep, hard, intense trail your daughter and you all are going through. My heart goes out to you and your family. I hope and pray that you continue to witness miracles with your daughters recovery. You are so strong, have unwavering faith and are handling this trial just as Christ would have you do. I know He is proud of you. I'm thankful you were able to take some time and share this story with us and inspire us during our trials and hardships. Keep shinging your light for all to see. I know the Lord has big plans for you and McKenzie and that you both will continue to share your testimonies to help others build up theirs. I know Christ knows every detail and that He is sending angels to help you all during this refinement. Sending so much love to you, your daughter and your family ❤️

[@joanna3367]

I started following you 6 years ago when I first started homeschooling my children. You have been such an inspiration to me. You helped me see what homeschool could actually look like. Your beautiful children were such a joy for me to watch and I remember thinking I want this for my family as well 🥹 your dedication to your beautiful people helped me do the same for my beautiful people. I am so so sorry this happened to your daughter 💔 Your family, your daughter, and you are in my prayers 🙏 Thank you for sharing this update. You have prayer warriors here for your sweet daughter 🥲🙏 God bless you

[@darleneortiz6184]

I’m so sorry that this happened. We have to be our own advocates for our children! If you have a sense that something is wrong … then something is wrong !! We keep taking them to the hospital, and doctors until someone listens and does the right testing! I’m sorry that these hospitals failed her ….. you have my prayers ….

[@singing308]

Thanks for sharing. YOU are a beautiful person. Thanks for sharing your story and your light with us. You inspire me. Sending love and prayers💗💗💗

[@hgilder04]

I am so sorry, my heart breaks for you & your family. Life is so fragile as you know. God loves you all. Prayers for your family

[@meganchilds4224]

I’m not sure what to say. When you asked for fasting and prayer earlier in the year, I did. I have regularly thought about your family and wondered what was wrong. I have prayed for your family. I can’t imagine walking through this trial and yet your spiritual strength lifts me! You are a light to me. Thank you for being brave and sharing. I will continue to fast and pray for your beautiful family. I hope you continue to share your life with us. It’s been a blessing to me.

[@jillanderson1134]

I am praying for you, your family, and your daughter's recovery. I hear you, Mama. And I see you. Your words about what is most important are so true!

[@jeanieturner5183]

Your channel popped up on you tube and I just started watching it and am so thankful I did. I will be subscribing and praying for your beautiful McKinsey and your family. May God bless you

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

thank you for your sincere comment. may the Lord be with you sweet sister.

[@tcdowell]

Mikael, I have followed you from the moment I came across your YT channel 5 years ago. I am so sorry that your beautiful girl and family have experienced this tragic time. I have a 15 and 17 yr old now and my 15 yr daughter is a dancer, as well. They are our hearts on the outside of our bodies. I am lifting MacKenzie up in my prayers. I will most certainly be praying for you, her care taker. I will pray for your husband and boys, as they help and support you and MacKenzie. God prepares for such a time. We never know what is in store for us on this earth, but we know the One who holds us altogether. He is our Rock, a Mighty Fortress and our Refuge. God bless for all you have done for her and your family. In Christ’s Love, Tammy❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

Amen. thank you for this fervent and mighty prayer.

[@kadieallred890]

Oh Sweet Mikael!! My heart aches for you and your beautiful family. You have been in my thoughts lately so thank you for the update on your sweet Makenzie and sharing your testimony. You both bring so much light into the world. Thank you for being willing to share your story. It touched my momma heart and I cried throughout your whole video. My 16 yr old recently got into a horse accident and is currently dealing with a concussion. I felt the fear of her dying for only moments but it changed something inside of me. It changed my perspective of what really matters. Thank you so much for adding your witness to focus on really matters ❤
My heart goes out to you with the heavy burden that has been placed on your shoulders. Continued prayers for you and your beloved family. 🙏 You have a strong family and you will get through this! Much love to you all ❤

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

I pray for your daughter and that she can recover quickly from it.

[@jenniferstevenson6849]

I have so many words, but all I can say is thank you for sharing your story with us❤

[@kalenclark]

Oh my heart broke listening to and watching this.
If you can find someone in your area - get her into EMDR therapy. Not only it is absolutely effective & a blessing for PTSD sufferers, but some evidence shows it can help people with TBI as well. EMDR is what they use on soldiers with severe PTSD as well as people who have been through years of abuse, etc. It is safe & works.

