Chelsey Thomas was born with a facial condition that made her unable to smile.
'The Little Girl Who Couldn't Smile' Looks Unrecognizable 20 Years After Surgery Changes Her Face
#1 It was a condition called Moebius Syndrome. It's a rare condition that affects facial expression and eye movement.
#2 Her story made national news back in the mid-90s.
Surgeons worked to give her a chance to smile. She endured many operations on her face to try to repair these muscle problems.
#3 The surgery was successful and Chelsey regained her smile.
It wasn't perfect, but it was a vast improvement. It did leave her a bit self-conscious, though, and she doubted she would ever find someone to love her.
#4 That all changed recently when she was using a dating app.
Chelsey was searching OkCupid and stumbled across a profile that interested her. She reached out to see if he might be interested in meeting.
#5 He was and the two set up a date.
The man, Bradley Daniel, loved her smile. He also loved her personality and loved her as a person. They began dating and got very serious.
#6 The couple recently took another major step in their relationship.
They got married! The little girl who couldn't smile now had a lot to smile about. The wedding looks completely gorgeous and the bride was stunning.
#7 We're so happy for Daniel and Chelsey!
This is such a wonderful. Hopefully Daniel puts a smile on her face for the rest of her life.
