Married with Multiple Sclerosis for 47 Years (Chronic Progressive MS)

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Greg married Nancy in 1974 and less than one year later he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In the 47 years since their wedding Greg's condition has progressed, and so has the couple's love.
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Komentáře • 906

  • @loam6740
    @loam6740 Před 3 lety +1090

    "I'm still standing excuse me" omg such a good sense of humor

    • @cassandramartinez7050
      @cassandramartinez7050 Před 3 lety +11

      😂

    • @annabeinglazy5580
      @annabeinglazy5580 Před 3 lety +50

      How Long have you been married?
      "We were trying to figure that out earlier"
      That was the most relatable thing ive ever heard 😂

    • @KB-ld7jw
      @KB-ld7jw Před 3 lety +6

      That was funny

    • @gabrielboisvert3733
      @gabrielboisvert3733 Před 3 lety

      0:48 yeah hahahaha!

    • @WendyDarling1974
      @WendyDarling1974 Před 3 lety +6

      Towards the end of of his life my dad had a lot of trouble communicating, was often quiet, and sometimes you'd wonder if he was still "there." But then he'd make a "dad joke" and I'd feel so much better. I know one time my mom and I were with him. Mom was trying to see if he was comfortable and asked "Do you feel funny?" and Dad said "HA HA!" lol

  • @_unkn
    @_unkn Před 3 lety +342

    When he started teasing Chris with the 'what?', instantly knew this man was a gem

  • @JACK_33_1
    @JACK_33_1 Před 3 lety +763

    Any Man would be lucky to have a Wife like Nancy.

    • @Sammysam44
      @Sammysam44 Před 3 lety +64

      or a husband like Greg!! I understand this is very much a terrible place he is in at this point, but it hasn't always been as bad. what a funny man and beautiful relationship!

    • @eileendoherty2836
      @eileendoherty2836 Před 3 lety +15

      God bless them both…🤗 Chris your amazing thank you 🙏

    • @zackpowell4180
      @zackpowell4180 Před 3 lety +7

      Godbless them both ❤💙

  • @glowworm2
    @glowworm2 Před 3 lety +700

    I lost it when you asked Greg if he struggles with his memory and he purposely went "What?" Nancy knew EXACTLY what he was up to at that point. "Don't. He's teasing you." XD!

    • @Areyousayingidontknowmyname
      @Areyousayingidontknowmyname Před 3 lety +29

      That was so funny. I was like OMG Chris you fell for that one.

    • @deborahkelly1489
      @deborahkelly1489 Před 3 lety +13

      I enjoyed that laugh too. Having a sense of humor through out it all is very important to the well being of the family, and this gentleman has a wonderful sense of humor !

    • @marinavelaz
      @marinavelaz Před 3 lety +5

      What a troll haha

    • @choleniaevidence8321
      @choleniaevidence8321 Před 3 lety +4

      That was funny 😆

    • @mase8189
      @mase8189 Před 3 lety +15

      My 97 year old great grandmother has a lot of memory issues. I saw her at her nursing home a few weeks back and met a couple of the other residents at dinner time. Before I left I asked them “so you’re Fred and you are Judy right?” Judy replies “yup, but we don’t know who she is!” (Pointing to my great grandma). Great grandma replies “I don’t even know who I am.” We all bursted out laughing. Sometimes you just have to make the best of your situation.

  • @NatSussNotSeuss
    @NatSussNotSeuss Před 3 lety +220

    “Every day I’m with her is my favorite memory. Every day” Wow I went from laughing to crying real quick 😭😭😭

  • @MrBlabacus
    @MrBlabacus Před 3 lety +795

    I’ve been watching SBSK for years and now there is an episode on the condition I have. I feel even more a part of the community now. Thanks Chris and Alyssa!

    • @blondesense1708
      @blondesense1708 Před 3 lety +22

      I have MS too! It’s great to see our struggle on SBSK after years of watching.

    • @Liljmonster
      @Liljmonster Před 3 lety +11

      I have MS too! I saw that this video was up and couldn’t wait to watch it

    • @kaytsippy1981
      @kaytsippy1981 Před 3 lety +8

      Same! 😁

    • @claudiarobinson587
      @claudiarobinson587 Před 3 lety +8

      I've been diagnosed since 95. I was 25. I am so happy to see you did this! I was going to suggest. MS affects men differently than women. They are a fun couple! You must laugh at life. And especially when one has a condition that can change from day to day. I hope you will interview a female.

    • @caromccarthy1901
      @caromccarthy1901 Před 3 lety +6

      My wife has ms and got diagnosed just a few weeks after our wedding two years ago.