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

thank you for your care and attention to my daughter. We have been carefully led by the Lord to treatments. I am so grateful for the ability to hear the Lord's voice and know how to help her :)

[@gaynor7947]

I am so sorry to hear your heartbreaking journey ❤❤
I was in a situation were i was diagnosed with cancer in my spine. I was a full time mum and working full time. Living life to the full. This was a blow to us all. A young health lady.
After my operation and radiotherapy. I had to start my life again. I had to learn to walk again and many many other things in life. I am 7 years on positivity all the way. Time is a great healer. I am back Walking and driving, alot has come back to me over 7 years. I do suffer traumatic pain on a daily basis. I can't do some things. But hey i am alot better than i was. My wish is to god is please find me a medication that will give me some relief from the pain i suffer on a daily basis. I am under pain management. Us people who suffer CHRONIC pain on a daily basis need a pain that actually works.
The tumour was in my central nervous system. So you can imagine its severe nerve pain i suffer on a daily basis. I have worked hard to get were i am now.
Hey, my message to you is that time is a great healer, and your daughter will get better as time goes on. Probably not 💯
But hey, back to having a good relationship with your daughter.
She will start to feel better and have more confidence as her self control returns and her independence xxx
🙏🙏❤❤🙏🙏

[@alsabec]

You have been on my mind so much. I’m so sorry that you are having to walk this road of extreme grief. Sometimes losing someone mentally, but still having them physical present seems more cruel that physically losing them. Thank you for the reminder, thank you for your testimony. May the Lord bless you and keep you ❤

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

yes, I have learned it is called ambiguous loss. That is what we are all suffering. it is hard, but I know the Lord Jesus will restore Makenzie in His time!

[@tracyk837]

Thank you for sharing this with us, it really puts things in perspective of what should be priority. I am sorrowful for what you have to witness, the tourture, I am so thankful you know the Lord, and your daughter. Prayers ❤ wow your strength is amazing.

[@nakishathompson]

In this hard time here you are encouraging and reminding us to keep our eyes, hearts and minds on the Creator. I praise God for you "His beautiful people." I pray He shows you Himself and His love with every hard thing you have to do. May God bless you and keep you, make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may He lift up His countenance toward you and give you His peace today and always.

[@melissameyer525]

You are truly a chosen family. The spirit touched me so strongly through you. You have strengthened me and given me a clearer perspective. Thank you for living your life in a way that testifies of Christ so that we can be touched and inspired through you. I am so sorry that you and MacKenzie are going through this. I can’t even imagine how hard it must be. But I know that she is a special soul who the Lord could trust to handle this trial and use it for good. Praying so hard for her full recovery. And that the Lord continues to strengthen you through this difficult time. 💗

[@HomeschoolHack]

I'm so sorry you've all to go through this. Your faith is more precious that gold as it says in Peter's epistle. It's so valuable to the Father.

[@meshallbe]

I am so sorry. My daughter has brain cancer. We discovered it when she had her first seize. My girl has panic attacks. One thing that has been a huge help is that she now has a service dog. The dog has been trained to help her with the panic attacks. Just a thought to see if perhaps that can help her

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

that is something we would LOVE to get, a service dog. thanks for sharing. blessings to you and your daughter.

[@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903]

Your comment has stuck with me. I would love more information about how you found your daughter's service dog and your experience. We have been looking into it for Makenzie with her increasing panic attacks. Please email me. [e-mail]

[@LeslieThomp]

I have no clue how this popped up… my heart goes out to your family! Thank youuuu and God bless you… I pray for peace and healing in JESUS mighty name!

[@brittanielarsen1052]

Sending love and prayers for your family, and for healing for Makenzie. I'm so sorry for this trial, I can't even imagine. My mother heart aches for you. Thank you for sharing your testimony, your faith and strength have always inspired me!

[@lorimiller7261]

Thank you for this beautiful message of Family and Home. Continued prayers on her recovery. She can do this, God will breathe life into her. Keep faith , miracles happen everyday ❤✝️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️