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MsSissy
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With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
Bride asks man with father’s heart to walk her down aisle on wedding day
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WCMH) — A woman’s wedding day is one of the most special moments of her life. For Jeni Stepien, it was even more special when she got to hear her father’s heartbeat for the first time in 10 years.
In 2006, her father. Michael, was murdered. His organs were donated, and his heart went to a man who had been waiting 16 years for a transplant.
“I was on death’s door when he was murdered and I needed a heart or I was going to be dying in the next few days,” said Auther Thomas.
Thomas stayed in contact with Jeni for several years. When he learned she was about to get married, he knew it was time for them to finally meet.
“Jeni wrote me a letter and she said ‘Dear Tom, I’m the daughter of the man who’s heart is inside of you and I’m gonna get married on August 6th,’” said Thomas. “‘And one further thing if you’re willing, would you walk me down the aisle?’”
Thomas said he got permission from his own daughter first, who isn’t yet married, and then made the drive to Pittsburgh from New Jersey.
“It’s just like having my dad here and better because we get to share this story with people and other people see that organ donors do matter,” Jeni said. “I was just so thankful that my dad could be here with us today in spirit and a piece of his physical being as well. That was really special for us.”
“Just hugging him made me feel like I was close to my dad again which on this day was perfect. It was what I needed,” said Michelle Stepien, the sister of the bride.
Thomas says it was an honor to be there.
“What a greater honor could a person have than walking the daughter of the man who’s given his heart to him. I can’t imagine a greater honor,” Thomas said.
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StaceyWill
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With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
Wow. What a heartwarming story!!
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| Posted 8/8/16 10:04 AM |
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Eunyboo
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
 That is beautiful!
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| Posted 8/8/16 10:05 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
Omg what a sweet story!!
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| Posted 8/8/16 10:05 AM |
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JDubs
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
wow
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| Posted 8/8/16 10:22 AM |
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SecretlyTTC14
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
OMG this is amazing. What a sweet story!
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| Posted 8/8/16 10:35 AM |
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MrsM429
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
Wow, I'm in tears. How amazing
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| Posted 8/8/16 10:46 AM |
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bunnyluck
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With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
This made me tear up. Bless them! Thanks for sharing!
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| Posted 8/8/16 10:56 AM |
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pjt212301
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With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
I love this story!
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| Posted 8/8/16 11:07 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
i love that he asked his daughter for permission.
what a great story.
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| Posted 8/8/16 11:08 AM |
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MrsT809
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With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
Incredibly touching. Those smiles speak volumes!
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| Posted 8/8/16 11:11 AM |
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Maybe-Baybe
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
So amazing. Now I can't stop crying
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| Posted 8/8/16 1:13 PM |
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ANewDayHasCome
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
Posted by MarathonKnitter
i love that he asked his daughter for permission.
what a great story.
I thought the same thing.
What a beautiful story. 
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| Posted 8/8/16 1:25 PM |
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RainyDay
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With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
That is such an awesome story
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| Posted 8/8/16 1:30 PM |
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chilltocam
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With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!
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| Posted 8/8/16 1:37 PM |
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soontobemommyof2
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Re: With all the crappy news out there. I wanted to share this touching story
Omg this story gave me goosebumps, the good ones!!!!! Love this!!!!! Thank u so much for posting this!
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| Posted 8/8/16 3:09 PM |
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