  • @heavenlyhashbrown1
    @heavenlyhashbrown1 Před 3 lety +674

    This was beautiful. My mom was diagnosed with primary progressive MS shortly after she married my dad, then had me against everyone's advice. Spoiler alert: it worked out! They've been together for 43 years and she's in a position very similar to Greg's now. I have so much respect and admiration for Nancy. Caregivers like Nancy are angels on earth

    • @LiliQ0111
      @LiliQ0111 Před 3 lety +20

      I have a very similar story! My parents had a difficult time conceiving, and then my mom got diagnosed with MS. She was told she shouldn't get pregnant, so they finally looked into adoption, but the adoption service immediately told her she wouldn't get a baby because she 'wouldn't be able to take care of it' 🙄 then they went to get IVF, had me, and, surprise, she's been a great mother to me, and my parents have been married for 34 years.

    • @Misteddreams
      @Misteddreams Před 3 lety +8

      How wonderful hearing these beautiful stories of resilience - I am sure they will give hope to many in similar situations. X

    • @mesc681
      @mesc681 Před 3 lety +3

      My mom has MS and her and my dad have an amazing relationship.

  • @graciemac795
    @graciemac795 Před 3 lety +410

    Like Greg, I also have a neurological disorder, but so lucky to have a husband who loves me as much as Nancy loves Greg. When you're sick, it means the world to have someone by your side; someone who will never give up on you... and even when you wanna give up on yourself, they won't let you❤ this is the True meaning of LOVE.

    • @nuckinfuts7610
      @nuckinfuts7610 Před 3 lety +6

      That's wonderful. I'm glad that you have that kind of love and partnership in your life. I'm no advocate for marriage by any means, but I gotta admit, whoever originally wrote those vows were onto something. To devote yourself completely to someone for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do you both part is one spot on depiction. One that's also really underrated. Sadly, we've heard them so much that it's lyrics have lost it's impact and meaning. When you find the kind of love that's unabashed, unrepentant, audacious, unconditional, fierce, untamed, unfeigned...you just know when you got it. And gurl, you got that ish. 💕👍

    • @wandafrmbama5803
      @wandafrmbama5803 Před 3 lety +7

      @@nuckinfuts7610 I agree with them all also BUT the “till death do you part” for me isn’t true. My husband passed about 11 years ago at the age of 46, I was 44, we had been married for 27 years and passed away in 2010 of the swine flu pandemic. At 11 years I still feel at married to him as the day we said I DO. I understand what you mean but I have never even thought of another person ever coming along and and changing that love I have for him EVER 🙂.

    • @derek_michael
      @derek_michael Před 3 lety +7

      @@wandafrmbama5803 My dad passed when I was 12. That was more than 20 years ago. My mom never ever dated and, as far as I know, never even considered or had an interest in it. I think there is something really special about that and I'm glad you feel the same way about your husband.

    • @nuckinfuts7610
      @nuckinfuts7610 Před 3 lety +6

      @@wandafrmbama5803 agree, love is everlasting and goes beyond the physical realm. Many faiths who've long used these traditional vows also felt it was necessary to revise that last line. For instance, the Unitarian church kept the beginning portion pretty much the same, but replaced _"till death do us part"_ with _"to love and cherish always."_

    • @trmp9923
      @trmp9923 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm not lucky at all

  • @beatrizspinellimilani1285
    @beatrizspinellimilani1285 Před 3 lety +146

    I can totally imagine Greg as a teacher, the kind all the students just love.

  • @shermdog6969
    @shermdog6969 Před 3 lety +272

    My wife passed away at 36 from MS so this touches me to the core.

  • @uchiharose9927
    @uchiharose9927 Před 3 lety +165

    Today I found out I maybe have a syndrome at 20 years old.
    Its hard to admit it and I started to feel useless.... I have problems with my vision and the doctor thinks that is part of the syndrome. I am waiting for the diagnosis in a month.
    Your channel remember me that is not a problem is a part of me and that makes me special and instead of being sad I should be proud. I was born with slow development and I hated my self for that... Trying to love my self even do is hard.
    Thank you🙏 even do I am sad right now I hope for the best, 🖤

    • @MysteriousRye
      @MysteriousRye Před 3 lety +20

      Don’t worry❤️, you are strong!. People with a syndrome or a disability is NOT useless!

    • @mybubbles5552
      @mybubbles5552 Před 3 lety +16

      You are just as worthy and important as anyone else! It’s okay you have struggles! And it’s okay to be sad. I have many struggles too. My dad does too. We have to live life anyways! Much love to you.

    • @uchiharose9927
      @uchiharose9927 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MysteriousRye thank you🙏 😭🤍

    • @uchiharose9927
      @uchiharose9927 Před 3 lety +2

      @@mybubbles5552 thank you❤

    • @Yol805
      @Yol805 Před 3 lety +10

      @Uchiha Rose. Don’t be sad embrace whatever is going on with you. Make Jesus the Lord are your life. For years I was shame of what people think. I was pick at my hold middle and high school. Today I am 58 years old and so Bless. Never let know one still your joy.

