How a couple with Down syndrome proved critics wrong

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Kris Scharoun-DeForge and her husband Paul were one of the first couples with Down syndrome to get married. Years later, Kris is honoring their love, after Paul's death. Steve Hartman has their story on the road.
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@gail8834 5 лет назад

If you listen to her, she speaks like any other woman that has lost the love of her life. No difference.

@MsPixi66 5 лет назад

So true Gail Adie.

@donnarupert4926 5 лет назад

She speaks from her heart ❤️ May Almighty God bless her and keep her until she’s reunited with her love 💕🙋🏽‍♀️

@more2me100 5 лет назад

I thought the exact same thing

@parlayphresh3062 5 лет назад

Thats a fact.

@deadaccbye.8036 5 лет назад

joek money // bruh all them damn emojis gave me a headache.

@arintok_11 5 лет назад

How could someone ever say people like Paul and Kris are not capable of love? Such cruel words. - Tears streaming down my face from this story. May Paul’s soul rest in peace.

@farukh8418 5 лет назад

Ohh yeah that's mean... Everyone deserves love. We are human beings after all. I wonder why would people say such things I guess they have insecurity issues.. But me being a man , meh love suks...

@JR-cooru 5 лет назад

I didn't expect to get so emotional but this video was sweeet

@farukh8418 5 лет назад

@@JR-cooru yeah its good video. And no offense but are u a girl?

@adairmooresattely1946 5 лет назад

Amen. We all deserve love.

@edithdlp8045 5 лет назад

I cannot stop crying. This is so moving😭

@raybuggy11 5 лет назад

In my personal experience, the people i have met with down syndrome love MORE. They love deeper.

@darkcrystal8646 5 лет назад

Right! I get excited when I see them cause they radiate love..... They remind that at the end of our life....all that matters is love If all people were like them Earth would have peace & lots of love.... ✌🗺

@toysvoice 5 лет назад

Right

@Vitoandolini13 5 лет назад

Ray Ascione amen

@jazzinikki01 5 лет назад

They really do

@jesusiseverythingjc7591 5 лет назад

They love with an innocence that we lose along the way they love like God loves without condition.

@CBrown-zo1uf 5 лет назад

Nothing like crying your eyes out for the beauty of their love. Thank you for showing your love to the world.

@lavenuecc2114 5 лет назад

"You were the best wife any husband could've ever asked for." 😭😭😭 omg that was beautiful.

@farukh8418 5 лет назад

True stuff man... Oops sorry .. I should have said true stuff girl.. Dam silly me

@armybeef68 5 лет назад

Not the way she said it.

@abigailcruz4155 5 лет назад

This is pure, true love, so lucky they found it. Some people never do.

@TheHermitHacker 5 лет назад

Bingo.

@ellalarkin1016 5 лет назад

Abigail, I was thinking the exact same thing.

@TonyMajo 5 лет назад

His segments are the best thing on TV. These stories are the only things that give me hope in this world sometimes. Thank you Steve.

@katrinaanastacia.3288 5 лет назад

I couldn't of said it any better myself. I agree with you. It makes me so happy to watch these video's. It's like there's hope in this cold crewl world again. ❤

@tjwash2 5 лет назад

Tony Majowicz CBS Sunday morning really has great stories, especially when they interview celebrities. They do an excellent perspective on their whole career.

@jonibeta513 5 лет назад

True..

@suesylvester7075 5 лет назад

OF COURSE they’re capable of love. They are among God’s most pure and innocent people.

@ellalarkin1016 5 лет назад

Sue Sylvester Your comment is so true.

@palipali4264 5 лет назад

Nope. They can be just as mean and catty and vindictive as everyone else. Work with the disabled a while and you will seethe truth

@anonymoushuman8443 5 лет назад

What about the one that killed her own family a few years ago

@kiemgallagher9670 5 лет назад

My condolences to Kris and a big thank you for sharing their beautiful love story.

@jasminbenjamin8176 5 лет назад

God bless her and her family. Love has no boundaries, and does not discriminate.

@LovinglfDesigns 5 лет назад

We had a couple in our neighborhood that were intellectually disabled. They didn't marry because the woman's mother refused to give permission. They did live together and raised two smart kids. I was amazed at how resourceful they were when it came to taking care of their kids and making sure they got all they needed. It opened my mind to how we underestimate the abilities of people who are different than us.

