November 5, 2024

Revitalizing a Fallen Athlete (Part 4 of 4)

The Journey is Not Yet Done

God touched my heart after I realized what was happening in my life. It has now nearly been one full year since the choking incident happened. My entire life changed in the matter of seconds and it took me to the lowest of lows. If I could go back in time and stop the incident from occurring, I would not change a thing. Without that storm sent my way, I would not have found this peace and comfort in my life. I would not be sharing my testimony and writing about my unique story. Perhaps God spared my life so I could tell my story and help others.

My book was not finished, but instead I was just beginning to really live. I am sorry for my arrogance and I am sorry to those who I might have offended in the past. I was lost yet had convinced myself that I was almost perfect. I might be a fallen athlete now but I would rather be that than the person I was before… a fallen Christian.

I am still seeing the chiropractor and massage therapist, in addition to rehabbing my neck and shoulder. I am currently working hard to gain my muscle and weight back. I feel nearly back to 100 percent. Even though I cannot bench press as much weight as I could last spring, I am actually much stronger now. My excruciating battle has not only made me stronger but also much wiser.

In many ways I believe I have been to hell and back. My journey now blessed me with this love for God that is stronger than I have ever had before. He continues to watch over me each and every day.

Cole McDaniel

Cole has served as the Vice President of Kee On Sports since 2020. He is a 2019 graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, where he played soccer and majored in broadcasting and mass communications. Cole began his media career in radio in 2016. Here at Kee On Sports, you can hear Cole as the play-by-play voice of the KOS High School Football Game of the Week each week throughout the fall. He and Vince McKee co-host the Climate Tech Inc. NFL Prediction Show and this fall Cole will also be starring in a Buckeye football podcast on the YouTube channel. Lastly, Cole is also our resident NFL and NBA draft expert. He also writes for Browns Digest and Cavs Insider as part of Sports Illustrated's FanNation network. You can also hear him as the play-by-play voice of many Baldwin Wallace University athletic events at bwyellowjackets.com and OAC TV.

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2 thoughts on “Revitalizing a Fallen Athlete (Part 4 of 4)

  1. Thank you for sharing your story! I think you would make a very good public speaker and there are so many people out there suffering from PTSD, especially Vets. Maybe on your down time it’s something you could do!

  2. You are one of God’s miracles . He call you my Name . And you Listen . Your story was , both sorrowful and beautiful , at the same time , Cole , what a strength you have shown . To others that anything can happen No one is untouch by the swords of the Devil . But you have prevail because God was stronger in you then you New . God Bless your Girlfriend her Love of God and You brought you Back Home to the Lord . And the Lord Jesus will bring you back to full recovery . Thank you for sharing such a inspirational . Story , am glad my Son has you in his Life , and together you both publish your story in a book we’re more People can be inspired my you . Your Journey of strength , should be shared . God Bless you always , in my Prayers daily .

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