On the 24th of August, Vic’s eldest son married the love of his life. The morning before the wedding, he stood talking on his cell phone when out of the blue a little white feather stuck to the screen of his phone… Vic communicates with us through feathers. This was his message from Heaven
Planning a wedding where the bride is surrounded by loving parents whilst the groom had lost both parents is hard. Keeping the balance between remembering and hoping, missing and embracing is hard. Kirsten was sensitive to Jared’s feelings and I am grateful to her for this.
Jared did not want his parents absence to overwhelm the day but he wanted to honour his them. They decided on photographs in front of the Church
I was filled with sadness knowing how desperately Colin and Vicky would have wanted to be there. I know how desperately Jared wanted his parents at his wedding… Positioned to the left of the bridal couple, there was a table with three photographs. There was a photograph of Colin, Jared’s dad. The second photograph was of Vicky and was placed in the middle. The third photograph was of Kirsten’s grandfather.
During the service, with a loud bang, Vic’s photograph fell over… I smiled and looked at my husband acknowledging Vic’s presence. The photographer picked up the photograph and positioned it properly. Five minutes later a huge bang… Vic’s photograph had fallen over…again. This time the photographer was busy snapping away and Kirsten’s one bridesmaid picked up the photograph and firmly positioned it on the table.
I KNEW Vic was there and making her presence known.
I was mesmerised by the photograph. In my mind, I said, “Vic, if you are here your photograph will fall over again…” The photograph started moving forward and fell over…
Vic was at her boy’s wedding.
The wedding was beautiful and filled with love, hope and tomorrows
Everyone remembered Vic and Colin in their speeches. Some tears fell but it was a day filled with tomorrow. The mother and son dance was heartbreaking. Jared and I cried. Vicky should have been there in her son’s arms dancing to I’ll be Around
God speed Jared and Kirsten. We are so happy for you. It was a beautiful wedding and know that your guardian angels were there witnessing your vows and joy
Vic's Final Journey 
What a beautiful post, Tersia! I loved every detail and am awestruck at how Vicky had her presence known that special day. So happy for Jared and your family. Sending best wishes for their bright future and hugs to you, because I know you still miss Vicky every single day.
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Beautiful sentiments and reminders of those beautiful presences that are always with us, especially at special events like this. Thank you for sharing and letting us know of those moments when we truly can transcend the boundaries of this world and beyond. So much love is felt in your recount and writing of this post. Wishing Vic’s son and new bride many blessings on their wedding and the many years ahead.
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