When Anthea Met Michael
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Disabled from a young age, Anthea wondered if she’d ever find love. Little did she know it would be through her passion for sport that she’d find Mr Right. Anthea and Michael might seem like an unlikely couple, but these two are soul mates and can read each other’s minds - ideal in a game like boccia, where communication between partners is very important.
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"This is the only body I've got. If I don't love it, who will?" - Anthea. Such powerful words.
Thanks for watching Toon Link! Hope you enjoyed!😀
That was deep boi 💯
Senior quote now
Toon Link powerful
That should've been my senior quote. Wish I would've seen this earlier in life ❤❤❤
Now that is a MAN and a HUSBAND. Cheers to you, man
Thanks for your support and watching our video, Jenni!
SOOO rare
He's an angel
I always love watching love stories especially if they are soulmates, Wich one can surely see that
Here. Many, many blessings to you both.
Life is one's destiny,
Not a destination.
❤️✌️💡 To you both.
🙋🙏🤗😁
hes a bit prickish tho, always saying well, no wonder why you " thats not okay. that would get demeaning after a while, a short while. its not like she is normally accident prone like a able bodied person.
So people keep asking still happily married 8 years now been together nearly 14. Yes shes the boss. This video is slightly out of date now as I have a different job (3rd in command in it) and Anthea has new wheelchair with custom paint work and new eye gaze communication device.
you are one the sweetest man in the world, your wife is lucky to have you as you are lucky to have her
That's amazing.!! So happy to hear that..! You are a great man/husband. If only we had more people with that kind of love and compassion, this world would be a much better place. Wishing you both lots of happiness!
Congratulations on 8 years ❤️
Michael,
I absolutely loved watching this! Y’alls relationship is one of a kind simply because the love is real and pure. I am genuinely happy for the two of you and wish you both many more years of happiness! Please tell your lovely wife hello for me! She is a true inspiration!
Very beautiful that you both chose each other and not the world around you
This is relatable on so many levels. I am also a 20 year old woman with cebral palsy. But I am a lot more moble than Anthea. But I also went though endless therapy sessions and a lot of surgeries. I feel like me and Anthea are proof that people with disabilities can have fulfilled lives. I went to highschool with all the other kids, I finished high school and am now living on my own with a care giver who comes once a week to help with household chores. And I am a university student. I also have an able-bodied partner. A lot of people in my live probably thought I would never get this far. But I did and I am very proud of myself. I will never take for granted what I have today and what I will achieve in the decates to come. I am just so thankful
Excuse me I have a question if you don't mind me asking
I am disabled, crutches and brace from polio. I met a fire Chief at work, we would’ve been married 28 years this year. He passed in 2019. A lot of people never find that, but when one does, it’s a blessing. Don’t forget, God sends us these remarkable people.
and i cant even get a text back, no seriously this is beautiful im so happy for them
Thanks for the kind message Diana, we hope you enjoyed the episode!
Diana Z well dame look no further ill text you everyday every night beautiful 😘
Lol
Girrrrl story of my life
I feel you sis
Anthea is such a lovely woman and Michael has an amazing attitude and his good humour and the way he teases her is so cute, he treats her like she doesn't have a disability and that's what makes a huge difference. He treats her as an equal and you can tell that he genuinely loves her because he does it all out of love knowing the full responsibility before he got involved with her. Wishing you both a very happy marriage forever and beyond. Xxxxxxx
Thanks for watching ! Hope you enjoyed!
idylle♡doll I had the same thoughts!
What do you mean, he treats her like an equal?? Of course, she's his equal; she's a human being!
Hes handsome too.
The disability isn't her...she is an equal,
Micheal you're an AMAZING man. Athena you're a special lady yourself. My heart is glowing from this story. 💖💖💖
Thanks for your comment!
Kraz3y K3ll3y's Korn3r I love this Visio , I think Anthea and Michael make make a lovely couple and I envy Anthea
I have watched this video before , but Didn't realise Anthea had Kidney cancer when she was little as well as CP
Michael seems a lovely caring and understanding man and obviously VERY DEDICATED with what he does
@@AttitudeLive can will come
She deserves love ❤️ not because she’s disabled but because she’s a human. Just like he deserves love. I’m glad they found each other
You can tell this man loves her he's such a good man 💕❤️💕
Being disabled myself I can relate because I have an amazing wife who means the world to me. Even when we don't speak to each other we know each other's thoughts. Congratulations you two
Thanks for sharing Matt. Hope you enjoyed!