@TanyaQueen182 Год назад

When I was in High School I dated a guy who both of his parents were intellectually challenged. Mom had Downs syndrome and if I remember correctly, his dad had asburgers syndrome. Anyway, they were lovely parents and he was a great kid. No reason to ever oppose love. Not like this.

@robokill387 11 месяцев назад

People with Aspergers aren't intellectually disabled by definition, it's no longer a legitimate diagnosis, but back when it was, it was defined as a form of autism where the person has an average or above average IQ and no language delay.

@meganchristian7085 6 месяцев назад

i think you mean a couple with Intellectual disabilities - - but why did the women's mother refuse permission for them to get married? Was it due to the Marriage penalty? Not saying I know where you all are located but that could be one of the factors

@postpunk_cursed_cat8260 5 лет назад

"To be honest I don't know... I lost the man I love" I burst into tears when she said that, that's real love right there

@otterhaus 5 лет назад

I need to stop watching things like this while I'm trying to do my makeup because I cried most of it off 😑

@elearias6330 5 лет назад

lewandowska Thank you 🙏🏼 for being honest. Beauty in people is like you just say it; CLEAR. Blessings 🙏🏼❤️

@blakhawk999 5 лет назад

*Press X to doubt*

@DanielleElaineXO 5 лет назад

What a woman😭. There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that she loved her husband with everything she had. I hope she’s able to find happiness again ❤️

@vhead612 5 лет назад

2:23 "a chance to find a man of their dreams like I did" awww it is better to have loved. Very beautiful. So inspiring. Thank you lovely woman.

@diquedahlia1935 5 лет назад

Who’s cutting onions?🥺😭 this was beautiful

@thicknesswitthebusiness1882 5 лет назад

Of course they love as deeply as the rest of us. Who could think other wise? Simple minded people. That’s who.

@irene.5798 5 лет назад

No they love deeper

@garrythesnail1900 5 лет назад

I can't believe anyone has the audacity to say that they are not capable of love and shouldn't get married. Stupid society and their list of requirements that everyone has to fulfill in order to get accepted. STOP TELLING OTHERS THAT THEY CAN'T LOVE AND MARRY EACHOTHER because they don't suit your stereotypes

@shellybee9322 5 лет назад

Some people go their entire life not knowing true love.

@discobikerAndRosie 5 лет назад

Love is love! People with Downs I think, appreciate love more than society does! God bless her. ❤️

@nibear8793 5 лет назад

That was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Love is a powerful 🙏🏻

@BrokenInTheBox 5 лет назад

I'm not crying...it's just allergies! 😭

@khadijah279 5 лет назад

My brother has special needs unfortunately he’s also elliptic diagnosised MR and is non verbal so his quality of life differs,, BUT with that being said, HE CAN MANAGE TO DO OTHER THINGS!! He can dress himself help our mother with heavy things and use the bathroom unassisted...which is major to us!🤗Beyond my relationship with my brother, Ive dedicated my personal career to those with special needs, and I have had professionally encounters and found that those who have disabilities or Down syndrome are indeed MORE than capable of loving, companionships friendships etc. WE really could stand to learn a lot from their community! The level of compassion and understanding is like no other! We seldom get to find our soulmate and this woman found hers! This was a amazing and beautiful story of LOVE and HOPE I wish her peace in knowing that she was the very best wife and friend to her husband and one day they will be reunited. Thank you for posting this❤️😇

@ddebenedictis 5 лет назад

Thank you for taking that on as a career. I work in an administrative function for an agency that assists the developmentally disabled, and I can see it is hard work and requires patience and dedication. Since we are supported by taxpayers and donations, we can not afford to reward our staff financially as much as they deserve, but there is an intangible emotional reward that most people do not receive from their job.

@jesusiseverythingjc7591 5 лет назад

Bless you

@ddebenedictis 5 лет назад

@S C There are a lot of people that are much higher on the should-quietly-and-humanely-go-away list than the developmentally disabled.

@rachelgarber1423 5 лет назад

Why even 1👎 one of my cousins with Down Syndome is married to a a woman who also has Down Syndome. They have 2 lovely children who they are incredibly patient and lovely with

@omg-kb8oc 5 лет назад

not trying to be mean im just curious, do their kids also have Down syndrome ?

@hellohi1089 5 лет назад

BigDoob420 Just so you know there are other risk factors too such as woman age > 35 is at risk for giving birth to a Down syndrome baby.

