Jennifer and John had been carefully planning their wedding, but there was one specific detail that Jennifer was very determined about.
- leaving a seat at the front empty in memory of her son, Rowley. She did it to make sure he would always be included in their important day.
Jennifer shared her idea with John. He looked at her with understanding and agreed wholeheartedly.
"Jen, that's a great idea." Rowley should be with us in our thoughts.
Rowley had been Jennifer's source of happiness since she became a mother when she was young. Sadly, on his 18th birthday, Rowley had a motorcycle accident that caused him to be brain-dead. Jennifer felt very sad, but remembering good times and having John's support helped her feel better.
On the wedding day, the sun was shining and the air smelled like beautiful flowers in bloom. As Jennifer got ready for the event, she felt both happy and sad. She felt Rowley's presence in her heart, and the unoccupied chair was a quiet way to honor his memory.
While walking down the aisle, Jennifer briefly looked at the empty seat, which made her feel sad. But when she got to the front of the church, she looked at John, who was there waiting for her with a loving and supportive expression. At that time, she felt happier.
