Conjoined twins separated in 1955 share their life story
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Жыл бұрынIn 1955, Lillian and Linda Wilson became among the first conjoined twins in history to be separated and survive. Now, they’re opening up about the groundbreaking surgery, how they’re doing today and the life lessons they’ve learned. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.
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@SarahWRah Жыл бұрын
The missing piece from this story is that the mother delivered the conjoined twins by natural birth at home. It's hard to imagine what that experience must have been like for the mom.
@gretchenbeck441 7 ай бұрын
I don't see how that is possible to do that in natural childbirth!!
@mojito-alongtimeago 2 ай бұрын
Within the initial 25 seconds of video, it clearly states that the doctor made a house-call visit.
@roxyj3182 2 ай бұрын
@@gretchenbeck441yes same thing I was thinking! Thank God mom made it thru
@lindsaymiller1406 Ай бұрын
WHAT!? That is honestly amazing! I truly can not even comprehend how that is possible! Miracles sure do happen though! I hope she didn’t suffer long after the birth, although I’d certainly imagine she must have.
@lesleywilliams1210 Ай бұрын
@@mojito-alongtimeago but still mind boggling: I suppose being twins they were on the small side though.
@hyacinththompson6089 Жыл бұрын
The African American doctor who separated them was Clinton Battle. The Matthews' conjoined twins were the first in history to be separated and both survived as we know.
@kimblebreazell556 Ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you for acknowledging that important information
@domainmailbox3850 Ай бұрын
Thank you and thank you, Dr. Battle! Now THAT is what I call Black history👏🏾👏🏾💕
@kenya1067 Ай бұрын
❤
@kitchenskills5427 Ай бұрын
I imagine in 1955 MS the were not allowed in the white hospitals which makes the story even more remarkable.
@soulsister1976 Ай бұрын
Wow Black Excellence!
@annjones6543 Жыл бұрын
In Mississippi in the 50’s .. under those circumstances is a miracle indeed
@Sunshine-vg9uq Ай бұрын
Nobody but God🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@trulyworkfromhome6767 23 күн бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@freenchrist2935 Жыл бұрын
Let's talk about HOW good they look for being born in 1955! God is good!
@Sunshine-vg9uq Ай бұрын
Because we are His Chosen Children🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@blondie7389 Ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly, truly blessed 🙏🏽
@Bree0074 Ай бұрын
Mid 60’s isn’t that old tho ~ or maybe judging by My mom, I tend to think that 🤷🏽♀️😂 my ole girl looks GREAT and gets mistaken for my sister often ….
@NubianP6 Ай бұрын
Well, being 68 isn’t as old now as it once was. People are living longer and longer, and Black women have always maintained a more youthful look due to the melanin. They are both lovely women, and I’m so glad I clicked on this video! 🫶🏽
@Sunshine-vg9uq Ай бұрын
@@NubianP6 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@therbgurls521 Жыл бұрын
Lillian, was my 9th grade English teacher, an amazing life story.
@verajones9158 Жыл бұрын
Look at GOD!!!
@rbeeydwan4479 Жыл бұрын
Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah 🙌🏾 2 God B The Glory!!!!!🙌🏾⭐️⭐️❤️🔥🌸🌸🌸🦋🦋
@a.konadu4010 Жыл бұрын
Praise God The Most High
@melindagraves5212 Жыл бұрын
Mrs. Lillian.
@scorpiocara6798 Жыл бұрын
Wow really!? Did she tell y'all
@sharonford2435 Жыл бұрын
They come from an amazing family of 11 children, 10 graduated from College!
@fanniesmith2706 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@fanniesmith2706 Жыл бұрын
Blessings
@tonyapendleton9316 Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@WenD1908 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome.
@cherylnelson4584 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! To God be the Glory!!!
@AadhiraiR Жыл бұрын
The mother must have gone through terrible pain while birthing. Unimaginable!
@littlemissliv100 Жыл бұрын
When she said she felt her twins pain, man that hit me.
@ashian23x65 Жыл бұрын
Lilian Mathews Hollins. My high-school English teacher! Love her❤ Best English teacher in the world.