  • @mellymoo1828
    @mellymoo1828 Před 3 lety +83

    I have MS, my first attack was when I was pregnant with my son, I suddenly lost feeling in my right thumb, by the next morning I was numb on my right side, they first thought I’d had a mini stroke, but after 14 nights in hospital 3 MRIs, a lumber puncture and a heap of blood tests, they diagnosed MS! My son is 18 in November so it’s been that long!
    I now need a walker for my mobility, I can’t walk without it now due to my poor balance, coordination, strength and vision! My husband passed away 12 years ago and my sister stepped in as my carer, I’m so happy she did, she cracks so many jokes with me all the time! We are never sad, which is the best!
    It is so wonderful to see that Nancy and Greg have such a great sense an humour! Just magical! 😊💗

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety +1

      My sister has really stepped up for me, too, and we're much closer now--I'm so grateful!!! 🙏💖

    • @jaxxiet5851
      @jaxxiet5851 Před 3 lety +2

      Wow, you sound so positive and strong. I’m glad you have help. 🙏

    • @Annenigmatic
      @Annenigmatic Před 3 lety +4

      This is interesting to me, I've had MS since 2008 at age 25, and was told you are "immune" to MS attacks during pregnancy. I guess not! 😳
      Take care 💗

    • @sherryd.3425
      @sherryd.3425 Před 2 lety

      Love to you and your sister! I have a much younger sister. She was 15 years of nonstop labor, strife, and fun! Oh, my. No kids for either of us, ever. She is so brilliant! I am so happy that you two have that joy!

    • @autumnnorberg7534
      @autumnnorberg7534 Před 2 lety

      My oldest sister was diagnosed with MS about 5 years ago. It's an awful disease and it breaks my heart to watch my sister struggle because of it.
      I'm glad you have an awesome sister to support you ❤

  • @bubbajoy3928
    @bubbajoy3928 Před 3 lety +6

    Greg is the greatest teacher and was a mentor for me throughout middle school. He was probably 10 years into his diagnosis and had his share of daily struggles then. No matter how sick, tired, weak, or strong he was at the time, he never let it keep him from giving us 100% of him, his humor, or his love of teaching. I continuously see him outside in his garden and cannot pass without thinking of those times. Very special man. Very special friend to anyone he meets!

  • @nicoolpeg7821
    @nicoolpeg7821 Před 3 lety +21

    When my body was shutting down in 2012 and I was waiting to see specialists, my husband was out enjoying his “extra curricular” activity. I discovered it in January 2013. He moved out a few months later, said he wasn’t spending the rest of his life taking care of me. That was after 15 years and 2 children. In June of that year I was diagnosed with cancer in my spinal cord in my c-spine. October was the surgery and I have been left with nerve damage that affects my mobility. I get flare ups, similarly to someone with MS (one of my specialist tells me) that knock me out for extended periods of time, especially if I get sick. Thank God I have amazing parents who have been able to help my children and I.
    I LOVE the attitude and sense of humour this couple has 💕 This is what in ‘sickness and in health’ looks like. Wishing you many more years of love, humour and making memories together 🥰🇨🇦

    • @michaelcandido2824
      @michaelcandido2824 Před rokem +2

      im sorry that happened to you are strong and your parents are caring and have their priorities straight. Your husband was presented with a test and he did not pass.

  • @julievanderleest
    @julievanderleest Před 3 lety +64

    I had a teacher who had MS. He was in a electric wheelchair and he let the class drive it around the basketball court one day. He was a very wise and compassionate teacher and person. Really the best teacher I ever had.

    • @estherb822
      @estherb822 Před 3 lety

      @@Carlsmith-ry3qv you and the other profile which has the picture of the lady, need to leave people alone. Asking the exact same question to random folk. And for what purpose 🤔. Very strange!!

  • @amaza888
    @amaza888 Před 3 lety +149

    Ohhh this one hits home. I've been diagnosed with remittent-relapsing MS 6 years ago. It all started with tingling in my feet and hands, just like Greg. I'm still standing, still walking, thanks to some amazing drugs that keep me stable.
    This couple is amazing! You can feel the love.... Thanks for sharing your sweet story with the world!

    • @headerahelix
      @headerahelix Před 3 lety

      Can I ask, did/do your hands also twitch or just feel like they're not doing what you want them to? My back stopped working in May and since my hands and feet don't feel right... I am a bit worried

    • @ogrimzyz8643
      @ogrimzyz8643 Před 3 lety

      @@headerahelix please go to a doctor, it could be nothing serious but if it has you worried go and get yourself looked at.

