I received an email from this beautiful bride just a few months ago and she was busy planning a wedding for next year. Jennifer was filling me in on all the details and we were just about to book her date when a few weeks later I received an email that made my heart sink. Jennifer informed me that her Mother had been diagnosed with cancer and it didn’t look good. She made the decision to go ahead and have a ceremony, so that her Mother could witness such a special day. All little girls dream of a beautiful wedding and their Mother being there to help them get ready and sit on the front row during their ceremony.
This was a difficult day for everyone, but you could still feel the love and regular banter that usually occurs with tight knit families.lol They joked and laughed at one another. They cried and embraced it each other. They are the very definition of a loving family. I cannot tell you how blessed and honored I felt to be apart of such a special day.
Everything was thrown together within weeks and with no back up plan for rain…we all hovered under the porch. This did not shake Jennifer. She remained smiling and positive the entire time. I believe God gave her extra strength that day and a peace to get through it all. What a strong woman you are Jennifer and I know your Mother could not express how much she enjoyed seeing you get married, but I know that she did. Jennifer and Frank…I will see you again and looking forward to it very much! You both are outstanding people and make a beautiful couple. Congrats!
In loving memory of Jennifer’s beautiful Mother, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society. Thank you.