@Mvnst3r Ай бұрын
that surgery was performed 70 years ago, this blew my mind. So glad both survived to have amazing and long lives. What a great story 💖💖
@mommabear8260 Ай бұрын
As a Mississippian, historian and a Black woman...I am shocked to have never heard this story before. I am in awe and intrigued!
@Cpre1111 Жыл бұрын
They're living miracles. Them, their kids and everyone thereafter
@cherylnelson4584 Жыл бұрын
Yes Courtney, Generations of blessings!!!God be praised!
@alexandradane3672 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps …they , their children and all those thereafter ………might be a more correct example of written English and language . What do you think? Is learning to write properly something worth learning and paying attention to ?
@atangmoletsane7536 Жыл бұрын
@@alexandradane3672 get a life. the purpose of language is to communicate, to understand and be understood. and if you understood what Courtney meant, what is the point of your comment?
@squeakybeak7832 Жыл бұрын
No longer conjoined but forever connected so deeply ❤️❤️
@TanyaOwens Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic story. So glad they survived and their story is being told nationally as their momma wanted.
@Seventh_hour Жыл бұрын
1:26 “we were separated at 5 weeks old..” “I thought it was 6” “It was 5” “okay” 😂 lol yup! I can tell which twin is the oldest by a few minutes lol
@curtisdrummerellerbe9544 Жыл бұрын
I think there th same age in minutes too cuz there conjoined at birth
@DFergie722 Жыл бұрын
😅😅😅 yes. Even if it was 3 seconds the older twin always let's it be known LOL. Lovely ladies.
@FitzyS Ай бұрын
lol she does seem like the older twin!😂
@musicneurons7807 Ай бұрын
0:30 you're right! But idk if you can call this being born first?
@kathyyoung1774 Ай бұрын
They were conjoined, born at the same moment!
@KeleWele23 Жыл бұрын
Their father was also a pastor, I know fervent prayers brought them through the surgery, and blessed them with their own children. Praise God there's healing in the Name of Jesus Christ Yeshua Amen 🙏🏾
@NikkiAirytStorytime Жыл бұрын
couldnt possibly be the doctors skill
@KeleWele23 Жыл бұрын
@@NikkiAirytStorytime Well considering the fact that doctors & scientists with their finite knowledge are still DISCOVERING things about the human body, earth, oceans, animals & the universe all of which were created by an infinite Elohim. Elohim also created the doctors in whom you imply to solely place ALL of your trust in. As for me & my family nothing is entered into without prayer to God and sealed with in the Name of Jesus Christ Yeshua our savior & redeemer, who through his stripes & precious blood shed on the cross there is healing & the free gift of salvation. ~Isaiah 42:5 - Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: ~John 3:16 - 3:17 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
@craythachef7774 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@KeleWele23 Жыл бұрын
@@craythachef7774 🙏🏾
@binihabte6064 Жыл бұрын
Amen haleluya
@chelseataylor5244 Жыл бұрын
I imagine those little girls from Texas that were just separated seeing this when they are 12 or 13 and getting a peak into the beautiful relationship they will also get to have for the rest of their lives. I’m sure those little girls mommy and daddy held this story close to their hearts in the months before the surgery too.
@WenD1908 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the Today Show making their mother’s wish come true by sharing their story.
@bookhousegirl Ай бұрын
Their story is absolutely incredible! Their mother, the doctor that delivered them, and the doctors and nurses who separated them and supported them are true superheroes ❤️.
@bellarose6509 Ай бұрын
That amazing young doctor was so brave and compassionate to give those ladies full lives! ❤
@nancydrew1882 Жыл бұрын
Boy I wish I had capable parents. Not necessarily rich, but capable, articulate and assertive. It’s has when you as a child have up parent your own parents because the lack ability to guide and provide emotional support and life direction. These women had a strong foundation from the beginning and that’s what gave them the will to survive and thrive.
@janeneoliviere1160 Жыл бұрын
I love that they still reach for each other. The love they have for each other is so clear. ❤❤❤
@sarah2.017 Жыл бұрын
Elda and Selda Alsleben were conjoined in a similar fashion when they were born in Minnesota in 1927, and were separated 3 months later by a country doctor. Elda had a heart defect that could be repaired nowadays and died when she was 9, but Selda lived to be 87 years old. Her gravestone even says something like "Wife and Siamese Twin." (She didn't have kids herself.)
