The bulk of the letter was a story told simply with 5 pictures and a few words and yet; even with those few words. It was one of the most touching, saddening, and deeply moving collection of words I've read.
To say that beauty is relevant to the story would be a gross understatement. I find in these pictures and in these few words beauty enough to fill me with a deep satisfaction that I cannot explain.
I'm going to reproduce the story here. (with correct grammar and spelling)
Her name is Katie Kirkpatrick; 21 years old. To her right is her fiancée, Nick; 23.
This picture was taken prior to their wedding January 11th, 2005. Katie has terminal cancer and spends hours in chemotherapy. Here Nick waits 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 wedding plan.
Her dress had to be adjusted several times due to Katie's constant weight loss.
*missing picture*
An expected guest was her oxygen tank. Katie had to use it during the ceremony and reception. The other couple in this picture are 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 doesn't 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 genuine smile makes you think: happiness is always within reach; no matter how long it lasts. Life is too short to make it complicated. Enjoy it.
Now that I see these pictures I wonder how can she be going through chemotherapy yet have all that hair? It looks way too natural to be a wig.
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