  • @mfairus3781
    @mfairus3781 Před 3 lety +40

    47 years together and he still remembers the first date. Impressive!

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety +1

      I loved the Polaroid at the end, too!

  • @kelligarza5199
    @kelligarza5199 Před 3 lety +31

    I have MS and today I got my cognitive testing results. It wasn't great news. I think I really needed to see this today. I hope that my husband is as wonderful as Nancy is! I've been married for 24 years and hope I still have many more years ahead.

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety +6

      Sorry your results weren't what you hoped for, Kelli! From what I understand with MS though, it can be very up and down, so maybe they caught you on hard day? As for hubby, he might just surprise you--things change, as they inevitably do anyway, but there are treasures from it... If you can keep your sense of humor! God bless you both 🙏💖

  • @Elischarlot
    @Elischarlot Před 3 lety +36

    “Every day with her is my favorite memory “❤️ what a Beautiful couple ✨✨✨✨💟

  • @AS-78065
    @AS-78065 Před 3 lety +103

    Both of you are the pure essence of what true marriage is. Through health & through sickness, for better or for worse. I can only hope that I have a marriage that lasts 47 years. God bless you both! Greg, I hope you live life to the fullest and know you are so admired and so supported and adored! Same for you Nancy. You both are gems. 🌞

    • @tracy4591
      @tracy4591 Před 3 lety +2

      Agree 150%!! Perfectly said 💯 😀

  • @urmysunshine75
    @urmysunshine75 Před 3 lety +100

    Props to Nancy for her love for Greg. And also Rachel, there aren't many young people willing to dedicate their services to the infirm or elderly, that warmed my heart to know she cares so much too!

  • @Djroma2010
    @Djroma2010 Před 3 lety +10

    I was recently diagnosed with MS at the end of January of this year! Hands and feet went numb. Even want blind temporarily from the scars in my brain and even my spinal cord. I couldn't even too the bathroom, walking had to learn to walk again! Went too acute rehab This is very hard for me too live with for the rest of my life. But it doesn't hold me back! Very special video right here.

  • @supersnazzi
    @supersnazzi Před 3 lety +47

    I have MS so seeing someone with MS on the channel really helps show me how different it can be for everyone impacted by this disease. Thank you for all you do Chris!

    • @amytaylor1368
      @amytaylor1368 Před 3 lety

      Hello there👋👋. How are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!

  • @SixBlindKids
    @SixBlindKids Před 3 lety +49

    Their beautiful sense of humor reminds me of our family! Such love and admiration for this wonderful couple. Sending hugs! ❤️

  • @kimberlybrooke4769
    @kimberlybrooke4769 Před 3 lety +52

    they are absolute goals, if my relationship doesn’t have as much love as they have i don’t want it

  • @meluvfriends
    @meluvfriends Před 3 lety +77

    Finding out your spouse has a progressive disease a year into marriage is the epitome of till death due us part in sickness and health. What a beautiful couple.

  • @valentinacardona173
    @valentinacardona173 Před 3 lety +44

    Greg is so sweet and Nancy is the perfect example of true, selfless unconditional love. Beautiful marriage

  • @andrewmccann9710
    @andrewmccann9710 Před 3 lety +42

    These two could absolutely be a comedy duo. Both of them are hilarious. And in the spirit of the jokes they make about themselves, Greg wouldn't have to write that much material for his 30 min segment : ). Love you guys.

  • @BreanaHunter
    @BreanaHunter Před 3 lety +8

    “She laughs at my jokes even when they’re not funny” 🥺 the one thing all of your videos have in common that is so refreshing to see is true love. Whether it’s a parent & child, partners, friends. There is so much love ❤️

  • @TSANOOvlogs
    @TSANOOvlogs Před 3 lety +56

    Greg seems like someone I would admire if I knew him personally

  • @sharonlaryea5851
    @sharonlaryea5851 Před 3 lety +19

    I love this channel and what you guys are about. I got diagnosed with MS about 7 years ago and it’s been a fear of mine that I may not find someone who’s willing to “travel the road less traveled” with me. But this just gave me hope. God bless them!

  • @mollynash2597
    @mollynash2597 Před 3 lety +67

    My brother in-law's parents both had Multiple Sclerosis, fortunately non of their children had it. They have both passed but they managed to take pretty good care of themselves.

  • @kellahlers4242
    @kellahlers4242 Před 3 lety +37

    hearing them laugh together with real joy, beautiful.

    • @amytaylor1368
      @amytaylor1368 Před 3 lety

      Hello there👋👋. How are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!

  • @mauracorsini4649
    @mauracorsini4649 Před 3 lety +44

    "i'm still standing" LOL omg I love these people.