Is it me or does he always look like he is about to burst out laughing? Guess he is just a happy guy
Phoebe Mclellan OMG! ROFLMAO!! Nailed it girl!🤣🤣🤣😆
He's in love
@Gengar Phantom
With all due respect I don't think you can know how it is for him. How he feels. And also it is not time-consuming for him because she has caregivers and he does other things. She mentioned in the video that she wants him to do other things, that it would not be healthy for him to be a full-time caregiver and I agree. I am a person with a disability and my husband is my caregiver and I completely understand where they are coming from. We are happy just like this couple. We are truly in love.
I took it as nerves from being in front of a camera that'll air to an entire country, if not the world. Not necessarily an emotion of concern, but I'd totally be feeling the pressure with that many people "behind" the camera. Lol. Especially if you're already shy.
@@pattym9182 true and he looks like a really sweet and possibly shy person to begin with. I think he's lovely♥
This is sweet. (: there is love for anyone no matter what.
Brianna Sanchez
So untrue.
Celisar1 really? Because this girl who has been like this since she was a child found it. This man who doesn't have any disabilities looked past hers and loves her regardless. That says a lot.
Brianna Sanchez depends, if you don't have a face it becomes difficult for people to like you at First glance at least, or severely disfigured or disabled
nicolochan leo
+Brianna Sanchez I think it's possible for anyone, but not inevitable. There are no guarantees in life. And some people won't ever have a relationship (and that's maybe a bit more likely with some disabilities). But others will, you never know.
I can’t even imagine that this will happen. Michael is really selfless and he really loves his wife. But I was moved watching Anthea says this, "This is the only body I've got. If I don't love it, who will?" That was a very powerful words that I've ever heard.
Michael is amazing you can see how much love he has for his beloved wife,
every time he looks at her he has love in his eyes.😍🕊
Rule one on the 'instructions' board:
DO NOT TOUCH MY PHONE!
:') hahahaha
Mark Sneddon hahaha that made me LOL, she's og!!
Honestly that’d be mine too, lmao. But I love that her personality comes through even on an instruction board for caretakers.
Apparently she has paid caregivers messing with her personal cell phone while she can't do anything to stop them, which is obviously unacceptable.
Daleen Jones ... what’s the question?
wow its like we watched the exact same video???
Wait!! Did she win?! I hope she did! They're awesome together! What an amazing husband the universe has sent her.
I would love to be able to have a man like Michael , he has a LOT on his hands with Anthea to look. after , but he seems to take it all in his stride , GOD BLESS you BOTH
The ableism in the comment section here is truly disgusting, and really shows off the worst that humanity has to offer. It's so bad that even disabled people like Anthea think of dating another disabled person as "settling", as if being any different than the norm somehow makes you less than. I really hope she doesn't think that about herself. That made me so sad. And then the fact that everyone assumes her husband has a disability fetish. Anthea is beautiful, although people do not have to be conventionally attractive to deserve and to be able to find love. These two are able to communicate with each other, and that's how their relationship grew. If someone "looks" typical, and appears able-bodied, but is mentally ill, are they somehow also not deserving of love? Do people with chronic and terminal illnesses also not deserve love? If your seemingly "healthy" friend or loved one became sick or disabled, would your feelings for them suddenly change? Where do people draw the line? Anthea loves herself, her husband loves her, and anyone who finds something wrong with that is truly perverse. ALL relationships require work and sacrifice. Stop projecting your own personal failings onto disabled people, or anyone who's different than you.
I wouldnt judge or blame Anthea for prefering "normal" guys, it is just the practical side of life where two severely disabled people would need to be taken care of 24/7, but in this situation they are independent as a couple. And he is an amazing young man. And the fantastic technology that allows her to speak also shows her sweet personality. Best of luck for both of them and good health for us all!
ĶTV that’s what I was thinking makes total sense to try to find someone that can enrich and support her life in a practical sense first. It’s no different to what the rest of us do - when I left uni I was after a graduate or hard working person myself because I wanted a particular partner for a certain life style! Everyone strives first for their ideal whatever that maybe - whether they admit that from behind their keyboards is another matter lol
You are so sweet!
@Malini yes, 100% yes
Malini, I wish everyone in the world had the open mind and rationality that you do. I wish that so much, because you're absolutely right.
Having watched over 90,000 videos and researched Mental Health and Disabilities and Science and Technology since I was 14. This video shows that there is always someone for you no matter what, I use AAC all the time to communicate to the group. I had my first client at 17 I helped her when her Mother died. The guy in this video needs a huge high five and a smile for doing great . One in a million mate ;-)
they help me to think differently about myself. I love their story.
