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The Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrated Their 24th Wedding Anniversary.

Going after happiness these days appears to be more difficult, and we often witness divorce in our neighborhood.

Due to the stigma associated with Down syndrome, marriage can be extremely challenging for two persons with special needs.

Nevertheless, Marianne and Tommy Billing’s marriage was the country’s first; though it was met with suspicion and criticism, everyone who doubted it was proven incorrect.

At the Essex church, the couple fell in love and wed 24 years ago. As a tribute to the temptation of the husband-and-wife period, they are now enjoying their 24th year together and have gotten support from millions of people on social media.

They first met in 1991 in a daycare, and Tommy decided to ask her out for 18 months. The pair recreated the opening number from Dirty Dancing to mark their anniversary and remember the happiest day of their life.

Lindy Newman, Marianne’s sister, noted that Marianne had dreamed of a grand white wedding since she was a little girl, and she ultimately had it.

After the wedding, they move into their own house, but Lindy and her family continue to reside next door in order to be there in case the couple needs assistance.

Marianne claimed that when Tommy proposed to her, she was taken aback. Since they are great friends, they never quarrel. We appreciate everyone who helped them make this choice, especially Marianne’s mother.

Tommy chose to propose using a plastic ring from the vending machine because he didn’t have enough money to buy a real ring when he wanted to.

Linda Martin, Marianne’s mother, assisted her daughter in selecting and purchasing a ring when she was made aware of the initiative. His sweetheart “jumped with pleasure” when he proposed to her twenty-four years ago.

Linda Martin, Marianne’s mother, assisted her daughter in selecting and purchasing a ring when she was made aware of the initiative. His sweetheart “jumped with pleasure” when he proposed to her twenty-four years ago. She has a Facebook page for the pair where she writes about their life and posts lovely pictures of how they spend their time together.

On Facebook, they have tens of thousands of fans. It’s common knowledge that individuals have recently wished the pair greater happiness, love, and understanding in the future.

People aspire to live for a very long time because they believe they are endowed with another.

Marianne and Tommy, in Lindy’s opinion, may provide hope to individuals who are concerned about their grandkids or children who have Down syndrome since they can enjoy a loving and joyful life.

Even after nearly two years, couples still provide the same advice: be honest with each other and spend as much time together as you can.

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