This is a very touching photo essay that reminded me to keep things in perspective and be grateful for all of my blessings
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.
Work as if it was your first day.
Forgive as soon as possible.
Love without boundaries..
Laugh without control
and never stop smiling.
優秀獎作品：《佛祖涅盤，眾生不捨》
安慰獎作品：《 結緣佈施，人間喜樂》
安慰獎作品：《迄邐的慈善托缽隊伍，走過淨土》。
Her name is Katie Kirkpatrick, 21 yrs old. Next to her is her fiancé, Nick, 23. 
Even in pain and dealing with her organs shutting down, with the help of morphine, 
An expected guest was her oxygen tank. Katie had to use it during the ceremony and reception. 
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. 
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..... 