Been sober for 5 years! Did it many times & im only here by the grace of God. I give thanks everyday I never got hurt & MOST IMPORTANTLY didn’t harm anybody else.
I just remember how much GRACE you have given those that have betrayed you, so I pray you receive that grace for your mistakes also. You will always be in Gods favor even when you don’t know it. ❤ u
I lost my friend in high school due to a drunk driver. It still stings around his anniversary. I feel no more hate towards the person that took his life (and 3 other kids). Drinking and driving is never worth it. I’m so glad you’re alive Nelson and you’re here. I’m so glad no one else was hurt or killed. You’re here for a purpose and your story will continue the conversation and alcohol/driving safety. Sending you love.
Someone i know had a similar injury, same area of the body, similar recovery, faced the same decision. He chose amputation after a year of trying everything. He is now happily moved on and glad he made the decision to amputate. Best wishes, Nelly❤
@@iikhalaii8784 I know that. Thank God he didn’t injure anyone else. He didn’t start the go fund me and he was told to keep quiet. He admitted to all of it. He learned from his mistake. So many don’t. He knows God had his back and he is thankful for that.
@julissafonticoba3233 What Nelly did was not a ‘mistake’ - he didn’t by mishap, accidentally insert his keys into that vehicles ignition and turn over the engine, all the while thinking he was calling an Uber, which would be a mistake. Each of the steps Nelly took were intentional. Nelly meant each one, there is no mistaking that. I do hope Nelly has learned, but please don’t be so pompous as to tell someone they can not tell the facts as they are because that is being too judgmental. The facts are, that Nelly freely and by his own want, drank above his limit. He then decided to drive, putting other innocents’ at risk, along side himself. He crashed and sustained injury. Some may believe that was punishment enough, while others may believe Nelly got off easy, but either way, a person’s actions don’t need to be deemed as being too judgey, when the legal system already deems what they have done as illegal - and what Nelly did, was illegal - he intentionally drove drunk, not by any ‘mistake’, point blank, period.
Being an amputee for the last seven years. It completely changed my life and Peggie (my prosthetic ) go everywhere together and live our best life. If I can help in anyway please let me know. #lifewifhpeggie
Oooh Nelly, you’re my favorite in the challenge. That solid you did for your best friend Corey, that’s how golden your heart is. You wanted to win it for your mom but you put it all on the line to save your best friend who was expecting a child. I loved you even more from that day on. So happy the Lord kept you here with us because the world needs people like you. ❤🙏🏾❤️
I love you Nelson, been watching you on the challenge for so many years. In this interview you showed so much courage and believe me everyone makes mistakes. I hope that you recover and continue to inspire people x
Oh Nelson sweetheart! God is lighting your steps honey. I’m so glad you’re following him. God bless you love, I really hope to see you in the Olympics 🎉
As someone who lost 2 dear friends many yrs ago, killed by a drunk driver, I first have to say that I am thankful that on that night God kept everyone else on the road safe from Nelson drinking/driving, AND I am also thankful that He had mercy on you Nelson sparing your life. I am a fan of The Challenge, and even though I was not one of your fans, I was a fan of the "bromance" between you and Cory which I miss seeing on the show. It was refreshing to see 2 friends actually having one another' backs on the series. Anyway, I want to believe you are on a road where God is able to use you as a witness to bring others to Christ, your testimony to save others from making the choice to drink & drive, and will use you as an amputee to inspire others, and show them, that you don't have to stop living and can still do things in life to help your family and community. I think by now we've seen just how amazingly athletic those w/ an amputated leg, or a foot, and even 2 legs amputated, can be in different competitive sports, and I'm sure if you continue to put God first in all things, that with therapy and training, you will do well too. May the Lord continue to strengthen you and your family on this journey as you all begin a new chapter in life. Just remember on the bad days "...this too shall pass."
Although I love Nelson,and will truly miss him on the Challenge, the person who posted the orginal gofundme should have disclosed it was a DUI accident. I am just happy he is alive and that no one else was harmed
I thought the exact same thing. I am glad he's okay but a go fund me account for a drunk driving accident is ridiculous. Not what go fund me should be used for at all.
I totally agree. What if a victim of drunk driving or someone who lost a parent or child had donated, it would be devastating to find out after the fact. Nelson should've told his friend to wait. I doubt Nelson didn't know beforehand.
The minute Nelson knew about the go fund me he should have shut it down and addressed the situation. He may have not been able to speak about it, but he could have given a very vague explanation
I've been watching The Challenge for 22 years, and Nelson is and will always be one of my absolute favorites. Nobody has a bigger heart than Nelson, and I'm rooting for him!
