The van Joolens

We can laugh together,yet sit quietly in a Room and be happy with each other.

Placed 28th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting The van Joolens in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.

What is America's Favorite Couple?

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How did your love story begin?

In West Africa . I was 17 he was 26. Our parents were working there. It was love at first sight, we were not allowed to marry so we went our separate ways. After the man I did marry passed away, he found me after 49 years or so..it was love all over again. We Decided to have a Buddhist wedding in Bangkok, just because. We would love to share our story.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

When we met again after so many years. Like no time had gone by.

What would you do with $20,000?

Travel and visit family.

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