@xxnekonekox 5 лет назад

@Tony Preston so basically theres a higher chance of them having a normal kids

@lunasky1819 5 лет назад

❤❤❤

@lunasky1819 5 лет назад

@BigDoob420 dont you know by now that trolls cant hide behind their screens anymore. They are to easily found by the right hackers....

@JuniperJupiter 5 лет назад

I hope she'll be able to heal. I'm leaking in my optical orbs over here. :(

@lesismore49 5 лет назад

Let me absorb 💞

@lisac4250 5 лет назад

What a wonderful love story.

@kokoro37 5 лет назад

"It's better to have loved and lost than be told you can never love at all." OMG I legit started crying. 😭 That hit me so hard.

@ladydede88 5 лет назад

Wow I just seen a post on Facebook with another Down syndrome couple who’s been married for over 30 years

@minervaloves 5 лет назад

Many able-body people will never know what true love really is.

@deborahfield521 5 лет назад

Why should they not be able to love like any of us. Love is not just for certain ones. Love is for all of us and it comes in different stages of our lives. God is Love and we were all meant to have that Love in our lives. God Bless Us All

@desireeortiz9532 5 лет назад

People with disabilities (down syndrome, austism, adhd etc) are God’s perfect creation. God never makes mistakes, these people are full of love in their hearts.

@rysmchale1281 5 лет назад

Omg i never know that this is a thing. Why would there be resistance if they want to marry each other?

@johnkurtz7705 5 лет назад

Fantastic. It's a privilege to see happy people, thanks

@delilahcass4420 5 лет назад

People who disliked this video are cruel and unable to comprehend such a wonderful feeling like love

@joylopez2735 5 лет назад

L-o-v-e. I'm quite sure I can't even conceive the depth of love this wife had for her husband. Purest love born from the purest at heart. God bless this lovely widow.

@ChakatNightspark 5 лет назад

If ppl want to get Married, whether or not that have a Disability, Religion, or Gender( Gays/Lesbian/Transgender people If left group out Im Sorry) . Who cares. Let them get Married. Its Really Not that Hard to let ppl do.

@thekingping1877 5 лет назад

The 85 people the gave this a thumbs down you have no soul or a heart

@rosaazul88 5 лет назад

So beautiful, may he rest in peace and may she continue to have the amazing soul she has.

@nicholasceasar2027 5 лет назад

I can't stop crying and I'm not even a crier

@AllforKJ 5 лет назад

Absolutely Beautiful Story!!! My deepest condolences goes out to Kris. She and Paul found and demonstrated through the life they lived, a deep love and commitment to one another that many couples have sought for and never been able to find. Everyone should remember this fact; a disability does not equate to an inability. May God Bless, Encourage and Strengthen Kris during this loss in her life...🙏

@lisakilgore1903 3 года назад

I cried for them. My son Daniel has Down's Syndrome and it is my hope that he will marry someday if he so wishes. The world is changing. People with Downs want the same things as anyone else.

@jollyrancher8719 5 лет назад

“Maybe their love is deeper” DUHHH!!!!!!

@jimmya1465 5 лет назад

This was so heartbroken but at the same time was so beautiful

@elizabethfuller5508 5 лет назад

This is so beautiful 😭😭😭😭 may God bless her heart 😟😟😟

@jesusiseverythingjc7591 5 лет назад

Amen

@codywilkinson8344 5 лет назад

It's always hard to see a husband or wife lose their partner 😢

@saradeen3984 5 лет назад

This is heart breaking to watch😭

@eleanyaagbai-eleanya8187 5 лет назад

The last time I opened the dictionary to search up the definition of down syndrome, it gave me a list of disabilities but love wasn't one of them.

@isihosena635 5 лет назад

I am so sorry for her and the family's loss. It is obvious how much they loved each other and how much she is hurting. I am thankful she shared this with us.

@nightdreamfig 5 лет назад

This is pure love....everyone is deserving of love and marrying their dream person. There is no doubt in my mind that their love ran deep with so much passion and joy. One day I hope I am lucky enough to experience love like this. Beautiful family, beautiful love and such a beautiful couple. My heart is with you🖤

@canoefor-one1102 5 лет назад

@joek money Your comment is offensive on so many levels...lack of respect to the grieving widow & her deceased husband, all the emojis (what adult would do ghat,) all the misspelled words. Do the world a favor and delete your post!

@carollynch8319 5 лет назад

This story made me cry. People with disabilities are still people. They live and love just like anyone else. I hope she finds a way to be happy again.