Got to meet Nelson,Corey, and Hunter at a Michigan Wolverines game . Cool as hell bought them beers.. my nephew was roommates at Buffalo University with the Wide Wr that saved Nelson that night.. small world
I needed this. .I became an amputte Nov of 23. BELOW knee then they made a mistake had to do another amputation above knee. Major blockage in good leg surgery after surgery. Lots of lows and highs. I have watched you for years. May God guide you and keep the light lit. Bless you, your family, anyone who loves and cared for you❤
I didn't even hear about this until now… I love Nellie T… I'm so glad to hear that he's still alive… And I'm sorry his foot is gone, but it sounds like he's really gain some wisdom along the way… Who knows… Maybe he'll be the first amputee to win the challenge
I’ve been following the change for years! Always a big fan of Nelly , he has a good heart , always wanted the best for others and helped others, we all make bad decisions but the fact he’s owning up and talking about it shows a lot about who Nelson is , I wish you luck on March 5th, rooting for you and praying you have quick recovery , I know you will continue to do great things and this new journey will open new doors to meet similar people, make more friends that know exactly what your going through, a new challenge has begun. Go get em Nelly! And always keep GOD FIRST. ♥️🙏
It's funny how so many are judging him. We ALL make mistakes and often the wrong decisions. No one is perfect. He shouldn't have gotten in the car to drive, and he admits his mistake and he pays for that mistake everyday. How would you feel if this was someone in your family who made this type of mistake and people were saying negative stuff and judging them? Don't say it couldn't happen, because it could. Nelson God forgives you. Stay strong, and positive and focus what is best for you.
Its crazy bro i just notice he was going through this like 2 ago wild how i saw him on tv battling and now see that hes going to lose hes leg great attitude for whats going on
That’s why you should always stay humble as you never know what’s in store as far a fate may have it and I think that’s the problem as Nelly hasn’t always been the most humble and it’s apparent quite often on the shows he has been silly, playful, funny(if you’re his friend)but his attitude has always been the opposite of a humble man and I think it’s just what comes with it. For me I dont think he a bad guy and he most definitely is having to face the consequences for his actions and fortunately for him it’s as easy as that but a lot of people have felt pain based on decisions similar to the ones he made that day and it triggers people but it’s ok as he has the opportunity to prove to the world he a better man for it but that is the story for him to provide and that will be based on his character over the coming years and I see plenty of people still rooting for him so what more could he ask for is what I would ask you??
@@danielshepard7357ok mr perfect leave Nelson alone, as if you live a perfect life, don't gloat over other people mishaps yours will be worse mr humble.
I’m so glad he is being honest, graceful and humbled with his story because he is making a difference with young people that may think twice about drinking and driving .
He actually didn’t suffer an amputation ….. he had his other foot and had done extensive therapy, numerous surgeries including stem cell up until recently….. but unfortunately his bones weren’t mending so he had options which included getting another surgery similar to the one her had but he would lose mobility in his ankle/foot….. or amputation ….. he opted for the amputation which the that surgery was just 3/5……
I have been a big fan of your's for quite awhile, so if course I am cheering you on for this major challenge too!! GOD BLESS YOU NELLY throughout your journey 🙏🏾
Nelson. I have followed you from your reality show start and through your car accident.You have a heart of gold. Your were saved to share your story! My 19 yo daughter was returning from college last week and was involved in a collision that would have been head on, if the other driver didn't turn away. She hit the rear driver's side of his car. The other side of her car hit a 10 foot around tree. Both cars totaled. The last thing she remembers is feeling sleepy. Both drivers amazingly walked away with minor injuries. She was scared to share her story. If your tired, don't roll your windows down and crank up the radio. Pull over and get out of your car and walk around. Don't drive sleepy. Don't drive after drinking. May God guide you through your journey!💗
Nelson you are such a special person. God has a mission for you and I can tell you already what an impact you have had on just me. I have neuropathy and constant pain in my feet. The journey has been long and tiring but even just hearing you talk about your story and the gratitude you do have is so inspiring and makes me feel like i can be stronger. The notion that things happen for us and not to us can be a challenge ti grapple with, believing in God and having faith and trust can be the only way to even begin to navigate through lifes experiences. You are so inspiring and such a good human. Sending blessings to you and i hope our oaths cross so i can thank you in person one day
It was in the national news as the people who pulled Nelly from the car are famous football players. Later both People, Us, and TMZ did pieces on it. Nelly also has updates on his Instagram.
First of all Nelson to God the glory that you are alive able to move!!! You are a beautiful, wonderful person. We all make mistakes, not the same ones . No one is perfect. I am a Challenge viewer for many many years and I love it, always rooting for you . I just wish and pray for a very speedy recovery for you. Blessings may God continue to bless and watch over you.
My baby brother was a below the knee amputee. His foot was crushed in a motorcycle accident. He had some hard days but came through it, and you will too, Nelson! We love you and wish you nothing but happiness and peace moving forward.
Nelly sending you ❤ this is the hardest decision, but you are going to come back better than ever. I hope to see you back on the challenge at some point. 💕
Damn. Hadn’t heard anything abt this until now. Drunk driving is tragic. I’m grateful everyone was spared from him on the road and that his life was. It could’ve been worse for him, he could’ve been paralyzed. He’s brave for doing an interview talking abt his mistake. Wish him well.
It took awhile for Nelson to grow on me in the challenge, but i did end up really liking him the last 4 or 5 shows. That being said the way he talks in the last few shows about his mistakes and this about this mistake seems just so rehearsed that it's hard to watch. I hope everything else gets better for him and nobody should be wishing death on someone cause of a mistake.
