Faced With Heart Failure This Man Turns To Van Life To Enjoy The Time He Has Left | Bearded Nomad
Meet Andrew "The Bearded Nomad" He Was Faced With Heart Failure and Has Turned To Van Life To Make The Best Of Whats Left. Follow his van life journey on youtube / @beardednomadvanlife6363
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Each one of us is a dying man. One day closer for each. Make today your best day ever!
@jameswatson6
Жыл бұрын
That's some awesome truth there . Thanks for that wisdom .
@calld2serve
Жыл бұрын
Would love to meet you one day. I’m full time but working, but I also am fighting health issues. I’m in Oklahoma.
@CSgof___yourself
Жыл бұрын
Facts
@omartamas3041
Жыл бұрын
Amen brother!
@slyhill2562
Жыл бұрын
F’ckin right!
On a tight budget and 30 day build with only 3 power tools...he did a fantastic job!👏
He surely has the motto of "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". Turning the negatives into positives. Wishing this "cool dude" all the best and happy travels.
@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182
Жыл бұрын
It's in a true though we have to be our own cheerleaders and our own champions in life cuz life is hard it really is but if we can root ourself on nothing can stop us
@pcthayer
Жыл бұрын
@@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182 Very true.
@Wings_of_foam
10 ай бұрын
You learn that.
Love how he repurposed items and kept his Dads desk. I hope he does well in his vanlife ✌️❤️
I've had a mechanical heart valve since 1993 and have been in congestive heart failure for 12 years. I totally understand what you are going through. The nomadic life is epic and I have no regrets about pursuing this life!
@cynthiacrawford6147
Жыл бұрын
How long do the valves usually last for? I love that yours is holding up. Can you get another one if that one messes up? Prayers for your health to improve.
He sounds down to earth and genuine. Wish him safety and improved health for a long time
I’ve had heart issues recently. I fully appreciate what this guy is doing.
@Pootz1000
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you make a recovery. Keep safe.
@evinwhiteson4902
Жыл бұрын
We need to get elon musk on heart replacements. Rather than brain plugs
@Pootz1000
Жыл бұрын
@Evin whiteson after the way his last rocket launch went, I'd rather not risk it hahaha
@gunyoda2356
Жыл бұрын
Same here I had a heart attack in december at 38. Heart problems run in my family unfortunately,
I love his attitude, he’s a survivor for sure. Glad he found a way to deal with his situation and make things work and that he’s OK with it.
@alvenatgolden1781
Жыл бұрын
Like his attitude and his van he appears to be enjoying himself. May The Blessings Be With Him.
❤ great story and I can relate, having almost died at 19 and now, having lived to 74 with one leg, and in a wheelchair for the last 5 years, but with a Sprinter, I travel for a few days at a time right now, due to my dogs. But damn life has been wonderful to me and I hope it continues to be great for you.
Very encouraging to me as an "older" woman in my 80th year here in Earth School ! Making the best of my remaining time here too ! Blessings to you Bearded man ! 🎉
"In sickness and in health" seems only one stuck to those vows. My thoughts are with you sir.
I love this guy. A true inspiration! “Never give up.” Is a great motto to live by. 🥰
Listening to this man was so inspirational. I hope all the best for him in the future.
What a wonderful episode! Cheers to the bearded nomad !
Andrew is an beautiful example of what life should be, and to just how amazing the nomad community is. I wish him so much luck and maintained health and that vanlife is his best life. ❤✌
dude definitely had some great inspiration. I am glad he is moving forward best he can
No one is guaranteed tomorrow. Prayers for healing, blue skies and tailwinds to the Bearded Nomad!
I just love that man! I laughed, I cried. I absolutely Love the ingenuity of his build. Simplistic Yet Perfect! I'm subscribing to your station Sir 🤗✌
I pray this video gives him Longer life 🔥❤️🔥
He's done a great job! I am very impressed with his attitude after so much tragic change! True nomadic spirit! ❤
This man is inspirational beyond just the vanlife. His demeanor and outlook despite his health and past is just incredible and I'm profoundly humbled by his story. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Happy Saturday weirdos!! Such a cozy van this guy has built…I hope he does well ❤
seeing all these people with health issues really is inspirational
Just proves “if you want it it’ll come to you”. KZread algorithm provided the means for Chrome to come into this man’s life… Enjoyed a look into this man’s life, subscribed.
You can definitely see who inspired that man 😅😅😅 lovely ...
@bieke3287
Жыл бұрын
I just logged in his soc media ... And i am gonna do that with my channel to ... Gonna give him a bigggggg virtual hug 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Blessed, hopefully many years ahead 🙏 😊
I love how people find Chromes videos by accident. I was watching bulldog videos and came across Disco and started watching him and his sidekick Chrome. I cried my eyes out when Disco died it was truly like losing a friend and I haven't stopped watching. It's awesome seeing people living their best lives no matter how tough life is, hope your channel does well Andrew, going over to give you a sub now.
He might be short on time, but what time he's got he's enjoying it!