@catinaumekowilliamskohn 5 лет назад

What a Beautiful Couple. If I had a Love besides my kids & immediate Family like that Couple. I would have got Married long Ago. I Pray the Widowed wife enjoys life with all the Wonderful Memories they Shared. 🙏🏽

@Uchihasuhhdude 5 лет назад

My brother has Down syndrome and I hope he finds someone special for him

@gemmabryden6378 2 года назад

Another adorable couple it brings tears to my eyes.if people out there say cruel things about people who have disabilities I will rip into these wicked people saying wicked things about those with disabilities.disabilities are close to home.Discrimination should never be tolerated

@abrahampalmer1153 4 года назад

Amazing video idc what anyone thinks people with down syndrome operates on the highest frequency of the planet unlike so many normal ordinary folks that only operates mostly on lower frequencies on a daily basis.

@danr2652 5 лет назад

2:30 why is he talking to her like that?

@love_agapi_m3976 5 лет назад

Dan R I know she has downs she is not deaf where you need to talk slower. 🤦🏻‍♀️

@sherpeters 5 лет назад

I was moved to tears listening to this beautiful story...

@LeMarais88 5 лет назад

Some of the same people who tell them such hurtful trash may be the ones who have relationship problems. Society should learn to mind their own business. Marriage is between a couple and no one else!

@caylabrown5550 5 лет назад

And mothers abort their unborn when they find out they have this condition. Disgusting.

@belle369 5 лет назад

We have no right to judge. These two made the best of their lives. They didn’t let a sickness or disease stop them from living their life the way they wanted. They enjoyed life and were perfectly capable of doing things how they wanted.

@rcasey81 5 лет назад

Oh my god! 😭😭😭😭 I love them. They had the best kind of love and in glad they we're able to share their lives together.

@SecondEvilEx 5 лет назад

Oh Paul. Someday you and Kris will be reunited

@keshaheffron4425 5 лет назад

This was beautiful! I hope it speaks to all of those who feel that babies with Down Syndrome should be aborted. This is a testament to how beautiful, precious, and God-ordained their lives are.

@katsheetz 2 года назад

Amen

@laffin_out_loud 5 лет назад

They're capable of love. What does their disability have to do with love?

@NoName-yf2cs 5 лет назад

62 dislikers ???? I got a present for you .............🖕🖕.

@mariejones3913 5 лет назад

39 demons disliked this video! REBUKE that!!!

@INEEDUTOWAKETHEFUP 5 лет назад

The photo's of them together genuinely melts my heart!!! They look like the sweetest couple in the world!! And the way she speaks about him😢....😭😭😭 Its kinda overwhelmingly beautiful!!... i really do hope she can be happy here on earth without him, untill the day god unites them again😢😭😭 Why youtube!!! Why u always do this to me!!!😭

@peterjeffery8495 5 лет назад

I wish we could make viewing this video mandatory for anyone who ever thought they understood Down Syndrome. Anyone who ever assumed that being born with that condition meant living a life within a set of immovable boundaries. Turns out the only boundaries these amazing people can't get around are the ones we "normally functioning" humans cast in from of them. Folks like Kris and Paul teach us lessons in joy, happiness and love in their truest and purest forms. Sadly, though not complex, these lessons can only be learned by those capable of living in this world without the necessity of judging people, things and circumstances they don't know and can't understand.

@balthorpayne 5 лет назад

Not going to lie, I damn near cried. It was hard work not to.

@mattkelly2004 5 лет назад

"And maybe they don't", he said "they love deeper" SHEW I thought I was gonna have to start hating steve for a minute, anyone who stands against these couples getting married really need to step back and take a long look at themselves bc they have done f*^ked up somewhere

@jaytee2642 5 лет назад

I didn't expect to have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes by the end of this story....but there ya go. 😥 They we very lucky to have found their perfect love. We aren't all that fortunate. ❤

@rebeccastratton4114 5 лет назад

Believe it or not, some people search their whole lives to find this love. Love is just that, love. May God Bless their families as they grieve this loss. I Pray she knows he's not truly gone, just gone on ahead.

@ariamcsrm1902 5 лет назад

What a beautiful story ❤️ example of what real love

@arianebarat641 5 лет назад

I have nothing for her and family but LOVE ❤️... Thank you for sharing ❤️

@youtubecommentpolice2043 5 лет назад

Down syndrome people aren't slow at all....most have the same smarts as non downs..... Things just come out different ......