It does seem rehearsed and as if he wouldn't have "learned his lesson" if there wasn't a car accident. He clearly drove drunk frequently. I definitely agree it's gross to wish death on someone.
Yea the way he talked to women during season 35 was absolutely disgusting. Apologizing for degrading a women and then degrading another woman in the same sentence. On 37 he blamed everyone else for their team's failures. Its nice to see him taking accountability but man he definitely got those questions beforehand
I relate to that feeling of hurting someone from a car accident..1997 was mine and a gf of mine .I almost lost her that day. I couldn't even take care of myself I was so worried about her, the docs and nurse put her bed beside mine and as long as I could look at her and her what was going on with her I was allowing myself to feel the pain I was in. When I saw them cover her face up I tried to get out of bed, they said no no she's ok she's just really cold ..omg please God take me not her...talk about PTSD, I still remember vividly of that day. She's alive and we live with horrific pain daily. So you can do this Hun, I promise, I had to learn to walk all over again etc..and make sure to talk about it with a therapist. God loves you and there's a reason your here, for me too, we have something to do in this life..a whole new and different life. Grief is real, allow it and take your time. Everyone's different. 💜 Love ya
Nelson, I am so sorry this happened to you. You sounded so mature talking about it. You should be a motivational speaker. Visit high schools, athletes, all sorts of places. What an impact you could make! ❤❤
Thank you for the video . Nelson may continue to cover and bless you mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. I know it's not easy, and you seem to have it together for this video. Continue to see God and put him 1st, and everything will work out for you . 🙏 ❤❤🙌
Nelson it was an honor to watch you on the challenge. Its sucks that we will never see you on our tv screen. But i just glad God is watching over you and probably has a different plan for you. Stay blessed king.
First off I’d like to say I am very glad you walked away from your accident. And another thing I’d like to stay and hopefully this might help somebody. But I have told my friends my family anyone I can when you go out and you know you’re going to have any form of alcohol Make sure you have someone not drinking that will drive. The only reason drunk driving accidents happen is because when you drink you do not have the ability to determine if you should or should not drive your judgment cloudy so instead of being stupid and trusting what you think is right, don’t. Go into that knowing you have somebody or someway, no matter what that will get you home because you will not make the right decision once you consume alcohol you may think you will. You may think you’re OK that’s the alcohol talking that’s not right minded reaction.
Dam that’s crazy it what happened to him and others . Prayers to him and families. Hopefully one day Nelson could return to the challenge. Nelson was always great competitor on the challenge. Hopefully he can stay sober because it’s just not worth it going through addiction. Once a addict or Alcoholic always a alcoholic u just have to take it 1 day at a time
I am absolutely a fan and loved Nelly - on the Challenge - and I will always be filled with admiration for a man who seemed to play with his heart. Nelly was a top notch, excellent competitor. This subject hits extremely close to home for me though. My life has certainly been affected by a person’s decision to be a drunkard on the roads we all share. Driving drunk is not a mistake - it’s a decision. I will lay hands down this was not the first time Nelson made the decision to drive drunk and thus showing what little regard he held for others he put at risk. I would lay hands down, that is more than likely the first time Nelson crashed drunk, rather than the first time he decided to drive drunk. Nelson wasn’t ‘blessed’ any time he made the free choice to be a drunk driver who made it to his destination safely, anymore than he was ‘blessed’ this time - he was bloody damn effin’ lucky, is all. His luck ran out and he paid the piper. The only ‘blessed’ people were all those sharing the road, while a drunkard shared it with them. Nelson was and is lucky that his crash involved himself only and he is not sitting behind bars convicted of vehicular manslaughter, because someone he crashed into wasn’t ‘blessed’ - as much too often is the result of deciding to drink and drive. I lost my 8 months pregnant sister-in-law, my 3 nieces, aged 8, 5 and 2 and what would have been my brothers first son by a drunk diver, who crossed into oncoming traffic and hit my sister-in-law head on. His first ‘documented’, drunk driving infraction also, btw. Please don’t chastise, for allowing me to judge someone who makes the decision to drive drunk and puts everyone sharing the roads with him in danger - people completely unaware of being in danger because Nelly and those just like him, have no way to forewarn anyone of their reckless and selfish decision to drive drunk. There is no justifying Nelly’s decision to put his keys in the ignition and drive drunk and anyone labeling it a ‘mistake’ is hurtful to those effected by drunk drivers and seems totally preposterous. There simply is never an excuse for what Nelly chose to do, I suspect on numerous occasions, before this crash. There are too many easy accessible solutions to ‘choose’ that are at everyone’s fingertips which enable us to never drink & drive. Does Nelly need forgiveness? Perhaps - time will be the teller of that answer. People do change, statistically and even more-so sadly, many more people don’t. I do sincerely hope Nelson will be one of those that does change, but it is much too soon for the public to assume Nelly is a changed man or fits into that ‘changed’ category, as yet. For me the jury is still out on that.....
