Triangle Offense Video!
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Spring15 years ago
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
A young couple, Sabrina Parker and Matthew Scozzari, decided to take a chance on love while there is still time.
Sabrina, 16 years old, suffered from ALS, which is supposed to be an "old person's disease." The disease causes muscle weakness in hands, arms, legs, or the muscles of speech, swallowing or breathing; twitching, and cramping of muscles, especially those in the hands and feet; impairment of the use of the arms and legs; "thick speech," and difficulty in projecting the voice; in more advanced stages, it also causes shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing and swallowing. ALS has killed Sabrina's mother and grand mother as well.
On the 20th of November 2010, Sabrina and boyfriend Matthew had a "friendship ceremony," in which the young couple would exchange their friendship vows (click here to watch the video of the ceremony). By being set in a church, with the presence of a priest, and the family members of both Sabrina and Matthew, and the exchange of rings, the ceremony is quite similar to a wedding. Hence, considering that Sabrina would never be able to grow up to get married, I believe this ceremony meant a lot to her. Moreover, Matthew was very brave for being there for Sabrina. He is also brave for having fallen in love with Sabrina because - considering the fact that many of us may not bare to watch our loved ones dying - he had to face the fact that she would not live long.
Based on a few chitchats with some girlfriends of mine, I know that many people who are looking for a relationship are not necessarily looking for their "love of life." Many people just want to have a company who knows him or her well, and who he or she can share everything with. As a result, breakups and heartbreaks are very often seen. However, I am not suggesting that everyone should be looking for their "love of life" when searching for a relationship. No, that might give the relationship too much pressure. What I am suggesting is that everyone should cherish each and every relationships, even just friendships, that one had or have, with those that he or she loved or loves. Like how Matthew cherishes his relationship with Sabrina. Sabrina died in ten days after the ceremony, and Matthew was by her side.
"[Sabrina] changed me a lot. I change from somebody who doesn't really care to somebody who had something to live for and care for; and being around [Sabrina] just makes me smile. . ." -- Matt
Reference:
- http://www.astantin.com/sabrina-parker-and-matthew-scozzari-astantin-20101221/sabrina-parker-and-matthew-scozzari-photo2-matt-scozzari-and-sabrina/ [Image. Sabrina Parker And Matthew Scozzari Photo 2. Wifh Love, Sabrina Parker and Matt Scozzari Face a Deadly Diagnosis. © 2008 - 2010 Astantin.com]
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