It's amazing what they can do with grafts of artificial skin now.
But he could've gone with a top-hat instead of a black do-rag, perhaps?
Posted on 07/13/2008 5:55:34 AM PDT by MaestroLC
The walk down the aisle yesterday was only a matter of yards. Yet for Martyn Compton it meant everything. Indeed, his determination to make the distance was matched only by that of the beautiful young woman he was about to marry.
And when he falteringly held out his hand for her to slip the gold ring on his finger, they both finally fulfilled the dream they had fought desperately against all the odds to make a reality.
It was so nearly destroyed when, two years ago, Martyn, a Lance-Corporal in the Household Cavalry, was badly burned in an ambush in Afghanistan. Suffering from 70 per cent burns, he was in a coma for three months.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
They look happy and that’s all that really matters. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for posting this beautiful story about two beautiful people and their genuine love for each other.
It's amazing what they can do with grafts of artificial skin now.
But he could've gone with a top-hat instead of a black do-rag, perhaps?
The old saying beauty is more than skin deep comes to mind. The bride is beautiful and she is able to see the true beauty of her dear groom. May God grant them a long, happy and fruitful marriage.
The pressure would have probably been too much.
Awww, she had a beautiful wedding. With the carraige, the military, her beloved husband. I hope all young people see this and see that is what love is. Not how your boyfriend rates on hotornot.com or how many myspace friends he has. This is what building a life is about.
Best of luck to both of them.
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Thanks so much for posting this link. Beautiful stuff.
May they live long, happy lives and have many children.
I’m ok...I just got something in both my eyes.
Nice story (sniff)
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