Dreams Come True with Wish Upon a Wedding

Janice, however, was dating Cory’s best friend.

 

 

Once the two split amicably, Cory mustered every ounce of his courage to ask Janice out, who – much to his surprise – answered yes. Now he was faced with the daunting task of figuring out what to do on a date with a girl he liked so much. He must have found the right activity, because that was over five years ago now.

 

 

 

 

After three happy years of dating, Cory proposed to Janice on Christmas morning, 2008, in front of his whole family. She said “yes,” and the pair planned to be married the following June.

 

 

Here’s where the simple, happy ending should be inserted. Boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl get married and live happily ever after. Here’s where life got in the way instead.

 

 

Cory suffers from Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema & Chronic Pain Syndrome due to Diabetes. This means that on many days he deals with more pain and discomfort than most people experience in one year. It also means that he will be completely blind by the end of the year, possibly sooner. Cory’s only wish was to see his bride walk down the aisle – and the time for that was rapidly waning.

 

 

 

 

 

Janice lost her parents when she was young; Cory’s family took her in when she was left without a place to live while they were dating. She now attends college on a scholarship while working part-time to provide for the two of them, as Cory is no longer able to attend school or work because of his medical issues. It’s not easy, but they make it work.

 

 

The two have dreams and plans for their future together, just as any other young couple does. They hope to someday have a family, buy a house, live the life they imagine, together. Cory put it best: “I can’t imagine having anyone other than her to spend every single day with.”

 

 

Cory and Janice were introduced to Wish Upon A Wedding through Cory’s sister, who suggested they apply. Because of Cory’s medical challenges and imminent blindness, the couple qualified for a special circumstances wish, to be joyfully granted by the Indianapolis Chapter on April 7, 2011. Cory and Janice were introduced as Indianapolis’ first Wish Recipients at the Chapter’s official Launch Party on January 12, 2011.