Thanks for watching Ju!
She is a lovely and he a great husband to her ,
There are no words to describe how wonderful these two people are. I'm sure I will be thinking about them for a long time to come. They are the kind of people that you can never forget.
I wish them a happy, healthy life together ❤ ❤
Stef Doyle
I was lucky that a friend recommended I try working as a caregiver. To my surprise I ended up managing two group homes and it was a very inspiring and humbling because I quickly realized that it was we the majority with our narrow ideas of what love and normal is that truly hinders people with special needs. Give people the supports they need and get out of the way. Also, LOVE her dry erase board. You tell ‘em honey !! Your life your rules 😉
This is so beautiful, I'm so happy for them! I pray that they have a long , joyful marriage. 💜
Thank you for watching!
..🙌🏾🙌🏾💗💗💗😻😻😻
What a beautiful love story. Makes our everyday trivial "obstacles" seem much less important. Here's a beautiful woman and all she wants in the world is to be able to speak & move her body correctly. Makes me feel ashamed for even complaining about everyday things. God has certainly blessed both of you by having you in each others' lives.
Thanks for your kind words Lauren! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
Lauren Bowman
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Her comments about body image are so insightful! I would love to have half the confidence she has❤
She truly is amazing isn't she! Thanks again for watching Clai, good to see you are enjoying the episodes!
This story is more beautifull than Cinderella..really made me cry..God almighty...God bless this couple..
Thank you for watching Maya! We agree!
Meme Mey YESS
I cried too
Wow. Now that's a story I'd like to hear more often.
Thanks for watching Elle!
This is heaven sent...GOD BLESS THEM
beautiful story. I'm glad she got her dream wedding. they both are so lucky to have each other.
Just loved this story of two people who are so much in love truly inspirational ,Michael you are such an amazing young man to care for beautiful Anthea the way you do ,it takes a very special person to be able to do this ,Anthea i admire your courage and determination in every way and good luck with Boccia i had never heard of this game until watching your video ,Thank you so much for sharing ,wish you both a wonderful Xmas xx
Elaine Tungatoa you're so right. This guy has earned the right to be considered a hero and unique.
Elaine Tungatoa
so nice
Rosco Pico pretty sure if you ended up severely disabled in a wheelchair and had someone look after you like he does to his wife he would be your "hero" too, give up and stop being so nasty
Rosco , Michael is a hero and you are a zero.....you suck
Absolutely adorable, you can really see the love in their eyes when they look at eachother
Awww the license plate on their car is "BOCCIA"
Thanks for watching Kelsey!Hope you enjoyed our channel and keep coming back! 😀
What’s boccia mean.
@@twdjt6245 thats the sport they play
I LOVE this, my sister has a disability requiring simular care to Anthea. I wish one day she falls in love and gets married. Can we clone Michael... hehe
Anthea is a great inspiration!💗
Rebeca With One C I agree!!! 💓
Why? What does she do?
I got a lot of smiles from this video, also a lot of understanding about people with disabilities as Anthea. Nice smile you have, Anthea. Awesome man, Michael and amazing woman, Anthea. Unspoken communication you can't get any better than that. I remember when I was a child and we did something our parents didn't like, my mother gave us a look, that was unspoken, we knew exactly what she was saying . I think you are soulmates, unspoken communication proves it, in my opinion. Your power walks back, when Michael plays too much, was hilarious, had me laughing out loud. I just want to let you know....you are a great couple. Thanks for sharing
My husband has Muscular Dystrophy...diagnosed 20 years into our marriage. Caregiving is hard work...you are such an inspiration to me. He is using mobility equipment ..what will be coming soon is the Hoyer and the custom power chair. Blessings to both of you.
Sometimes I get a little depressed when I think about what loves actually is. It's chemicals. Fleeting, replaceable chemicals. But the bit about how her parents took her to appointments almost every day got to me. The cost alone must have been enormous. But what really got to me was the emotional toll it had to take. There's no cure for her condition. And they had to release at some level that there wouldn't be much improvement. First cancer on in an infant, three times dealing with the shock of her death, and then seemingly pointless therapy? That's a lot. But...a great testimony of a parents' love for their baby.
Faith in humanity, restored.
Thank you for watching and sharing your opinion Sadie!
