I met Sutton at Michael and Slaton's wedding (my brother and sister-in-law), and I immediately understood why Michael, Slaton, and all their friends loved her so dearly. I fell in love, too! Sutton has a smile that lights up a room, and a spirit of joy, peace, and perseverence regardless of the circumstances. Sutton had a car-wreck her freshman year at Auburn University, which left her with a paralyzing spinal cord injury. I have followed her recovery and therapy from a distance as I have prayed for her progress regularly and "cheered her on" when gains were made. Sutton was married on Saturday, and the following is a video and part of an email shared with me by Slaton's friend Stephanie. The video is of Sutton dancing with her dad at the reception, and the email is Stephanie's thoughts and impressions...Enjoy (and grab some Kleenex)! Please take the time to watch the video.
From Stephanie Short...
"Sutton dancing with her father was one of the most emotional moments of the entire wedding weekend. All the feelings that I have experienced from the past 10 years were felt all at once in that moment. I just kept thinking... 'This isn't fair! Why Sutton? This isn't how it's supposed to be.' But at the same time, I also thought it was the best visual I have ever seen of the Gospel. The Father holding his Bride because she cannot stand on her own two feet without Him. We are all like Sutton, whether we want to admit it or not...."
Here is a clip of Sutton and her father dancing:
Thank you, Father, that you love me because you made me and because I am Yours...not because of something I have done or accomplished. I want daily to be completely at ease and at rest, depending on your loving arms...
And...CONGRATULATIONS Sutton and Will!!! I am just thrilled for you both! (The picture - above - is an engagement picture of the cute couple.)
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