Im a Challenge follower ❤🎉❤🎉❤ I been out the loop Mr. Nelson 😊 What a testimony of overcoming from 9 seasons to this accident that has amputation. Only God, but God. Mental health is everything plus the word of God. Grief comes in so many ways. Take it easy on yourself while you navigate through this new disability. I lost some of my life getting hit with a stroke and several evil autoimmune disorders. I fought back and forth with social security. It took 7.5 years to finally get a favorable decision of 100% just a month ago. My faith is the only thing that has kept me. I want you to be encouraged. And know your testimony is a blessing. If God can bring us to it. He can bring us through it 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ You are a blessing 🙏 Mental Health therapy and the Word of God plus Mom lol will carry you. p.s. why you lightweight lookin like OBJ 😅
Nelson, please share your stories. we have no idea what happened to you, but this will always make you stronger. Have faith in God he will bless you. We are human. Why not you
DON'T BE FOOLED! He said he "Had a few drinks." his blood alcohol content was .178. He made the decision to drink and drive. Lucky he didn't take someones life. This is such an act.
I’m so glad that Nelson is doing well. I’ve watched him on the Challenge for years and truly enjoyed seeing him on my tv screen. I can see that he has grown from his situation and challenging himself. We all make mistakes and how we take accountability for them is what matters. Hopefully, one day we can see him back on the challenge showing the world that anybody can compete in the challenge even if they are an amputee. Also, if you watch the Challenge, than you know this is actually how Nelson is.
Been sober for 5 years! Did it many times & im only here by the grace of God. I give thanks everyday I never got hurt & MOST IMPORTANTLY didn’t harm anybody else.
If no one else has said it, I’m proud of you! 👏
I just remember how much GRACE you have given those that have betrayed you, so I pray you receive that grace for your mistakes also. You will always be in Gods favor even when you don’t know it. ❤ u
I lost my friend in high school due to a drunk driver. It still stings around his anniversary. I feel no more hate towards the person that took his life (and 3 other kids).
Drinking and driving is never worth it. I’m so glad you’re alive Nelson and you’re here. I’m so glad no one else was hurt or killed. You’re here for a purpose and your story will continue the conversation and alcohol/driving safety. Sending you love.
His right foot never healed. Just had it amputated a few months ago
Someone i know had a similar injury, same area of the body, similar recovery, faced the same decision. He chose amputation after a year of trying everything. He is now happily moved on and glad he made the decision to amputate. Best wishes, Nelly❤
Did he drink and drive?
@@neezye7326 no, it was a work related injury
him talking about the prosthetic world brought tears to my eyes . i wish you nothing but the best nelson you are a brave soldier
Nelson will always be an inspiration and motivator for others. He could have lost his life. So thankful he is still here with us. God bless
He was drunk raised 60k from go fund me and he was the drunk driver.
@@iikhalaii8784 I know that. Thank God he didn’t injure anyone else. He didn’t start the go fund me and he was told to keep quiet. He admitted to all of it. He learned from his mistake. So many don’t. He knows God had his back and he is thankful for that.
@@iikhalaii8784 he’s own his mistake !! You must be a perfect person that has never made a mistake in your life … please … stop being so judgmental
@julissafonticoba3233
What Nelly did was not a ‘mistake’ - he didn’t by mishap, accidentally insert his keys into that vehicles ignition and turn over the engine, all the while thinking he was calling an Uber, which would be a mistake. Each of the steps Nelly took were intentional. Nelly meant each one, there is no mistaking that. I do hope Nelly has learned, but please don’t be so pompous as to tell someone they can not tell the facts as they are because that is being too judgmental. The facts are, that Nelly freely and by his own want, drank above his limit. He then decided to drive, putting other innocents’ at risk, along side himself. He crashed and sustained injury. Some may believe that was punishment enough, while others may believe Nelly got off easy, but either way, a person’s actions don’t need to be deemed as being too judgey, when the legal system already deems what they have done as illegal - and what Nelly did, was illegal - he intentionally drove drunk, not by any ‘mistake’, point blank, period.
@@purepoison618seriously…this dude drove drunk, and could’ve hurt anyone…thankfully it was only himself.
