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Her name is Katie Kirkpatrick , 21 yrs old. Next to her is her fiancé, Nick, 23. Katie has terminal cancer and spends hours in chemotherapy. 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 with 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 to catch her breath. The pain does not allow her to stand for a long period of time. Katie died 5 days after her wedding. To see a fragile woman dress as a bride with a beautiful smile makes you think, happiness is always there within reach, no matter how long it lasts. Life is short. So love without boundaries. Laugh without control. Live like it’s heaven on earth.One of my friend had e-mailed me this. She had stumbled upon their blog and wanted to share this loving story of two people's passion for each other. This story touched me and I would love to share it.
You can find more information here http://bolstablog.wordpress.com/2009/04/19/katie/
this is love.
This picture was taken prior to their wedding January 11th, 2005.
Here Nick awaits while she finishes one of the sessions.
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Ever since my East coast trip in November, I have been busy and have not been updating. I do plan on re-tracking and will catch up once I catch up with that thing called sleep.
A lot had happen and many things had changed.
Work has been busier than ever but the day always end in a smile. :)
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New York bounded. Took the Bally's Bus toward Chinatown.
First Stop: Joe'sShanghai for my lunch/dinner. Their soup dumplings...... are a must! Snacks: Cafe Sambuca for my cognac pumpkin cheesecake and latte. Then off to Snacky's for my Red Velvet. I cut my cupcake in half adn eat it like a tiny sandwich. It makes the whole ratio of cake and icing better! Drinks: Yello is the one bar that I always end up at every time I venture up to the city, From my lychee drinks, playing dice, chai mui and singing my heart out, I am always at home here. Taxi: It is never too hard to get a taxi to come your way. I love how their is a touch screen in the back seat for my entertainment.Recap: It's nice to see my best friend and all familiar faces again.
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Congrats to the Newlyweds, Trieu & Thanh Nguyen! We are so happy to celebrate the marriage of two great individuals. Welcome to the family Kathy! We love you guys with all of our hearts!
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Day: Started the day hanging out around The Walk for some shopping.
Evening: Went to Formica Bakery to buy some fresh bread. They have a cafe store front, but you can buy loafs of bread, baguettes, and hoagies anytime and any day at their bakery all the way in the back through the alley. The smell of fresh baked bread is an inviting smell to those who have not experienced that. Task: To make 30 centerpieces, main vases and more. Tram does a great job with floral arrangements. We had called it a night around 4am while she stayed up till 6am working on them.Comments [0]
Went to Philadelphia to pick up my uncle from the airport. Went around Chinatown to venture the city. My two favorite places to eat around here is Penang and Sang Kee Peking Duck House. Penang always had good Malaysian food from what I have remembered. Sang Kee just knows how to make Pecking Duck right.,
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During our Phillie walk around Chinatown, I was able to get to know my Uncle Loi and his daughter Sophie Nhu. Nhu is the sweetest little girl and a neat freak. I am very happy to see my Uncle be so complete.
Borgata's Club, Mur Mur does Mur Mur Mondays. Some of my gals came out and we had a blast of dancing the night away!
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Airport: Left at 5:15am. Morning coffee and breakfast at Austin java in ABIA with a good friend. (We both had to fly out) Southwest Airlines always give great customer service!! At Houston Airport, I had to get some latte from Peet's Coffee & Tea.
Random: I like the sign I saw while enjoying my 2 hour layover.
Philidelphia: Landed. Not much sight seeing here because I had to meet up the gals to eat my late lunch/dinner. Wendy's daughter, Breanna, can never get my name right. Amy is close enough. That girl can work an iPhone better than most people I know! Huong's daughter, Kim Ngan (gray), is so smart and dieu! I love them both! We always eat at Nam Phuong , their family package is always a good deal! Bo Luc Lac here with watercrest has been and will be my favorite here.
Family: My cousin, Rosita, has the cutest baby girl, Emmabelle. I still can not believe she's expecting her baby boy in December!
Recap: It has been a little over a year and a half since I have been back up here. I enjoy seeing my family and friends here. Off to bed early to hit the boardwalk for my jog! <3 the ocean!
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