Abigail and Brittany Hensel

[DaveM]

Each of the twins manages one side of their conjoined body and they are quite ambidextrous and coordinated in both their arms and legs when both hands or both legs are required. By coordinating their efforts, they are able to walk, run and ride a bicycle normally — all tasks that they learned at a normal speed. They each write with their corresponding hand. They can together type on a computer keyboard at a normal speed. Their sense of touch is partitioned each to their own body half which shades off at the midsagittal plane such that there is a small amount of overlap at their midline. They enjoy hobbies and sports including volleyball, kickball, swimming, basketball, and cycling. They also play the piano and are avid computer users. They enjoy softball, digital photography, the internet, social networking, and talking on the telephone. When they go to the cinema, they pay for two tickets.

- Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_and_Brittany_Hensel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFs8TnUX9Fs

Abby & Brittany Hensel turn 16

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkKWApOAG2g&feature=related

 

[DaveM]

Wow I am speechless at what we are able to overcome if you really have to, and here we think we have it hard at times

 

[avion]

That was jaw dropping. Very tough.

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[The Seeker]

I watched the program when it aired here on TV.

They also want to date and get married & have kids some day. I just don't see how they'll work that out though???

 

[DaveM]

Yes they have some heavy obstacles to overcome still on the road ahead of them. The positive outlook of the two of them is very inspiring

 

[CarlS]

I also saw this on TV. It is definitely inspiring. I wish them the very best. They are achievers.