  • @grayskindablue
    @grayskindablue Před 3 lety +23

    This reminded me of my grandparents. My grandma took care of my Pop alone the entire time he had dementia. She refused home health (and I wish she hadn’t - it’s admirable, but everyone deserves help and time for themselves) and did all of his care, 24/7, for about eight years. For about half that time he had no idea who she was, for about a year he couldn’t even sit up or speak. I’ve never seen love the way my grandma loved my Pop, she loved him so deeply his illness wasn’t even a factor. Or maybe it made her love him even more. That’s the kind of love these two have, and it’s such a rare and special kind of love, as cheesy as that might sound it’s true. Thanks for another great one, Chris.

  • @janiseubanks1182
    @janiseubanks1182 Před 3 lety +56

    I had two step sisters that had MS. It’s a horrible disease. They passed in their forties. God bless him and his family

  • @Ulove619
    @Ulove619 Před 3 lety +120

    BLESS THEIR HEARTS!! A lot of laughter is what it takes. And stand by your man. He said “I don’t know what we talked abt”.. that was cute. I just love their love..

  • @emmaglowania5979
    @emmaglowania5979 Před 3 lety +16

    I love this so much. I am a nurse and it is so hard to see patients with MS with a poor support system. His spirit and attitude is inspiring!

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety

      💖💖💖Thank you for caring, Emma, and please know that good medical staff, from nurses and doctors through to custodial staff to orderlies to receptionists and LPNs make an enormous difference during our care/stay, and beyond, you can't begin to imagine!!! 😮 I may not remember the names but I have so many dear people in my heart just the same!!!!!!!!!😍 (I'm not crying, you're crying!) LOL

  • @noski1240
    @noski1240 Před 3 lety +30

    "what?" omg hahaha! It's so wonderful to see that despite everything, these two can still laugh together

    • @speed47g
      @speed47g Před 3 lety +5

      For real! I was dying of laughter at that part lmao

  • @chrissquitieri3628
    @chrissquitieri3628 Před 3 lety +66

    I went to bed fine one night, woke up the next morning and couldn't feel anything below my waist, and couldn't walk. Then got an MRI, and it showed I have MS.

    • @blondesense1708
      @blondesense1708 Před 3 lety +13

      I have MS. It really is like a ticking time bomb. For me I woke up blind, but now that I look back I see little episodes that I now know were MS, like my right foot fell asleep for a few weeks once and I was tripping over, my left pinkie and ring finger a few years before that and blurry vision that was diagnosed for migraines. If there are lesions, those are the episodes you didn’t notice. Good luck with treatment, they are making some exciting developments at the moment.

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety +3

      Happened to me after my 3rd brain surgery, it is always a shock. Blessings to you on your healing journey 🙏💖

    • @chrissquitieri3628
      @chrissquitieri3628 Před 3 lety +3

      @@lulumoon6942 wow, same to you.

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety +2

      @@chrissquitieri3628 Thanks, Chris 💪

    • @Djroma2010
      @Djroma2010 Před 3 lety

      @@blondesense1708 Hey we relate! My left palm and both of the bottom of my feet went numb. And went blind for like 5 days. Many MRI's and spinal taps. I even had to get Blood apheresis done too. Its a terrible experience. And it sucked! But we just keep fighting! Where did you get treated at?

  • @hollieeverafter2347
    @hollieeverafter2347 Před 3 lety +20

    I adore Greg’s sense of humor! laughter is the best medicine.

  • @zweij
    @zweij Před 3 lety +48

    "IM STILL STANDING" XDDD
    I already like them!

  • @nukawolfkopa5
    @nukawolfkopa5 Před 3 lety +11

    I was diagnosed with pediatric MS when I was 17 and this is such a great video to me for the reason that I want my partner to know that regardless of how bad things might get, we can still get through it. There are much better treatments out nowadays too, and better medical care in general. It’ll be nice to see how much better things might be in the future.

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety +1

      That's a freaking super attitude, ACE, no doubt the people in your life are lucky to have you!!! 👍💪💖🙏🌈

  • @joisaha7979
    @joisaha7979 Před 3 lety +11

    My mom, uncle and grandma all have MS. Just like Greg, my mom was a teacher and after her diagnosis, it got too difficult and she retired early. It’s been very difficult, especially since I was 7-8 when she was diagnosed. I’m 21 now, and it’s definitely not easy and over the years, her health due to MS has been declining. MS has been a big part of my family since I’ve been seeing family members with it since I was very young, and since I have 3 family members with it (MS is a “rare” disease but it felt so common to me since this is all I’ve ever really known growing up) Nancy is such a pure soul and I know it’s not easy having a loved one with MS and all the hardships you go through. Bless them both ❤️

  • @zenaweina
    @zenaweina Před 3 lety +9

    wow this story is so touching and it brought me so much joy! as a 24 year old who was diagnosed with MS 5 years ago, this gave me hope that I can find somebody who will love me unconditionally. it has been a struggle for me but this gave me hope.