Being an amputee for the last seven years. It completely changed my life and Peggie (my prosthetic ) go everywhere together and live our best life. If I can help in anyway please let me know. #lifewifhpeggie
Oooh Nelly, you’re my favorite in the challenge. That solid you did for your best friend Corey, that’s how golden your heart is. You wanted to win it for your mom but you put it all on the line to save your best friend who was expecting a child. I loved you even more from that day on. So happy the Lord kept you here with us because the world needs people like you. ❤🙏🏾❤️
I wish him nothing but good. I hope that he has a healthy recovery. God Bless ❤
His right foot just got amputated. It never healed
I love you Nelson, been watching you on the challenge for so many years. In this interview you showed so much courage and believe me everyone makes mistakes. I hope that you recover and continue to inspire people x
Oh Nelson sweetheart! God is lighting your steps honey. I’m so glad you’re following him. God bless you love, I really hope to see you in the Olympics 🎉
Im fighting back tears for my man. God bless you Nelly T
He always has a nice smile. God bless him always
As someone who lost 2 dear friends many yrs ago, killed by a drunk driver, I first have to say that I am thankful that on that night God kept everyone else on the road safe from Nelson drinking/driving, AND I am also thankful that He had mercy on you Nelson sparing your life. I am a fan of The Challenge, and even though I was not one of your fans, I was a fan of the "bromance" between you and Cory which I miss seeing on the show. It was refreshing to see 2 friends actually having one another' backs on the series. Anyway, I want to believe you are on a road where God is able to use you as a witness to bring others to Christ, your testimony to save others from making the choice to drink & drive, and will use you as an amputee to inspire others, and show them, that you don't have to stop living and can still do things in life to help your family and community. I think by now we've seen just how amazingly athletic those w/ an amputated leg, or a foot, and even 2 legs amputated, can be in different competitive sports, and I'm sure if you continue to put God first in all things, that with therapy and training, you will do well too. May the Lord continue to strengthen you and your family on this journey as you all begin a new chapter in life. Just remember on the bad days "...this too shall pass."
Wow, I loved this comment made me not want to have to read any other, may Jesus bless you and your family
Sorry for your loss
I will be praying for you March 5th.❤❤❤
Although I love Nelson,and will truly miss him on the Challenge, the person who posted the orginal gofundme should have disclosed it was a DUI accident. I am just happy he is alive and that no one else was harmed
He said it in this interview. The person who posted it wasn’t aware at the time. They just knew he was in an accident & would need help.
I thought the exact same thing. I am glad he's okay but a go fund me account for a drunk driving accident is ridiculous. Not what go fund me should be used for at all.
I totally agree. What if a victim of drunk driving or someone who lost a parent or child had donated, it would be devastating to find out after the fact. Nelson should've told his friend to wait. I doubt Nelson didn't know beforehand.
The minute Nelson knew about the go fund me he should have shut it down and addressed the situation. He may have not been able to speak about it, but he could have given a very vague explanation
All those that have requested a refund have received one. Nelson addressed it on his Instagram page.
God bless you Nelson. We’re all praying for you. I love your positive attitude, you’re a real man!
You got this brother! We want to see you back on The Challenge. There is nothing that can stop you. Prayers coming your way for March 5th 2024.
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I've been watching The Challenge for 22 years, and Nelson is and will always be one of my absolute favorites. Nobody has a bigger heart than Nelson, and I'm rooting for him!
I think this ended his challenge career. 🥺
Got to meet Nelson,Corey, and Hunter at a Michigan Wolverines game . Cool as hell bought them beers.. my nephew was roommates at Buffalo University with the Wide Wr that saved Nelson that night.. small world
@@user-uj3ts3iu4b did he drink and drive then too?
@@ThatGirlLib couldn't tell you how they arrived or left the stadium my man
@@ThatGirlLibgood!!!!!
I needed this. .I became an amputte Nov of 23. BELOW knee then they made a mistake had to do another amputation above knee. Major blockage in good leg surgery after surgery. Lots of lows and highs. I have watched you for years. May God guide you and keep the light lit. Bless you, your family, anyone who loves and cared for you❤
I didn't even hear about this until now… I love Nellie T… I'm so glad to hear that he's still alive… And I'm sorry his foot is gone, but it sounds like he's really gain some wisdom along the way… Who knows… Maybe he'll be the first amputee to win the challenge
Surgery is on March 5
I’d love that for him but remember Jordan hands isn’t normal n he’s a high ranked challenger
Nelly
@@icequeenrosa3698Jordan also has a brain and takes responsibility for his actions.
@@U2BearCat I’m gonna keep it where I left off about the challenge I’m not here to judge anyone n what they chose to do with THEIR life decisions.
Praying for you as you recover!
I’ve been following the change for years! Always a big fan of Nelly , he has a good heart , always wanted the best for others and helped others, we all make bad decisions but the fact he’s owning up and talking about it shows a lot about who Nelson is , I wish you luck on March 5th, rooting for you and praying you have quick recovery , I know you will continue to do great things and this new journey will open new doors to meet similar people, make more friends that know exactly what your going through, a new challenge has begun. Go get em Nelly! And always keep GOD FIRST. ♥️🙏
Many blessings Nelson… Praying for your strength and courage
Love You Nelson. ! Prayers and Positive Thoughts for March 5 ! God will be with You always! Just keep Believing!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Loved seeing your growth through the Challenge and your friendship with Corey. Wish you nothing but the ABSOLUTELY BEST💜💜💜 keep your head up
So weird I watched this and realized the date today. Sending blessings and a quick recovery
We love you Nelson! So glad you are alive. You are so positive and inspiring! You didn't deserve what happened to you.
It's funny how so many are judging him. We ALL make mistakes and often the wrong decisions. No one is perfect. He shouldn't have gotten in the car to drive, and he admits his mistake and he pays for that mistake everyday. How would you feel if this was someone in your family who made this type of mistake and people were saying negative stuff and judging them? Don't say it couldn't happen, because it could. Nelson God forgives you. Stay strong, and positive and focus what is best for you.
