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The other half of a famous married couple has sadly succumbed to COVID-19. Keeping a marriage intact is a difficult task in itself, which made the 25-year marriage of Maryanne and Tommy Pilling all the more remarkable. Married in 1995, the couple from Shoeburyness in Essex became the first pair with Down syndrome to marry
This couple proves that making even the smallest changes can lead to achieving massive results. Stephanie Engblom, 25, and her husband, Brandon Engblom, 29, looked in the mirror one day and realized they were at one of their “lowest lows.” The pair each weighed over 300 pounds. Brandon had just been diagnosed with sleep apnea,
People say that if you take care of things, they last. This couple in Nebraska knows just how true that is. In all the years they’ve been together, Lucille, 81, and Marvin Stone, 88, worked hard to make their marriage last. After decades of love and kindness, their efforts paid off as they recently celebrated
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
After giving birth to her first child four years ago, Lindsay Hay, 28, had suffered from multiple miscarriages. So, it came as a shock to her and her husband, Syman Hay, when her ultrasound last year revealed that they were having quadruplets. The couple couldn’t believe their luck. Their wish of having another child finally
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