Paul and Kris DeForge met at a dance. They both claimed it
was love at first sight. Kris told everyone, “I looked into Paul’s eyes and saw
my future.” When they spoke of marriage, they met with opposition. Paul and
Kris were born with Down Syndrome. Some people thought they wouldn’t be up to
the challenges of married life. But they were married August 13, 1993. For
twenty-five years they shared simple pleasures. Kris loved to cook. They went
bowling and dancing together. Sometimes they’d go camping with Kris’ sister and
her family. Eventually Paul began showing signs of dementia, something that
tends to happen earlier to individuals with Down Syndrome. When Paul had to be
moved to a care center, Kris would visit him. Shortly after their silver
wedding anniversary, Paul passed away. Kris misses him terribly, but she knows
their marriage was an example to so many others; proof that people with Down
syndrome can achieve their dreams.
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