Its crazy bro i just notice he was going through this like 2 ago wild how i saw him on tv battling and now see that hes going to lose hes leg great attitude for whats going on
That’s why you should always stay humble as you never know what’s in store as far a fate may have it and I think that’s the problem as Nelly hasn’t always been the most humble and it’s apparent quite often on the shows he has been silly, playful, funny(if you’re his friend)but his attitude has always been the opposite of a humble man and I think it’s just what comes with it. For me I dont think he a bad guy and he most definitely is having to face the consequences for his actions and fortunately for him it’s as easy as that but a lot of people have felt pain based on decisions similar to the ones he made that day and it triggers people but it’s ok as he has the opportunity to prove to the world he a better man for it but that is the story for him to provide and that will be based on his character over the coming years and I see plenty of people still rooting for him so what more could he ask for is what I would ask you??
@@danielshepard7357ok mr perfect leave Nelson alone, as if you live a perfect life, don't gloat over other people mishaps yours will be worse mr humble.
Good luck Nelly! We are rooting for you ❤💙❤️💙💙❤️
I’m so glad he is being honest, graceful and humbled with his story because he is making a difference with young people that may think twice about drinking and driving .
I had no idea he was in an accident, let alone suffered an amputation. My heart truly goes out to you Nelson.
He actually didn’t suffer an amputation ….. he had his other foot and had done extensive therapy, numerous surgeries including stem cell up until recently….. but unfortunately his bones weren’t mending so he had options which included getting another surgery similar to the one her had but he would lose mobility in his ankle/foot….. or amputation ….. he opted for the amputation which the that surgery was just 3/5……
No pity for him!!! He did this to himself and so glad he didn’t kill or hurt someone.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 always loved Nelson he’s such a good guy. I hope he finds happiness and continues to be an inspiration
I have been a big fan of your's for quite awhile, so if course I am cheering you on for this major challenge too!! GOD BLESS YOU NELLY throughout your journey 🙏🏾
You watch the challenge?
I love the challenge and the cast
Nelson. I have followed you from your reality show start and through your car accident.You have a heart of gold. Your were saved to share your story! My 19 yo daughter was returning from college last week and was involved in a collision that would have been head on, if the other driver didn't turn away. She hit the rear driver's side of his car. The other side of her car hit a 10 foot around tree. Both cars totaled. The last thing she remembers is feeling sleepy. Both drivers amazingly walked away with minor injuries. She was scared to share her story. If your tired, don't roll your windows down and crank up the radio. Pull over and get out of your car and walk around. Don't drive sleepy. Don't drive after drinking. May God guide you through your journey!💗
This interview is powerful making my kids watch this video, so incredibly sincere and honest , Thank you Nelson truly!
Awesome interview! Nelson is an inspiration! Hope everything goes well for you Nelson.
Hiii Nelson, loved you on the challenge...may God continue to bless you and cover you🙏🏽 I will be praying for you on March 5
God Bless Nelson Thomas overcoming his driving accident.
Great interview. Nelson is so knowledgeable about a mew world of things. Praying for you. Keep up the good work and running your race.
He was one my favs on challenge he sound like awesome man I miss him on that show lot
Will miss you on The Challenge. You were one of my favorite challengers. I wish you the best in this new chapter of your life. God Bless.
He’ll be back
Thank you for being an example to all of us. There is joy in God. ❤❤
Nelson you are such a special person. God has a mission for you and I can tell you already what an impact you have had on just me. I have neuropathy and constant pain in my feet. The journey has been long and tiring but even just hearing you talk about your story and the gratitude you do have is so inspiring and makes me feel like i can be stronger. The notion that things happen for us and not to us can be a challenge ti grapple with, believing in God and having faith and trust can be the only way to even begin to navigate through lifes experiences. You are so inspiring and such a good human. Sending blessings to you and i hope our oaths cross so i can thank you in person one day
Crazy, i didnt hear anything from mtv or any media outlets besides this. So sad for him, ppl make mistakes and now he has to live with it.
It was in the national news as the people who pulled Nelly from the car are famous football players. Later both People, Us, and TMZ did pieces on it. Nelly also has updates on his Instagram.
It's been all over Instagram for months now..
Because he was driving under the influence of alcohol
they only throw their women under the bus that’s why
@@yessboydd9927 He got charged with a DUI and has to go to court.
Love you Nelly T!! You’re always a joy to watch. Wishing you all the best on this new adventure ❤
Nelson your interview today was so inspirational. Keep God close, he’ll never let you down. Great things ahead
First of all Nelson to God the glory that you are alive able to move!!! You are a beautiful, wonderful person. We all make mistakes, not the same ones . No one is perfect. I am a Challenge viewer for many many years and I love it, always rooting for you . I just wish and pray for a very speedy recovery for you. Blessings may God continue to bless and watch over you.
Glad he's still alive to tell his story❤❤
Ohhhh Nelson!!! Love you!! Prayers!!!
Bless him. Love Nelson. In Texas. Wish I knew him to help him.