  • @madisonmakeupxo
    @madisonmakeupxo Před 3 lety +22

    They are such a sweet couple!! True love right here!!🥺😭

  • @Jennstravels
    @Jennstravels Před 3 lety +16

    I love this couple! They are an example of true love and their humor is awesome!

  • @Haley_Marie
    @Haley_Marie Před 3 lety +22

    I haven’t cried in awhile watching these videos but this one really hit me hard. Such a beautiful couple, thank you for sharing💕

  • @dogsaremedicine5364
    @dogsaremedicine5364 Před 3 lety +34

    It would be impossible for me to love them more! Goals.

    • @Carlsmith-ry3qv
      @Carlsmith-ry3qv Před 3 lety

      Hello there👋👋. How are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!!

  • @veronihika
    @veronihika Před 3 lety +8

    "I try not to take things too seriously, because that would be depressing. And I don't do depressing". I'm going to keep this in my heart for the rest of my life.

  • @jontaylor6068
    @jontaylor6068 Před 3 lety +45

    What an awesome couple. You don’t see people married this long anymore. He is teaching us.

  • @paranormalpredicaments4686

    I'm so happy to see this! My husband was diagnosed with MS a year & a half ago, also within our first year of marriage. We were high school sweethearts & are more in love than ever. What a beautiful couple showing the love & humor are going to keep going strong.

  • @girlybard
    @girlybard Před 3 lety +13

    Haha! Greg is hilarious and his wife is a wonderful person. You can tell she loves her husband and he looks at her with love as well.

  • @majo6322
    @majo6322 Před 3 lety +3

    This interview changed my life, thank you so much

  • @coolbreezelain
    @coolbreezelain Před 3 lety +15

    7:05 to about 7:30 was so funny! I watched that part a few times. His deadpan "What?" was so perfect, and everyone laughing was just icing on the cake.

    • @dorna2325
      @dorna2325 Před 3 lety

      can you explain the joke for me? I had a hard time understanding it haha

  • @liftingforsweets501
    @liftingforsweets501 Před 3 lety +8

    This was so pure and I loved them. My mom had to help my dad after a severe accident and witnessing it firsthand, it’s a lot to take on the role of caregiver AND spouse. You’ve done a great job, Nancy.
    And Greg, you are so charming and I wish I knew you in real life! I could spend hours joking around with you and hearing you speak.
    This video was a pleasure to watch, thank you!

  • @steph2137
    @steph2137 Před 3 lety +11

    Ohhhh myyyyy I absolutely love this couple. What wonderful sence of humour in such a tough situation. They make me so happy and I couldn’t stop laughing “3 out of 47 ain’t bad” 🤣🤣💕

  • @moriganna67ify
    @moriganna67ify Před 3 lety +16

    He stole my heart talking about Nancy. This couple are the perfect couple. Perfect love and we can all learn from them. X O

  • @valecianeuwerth3510
    @valecianeuwerth3510 Před 3 lety +20

    This one hit home for me. My mom has Multiple Sclerosis as well and everyday is a gift truthfully. Sometimes things get really bad but then itll get better again as well!!:)

    • @AnnaRoemantic
      @AnnaRoemantic Před 3 lety +2

      Its nice to hear this! I'm the mom in the situation and it hurts so much sometimes, I don't want my child to see me weak, but its encouraging to see so many people talk about how its not all bad all the time.

    • @valecianeuwerth3510
      @valecianeuwerth3510 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AnnaRoemantic I understand the pain from it and all of the worrying that comes along with it as well. But having that allows us to realize to live in the moment and be as happy as you can be:) You've got this and you're so strong!!

  • @swatch12345
    @swatch12345 Před 3 lety +19

    These interviews are so impactful. Thank you for putting in the effort and sharing these people's stories.

  • @marleenninaka1303
    @marleenninaka1303 Před 3 lety +14

    Hi everyone: It's so nice to see you all again on CZcams. I want to meet you all one day. Take care and stay safe.

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety +2

      Hey Marleen, I feel the same way, this is the best gang in the whole internet! 😊THANKS, CHRIS!!! 💖💖💖

  • @nuckinfuts7610
    @nuckinfuts7610 Před 3 lety +20

    I seriously want a shirt now that says "I don't do depressing." 👕💕

  • @thedancingklown
    @thedancingklown Před 3 lety +12

    This is a real love story, I'm overwhelmed and crying bc they remind me so much of my grandparents

  • @AriesFiyah
    @AriesFiyah Před 3 lety +13

    Oh, I love them so much. Their love is so strong.

