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… but now there is only heartbreak.

Mr. Seashell’s Mom passed away yesterday. Her cancer took a horrible turn for the worse late last week, and things are forever changed. It doesn’t feel real. It is simply horrendous. We are in shock, disbelief, and feeling a depth of emotion that I cannot even quantify.

Mr. Seashell’s Mom, Justine, has touched my life in a way for which I can only express gratitude. From the moment we met, she welcomed me into her world with the warmest, most open arms. She has treated me like a daughter, and loved me not only for loving her son but for who I was as an individual. We spent countless afternoons together - just the two of us - talking, sharing in our hopes and dreams for the future, daydreaming about weddings, and grandchildren, and all that was to come, while “the boys” were off doing their own thing. I knew I was hopelessly blessed to have a Future Mother-In-Law whom I genuinely loved. Loved. I love you, Justine.

This loss will be felt for a long time in countless ways.

In the days to come, it will be terribly powerful. On our wedding day, it will be profoundly bittersweet. When her grandchildren are born, I will deeply miss her. Each milestone will seem touched with sadness.

For you, Justine, there will be joy. But right now all we can do is miss you.

Justine on her wedding day

Justine adored Weddingbee. It brought her great joy in the face of her illness, and I am deeply thankful to each and every one of you for your love, support, and comments throughout the Seashell wedding planning process. Justine has touched our wedding through project after project and with her phenomenal enthusiasm. It will be wonderfully evident on our wedding day.