The narrative revolves around the life journey of Abdullah, who is a member of the popular Saudi YouTube channel, Saudi Reporters. The story begins with a humorous anecdote from their childhood, where Abdullah suddenly collapses during dinner, sparking a medical emergency. This incident marks a turning point in their lives, as Abdullah is diagnosed with heart failure and requires a heart transplant.
Despite the seriousness of his condition, Abdullah maintains a positive attitude and continues with his YouTube activities. He and his brother, Abdulaziz, record and upload videos regularly, often in English, and gradually gain a following. In 2010, Abdullah decides to create an Arabic-language channel, which leads to a significant increase in their subscriber base.
Their content is characterized by their unique comedic style, their strong bond, and their positive energy. The narrator expresses admiration for their dedication and creativity, and notes their impact on their audience's lives. However, Abdullah's health situation becomes critical, and the family is forced to travel to the US for his medical treatment.
Abdullah undergoes a heart transplant, a complex procedure that requires significant recovery time. Despite the challenges, Abdullah continues to maintain a positive attitude and engages with his fans on social media. The narrator emphasizes the importance of organ donation, stating that a single donation can save up to nine lives.
The story concludes with Abdullah encouraging others to be donors and save lives, reflecting on the impact of his own experience. Through his journey, Abdullah has not only survived but has also inspired others with his resilience and positive spirit.
1. The speaker recalls a time when they were in a restaurant with their family and their sister suddenly mentioned Abdullah, who then fell unconscious, sparking a disaster-like situation.
2. Abdullah, the speaker's son, did not show any symptoms of disease and was a normal person without any medical issues.
3. The family had recorded videos since their intermediate school days, even before the existence of Youtube.
4. The speaker and Abdullah started recording videos before Youtube using old mobiles and filmed for 5 hours.
5. The speaker remembered the first video they made, where they were dancing to a wedding song and exchanging roles.
6. The speaker's parents suggested they upload their videos on Youtube, a platform they were unfamiliar with at the time.
7. Abdullah, Kholoud, and the speaker uploaded their video to Youtube from their father's office and were very excited.
8. The first video was only 2 minutes long but took 5 hours to upload due to a weak internet connection.
9. The speaker's father saw one of their videos and asked who filmed it and directed it.
10. The speaker's parents taught them how to fight any obstacle, face it, and never stop, which made their family different.
11. The speaker, Abdullah, and Kholoud were very excited when they started filming in Arabic on their new Youtube channel.
12. The speaker felt nervous when Abdullah started recording as they had to sing and speak a lot, and the room was warm without air conditioning.
13. Abdullah's situation was so critical that even the smallest movement could be difficult.
14. The speaker and Abdullah decided to take Youtube seriously and continued to upload videos every week.
15. The speaker was impressed by Abdullah's positive energy and the way they talked, which made them creative and popular on Youtube.
16. Abdullah, Abdulaziz, and Kholoud had a strong dedication for their content and were very humble.
17. Abdullah was in critical condition due to a severe heart failure and needed to undergo a heart transplant operation.
18. The speaker was emotionally touched when Abdullah talked to his father on a video call.
19. The speaker was nervous and trying to stay calm when they were taken to the operating room for Abdullah's heart operation.
20. Abdullah's heart was in a dangerous stage that required immediate surgical intervention and transplant.
21. The speaker was aware of the consequences of not undergoing the operation and was ready to live a shorter life.
22. The speaker felt a new sense of responsibility and fear after the operation.
23. The speaker expressed their fear of living longer and seeing a loved one go away.
24. The speaker emphasized the importance of organ donation and urged others to be good examples and donors.