Francine and Dewayne describe themselves as "yin and yang". Dewayne is soft-spoken, a military veteran who served in both the Marine Corps and the Army. Francine, by contrast, is outgoing, having spent her career as a social worker. Despite their different personalities, their commitment to one another is unmistakable. Married for 43 years, they have stood by each other through life's greatest joys and its most difficult challenges. Francine recalls coming home after emotio

Linda has called the same house home for most of her life. As the youngest of 13 children, she grew up in the family home her parents purchased in 1968—a place filled with memories, milestones, and deep roots. Over the years, as her parents grew older, keeping up with repairs became increasingly difficult and expensive. The home gradually fell into disrepair and eventually sat vacant for a number of years. Through it all, Linda remained grateful for neighbors who kept an eye