Children’s book authors Juan and Valeria Hernandez open up about turning 2021 spinal cord injury into a story of hope

Once upon a time, Juan Hernandez wasn t sure he would be able to walk again or be able to have children, but he and his wife have turned his spinal cord injury into a story of hope. Speaking with 7News from their West Miami-Dade home, Juan and Valeria Hernandez opened up about the challenges they ve faced and their new chapter ahead. What their life looks like today might have been unbelievable to the South Florida couple five years ago. I had asked [Valeria] about to marry me 27 days before the accident, so we had pictured what life would look like, said Juan So then, when the accident happened, we were very uncertain about how the future would look. Back in 2021, Juan was injured in a diving accident at a sandbar. Doctors said he may never walk again. The couple spoke with 7News at the time. They were newly engaged, focusing on his recovery and praying for their future. We want to start a family and buy a house, and so, I m just focusing on that, said Juan.