@fanniesmith2706 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@dolled-upjen3606 Жыл бұрын
Rip
@cherylnelson4584 Жыл бұрын
wow!! in 1927!!!
@sondragramse1770 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for refreshing my memory on that...Sondra from St. Paul.
@NunyaHarmonee Жыл бұрын
Let's also give it up to the doctor of African descent who at a time when so much racism existed, delivered these children and separated them. ❤❤🎉
@nicadeledomingos3994 Жыл бұрын
Amen❤
@ms.trueheart6302 25 күн бұрын
This is such a beautiful story... They have such a gentle spirit about them. Their family is beautiful
@tincredible Жыл бұрын
I have family friends who happen to be identical twin brothers; these family friends attended Mississippi Valley State University with these twin sisters in the 1970s. What a heartwarming story. I don't know the sisters personally. But I've from MS, so I've heard their fascinating story.
@countrydra Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this story.
@keriezy Жыл бұрын
In 1960, at 11 months old, my dad's spleen was removed. He is still here! He had less than a 5% chance to live. And my mom is an identical twin. These ladies are amazing!!
@michelegilliam7014 Жыл бұрын
I love how cute they are! Congrats to them!
@gailjackson-chapman7085 Жыл бұрын
What blessing this store was and with an happy ending. Kudos to you beautiful twin sisters. Dreams do come True❤️🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽
@teetime3421 Жыл бұрын
Such an uplifting beautiful story. I would like to hear more about the doctor who separated them.
@lisarice9337 Ай бұрын
Dr. Clinton Battle.
@Aniexo_ Жыл бұрын
They’re sooo Beautiful and such and adorable relationship!
@oldironlindyable Жыл бұрын
My great aunts Selda and Elda Alslaben were separated successfully in 1927.
@elizabethnovak4088 Ай бұрын
Wow!! Even more Incredible...
@phyllis3954 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! Amen they made it through the storms of life. The entire family has a strong bond. Thanks for sharing!
@silentnight3970 Жыл бұрын
They're beautiful. So glad it worked out well. A lot went on in small towns in 1950s Mississippi. Best wishes.
@ngocdiemnguyen3914 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping the beautiful sisters share their story 🥰. Lesson here can be said that medical advancements can be amazing (conjoined twin separation in 1955) but can also not be advanced enough to predict the future (doctors stating back in 1955 that the sisters could never have children) 😉.
@cherylnelson4584 Жыл бұрын
Exactly!! God has the final say!!!
@janeneoliviere1160 Жыл бұрын
Exactly ❤
@ezerlenewatkins9644 Жыл бұрын
@@cherylnelson4584 you are so right!
@Plumppeach4life Жыл бұрын
I love stories like this ugh, thank you.
@PBWK Ай бұрын
This warmed my heart. I hope their families continue to share their story!
@TrudyPatootie Жыл бұрын
*You are truly blessed...as well as your family and friends and what I'm reading in* *the comments so are the students you taught! Much love, light and Peace!* 💖💫✌
@nataliehuntfox8772 Жыл бұрын
I love this story and these two beautiful ladies!
@Inspirationdiaries Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing story. Thank you for sharing ❤
@stephaniemerryfield3848 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a hope-filled and heart-felt story. It's refreshing to see their love and spirit of unity on display.
@omarchandler4983 Жыл бұрын
*Wonderful, touching, uplifting story. I needed this!* 💕
@catherinehazur7336 Ай бұрын
I am so glad y'all featured this story. Their bond is so close and amazing!!
@traceygrant3386 Жыл бұрын
This is an amazing awesome story. God was all over this 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🙏🙏
@rscats67 Жыл бұрын
I love this story so much. I've always been fascinated with twins.
@sabrinaseawood8532 Жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.
@alonteprince826 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful it’s nice to see good miracle stories lord knows we need it!!!! 🙏🏾💙
@BrooklynGal Жыл бұрын
AMEN‼️‼️‼️
@LibraLuvStyle Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful story. These sisters are awesome and blessed. Thanks for sharing this video 💐💖💐💖 I’m so glad I got to see this. This is amazing ❤️
@janices6140 Жыл бұрын
What an inspiring story. Continued blessings, ladies!