Wow Andrew. With all that life has thrown at you I admire your strength and courage. You mentioned to depression and I have dealt with it for over 30 years. I have no family. It's just me and my two cats who mean the world to me. I'm facing a difficult financial decision as well and it's quite likely I may end up in a van myself. I have a minivan but I just don't think it would be enough space for my two cats, and their happiness and comfort is much more important to me than my own. I'm hoping we can figure it out. I wish you all the best in your journeys and life. You're a great soul and we need more people like you. It's amazing that you want to help people and I know that you already. Sending you prayers and well-wishes 🙏
@siouxsiesiouxwilson7247
Жыл бұрын
You're never alone on fb. Get yourself sorted out soon as.
Subscribed to his channel now
Very cool build. With that big beard, you remind me of our dear Jeffy Bear
Strong man right there. I wish you the best my friend. Hope you have a long enjoyable journey through the rest of this thing we call life. 🎉🎉🎉
@user-yx1xe2vw6p
Жыл бұрын
A rough journey we're traveling through life😢.
I have two metal knees and a pacemaker. I want to live Vanlife because then I can say the world is only as small as you let it be. Wherever I can plug in my mobile monitor in my Vancamper is wherever I can live. Thank you, Andrew, for showing people this is truly possible! 🎉❤
I appreciate the repurposed simple builds that are functional and practical. And doable.
Morning fellas 🇺🇸
Wow! This is great! I love that he has chosen to put "getting out there" before having the fanciest look. And I also love & respect that he has made the decision to put doing something he loves first as a response to a possible health issue. Well done! I wish you MANY, MANY years of great enjoyment!
you all should subscribe...what a nice man.
chrome inspired me to buy a van, and i plan on building it out for the next year to live in it full time.
My goodness, what a lovely man. His accent is adorable. I have subscribed and I hope he is able to achieve all his goals, he certainly has the attitude and grit to make it happen.
Thank you Chrome for sharing this video. It brought tears to my eyes., but his story has given me so much joy and fight. This is a great story. He will accomplish his dreams.
I really hope the rest of his life, no matter how long or short is a happy one xx
I suffer with heart failure (left ventricular failure to be correct lol) after having 2 heart attacks and I've also recently recovered from a TIA (mini stroke) which is why I'm researching van conversions. Hopefully next year I'll be able to convert one and travel so I can tick off my bucket list items. It's surprising how something like this changes your perspective on life.
Wow his pants brought back some memories lol, I haven’t seen them in almost 10yrs! I’m from MD and used to work for a wireless telecom company (Tower16) and those pants were part of the uniform all the guys had to wear because the owner was a huge diehard Ravens fan lol… I hated wearing those pants so much bc I grew up a Miami fan lol… I wonder if there’s any connection there as I see he’s got PA tags and we had office in PA too…. crazy to see someone wearing this pants on your channel way out in VanCity !!
@rythemzlatin
Жыл бұрын
Made by ROTHCO , in a variety of " camo-for-the-colorblind " mixtures. 🍂🍁Wanna hide in a pile of autumn leaves & scare the b'jeebers out of Trick or Treaters. Get the pants , hat , hoodie , T-shirts , & Backback in orange + browns ! 🍂🎃🍁
Brother your story send chills up my spine. Stay blessed and I hope all your burdens lighten up. With your positive vibes I know better days are coming. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤ 🇹🇹.
So nice seeing a Neighboring State representing the USA. I'm a West Virginia native. Great job with the buildout 👍😎
As a native of PA, now living in NC for the past 28 years, this was great to watch! I'd love to know where you filmed this, it looks like a very PA landscape. ;) Off to find Andrew's channel. Thanks, Chrome!
@beardednomadvanlife6363
Жыл бұрын
swarara state park under interstate 81 bridges crossing the swarara creek was the the location
@HeatherS__
Жыл бұрын
@@beardednomadvanlife6363 OK, I've been up through there years ago. I grew up in Bedford, south-central part of the state. Best wishes to you!
@tommurphy9278
Жыл бұрын
Not far away in northeast PA right off of I-81 Wilkes Barre PA
This guy should have his own KZread channel! He is interesting
@Jennifermcintyre
Жыл бұрын
He does! “Bearded Nomad van life” I just subscribed.. he’s getting close to 1k when he can become monetized.
“Chrome” ☕️☕️☕️you don’t realize he not the only life you saved I Guarantee it🙏🏽💙
What a lovely man. His positive attitude is a breath of fresh air. To have his vision and do his build out with health issues is amazing.
Thank you for sharing this. He is an inspiration and clearly so is Chrome.
I hope he gets to experience all that he sets out to do ❤
What a wonderful story. Thank-you!
I love this video! Much Love Brother! I'll find you on your channel. Thank you, Chrome, for being such an awesome inspiration for others!
Again, another great person! It's our hardships that push us to be happy. We are afraid of change that we don't wanna move from we do in life. It's comfortable. Sometimes, things have to fall apart for you to see what really exists out there for you. I have been very closed-minded up until very recently in my life. In fact, I am still learning that everything happens for a reason. Thank you, sir, for your inspiring words and a view of your van and your life. Sending much aloha to you, and I wish you all the best in everything you do. 🤙
Hang in there bearded Nomad.
