What if she’s dying? Will you still marry her?
30 June 2008
I am sure you have watched a lot of romantic flicks and read some novels about lovey dovey couples.
To a certain extent, some of these stories do not capture a happily-ever-after ending and for me, I would feel like strangling the author or the script-writer for destroying the plot.
Isn’t it lovely to share laughter with your love? (Image Source)
I was watching an old English film and it triggered me to cry at the ending.
This young lady, Olivia was diagnosed with Ovary Cancer and she was spared with only 3 more months to live. At first, she hesitated to reveal the truth to her boyfriend. She didn’t want to yoke him with this unbearable fact of her dying so soon. With thoughts of disappearing from her town, Olivia left a note for her beloved Mark, asking him to forget her for good before she fled to Surrey.
Mark, on the other hand, read the message the moment he came home, dashed to search for Olivia.
*To cut the story short*
Mark finally found her in Surrey. Knowing that Olivia’s days were numbered, Mark knelt on his knees as soon as he saw her. With his assuring words that he would never leave her and he took out a ring from his pocket. “Even if you have two weeks left, I would still want to marry you.” That was the exact words blurted by Mark which moved my heart.
And of course, Mark stood by her side day by day, fighting the cancer and his love was just simply overflowing for Olivia till her very last day. The saddest part was Olivia breathed her last breath while watching the scenic sunset with Mark, and her head was resting on his shoulder peacefully.
Imagine this was Olivia’s final hour with Mark (Image Source)
I am dazzled by Mark’s sacrificial and unconditional love for Olivia.
But if I were to face such situation, I would definitely go all out to support my love without any hesitation. I would love him even more as I know our days are ticking away.
Are there any man today who could be like Mark? If you found out that your girlfriend is dying soon, would you still marry her? Would you still love her as much as she was very healthy before? What would you do?
I don’t know, I am not a man.
Maybe you could tell me more!
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Posted by Grace at 11:43 pm
Categorised as Love
July 1st, 2008 at 12:01 am
i oso don’t know, bcz i’ve never had experience like this b4.. when u don’t hav experience on something, what u say about usually is not what will really happen..
July 1st, 2008 at 12:20 am
I will definately love her even more, thats for sure. but cross my finger that such thing will not happen though.
July 1st, 2008 at 1:10 am
i also don’t know as i’m not a man.. but i don’t think all men can do tat especially when the days are numbered
July 1st, 2008 at 7:59 am
realgunners : Yeah, somewhat true. I am not really sure about it too. But it will really sadden me to find out if I am in this situation.
charlie : Ya, cross your fingers hard!!! I am sure you deserve the best!!
baby : Agree with u, baby. Not all men can do this. Only a handful will be able to be like Mark.
July 1st, 2008 at 8:39 am
choi choi.
remember the traffic light incident?
July 1st, 2008 at 10:34 am
wahhh….so touching…
would be great to experience such wonderful thing, but at the same time,hope it wont happen in real life, to me…
oh well, hopefully more of these type of men around..
July 1st, 2008 at 11:12 am
hmmm…….. scary story…. romantic… but sad ending….
True also lo… when 1 have not experience it b4… talk and saying cannot be trusted. But… of cuz… I dun it to happen…
every guy can say.. IF that happens.. IF IF IF IF IF… bla bla bla…. anything can be said… like…
I’ll bring her to the BEST DOCTOR of the WORLD to treat her… or…
I’ll Stay by her… Support her… love her…
I’ll SAYANG HER TILL SHE DIES!!!!!!
all these… nonsense..!!!! Juz like wat BABY said. NOt many.. no… not even FEW!!! will do that. But, of cuz, *finger crossed*.. I dun wan tat to happen to my DEAR DEAR!!!! NO WAY!!!!
*start to give my gal lots of vegetables and fruits to eat… * heheh….
Kevin: wat traffic light??? the story if grace in the middle of the road, 1 car coming very fast… u went to save her.. n push her away from the road… but… u kena… then i come… take care of her for u… =p… kekeekek *bed of Roses…*?????