  • @butterflytatt
    @butterflytatt Před 3 lety +7

    I love their sense of humor. They truly love each other and it shows. I was diagnosed with Tarlov Cyst Disease 3 months after my husband and I were married. It was a very hard first year, but I’m blessed to have a husband who loves me through it all. He never complains about having to help me.

  • @itzamarierivera
    @itzamarierivera Před 3 lety +15

    I find new reasons to love this community more and more everyday. Greg and Nancy thank you for being such pure souls this world desperately needs. Thank you for sharing

  • @littlerubiesdaycare
    @littlerubiesdaycare Před 3 lety +36

    There's love enough for everyone on earth. There's a special someone for everyone on earth...if we can just find that someone. Greg and Nancy have found their someones. They have proved it to eachother, and the world, that adversities will come in relationships but gliding through them with a great sense of humor might just be the key to success. You are both a success story❤

  • @juansebastianbeltranacosta467

    Hey guys, i am not the kind of person to put on some comments on youtube but i am a suscriber for a while and I love your testimonial videos. My fiancee was diagnosed with MS 2 years ago and i am at her side loving her so much. This video helped me to gain even more faith that love wins above all. Thank you a lot for this

  • @MsSmurk
    @MsSmurk Před 3 lety +3

    Right in the feels.
    I lost my dad last year from an MS complication. Watching this is like watching my dad and mom. He had MS for 49 years and my mom was his main care taker. A lot of his symptoms were the same. MS def has an impact on cognitive function.
    Thank you Chris for raising awareness. I needed this without knowing. My dad also had a great sense of humor, it is how we all coped. It will be a year since he passed in a week. I miss him so much, it hurts. But he was loved and my mom was the best. Seeing this helps a little. Thank you.

  • @ticekrispies
    @ticekrispies Před 3 lety +23

    A beautiful story, loved listening to these people's positivity and strength, pure love and fight. Just love love love it! And bless Rachel, such a warming smile you see the kindness right through it. I'm glad Greg has such people around, and vice versa cos he seems great

  • @jeremymuther8656
    @jeremymuther8656 Před 3 lety +13

    My moms brother died of MS in the early 2000s he was only 52 we all miss you and love you Mikey

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před 3 lety +2

      RIP Mikey, and so glad you remember him fondly, he's still with you then.

  • @Twdsuperfan2010
    @Twdsuperfan2010 Před 3 lety +9

    My mom has ms. Thankfully, the copaxon shots 3 days a week help to slow the progression. We got lucky and caught it early.

  • @twistedofficial
    @twistedofficial Před 3 lety +10

    My father is diagnosed with progressive MS. I hope he can find a caring wife like Nancy.

  • @vanessamuhammad8709
    @vanessamuhammad8709 Před 3 lety +1

    This was a great video! I have multiple sclerosis diagnosed back in 2017 in nursing school. My husband married me after we found out. This disease is crazy and lonely sometimes and it’s so painful some days but I’m blessed just like him to have a spouse who has my back and supports me.

  • @zachbonney7372
    @zachbonney7372 Před 3 lety +7

    This story was so heartwarming, the two of them clearly love each other so much!!! ❤️ So glad comments are back too!! :)

    • @amytaylor1368
      @amytaylor1368 Před 3 lety

      Hello there👋👋. How are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!!

  • @findyourblissandrunwithit2756

    I don’t do depressing! Yes sir!!
    No matter how hard things can be, you can still find joy! Yes ma’am!
    Spectacular couple! Thank you for sharing some of your story!

  • @jlamppost
    @jlamppost Před 3 lety +22

    So glad the comments are back so we can show our appreciation and love!

  • @laurmoll
    @laurmoll Před 3 lety +1

    My grandmother had MS and passed in 2018. My grandfather was her caretaker until nearly the very end and passed in early 2020. Nancy reminds me so much of my grandfather - giving so much love with no questions asked. Making humor out of a very difficult situation and finding joy through it all. I had tears in my eyes the whole video. Love is a beautiful thing.

    • @amytaylor1368
      @amytaylor1368 Před 3 lety

      Hello there👋👋. How are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!!

  • @kgmanson
    @kgmanson Před 3 lety +5

    What a lovely couple! Very enjoyable to hear their story, and I wish them many more happy years together.

  • @gisellechristian4054
    @gisellechristian4054 Před 3 lety +9

    Jus sending a hello your way and lots of blessing to u as husband and wife😊.

  • @ohjonash
    @ohjonash Před 3 lety +3

    Hearing their story was amazing. I’m so glad that Chris was able to interview Greg and Nancy (and Rachel!) because their story is so important. There are a lot of interviews with young children and their parents, but I love to hear the stories of older people with disabilities and being able to understand their experiences. Wonderful, excellent interview!!

  • @colorful1116
    @colorful1116 Před 3 lety +1

    I am a speech therapist and I learned so much from you today, thanks for sharing!
    In each therapy my goal is to make the people laugh at least once.
    You inspire me a lot!

