Left to right (Tynika Borden, Tyrone Borden, Patricia Borden, Tyrone Borden Jr.)The Bordens, pose for a family photo in front of their residence in Coral Gables. The Bordens, recently received a Home makeover free of charge, from the non-profit organization Rebuilding Together. Their home was made handicap accessible, as well as freshly painted.

While recovering from a heart attack she suffered in May, Patricia Borden discovered that diabetes had cut off circulation to her foot. Four months later, she has lost all of the toes on her left foot and continues to struggle with high blood pressure and renal failure.

Her husband, Tyrone Borden, suffers from his own health challenges. He also has foot problems stemming from diabetes: He is blind in his left eye and the retina in his right eye is in danger of detaching itself. Still, he manages to take care of his wife of more than 20 years. The couple, who has lived in the house since they married, raised two children, both of them now on their own.

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