Starting work that morning, seemed like any other, travelling out to the location to begin hair and make-up for a wedding.
Having not met Sue’s mum and sister before I soon got chatting to them, they were excited about the day and it’s events. I knew today was in fact a blessing and that the original wedding had taken place in Scotland. None the less, it appeared that no detail had been left behind to make this an equally special day.
Sue’s sister was showing concern about her dad and whether he would cry again! Together with her mum, they were both joking about it and how dad had stood there on the wedding day, with the tears rolling down his face! As we talked about the events, it then became apparent that the probable reason why, was because this man had seen his daughter at deaths door, come through the other side and was now getting married!
Sue, had been a victim of 7/7.
I was shocked! having met Sue twice before to sort out pre wedding hair and make-up, I could see she walked with a limp, but had no idea that she’d lost a leg! I knew that she worked for a charity and that in fact, she was an extremely out going person, but apart from that, there was no indication of what this woman had gone through.
Having finished off with Sue’s mum and sister, I now was going on to another location to prepare Sue’s hair and make-up for her.
My assistant and I, walked in to the hotel room to find Sue bright and breezy. There hanging up, was her beautiful pink wedding dress. She seemed very calm and excited about seeing all her friends and family. As I worked, I was aware that Sue’s husband was in the back ground, quietly preparing things for them to go on to their second celebration and when I had finished, I could see the love and devotion of this man as he fussed around her, helping to get her ready to leave. She looked beautiful!
We said good bye and as we left, I couldn’t stop thinking about how amazing this woman was!
I was humbled on that day, it does give you a better perspective of what really is important and worth worrying about in our own lives and how great full, we really should be for every moment!