My baby brother was a below the knee amputee. His foot was crushed in a motorcycle accident. He had some hard days but came through it, and you will too, Nelson! We love you and wish you nothing but happiness and peace moving forward.
Omg I had no idea 😮😢 He seems to have recovered in every way though ❤🙏🏿
Nelly sending you ❤ this is the hardest decision, but you are going to come back better than ever. I hope to see you back on the challenge at some point. 💕
Why does this look like a reenactment. Nelson is still talking dramatically.
Hope your recovery is going well... cant wait to see you competing again! A true challenge warrior.
Damn. Hadn’t heard anything abt this until now. Drunk driving is tragic. I’m grateful everyone was spared from him on the road and that his life was. It could’ve been worse for him, he could’ve been paralyzed. He’s brave for doing an interview talking abt his mistake. Wish him well.
It took awhile for Nelson to grow on me in the challenge, but i did end up really liking him the last 4 or 5 shows. That being said the way he talks in the last few shows about his mistakes and this about this mistake seems just so rehearsed that it's hard to watch. I hope everything else gets better for him and nobody should be wishing death on someone cause of a mistake.
It does seem rehearsed and as if he wouldn't have "learned his lesson" if there wasn't a car accident. He clearly drove drunk frequently. I definitely agree it's gross to wish death on someone.
Yea the way he talked to women during season 35 was absolutely disgusting. Apologizing for degrading a women and then degrading another woman in the same sentence. On 37 he blamed everyone else for their team's failures.
Its nice to see him taking accountability but man he definitely got those questions beforehand
Im glad you're ok bro
I relate to that feeling of hurting someone from a car accident..1997 was mine and a gf of mine .I almost lost her that day. I couldn't even take care of myself I was so worried about her, the docs and nurse put her bed beside mine and as long as I could look at her and her what was going on with her I was allowing myself to feel the pain I was in. When I saw them cover her face up I tried to get out of bed, they said no no she's ok she's just really cold ..omg please God take me not her...talk about PTSD, I still remember vividly of that day. She's alive and we live with horrific pain daily. So you can do this Hun, I promise, I had to learn to walk all over again etc..and make sure to talk about it with a therapist. God loves you and there's a reason your here, for me too, we have something to do in this life..a whole new and different life. Grief is real, allow it and take your time. Everyone's different. 💜 Love ya
I wish him the best on his path to recovery. He seems like a good man who made a bad decision.
if he was a good man he wouldnt have gotton wasted and crashed his car on public roads
@markherring6143 well I hope you are a good man in every way Mark! Let's see your track record.
A dumb person who repeatedly makes poor decisions yes.
So sorry this happened to Nelson but I am impressed with his positive energy.
I'm so glad Nelson is okay! It felt so off not seeing him and Davvone on that show anymore.
Nelson, I am so sorry this happened to you. You sounded so mature talking about it. You should be a motivational speaker. Visit high schools, athletes, all sorts of places. What an impact you could make! ❤❤
I always wondered what happened to Nelson these last few seasons of the challenge. I truly wish him the absolute best in his recovery
Prayers for you and your family. You are a blessing to people. You were saved to be an ambassador for Christ.
That was a fantastic interview!
i had no idea this happened to Nelson God bless you my brother
all the love to you Nelson. Your a great dude. didnt deserve this. But be strong. Life goes on.
Thank you for the video . Nelson may continue to cover and bless you mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. I know it's not easy, and you seem to have it together for this video. Continue to see God and put him 1st, and everything will work out for you . 🙏 ❤❤🙌
You're already an inspiration Nelson...God bless you always
Such a powerful interview. Prayng for you Nelly T🙏🏾
Embrace the setback, for the comeback will be that much sweeter. Let you voice/story be the inspiration for those that need to hear it.
Ok.... what a man. He showed true colors when he gave up his spot for Cory. This....this is on a whole other level. He's a true hero. ❤
I just want to give him a big hug ❤
You are a beautiful person Nelson❤
great honestly and all the blessings to you and your next journey!!
Nelson it was an honor to watch you on the challenge. Its sucks that we will never see you on our tv screen. But i just glad God is watching over you and probably has a different plan for you. Stay blessed king.
First off I’d like to say I am very glad you walked away from your accident. And another thing I’d like to stay and hopefully this might help somebody. But I have told my friends my family anyone I can when you go out and you know you’re going to have any form of alcohol Make sure you have someone not drinking that will drive. The only reason drunk driving accidents happen is because when you drink you do not have the ability to determine if you should or should not drive your judgment cloudy so instead of being stupid and trusting what you think is right, don’t. Go into that knowing you have somebody or someway, no matter what that will get you home because you will not make the right decision once you consume alcohol you may think you will. You may think you’re OK that’s the alcohol talking that’s not right minded reaction.
God will have you walking in no Time cuz he is so good n he sees you thru everything ❤️❤️🙌
Thank you Rita, Abdul and KJ.