Hi Andrew hopefully you get this message bude I wish you all the very best with van life and hopefully the freedom it will give you.
He is one awesome dude. An honest down to Earth big hearted soul/warrior. Many Blessings to him. Inspirational 💥👍🙋♂️
What a strong man !!!!
My story the last few years is pretty much the same as his had a massive heart attack in 2019 was also told that i had lung cancer i kinda pecked away at my bus that i had got shortly before i got sick finally i am actually doing some work on my bus i hope i can get enough work done to live in it in the next few month's You are going forward and thats all that counts
This guy is awesome
He seems so young. I hope he enjoys his days.
Thank you for your inspiration❣️
Hi sweet man I pray I can learn and b here for u as u walk this journey none of us r promised today please relax and find those time of rest as often as u have too.
Hey Andrew, great build , I know what it is to build on a budget, great video. Safe travels Andrew looking to following your adventures.
Love your van. Awesome job in 30 days wow. Wonderful life story! You’re an inspiration!
Without a doubt this is the best video you've done this far. Done with professionalism as you explored a sensitive topic.
I like seeing the real life vans and not the glam vans. This guy took what he had and he’s making it work in all areas of his life! I hope his stress level is lower than it was and that he gets more time to spread his message! Peace!
My moms heart is failing too, for a long time…she’s 84. Joy of Living brings Abundance. 💗
Wow what an amazing story! If he can do it I can too kind of attitude! Sending healing light Andrew, be safe.
I have congestive heart failure myself so I do understand
Happy travels. You deserve all the best. I'm praying for you and an earthly solution for your health and I'm praying that you have the heavenly solution teed up. ❤️
I needed this video today...thank you
LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS ONE
What a gracious soul.
This man is an inspiration to those of us who face health challenges. I love that he repurposed his Dad’s desk. Plus he’s cute. I wish I were doing van life in Canada instead of the us.
Great big hugs to him❤ inspiring person
Yep I survived heart failure I too retire 40yrs of the medical world. Van traveling with a Ford transit connect IS AMAZING.. I encourage more to unplug and really get out and see the world. I love your van simply put and I can see chrome touches.
Thank you for sharing,I'm in a similar situation and my goal is to head out not sure if I want 1 ton 4x4 with topper or a van yet .
Very ingenious fellow. I wish him well, safe travels
Love seeing this van. I'm also from Pa. I'm dealing with health issues and hope to get straightened out enough to get a van
@beardednomadvanlife6363
Жыл бұрын
always willing to help others with builds if I can
Ive lived in a minivan for the last five years, that one wore out and today i picked up a really nice full size van in my price range. Im a very grateful guy.
Love his story and attitude
This is an awesome video, I can really relate as I have the same heart problem. I've been watching Chrome for years, dreaming of the vanlife, but this video has finally tipped me over the edge, my first video is up on my channel and I'm quitting my job and hitting the road in 50 days! Thanks Vancity Vanlife and Bearded Nomad - you've inspired another vanlifer 😀
I subscribed to Mr.Beard. That’s nice of you Chrome. I also sub to your cat lady. Have a great day/weekend/life.😅😊
Recently being diagnosed with a heart condition at 54, this is refreshing. Thank you sir
That’s how ya say water ,,,,correct country boy way to say it I’m with ya
So much nicer than those factory-built vans.
@DGardhouse
Жыл бұрын
When it comes to my fault, having a new van, I’ll have to take it to one of the van conversion places. I WILL be taking my ball to the place that is been on Ancaster, Ontario. ( Near Hamilton, Ontario)
Thanks to this video on VanCity VanLife Andrew you have just got a new subscriber
Don't give up. You will get a lot of support from the You Tube community. And you are in my save now. So you won't be forgotten.❤
PS.....I have been a subscriber to this channel for sometime now.....and I saved this video to my favorites. These types of videos have deep meaning for me. I desire to see more very worthwhile content like this. Thanx....this hit home and meant alot. 👍😉
Great job. Looks so cozy. Almost a copy of Chrome's van.
@jxmai7687
Жыл бұрын
Maybe his van is better than Chrome's, but nice to see them side by side.
I LOVE THIS I LOVE THAT U LIVING OUT UR DREAM OR WATEVER U FEEL IS RIGHT... IM GLAD U SHOWING OTHER ITS ANOTHER WAY...
What a wonderful man!
Loving his build. Loving his message. Has all the things. So glad the walking stick and the desk were incorporated. Beautiful❤
I hope we get to follow his journey😘
@beardednomadvanlife6363
Жыл бұрын
I'm still pushing forward one day at a time enjoying my hobbies and life ... still working towards traveling plans once mechanical issues are fixed that arose since filming took place
Yup I will follow this dude 😃
Such a positive outlook on life, Respect Sir. Like n Sub
This was nicely done. Having some heart issues myself... and wanting to get on the road ASAP... He gets *_my_* vote... and my subscription.
❤ now that’s how you approach life. I love this. I will be starting my still working full time van life in a week, I can’t wait. I also binge watched all chrome’s videos in three days after seeing one. We love you chrome ❤
I lost my cousin to heart failure. He was only 47, he was like my brother. Miss you Heath.