What a sad outlook on life. Glad I'm a Christian and know the difference between instinct and real love. You are talking about what I would call instinct, which does not get people very far. Lust goes in that category. What her parents did, what her husband does, is love and goes against many of our worldly instincts because it requires great self sacrifice with the only benefit being receiving love in return. I hope you feel real love one day and realize there is more to life than... 'chemicals'... and that everyone and everything is 'replaceable'. The evidence there is more to love than something 'fleeting' is right before your eyes, yet you still reject it? To me that is sad. Life is fleeting and painful for all of us, but as a Christian I know there is more than just this life. Now that is Hope.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." ~ Romans 12:9-10
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." ~ 1 John 4:7
"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." ~ 1 John 3:16-18
replaceable chemicals huh? love is pure love is from God the Creator
Love is a choice.
This proves, love always prevails. Such a beautiful and heart warming story.
Hope you enjoyed the episode Redinna! Thanks for watching!
Attitude I really did enjoy it.
Awesome stay tuned!
At 1st I assumed this man had an alternate motive.But after watching the whole doc I realized their love is real.They have this deep connection. it's obvious my assumption was way off. I feel bad for prejudging.
Hope you enjoyed the video Mercedez! 😄
Hey, that's what these videos are for. To help get rid of prejudice.
Simply AMAZINING!!! Okay Anthea. You're going to have to share with us, HOW you got such a good man like Michael. We who have NO disabilities can't even find half as good as man as Michael.
I met Michael and Anthea in Australia in 2006, I think. They are such a lovely couple and so genuinely love each other. Just stumbled across this video. It's beautiful guys.
tad behind the times now are we Lisa :P
Videos like these are such gems :)) I've known many disabled people in my life, and they've been some of the most magnificent souls I've come across. I work with a young man who has cerebral palsy, young autistic people, and teenagers with other disabilities almost every day, and its absolutely the best decision I've ever made in my life.. Something I hear so often, and though people are usually well meaning, but they'll praise me for my patience and some sort of mythical "special ability" I have for spending my time with them. When really this is such a big misunderstanding: these friends of mine do so much for me in turn. I love channels and videos like these that provide a voice for those who don't usually get heard, that reach out to people to show that we are all human beings who want love and acceptance. You don't need to be scared of differences, or label it as something that's so out of reach for you. All you need is an open mind and an open heart, and you can make life-changing connections and friendships. :)
What an amazing man, and what an amazing woman!! I'm so incredibly happy for both of you!
Hope you enjoyed the episode ! Thanks for watching!
O can't even imagine the courage Anthea demonstrates day after day while remaining joyful.
Aww this one melted my heart :') she seems so sweet!!
Hope you enjoyed the episode ! 😀
Attitude i did! Thank u!!
Attitude, I watch a great story to inspired me more for my lovely angel 😇😂💪🏻
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air .
I'm crying a river! This is one of THE MOST beautiful stories and people I've ever seen. Many of God's blessings to them both. Love truly cover's all.
Its amazing the love between these two people. It speaks to the best of what it is to be human
I fell in love with this couple an the last an the many others marriage can be hard as it is. to truly love someone so much is a blessing
Thanks for you comment Sara, hope you enjoyed the episode!
You two are too cute! Best of luck in your endeavors!
What an incredible power couple!!! You can see and feel the love they have for each other!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕
Thanks for watching Doe! Hope you enjoyed!
Wow! That’s true love right there..I could never do this or have the patience.. and this might sound mean and I don’t mean it to be but would never get to the point of even falling in love with someone this disabled. Happy for you both.
The part where she was chasing him around the park killed me🤣 I’m so happy she has a head powered wheel chair that gives her independence❤️
such a beautiful story!
Thanks Ashley!
Patience.... man has tons of it... not many ppl do!!!!
Hope they have a long happy life together god bless them
Thank you Tomeak!
The way her eyes light up when she sees or talks about him😍😍😍
Everyone is deserving of love and acceptance for who they really are. I'm glad Anthea and Michael found each other. Best of luck to them!
Some of you women who thinks this guy is disingenuous or has a fetish for the disabled or thinks you have the right to decide who can date who have probably dated ex convicts, sociopaths, assholes, etc. So get off your high horse. Alot of women think they know everything about relationships and then proceed to go out and choose the absolute worse guy possible.
Anthea is so inspiring and Micheal is so caring a lot of men wouldn't of even tried getting to know her and I think that they're a lovely couple
Thanks for your kind words! 😀
Beautiful. full of hope and love. Thank you for sharing your life.
He is such a sweet caring and respectful and loving husband. I cant believe how much love he shows for her and patience and she is such a strong person even after everything and confident . God bless them both
Thanks for watching tyteania McLane, hope you enjoyed!