Dam that’s crazy it what happened to him and others . Prayers to him and families. Hopefully one day Nelson could return to the challenge. Nelson was always great competitor on the challenge. Hopefully he can stay sober because it’s just not worth it going through addiction. Once a addict or Alcoholic always a alcoholic u just have to take it 1 day at a time
I’m just know seeing this video. I hope the surgery went well and he has a healthy recovery
I saw this guy out he was super nice…at the time I had no idea he was drunk driving when he injured himself. Sad way to learn don’t drink and drive.
My fav!! God Bless him!
God Bless you! Sending all love for the many blessings in store for your life
God is going to use this man. 🥹🙏🏼❤️ Praying for Nelson & his faith in the Lord 💗
Amen. I love God used him and his testimony.
Been riding with Nelson since they formed Team young buck on The Challenge.
Wishing you nothing but the best Nelson!
I am absolutely a fan and loved Nelly - on the Challenge - and I will always be filled with admiration for a man who seemed to play with his heart. Nelly was a top notch, excellent competitor. This subject hits extremely close to home for me though. My life has certainly been affected by a person’s decision to be a drunkard on the roads we all share. Driving drunk is not a mistake - it’s a decision. I will lay hands down this was not the first time Nelson made the decision to drive drunk and thus showing what little regard he held for others he put at risk. I would lay hands down, that is more than likely the first time Nelson crashed drunk, rather than the first time he decided to drive drunk. Nelson wasn’t ‘blessed’ any time he made the free choice to be a drunk driver who made it to his destination safely, anymore than he was ‘blessed’ this time - he was bloody damn effin’ lucky, is all. His luck ran out and he paid the piper. The only ‘blessed’ people were all those sharing the road, while a drunkard shared it with them. Nelson was and is lucky that his crash involved himself only and he is not sitting behind bars convicted of vehicular manslaughter, because someone he crashed into wasn’t ‘blessed’ - as much too often is the result of deciding to drink and drive. I lost my 8 months pregnant sister-in-law, my 3 nieces, aged 8, 5 and 2 and what would have been my brothers first son by a drunk diver, who crossed into oncoming traffic and hit my sister-in-law head on. His first ‘documented’, drunk driving infraction also, btw. Please don’t chastise, for allowing me to judge someone who makes the decision to drive drunk and puts everyone sharing the roads with him in danger - people completely unaware of being in danger because Nelly and those just like him, have no way to forewarn anyone of their reckless and selfish decision to drive drunk. There is no justifying Nelly’s decision to put his keys in the ignition and drive drunk and anyone labeling it a ‘mistake’ is hurtful to those effected by drunk drivers and seems totally preposterous. There simply is never an excuse for what Nelly chose to do, I suspect on numerous occasions, before this crash. There are too many easy accessible solutions to ‘choose’ that are at everyone’s fingertips which enable us to never drink & drive. Does Nelly need forgiveness? Perhaps - time will be the teller of that answer. People do change, statistically and even more-so sadly, many more people don’t. I do sincerely hope Nelson will be one of those that does change, but it is much too soon for the public to assume Nelly is a changed man or fits into that ‘changed’ category, as yet. For me the jury is still out on that.....
Im a Challenge follower ❤🎉❤🎉❤ I been out the loop Mr. Nelson 😊 What a testimony of overcoming from 9 seasons to this accident that has amputation. Only God, but God. Mental health is everything plus the word of God. Grief comes in so many ways. Take it easy on yourself while you navigate through this new disability. I lost some of my life getting hit with a stroke and several evil autoimmune disorders. I fought back and forth with social security. It took 7.5 years to finally get a favorable decision of 100% just a month ago. My faith is the only thing that has kept me. I want you to be encouraged. And know your testimony is a blessing. If God can bring us to it. He can bring us through it 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤ You are a blessing 🙏 Mental Health therapy and the Word of God plus Mom lol will carry you. p.s. why you lightweight lookin like OBJ 😅
Just don’t drink and drive
No shit. He obviously learned his lesson. Just be happy for him to be alive clown 🤦🏽♂️🤡💯
Nelson I’ll be praying for you. It’ll work out for you man God has you love you man.❤️
Nelson, please share your stories. we have no idea what happened to you, but this will always make you stronger. Have faith in God he will bless you. We are human. Why not you
He was driving drunk
Its all over his instagram
By the Grace of God! Praying for you.
God bless you Nelson 💜🙏✝️
DON'T BE FOOLED! He said he "Had a few drinks." his blood alcohol content was .178. He made the decision to drink and drive. Lucky he didn't take someones life. This is such an act.
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Get ya mind rt ya never know you can be famous and have ppl hating on u like ur doin him lol @@HealingSavage999
Hush asshole..alot of people drink n drive its not right but its the truth. He's young
Yea its definitely a PR stunt imo. I truly hope he's learned somerhing from this
Sit down
I’m so glad that Nelson is doing well. I’ve watched him on the Challenge for years and truly enjoyed seeing him on my tv screen. I can see that he has grown from his situation and challenging himself. We all make mistakes and how we take accountability for them is what matters. Hopefully, one day we can see him back on the challenge showing the world that anybody can compete in the challenge even if they are an amputee. Also, if you watch the Challenge, than you know this is actually how Nelson is.
Love you, Nelson!
He is the perfect person to be a motivational speaker and make this his platform