The Most Romantic Wedding.....

The Wedding. Her name is Katie Kirkpatrick, 21 yrs old. Next to her is her fiancé, Nick, 23.  This picture was taken prior to their wedding January 11th, 2005. Katie has terminal cancer and spends hours in chemotherapy.  Here Nick awaits while she finishes one of the sessions.... Even in pain and dealing with her organs shutting down, with the help of morphine, Katie took care of every single part of the wedding planning.  Her dress had to be adjusted several times due to Katie's constant weight loss. An expected guest was her oxygen tank. Katie had to use it during the ceremony and reception.  The other couple in this picture is Nick's parents, very emotional with the wedding and of course to see their son marrying the girl he fell in love when he was an adolescent.    Katie, in a wheel chair listening to her husband and friends singing to her. In the middle of the party, Katie had to rest for a bit and catch her breath. The pain does not allow her to stand for long periods of time.   Katie died 5 days after her wedding. To see a fragile woman dress as bride with a beautiful smile makes you think... happiness is always there within reach, no matter how long it lasts...... Lets enjoy life and don't live a complicated life. Life is too short. Work as if it was your first day.  Forgive as soon as possible..  Love without boundaries.  Laugh without control  and never stop smiling. Please pray for those suffering from cancer.  We all have them close to our heart.  Keep this going..  Prayers are always answered.

Attitudes are contagious, Is yours worth catching?   Dear God:  The lady reading this  is beautiful, classy and  strong, and I love  her.    Help her live her life to the fullest. Please promote her and  cause her to excel above her expectations. Help her shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love. Protect her at all  times, lift her up when she needs You the most, and let her know when she walks with you, she will always be safe..  Love you Girl!!!   Now you're on the clock!!!! In 9 minutes something  will make you happy. =-)  But you have to tell 9  sisters you love them. Go!!