Detta är berättelsen om Katie  som  var svårt cansersjuk men ville ändå gifta sig med sin Nick.      

5 dagar efter bröllopet avled Katie.

 This  is a very touching photo essay that reminded me to  keep things in perspective and be grateful for all  of my blessings     
            
    
  
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 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 period 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.

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