@natashanonnattive4818 2 года назад

People with Down's are so forgiving. When a negative person approaches them most are unaffected personally and untouched, thankfully by their puny words. They will even go out of their way to be nice to them and include them in their activities or group by saying hi! Why don't you join us.

@pfinhulk6726 5 лет назад

1:23 I thought: "Everyone with Downsyndrome I know or only heard about loves people more than a "normal" person would - so why wouldn't they love their partner more, too? That makes no sense..." before he said "... their love is deeper"

@pettypattytheprincess3784 5 лет назад

42 dislikes! 42 people with a cold heart

@heathermetz6576 5 лет назад

2:22 “People like us need to have a chance!” Beautiful love story!

@theotherside931 5 лет назад

*My down syndrome neighbor can do everything except speak and write coherently.* *She never forgets a damn thing. If you buy something from her Granny's shop and don't pay, she will remember what you bought even after 3 months, even if it was a bottle of coke.*

@michaelfleming40 Год назад

What an ABSOLUTELY AWESOME testament of pure Godly love this couple shows us all. 😊 ❤

@cocoswrlzgaming3714 5 лет назад

You guys are one perfect couple.. Don’t listen to them haters..This is real love right here💖💖💖 God bless everyone

@davidluffman3680 5 лет назад

So many "" normal people"" get married and cheat on each other... mistreat each other ...and have no respect for each other....and this couple were together til death and had so many obstacles to overcome just to get married....who really needs the counseling...marriage classes and so on?!?!?!

@10byrdie 5 лет назад

Ridiculous. I don’t believe they should have children for sure but adults with Down syndrome are adults and very capable of living independent lives.

@em.415 5 лет назад

It’s not about how deep they love but if they understand what they are consenting to. Obviously this couple did.

@Hathahasmeenay 5 лет назад

Love is love is love. That is a pure undiluted love that I hope to receive even once in my lifetime. Rest in peace Paul 🥺

@raining_trees 5 лет назад

How can there still be discrimination against people like this?!? God made them the way they are and I'm sure He only approved of and blessed their marriage. May her husband rest in peace

@Notbothered1 Год назад

I was a advocate/ one on one and my friend and client has down syndrome. Our first hang out I asked her if there was anything she wants me to know about her. And she said I am a 26 year old woman and I don't like it when people treat me like a little kid. I said me neither then we smiled and gave eachother a high five. There not kids. Not even close.

@irishobuck9109 5 лет назад

What a BEAUTIFUL story. I'm so very sorry for your loss Mrs. DeForge. You will be in my thoughts and I sincerely hope you will be happy again after you have had some time.

@Mar-jh7tp 5 лет назад

This is an awesome story! The people who have Down syndrome love you more and unconditionally! They deserve to have a chance and live their lives! Beautiful story♥️

@elizacharlie2586 5 лет назад

💝❤🔥🔥🔥❤💝... Jaak-Oii!! People With Down Syndrome Is No Different From People Who Doesn't Have Down Syndrome...I Am Very Saddened Watching This, Knowing The Fact That Most People With Down Syndrome Are Been Treated Like This, I Have Friends and A Cousin That Has Down Syndrome They Are So Fun, Kind & Just The Best Human Beings You Could Be Friends With In This Cold Heartless World... They're Humans, Yes They Have Medical Conditions/Down Syndrome But They Don't Deserve To Be Treated Less Than A Human Being, They Deserve To Be Happy and Loved & To Find Love Too... They Don't Deserve To Be Treated Differently...

@elizacharlie2586 5 лет назад

@S C 👌...

@Casey5693 2 года назад

People with Down Syndrome are more loving than average people. How could anyone dispute that?

@TheSean7564 5 лет назад

Kris, I hope you see this comment someday. Thank you so much for your example. It seems that today there are too few examples of true love. I sincerely appreciate yours and Paul's example of a beautiful couple marrying and loving and appreciating each other. You are a beautiful example for so many people. Thank you very much for sharing your story with me and all the rest of the people who will be inspired by your beautiful love story and marriage. Thank you and God bless you!

@alexdyk9177 5 лет назад

People with Down syndrome are humans too. They should be allowed to love like other “able-bodied” humans.

@audreymyers4823 5 лет назад

Breaks my heart that the love of her life died!! Bless her heart!!

@sharonsweat6078 5 лет назад

People say this country isnt good and people say we haven't gone any where as a country. Well here you go America at its best. Love is love no matter who or where you come from. Awesome story.