On the afternoon of December 24th, in the special care room of a hospital in Anhui province, China, a unique wedding took place. Liu Yongzhao, a 26-year-old man, and his girlfriend dressed in wedding attire, stood beside a hospital bed. This was a special wedding arranged to fulfill the dying wish of Liu’s father, who was seriously ill.
A few years ago, Liu Yongzhao’s father was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and gastrointestinal bleeding. After treatment, he was discharged from the hospital and sent home. However, on the night of December 20th, he woke up and fell to the ground. He was rushed to the hospital, but his condition continued to worsen.
Upon hearing the news, Liu Yongzhao, who was working in Nanjing, hurried back to his hometown. He then came up with an idea to organize a simple wedding for himself and his girlfriend, with his father’s presence. He hoped that this gesture would help improve his father’s condition.
Liu Yongzhao explained that he had this idea because his father had always hoped that he would get married and start a family as soon as possible.
The hospital authorities and medical staff were impressed with Liu Yongzhao’s filial piety and agreed to allow him to fulfill his father’s wish, on the condition that it would not affect other patients.
That night, Liu Yongzhao went to his girlfriend’s house to discuss his plan, and fortunately, not only did his girlfriend understand his situation, but her entire family also agreed with him.
On the morning of December 24th, Liu Yongzhao started preparing for this special and simple wedding. He took his girlfriend to try on wedding dresses, find bridesmaids, and wear a suit.
At around 2:50 pm that day, under the witness of bridesmaids, a few close relatives, friends, and medical staff, the bride and groom arrived at the hospital bed in their wedding attire.
“Seeing that scene, my father smiled. His spirits were lifted significantly compared to before, making my whole family happy,” Liu Yongzhao said.
“Although the wedding process only lasted for 10 minutes, I believe that it made my father happy. I am also very grateful for the support of my girlfriend. In the future, I will definitely give my wife a formal wedding,” the emotional young man said.
This touching story of a son’s love for his father shows the importance of family and the power of love. It also highlights the selflessness and dedication of medical staff, who not only provide medical care but also strive to fulfill patients’ and their families’ emotional needs in difficult times.