@DFergie722 Жыл бұрын
They are lovely 🤎🤎. God bless them, and certainly their mom and the delivery doctor.
@lovelyrosevanessa Жыл бұрын
An amazing story ❤!
@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Жыл бұрын
It truly was, I had tears in my eyes. Beautiful souls.
@dddddadadad1796 Жыл бұрын
Oh this is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I just got chills..am in tears!
@maripierce1138 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful story!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@thelionessesjourney6201 22 күн бұрын
This was a really wholesome story.
@miapdx503 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story, such lovely ladies. How sweet. 🌹 I too, was told I couldn't have children. My two sons are grown, and I have grandchildren. God always has the last word! 💕
@cherylnelson4584 Жыл бұрын
Indeed miapdx! ! God always has the final say!!
@charlottewilliams337 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing story of hope! 💜
@lwallace3842 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing
@_misskissangatalks549 Жыл бұрын
Amazing , beautiful story !
@nateb19604 20 күн бұрын
It's such a blessing to hear about these wonderful sisters' stories.
@saundraleonard4529 Жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful story thank you for doing it it's just beautiful
@tonyapendleton9316 Жыл бұрын
A beautiful story wishing them and their families continued blessings!!!
@grumpyoldlady_rants Жыл бұрын
We’re they still delivered vaginally? I’m trying to figure out how they could be delivered that way.
@denises.8203 Жыл бұрын
Just plain BLESSED,proud to be in y'all generation !❤
@brandip77 Жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful story and family. May God continue to bless them. ❤️
@Boyhead1973 Жыл бұрын
what a beautiful story!
@sunshine7789 Жыл бұрын
Incredible story.
@dariafennell4640 Жыл бұрын
Sam Brock🌟, EXCELLENT REPORTING🌟🌟🌟! What A Beautiful Story❤️!
@dianesterling9746 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear positive stories ❤
@sylviaboose793 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful story Beautiful family
@HF-eu2ei Жыл бұрын
Beautiful women who were obviously raised and taught so well!
@rosajohnson5212 Ай бұрын
A really touching story!❤
@itzmocha Жыл бұрын
This truly made my day.. 🥹
@alicegauteng2358 Жыл бұрын
Great story❤
@delilahgillis5287 Ай бұрын
WONDERFUL STORY
@hektorjunior5484 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful ❤️
@cilla4000 Жыл бұрын
This is so amazing 😢
@uniquelyAJ Ай бұрын
I absolutely love this story, it brought tears to my eyes.
@deirdreyearwood3383 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful story ❤
@sosabrina Жыл бұрын
Lovely story. 💜
@leahartlee29 Ай бұрын
What a great story! Thank you so much! What beautiful, sweet ladies!
@charlenecardwell8288 Ай бұрын
Great story! Very uplifting.
@victory2171 Жыл бұрын
Amazing story!
@MrCJ-qz9dl Жыл бұрын
Incredible and amazing story!!! ...Incredible.
@duvalgirl6541 Ай бұрын
This is such an inspiring story. ❤️❤️❤️
@beatricebritt347 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story!
@Mickju Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story! They both seem so sweet.
@meo21626 24 күн бұрын
Such a great story!!!
@hyacinthleon4178 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@donnaleduc828 Ай бұрын
Such beautiful smiles and hearts
@kierarose9617 Жыл бұрын
Wow this is an amazing story❤️
@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778 Ай бұрын
Wow! So heartwarming!
@absatwell8163 Жыл бұрын
So wonderful! ❤
@ladyk7675 9 күн бұрын
Beautiful story!
@indriadrayton1132 Жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful!!!
@cyndirose9775 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful story, God bless you all and your whole family❤❤❤❤
@soniatriana9091 Жыл бұрын
What a great story in every way!!
@noah_am_i Жыл бұрын
I love this. Thank you ladies ☮️🩵
@libbycarthright1620 Жыл бұрын
Such a good story
@michelleweatherspoon8087 Ай бұрын
Wow! So happy for them.
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