The guests, who moments before had looked at us with pity, now erupted into applause and cheers. Their expressions shifted from sympathy to admiration, eyes wide with astonishment at the revelation unfolding before them. It was as if an unspoken understanding passed through the crowd: this was not a story of limitation but of boundless love and resilience.

As he took my hands in his, the officiant, barely able to contain his own emotions, continued the ceremony. We exchanged vows, his voice steady, full of conviction and love. In that moment, I realized that not only was I marrying the love of my life, but I was also marrying the embodiment of courage and determination.