By the morning of May 18, the death toll had climbed to at least 27.

Among the miraculous survivors were Paul and Gail Cline, a married couple in their 60s, who each lost an arm while holding onto each other as the storm tore through their home.

Their story captured the nation’s attention — not just because of the brutal injuries they suffered, but because of the strength of their bond. Both Paul and Gail were rushed to the hospital with critical injuries after their home collapsed around them. The arms they had wrapped around one another were gone. But somehow, their spirits remained unbroken.

Now, an emotional update has many across America holding back tears.

The couple — married for 30 years — has