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Due to the lack of empathy and understanding towards homeless people, some individuals tend to regard them as “invisible.” They are usually ignored and starved of human contact, a social problem that adds to their predicament. But Randi Emmans-Bailyn was different. As she walked her dog one night, she heard a homeless man on their
They say there’s no greater force in this world than real love. While the idea may seem far-fetched to some, we encounter real-life stories now and then proving there’s truth in it. Finding your forever love and beating all the odds sounds like a fairytale – one that most of us can only dream of.
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, this married couple had no choice but to spend their 67th wedding anniversary apart. But this Connecticut man didn’t let this hindrance stop him from surprising his wife on their special day. After being diagnosed with dementia, Bob Shellard’s wife, Nancy, had to be transferred to a nursing home in
Ronnie Brower and Andrea Masella met at the gym while they were both on major weight loss journeys of their own. Little did they know that aside from finding support in each other, they will also end up falling in love. In 2013, Ronnie had a straightforward conversation with his doctors. At 28 years old
“And they lived happily ever after” is a staple of married life, but one couple has taken their wedding vows so seriously, their life together is now a world record! John Henderson, 106, and wife Charlotte, 105, of Austin, Texas, are set to celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary on 15 December. Their long relationship is
This breast cancer survivor got the surprise of her life on the day of her final chemo treatment. Cancer is a tough disease to fight, but for Jillian Hanson who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at 25 years old, the process was made easier because she had the support of her boyfriend and
In a beautiful sunflower field is where John Rush asked his girlfriend, Shanae Nicholes, to be his wife. Both 23 years old, this couple with Down syndrome has been together for two years. The lovebirds met at a local dance group that they both attended and instantly connected. The fact that they had a lot
Nothing could ever keep this love-struck couple with Down syndrome apart – not even distance. Raleigh, North Carolina resident Gabi Angelini is a young entrepreneur who employs other people with disabilities. Last May, she went to Detroit, Michigan for a convention, and that is where the 21-year-old met Nick Doyle. It was love at first
This couple rescued not just one, but 45 dogs without a home – and they even built a four-acre enclosure just for them! Sharon and Mark Starmer took their love for dogs to the next level. The couple currently lives with 45 dogs and one grey wolf – all of whom were in desperate need
Keepsakes are very important to us, which is why we make sure to keep them in a safe place so that we don’t lose them. But no amount of safekeeping prevented Lacey Butler’s mom, Kay, from losing something that holds more sentimental value than anything she’s ever owned – her wedding ring. The priceless piece
We are just enjoying being newly married. We have some travelling we want to do first. I’m just focusing on my career right now. These are just a few of the reasons I used (with a forced smile) to mask what was really going on. I wasn’t always that pleasant. One day I responded with
Years ago when my husband and I were dating I purchased two coffee mugs; the kind that has your name on it and a description of what your name foretells and it was pretty accurate. People used to make fun of our corny coffee mugs but that’s okay. I didn’t purchase them to impress anyone.