Although the unpredictable nature of life might be terrifying, beauty can sometimes be revealed in the shadows. What happened to Becky is proof of the transformational power of strength and love.
She didn’t think she would be able to get over her loss, but she started to feel better with time and assistance. She was eager to start over and wed Kelly, the love of her life, after two years.
In remembrance of Tristan, Becky and Kelly left a seat empty at their wedding and wrote a touching inscription on it. “Now that I’ve arrived in heaven for your wedding, what should I do?” the note asked. I want to spend the time on my knees with you. Would you please hold a chair for me, even if there is only one left? I’ll be there even though you can’t see me.
At some point during the service, Kelly told Becky that someone was there to see her. Tristan’s chair had been stolen by a young man, which made Becky cry. She wasn’t depressed, though. Rather, she felt grateful and connected. The young man whose heart Tristan had donated was named Jacob.
Tristan did something that saved many lives, including Jacob’s. Becky was overjoyed to see Jacob show up out of the blue; it seemed like Tristan was there to celebrate her big day with her. Kelly had urged Jacob to attend the ceremony, so he traveled all the way from San Diego.
When Becky used a stethoscope to listen to Tristan’s heartbeat, the event became even more special. She cried tears of happiness and grief as she felt her son’s love embrace her.
This exquisite confection, captured on camera and spread on Facebook, sparked generosity and thankfulness in others. Many people valued Kelly’s perspective and thought that more stories like this one ought to be told.
Love has no boundaries; Becky’s tale shows that it can withstand loss as well. Donating an organ can give hope, and exhibiting kindness and compassion can affect how you feel about loss. Her experience reveals to us that even under the most catastrophic circumstances, love and light can win.