Love transforms every heart and you to have had a great transformation! Just love watching!
I'd love to have someone look at me with that much love in their eyes.
Anthea and Michael is lovely people. I do care about them so much.
Michael is so calm and pleasant. And Anthea is just Beautiful. Great video, thanks for the experience
Such an amazing couple.
Shes very lucky. Im an abled bodied person and so far have been unsuccessful finding a man who respects and appreciates me..
Same here
I love this couple. May God continue to bless your union. On the other hand, I always thought Cerebral Palsy can only result from oxygen deprivation during childbirth, never knew it could occur later on in life. It's scary to think anyone could be in Anthea situation anytime during his/her lifetime.
This man is the embodiment of a person with a Golden Heart..
I always love interable relationships when they both just light up around each other she was just as happy seeing him as when she was walking omg beautiful
Connection at the soul level is so much more rewarding in all aspects. 💛
Thanks for watching Jennifer! Hope you enjoyed!
What a beautiful love story!
Thank you for sharing this. I've now subbed.
Thanks for watching & subscribing Elaine! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
I love this! They fell in love with each other’s brains. That is true love!
I love the way he looks at her. True love with them.
That man have just earned his treasures of heaven
Boy meets girl , boy falls in love with girl and girl falls in love with boy. This is no fairy tale but true unadulterated love from the depths of their hearts
Jehovah God will take care of you both, I do not even doubt it a bit. Go get em girl win that botcha game. Sincere best wishes to a fulfilling happy life x
Thanks for your kind words Janella!
My favorite stories are the love stories! Such a great channel thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the kind words, glad you are enjoying our episodes! Thanks for watching
Don’t ever think you’re letting your country down, you and Michael are amazing!
I’m soo thrilled the two of you found each other. You make an outstanding couple!
Love and health to you both👍🏻🌻🤗💕💕💕
Sue from Santa Monica, California
This is an amazing story of selflessness! Many happy years to an amazing couple!❤️💕
wow! that's beautiful....amazing couple.
Thanks Rhonda!
we now 18 years together everyone and after Cancer in 2022 shes still alive hooray
Wishing you both many more years of happiness! I ran across your video from years ago and found it do interesting.Thank you for sharing your life with us.
So happy for you both!!! ❤❤❤
Michiel I have never seen someone more devoted then you in the entire world. I can tell you really love Anthea and thats amazing from being with a person of a disability!
Thanks for watching Matthew, hope you enjoyed!
She is happy and free, I think she is happier than most people because she truly appreciates life. Beautiful woman.
What a great man. That is love. I fee so bad for her too 😔
Thank you for watching Ashley!
Why feel bad for her? She doesn't feel bad for herself. I understand where you're coming from but disabled people don't need pity. They just need and deserve respect. As ALL humans do.
@Jade Marie no I'm not looking to be offended...
And did i say that the situation wasn't difficult?
no, I said that disabled people don't need our pity. They deserve the same respect that any other person would get.
Again, like I said before, like all humans do.
mother is the blessing of God
She was quite pretty when she was young. That hairstyle looks really great on her.
So happy for these two. Beautiful story!
I don’t blame her for wanting to date an able bodied person. It makes her life exponentially easier. Imagine her dating someone with the same limitations as she , it would be that much more difficult to have any sort of independence.
Wow.....This is many years ago.....I pray they are still living out this miracle!! He’s an Angel, specially created for her......But watching him in the process, he’s made complete through partnering with her.....Beautiful story....
I hope she continues with her Boccia; I love her licence plate! I know someone with the same disability who won a gold medal at the paralympics playing Boccia
she is beautiful . and bless them both.
bobeads73
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She sure is!
Hi name is Jennifer Jackson from Ketchikan Alaska that was the beautiful story please email me jen222009@hotmail.com
Beautiful couple
Thanks for watching Cubs x3! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
How incredibly touching, I just wish I hadn't stumbled across this at work... I'm bawling.
This made a grown man tear up. God bless their kind souls.
are there anymore videos of them
Wow. He’s so genuine and she seems to be thriving. It’s beautiful.
I think a love like Michael's is what we all strive for, so true, pure, sincere, compassionate, genuine and unconditional.
wow! true love does exist!
Sure does Ety! Hope you enjoyed!
Anthea you are an inspiration to able bodied people who constantly moan about their lives
Thanks for your kind words Cyn!
Try not to do that whoever you are. Someone is always facing a tougher problem. We need more positivity and action!
We are all blessed