Wow. This brings up a lot of feelings for me. My best friend Erica got married to the love of her life, Rick- who had battled osteosarcoma since he was 11 years old- on November 29, 1996. He passed away two months and two days later, on January 31, 1997. He was 20 years old. Their son Richard Lee Prater, Jr. was born May 23, 1997. He wanted that wedding more than he had ever wanted anything in his life, and though he lived two more months, their wedding day was the last day he was truly "alive".
I am sitting here in my living room bawling. My husband wants to know what's the matter. Thank you for sharing this. Everyone needs to be reminded of how lucky they are now and again. She is a beautiful bride.
Oh my god. I am heartbroken.
Posted by: The Aitch | April 19, 2006 at 01:55 PM
I'm speechless.
Posted by: Sylvie | April 19, 2006 at 02:17 PM
Wow. This brings up a lot of feelings for me. My best friend Erica got married to the love of her life, Rick- who had battled osteosarcoma since he was 11 years old- on November 29, 1996. He passed away two months and two days later, on January 31, 1997. He was 20 years old. Their son Richard Lee Prater, Jr. was born May 23, 1997. He wanted that wedding more than he had ever wanted anything in his life, and though he lived two more months, their wedding day was the last day he was truly "alive".
Thanks for sharing this Shelba.
Posted by: Judy | April 19, 2006 at 02:22 PM
Wow.
Posted by: JJ | April 19, 2006 at 05:04 PM
So beautiful, wonderful, and sad all at the same time. So much better to die living your life, isn't it. Still crying, though.
Posted by: Heather Ann | April 19, 2006 at 05:57 PM
What a beautiful and sad story. It really puts things in perspective. Thank you for sharing this site.
Posted by: Melissa Y | April 19, 2006 at 06:24 PM
Beautiful and sad. Thank you
Posted by: SpaceMom | April 19, 2006 at 08:47 PM
She really, really was.
Posted by: Dee | April 20, 2006 at 02:32 AM
That would've been one bittersweet wedding to attend...
Posted by: jess | April 21, 2006 at 01:49 AM
That would've been one bittersweet wedding to attend...
Posted by: jess | April 21, 2006 at 01:51 AM
I am sitting here in my living room bawling. My husband wants to know what's the matter. Thank you for sharing this. Everyone needs to be reminded of how lucky they are now and again. She is a beautiful bride.
Posted by: Michelle | April 21, 2006 at 11:13 PM
oh, wow. powerfully magnificent.
Posted by: Marla | April 24, 2006 at 10:04 AM