  • @geri1144
    @geri1144 Před 3 lety +4

    I loved the part where he teased Chris!! 😂 I had the best time watching them. Their love is so pure and they’re the sweetest. I wish them the best

  • @magdaleneofdivinelove5984

    loved this interview - this couple. They reminded me of the various couples in the film "When Harry Met Sally." But, Greg and Nancy far surpasses those screen couples! : )
    I also have MS (relapse-remitting) and this has been very encouraging. Thank you SBSK

  • @hanekochan
    @hanekochan Před 3 lety +5

    Such a lovely couple, you can feel the devotion and love through all the interview ♥️

    • @amytaylor1368
      @amytaylor1368 Před 3 lety

      Hello there👋👋. How are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!!

  • @edwingonzalez1498
    @edwingonzalez1498 Před 3 lety +1

    Been watching your videos for years now and never seen someone on your channel with the same condition as me as someone with M.S. this is super uplifting to see. Thank you so much for sharing your videos on your channel Chris and Alyssa.

  • @MamaOf22892
    @MamaOf22892 Před 3 lety +6

    My hubby has MS and still works a full time job. We found out that he had it, 4-5 years ago...

  • @TheSwindle123
    @TheSwindle123 Před rokem +1

    I’m 24 y/o dude, diagnosed with MS in May of 2020. The right side of my face went completely numb and I had some coordination issues for like a month or two. I’ve been on some great medication since then and haven’t had any relapses. So thankful to have caught it early and in a time where treatment has made increasingly greater strides. I think research and treatment for MS has come so much farther now than where it was at even 10-20 years ago, and I hold out hope for where it will go in the coming years

  • @Calie12
    @Calie12 Před 3 lety +6

    I also have ms and to see them joke and laugh together reminds me of me and my husband and how he looks after me and how we make the best outta it.

  • @donaldpetersen2382
    @donaldpetersen2382 Před 3 lety +2

    My dad was not all there before I got to meet him thanks to MS. Listening to another MS patient speak their mind helps me come to terms with who my father is now, and who he might have been. Thank you SBSK

    • @amytaylor1368
      @amytaylor1368 Před 3 lety

      Hello there👋👋. How are you doing today?hope you had a nice day?GOD BLESS YOU!!!

  • @c.nightwriter1716
    @c.nightwriter1716 Před 3 lety +4

    What a sweet couple. It looks like they care about each other so much. Looks like they've been through a lot together, and their bond is just even stronger. ❤️

  • @eliselaughlin1886
    @eliselaughlin1886 Před 3 lety +2

    Have not even finish the video but these 2 are so amazing and lucky to have each other. God bless the both of u.

  • @Phlexstone
    @Phlexstone Před 3 lety +4

    What a lovely couple!

  • @LeonardoOliveira-858
    @LeonardoOliveira-858 Před 3 lety +1

    Another beautiful video. Thank you so much for gifting us with your channel.

  • @fuzbcuz7613
    @fuzbcuz7613 Před 3 lety +8

    Laughter is the best medicine and the key to a great marriage.

  • @kristenelaine2766
    @kristenelaine2766 Před 3 lety +2

    Having ms for almost 6 years diagnosed at 22 this was a very hard but amazing thing to watch. To see love and laughter still possible gives me hope for my future. 🧡

  • @laura0104
    @laura0104 Před 3 lety +6

    7:05 - I want to let Greg know that I fell for it too, lol! ❤

  • @MissLifeandLove
    @MissLifeandLove Před 3 lety +1

    What an amazing couple! It's such a joy to see how much Greg and Nancy are in love with each other after all these years and after all they have been through!
    As a young woman, who is willing to start a family with her partner, I feel so grateful to have seen this family, that is still in love and strong not only in spite of the diagnosis but also because of the diagnosis!
    A big hug to Greg, Nancy and also Rachel. You all have made my day.💜
    Thank you Chris for your work!

  • @ThatShyGuyMatt
    @ThatShyGuyMatt Před 3 lety +6

    True love right here. While I am not disabled in this way (I am disabled though), it takes a special person to marry someone and STAY with them if they are disabled. Sadly so many leave their spouse once they become disabled because it's to much for them. They don't think of their spouse sadly. I mean I understand it can be hard of course, but love is stronger than any disability.
    Also if you don't have laughter, things will be hard. Laughter helps you deal with it. I've gotten to the point where I can even laugh about myself. Live, love, laugh!

  • @martybob55
    @martybob55 Před 3 lety +1

    What a beautiful blessing that they have so much love for one another. I was diagnosed with MS after we had been married for 20 years. I’m blessed that my husband stuck by my side and we have been married for 37 years. A sense of humor helps us get thru many if life’s challenges. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.