I am still totally floored by the generosity and love Sophia has for Fayaz, she decided to donate her kidney to her future husband..sigh. I was so happy when they gave me permission to post one of the pictures I took of them showing their surgery scars. This picture ( below ) will always touch my heart and be very special to me, there are some incredibly amazing people out there and I am so glad we get to document another big event in their life..their wedding. Here is their story before we get into the rest of the engagement photos.
Our KIDNEY Story… By Sophia
About 5 years ago, Fayaz was told he has to start dialysis treatments. This occurred about a year before we met. Fayaz handled things well and he didn’t let dialysis treatments get in his way of doing the things he loved including traveling, earning a degree and working. About a year ago, I decided I wanted to donate my kidney to Fayaz. I talked to Fayaz, my friends, my doctor and my family about it. They were all supportive of my choice, especially my parents. The support from friends and family was the most important strength for Fayaz and I throughout the entire process. After 6 months of assessments I found out that I am a match and all we had to do was pick a date. On June 21, 2011 I gave my kidney to Fayaz. Everything went smoothly, the surgeons were amazing and the kidney began to work right away. We were admitted together in the hospital for a week; after that we spent 3 months recovering together… and planning a wedding
We are now both back to work and back to our regular routines. We are now looking forward to our wedding and a nice long honeymoon all over Europe.
For more information on living kidney donation visit: www.kidney.ca
When’s the big day?
July 14, 2012
How did you meet?
It was Fayaz’s birthday at a bar at the U of C. A mutual friend introduced us. After our first meeting we continued to bump into each other more until Fayaz finally worked up the nerve to ask me out.
How did he/she propose?
He surprised me on Christmas day in Vegas at our favorite restaurant. He distracted my attention, when I looked back there was the ring in front of me. He got down on one knee and it was perfect.
Favorite thing about each other?
he says: Her sense of humor
she says: I love his kind and patient personality
Your idea of a perfect date?
Chasing waves on a beach and then going for a nice dinner.
Kisses, hugs or snuggles?
he says: Kisses
she says: Tight hugs.
What’s your favorite thing to do together?
Travel to new places.
Favorite Starbucks drink?
he says: Black Tea Shaken Lemonade
she says: Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
One place in the world you must go see?
We want to travel all over Europe and Australia
What are you looking forward to the most on your wedding day?
We are looking forward to celebrating our special day with friends and family.
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