It’s a Love Story, and They Said YES!

As musician Jordy Searcy says in his song “Love and War in Your Twenties,” the more we live, the more we realize that everyone just wants to be in love. Two lucky individuals named Larry and Christina have found it, and this is their story.

Larry joined Dungarvin Indiana’s services in 2014 and was happily married until his spouse passed away last year. His heartbreak and struggle after losing his best friend and life partner was evident, but he persisted and remained strong.

William Ellis, Administrative Coordinator, helped Larry arrange the funeral, as well as driving him to and from different errands and appointments, making sure he was supported – and comforted – at all times. The Dungarvin team bought him flowers, and a team of current and past Program Directors, office staff and Area Managers even attended the funeral.

While living with other roommates, Larry made an effort to continue his hobbies, which include bowling, basketball, playing pool, bicycling and participating in Special Olympics.

Noticing his hardship, his Program Director at the time decided to introduce him to Christina, who has been served by Dungarvin since 2011. She is a kind person who loves cooking, shopping and biking but lives alone, primarily because she never found a housemate with a personality that fits well with hers.

Larry and Christina met at Carter Industries, a facility that provides work for those with challenges and/or certain disabilities. With this common ground, the two began spending more time together, going out to eat and generally hanging out. What followed was simply love — the kind that made Larry want to be with his “honey,” and finally showed Christina there was someone to share her life.

“Larry is a good man. He’s very special, he listens and comforts me when I’m going through rough times. He is a good worker and helps me get my drinks,” Christina explained. “We met at Carter, but we had known each other for a long time. Larry asked me out and I said yes because I knew he was a good-hearted man.”

They tied the knot in July, with the ceremony officiated by William Ellis. Area Manager Jetro Ncube and other Dungarvin staff helped plan the wedding. Decorations were put up at the office, and all of the people with a special connection to the couple attended the event. Now that they are married, they are planning to move in together, currently scheduled for early November. Everyone is thrilled for Larry and Christina and for the happiness and partnership that awaits them.

“Both individuals have expressed their appreciation to Dungarvin for helping them achieve some very important goals in life and for the continued support as a couple,” shares Jetro. The entire Dungarvin Indiana team wishes Larry and Christina the very best, and thanks them for inspiring us in our person-centered work to support everyone to chase their dreams and live their best lives!

If you or someone you know is interested in learning how you can receive support from Dungarvin, please visit us at www.dungarvin.com to learn more.