July 1st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
kevin : OMG…. u mean the one at Tmn Megah? That is horrific!
Jesca : Yea, I wish if there are more of these men…
yes2leong : Very scary indeed. Wow, ur future gf will be very very blessed to have you as her bf….
P.S. what bed of roses? Kevin will come haunt u everyday ah!
July 1st, 2008 at 3:05 pm
loong : LEI SEONG SEI AH!
grace : i passed by last night and i still get the chills
July 1st, 2008 at 5:27 pm
that kind of situation is scary….But worry not, it is as rare as striking lottery.
If it was me, i guess the best i can do is be by her side.
July 1st, 2008 at 5:59 pm
kevin : I know…. each time I passed by the traf lights, it reminded me of that almost-accident….
3point8 : Yes you will. And I believe your heart will touch hers….
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 am
Well I can tell you that my Fiance (Mark).Asked me to marry him in April. I told him I was ill in February though I don’t think he realized just how bad it is. I told my family I have cancer in April of 07 and I was diagnosed on my birthday July 23 2006.At first I was in denial, But as my strength and pain has become at times intolerable, I am having to face the fact THAT Time is slipping away. Mark and I plan on getting married in February of 2009. When he sees me in so much pain that I am unable to sit up, all he does is cry and makes me mad!! I need help and even though I am the dying I am STILL having to give others support. Telling him it will be ok when I know it won’t.
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:49 am
Redrose : U hang in there, girl. I am sure God will pull you through. Knowing that Mark will inevitably love you, though he knows that you are ill, he still insist to marry you. Isn’t it wonderful? Cherish the time that you have. I might not be in that situation b4, but I know you are a strong girl. Be bold and take courage. God will be there for you.
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
3.8 : these things are not so rare actually. its just that we as humans perceive that what happens to ppl never will happen to ourselves.
redrose : I’m sorry to hear about your situation. I pray that all goes well with your condition and your fiancee.
miracles can happen. i remember my piano teacher which i hated so much and had breast cancer since i was 6. well i’m 24 now and she’s still here.
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Yaya…. I agreed with Grace and kevin.
3.8 (nice nickname):
it is not rare… we see these things everywhere… but… sometimes it’s hidden…. BUT FOR SURE… IT’S THERE!!!
RedRose: I’m sorry to hear of ur situation as well. Ya… Will definitely Keep you and ur fiancee in prayer. I believe n i Trust God is always there. He’s Will… and DEFINITELY is… Watching over both of you. Miracles are around us, God is with us. BELIEVE AND HAVE FAITH!!!!! =)
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:29 pm
redrose: hang in there..coz yeah, i agree, miracles do happen, u gotta have faith for tat…
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:48 pm
kevin : Agree with you that Miracles do Happen. Absolutely right…
yes2leong : Have faith in God definitely will help…
Jesca : Yup… FAITH heals!!!
Redrose : You see… all of us are wishing you the BEST…and Yes, Have Faith in GOd…
July 6th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Hoo….reminds me of A Walk to Remember, Mandy Moore acted in it. Girl meets naughty boy, boy become insaf, boy fall in love, girl tell she actually got leukemia, boy still married her, girl died in the end meanwhile boy become doctor.
I would
Else, the love forged along the way would’ve been for nothing if I can’t stay beside her until the end.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Tok Moh: A walk to remember? Oh yea, now i remember. Well, it all boils down to how much the love is being weighed in your life… whether it is worth the sacrifice or not.. =)
July 7th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
omg…so tragic.,……..
i think…if it’s the one i love…why not??
July 7th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
gerald : Oh well, for the one you love, i think it’s worth the sacrifice..definitely..
January 8th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Wah! I don’t like you, I finally sat down with my hot choco and read your blog word for word and and and…you made me cry at the Olivia story!!
I mean that’s how I always felt when I used to get knocked down by cars while crossing the roads cos I couldn’t see very well. Is there a real life “walking stick” willing to be my eyes and guidance for the rest of my life? Lol..