My name is Daniel, and I got engaged on the 10th of November 2024 - to my first-ever girlfriend - and hopefully, my only ever wife!
At the time of our engagement, both my fiancee and I had one parent who had passed away from cancer a few years ago. Fortunately, we each had a parent who would be alive to see us get married - but that all changed on the 21st of December last year.
Early that morning, I got a call from the hospital stating that my father had passed away from congestive heart failure. That morning didn't just take away a life, but it took away the chance to see at least one of my parents at my wedding.
In the time since, and contemplating the reality of life, I have come to understand that while we cannot run away from tragedy, we can attempt to make the best of it - and that is what I hope to do with this auction.
Thus, I am auctioning off my father's seat at my wedding.
My fiancee and I had the option to sit idly by and allow this sombre reality to intrude on the joy of our special day, or we could try and fight it - and use the opportunity to add to the joy of our special day - and we chose the latter.
So if you share my zeal for swapping sorrow for joy - please consider bidding on our auction and maybe, we could joyfully celebrate together when you see me say - I DO!
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