"Sí, quiero", fueron unas de las últimas palabras de Heather Mosher mientras miraba a lo ojos a su esposo, David. Ellos sabían que su matrimonio sería breve. Sin embargo, el 22 de diciembre decidieron casarse en la capilla del hospital Saint Francis de Hatford, en Connecticut, Estados Unidos. 

A pesar de tener el respirador puesto, sus ojos y sus brazos levantados demostraron la felicidad de la joven de 31 años, que se vistió para la ocasión con su vestido de novia y se colocó una peluca en la cabeza. Ella murió 18 horas después de la boda por un cáncer de mama fulminante. 
 

 

Earned her wings! One of my dearest friends got married this past Friday, December 22nd, to the man of her dreams. She had been battling stage 4 cancer and it had spread all throughout her body, but she was determined to marry her soul mate. Less than 24 hours later her spirit flew from her body and ascended to be with God. I am in awe of the strength Dave's love inspired in Heather even in her last hours. She was his great love and he was hers. Heather, I miss and love you more than I can say. Thank you for sharing this life's journey with me.

Una publicación compartida de Christina (@christina.lee.photography) el Dic 26, 2017 at 4:46 PST

A Heather le habían diagnosticado la enfermedad justo un año antes, el 23 de diciembre de 2016. Ese mismo día, su novio le propuso matrimonio. "Me dije a mí mismo: 'ella necesita saber que no va a ir por este camino sola'. Alquilé un carruaje y un par de caballos para toda la noche. Se lo propuse bajo las luces de la calle", contó David al canal local WFSB-TV.

El casamiento estaba previsto para el 30 de diciembre, pero los médicos aconsejaron adelantarlo para antes del 23 del mismo mes a raíz del empeoramiento de la joven. "Sus últimas palabras fueron sus votos", contó Christina Lee Karas, la dama de honor de Heather que publicó las fotos que dieron la vuelta al mundo. 
 

 

Standing in front of everyone in the chapel, I was hesitant to pull out my camera. As someone who wanted nothing more than to see my friend truly happy, I felt I had to capture these images, which by this point I knew were her final moments with us. What you clearly see here is two people who were destined to be joined as one. A love like no other captured for all to see. My gift to her.

Una publicación compartida de Christina (@christina.lee.photography) el Dic 27, 2017 at 10:02 PST

 

 

I am in awe of the strength Dave's love inspired in Heather even in her last hours. She was his great love and he was hers. I pray these moments give Dave the same strength now to carry on the legacy of their love. Heather, you are greatly missed. The earth froze yesterday as the warmth of your light ascended to be with God for eternity. Until we meet again my dear friend. Watch over us. Original post from 12/24/17.

Una publicación compartida de Christina (@christina.lee.photography) el Dic 28, 2017 at 6:06 PST