A bittersweet occasion
@1creekgirl (40488)
United States
May 14, 2022 2:14pm CST
Today's the day Kristin has dreamed about for thirty two years. The weather is perfect and the rehearsal dinner last night was wonderful.
It was at High Cotton in downtown Charleston, SC. Lots of beautiful people (many college and work friends of Kristin and Dave), plus family members.
His parents and family are really nice...enjoyed meeting them.
Sadly though, Dale's sister Faye passed away late Wednesday night while we were at Tammy's. Even though we knew she was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, we were told it was the treatable kind.
Then it came as such a shock that she died. I think she probably had cancer much longer than she realized or than she let anyone know.
Dale is understandably upset, but we're not telling Kristin until after their honeymoon. We're trying to enjoy the celebration, especially since Dale is walking her down the aisle and will have the father/daughter dance with her.
We decided to skip the brunch tomorrow and drive to Arkansas from here.
Thank you again for your prayers for Faye and your wonderful wishes for Kristin and Dave.
I'll post some photos soon. Love you guys.
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@LindaOHio (155961)
• United States
15 May 22
I'm so sorry about Faye. Sending condolences and prayers. Congratulations to Kristin.
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@Hannihar (129388)
• Israel
15 May 22
@1creekgirl
I am so so sorry what happened. She probably did have it longer and probably did not want to worry anyone but she did anyway. I guess I have not been here enough to see your posts. Take care. Congrats to Kristin and Dave.
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@Hannihar (129388)
• Israel
18 May 22
@1creekgirl
I meant them and so sorry I did not see your posts because I have had to deal with things off of the computer and we also had holidays and will be having another the beginning of June.
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@1creekgirl (40488)
• United States
18 May 22
@Hannihar Thanks again, have a good holiday.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
15 May 22
Yes, good idea, not letting Kristen know, yet, but, to me, it'll be better knowing, so she can pay her respects. But it's up to the family though.
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@1creekgirl (40488)
• United States
18 May 22
We'll tell them when they get home from their honeymoon.
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@1creekgirl (40488)
• United States
19 May 22
@CarolDM Thanks, Carol. The service today was very nice. Dale spoke for about ten minutes, Faye's granddaughter spoke, and her former pastor did a eulogy.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 May 22
@1creekgirl You all have been through so much. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 May 22
@1creekgirl So happy to hear the wedding was nice. Sorry for the loss.
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@xFiacre (12590)
• Ireland
14 May 22
@1creekgirl There's never a good time. Blessings.
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@1creekgirl (40488)
• United States
14 May 22
No, I was singing a special in our church service. My husband was preaching that day. Legally he could marry our granddaughter and her fiance, but he's walking her down the aisle in place of her father.
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