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    Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    She passed away 4/1/2009.

    SOUTHLAKE — From the flowers to the banquet hall, donations poured in to give a North Texas bride the wedding of her dreams.

    At Paradise Cove, which is on the shore of Lake Grapevine, family and friends came to celebrate the wedding of nine-year-old Jayla Cooper. The ceremony was put together in less than one week.

    "We didn't expect to do this when she was nine years old, but she has taught us all how to love each other and to be strong," said Lisa Cooper, Jayla's mother.

    Jayla has battled leukemia for the past two years. It's a battle that will likely end in a few weeks.

    "He is very cute and I love him," Jayla said of the groom, Jose Griggs.

    Jose and Jayla met at Children's Medical Center and quickly formed a strong bond.

    "He knows what's going on," said Charla Griggs, Jose's mother. "He understands that she is going to a better place."

    The young boy's parents said Jayla helped their son with his own battle with illness.

    "He's brighter, happier and more content with all that they go through in the hospital," said Lawrence Griggs, Jose's father. "She changed that, brought it all out [and] opened up a side of him I hadn't seen."

    The symbolic wedding was a celebration of life and friendship.

    "I can't explain how I feel right now," Cooper said. "I'm happy, but at the at same time I am sad because I know my child is going to go to heaven with the Lord."

    Cooper said she is ready to cherish the time she has remaining with her daughter — and has a message for other parents.

    "Show your kids that you love them every moment of your life because you never know," she said.

    A fund has been set up in Jayla Cooper's name at the Grace Community Health Clinic, which can be reached at 817-305-4650 or visit www.gracegrapevine.org.
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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    That is so sweet.  RIP

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=berryblu link=topic=19317.msg1237500#msg1237500 date=1238830114]
    That is so sweet.  RIP
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    Seriously. 
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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    Their &quot;wedding kiss&quot; was on the cheek&nbsp;

    Look at her look at him.&nbsp; &nbsp;


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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=missberi link=topic=19317.msg1237589#msg1237589 date=1238852349]
    Their &quot;wedding kiss&quot; was on the cheek&nbsp;

    Look at her look at him.&nbsp; &nbsp;


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    This is seriously way to sweet/sad to be seeing first thing when ya wake up.

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    Am I the only one who finds it odd to do to the little boy??

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    [quote author=s0ggysh0es link=topic=19317.msg1237685#msg1237685 date=1238860102]
    Am I the only one who finds it odd to do to the little boy??
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    Nope.&nbsp; I just didn't want to say it first.&nbsp; :lol:

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=Kristinella link=topic=19317.msg1237687#msg1237687 date=1238860202]
    Nope.&nbsp; I just didn't want to say it first.&nbsp; :lol:
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    me either.

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    [quote author=s0ggysh0es link=topic=19317.msg1237685#msg1237685 date=1238860102]
    Am I the only one who finds it odd to do to the little boy??
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    I agree.&nbsp; They brought him in closer and another level to the sadness of her death.

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    [quote author=the color nine link=topic=19317.msg1238006#msg1238006 date=1238871774]
    I agree.&nbsp; They brought him in closer and another level to the sadness of her death.
    [/quote]exactly. Also I wonder if it would at all take away the specialness if his grown up wedding. I dunno it just makes me uncomfortable for him.

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    I dont think that it takes from the specialness of his adult wedding - I think that it may make him take it more seriously.
    I think as a kid, this is probably more of a dress up party and a pretend wedding, just like you would play pretend when you are a kid or even for halloween or maybe even something like a formal sweet 16.

    I think that when he is older - and god willing - he will get there, he will appreciate the fact that he was able to make this day special for her, regardless of whether she passes or not.&nbsp; I think that it was nice and good experience to have.

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=s0ggysh0es link=topic=19317.msg1238023#msg1238023 date=1238872237]
    exactly. Also I wonder if it would at all take away the specialness if his grown up wedding. I dunno it just makes me uncomfortable for him.
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    Considering he also has cancer and met her at the center, I wonder what the odds are that he'll ever have a grown up wedding.

    Honestly, I think it's just a sweet pretend game made more elaborate for them.

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    Yeah makes sense. I felt weird but y'all made it ok ha

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=s0ggysh0es link=topic=19317.msg1238362#msg1238362 date=1238892856]
    Yeah makes sense. I felt weird but y'all made it ok ha
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    now if they were expected to consumate the marriage THAT would be wrong.&nbsp; :2huh:

    good feeling gone.

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=ZoMyGoddess! link=topic=19317.msg1238365#msg1238365 date=1238892951]
    now if they were expected to consumate the marriage THAT would be wrong.&nbsp; :2huh:

    good feeling gone.
    [/quote]and ugh. I think he just looks uncomfy in the pic. Prolly just sad.
    Regardless it was a sweet gesture I just worry about him.
    I want him to have an adult wedding!!!!!

    That he can consummate!!&nbsp;

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=s0ggysh0es link=topic=19317.msg1238373#msg1238373 date=1238893208]
    and ugh. I think he just looks uncomfy in the pic. Prolly just sad.
    Regardless it was a sweet gesture I just worry about him.
    I want him to have an adult wedding!!!!!

    That he can consummate!!&nbsp;
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    christ in a canoe sOggy!! we're talking about a child here!!&nbsp; :lol:


    he is so little, compared to her.&nbsp; they're both so cute.&nbsp; I hope they had fun.

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=ZoMyGoddess! link=topic=19317.msg1238382#msg1238382 date=1238893410]
    christ in a canoe sOggy!! we're talking about a child here!!&nbsp; :lol:


    he is so little, compared to her.&nbsp; they're both so cute.&nbsp; I hope they had fun.
    [/quote]I know :LOL: you said it first. I just said I want him to live to have a big boy wedding!!!! Those marriages you can noncreepily consummate.&nbsp;

    Unsaid y'all made me feel better. Stop picking on me waah ha

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=s0ggysh0es link=topic=19317.msg1238399#msg1238399 date=1238893834]
    I know :LOL: you said it first. I just said I want him to live to have a big boy wedding!!!! Those marriages you can noncreepily consummate.&nbsp;

    Unsaid y'all made me feel better. Stop picking on me waah ha
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    &nbsp; here's a totally uncreepy hug followed by a totally creepy make out session&nbsp;

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=ZoMyGoddess! link=topic=19317.msg1238412#msg1238412 date=1238894307]
    &nbsp; here's a totally uncreepy hug followed by a totally creepy make out session&nbsp;
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    you homophobe. That is clearly a male and female tonguey face. You should have gone with the more androgynous&nbsp; :kiss3:

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    Re: Terminally ill girl, 9, marries in dream wedding

    [quote author=bowieluva link=topic=19317.msg1238428#msg1238428 date=1238895160]
    you homophobe. That is clearly a male and female tonguey face. You should have gone with the more androgynous&nbsp; :kiss3:
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    man, it was a battle - but i went with more tongue - i thought it was ok because i dont really wear eyeshadow.
    tongue kiss &gt; kiss cheek
    :lol:

    strange turn this thread as taken.

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