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Woman, 43, fulfills her terminally ill mother’s dream by wearing wedding dress to her hospital bedside because she won’t live to see her walk down the aisle

  • Nelly Bullock, 70, dreamed of seeing daughter Lisa walk aisle
  • But was struck with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
  • Lisa, 43, fulfilled her dream by wearing wedding dress to hospital bedside
  • Lisa met fiance Rob Hoskins met age 16 and have five children

By
Bianca London


PUBLISHED:

04:10 EST, 24 July 2013

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UPDATED:

07:32 EST, 24 July 2013

A bride-to-be whose terminally ill mother would not live to see her walk down the aisle fulfilled her final wish – by wearing her wedding dress to her hospital bedside.

Grandmother Nelly Bullock, 70, had always wanted to see her beloved Lisa, 43, tie the knot with fiance Rob Hoskins.

The couple had been together 27 years but had always put off getting married while they raised their five children.

Her dream come true: The touching moment that Lisa Bullock donned her wedding dress to visit her terminally ill mother Nelly Bullock in hospital because she won't live to see her walk down the aisle

Her dream come true: The touching moment that Lisa Bullock donned her wedding dress to visit her terminally ill mother Nelly Bullock in hospital because she won’t live to see her walk down the aisle

They had planned to wed on September 7 and Nelly had already bought her shoes and outfit ready for the big day.

But she was struck down by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD ) – a form of the degenerative brain disorder that had been linked to Mad Cow Disease.

Her conditioned worsened so Lisa made the heart-breaking decision to show her former market trader mother the dress before it was too late.

Full-time mother Lisa, of Matson, Glos., was so desperate for her mother to see her dress that she donned the gown to visit her in Gloucester Royal Hospital.

The happy couple: Lisa and Rob had been together 27 years but had always put off getting married while they raised their five children. They had planned to wed on September 7 and Nelly had already bought her shoes and outfit for the couple's big day

The happy couple: Lisa and Rob had been together 27 years but had always put off getting married while they raised their five children. They had planned to wed on September 7 and Nelly had already bought her shoes and outfit for the couple’s big day

Big family: Lisa Bullock, her fiance Robert Hoskins and their children Tom Hoskins, 19, Ellie-Mae Hoskins, 2, Sam Hoskins, 23, Jessica Hoskins,18, and Alfie Jack Hoskins, 6

Big family: Lisa Bullock, her fiance Robert Hoskins and their children Tom Hoskins, 19, Ellie-Mae Hoskins, 2, Sam Hoskins, 23, Jessica Hoskins,18, and Alfie Jack Hoskins, 6

She said: ‘It was so incredibly emotional when I went to the hospital in my dress.

In her youth: Nelly was tragically struck downby Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD ) - a form of the degenerative brain disorder that had been linked to Mad Cow Disease so Lisa showed her the dress before it was too late

In her youth: Nelly was tragically struck downby Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD ) – a form of the degenerative brain disorder that had been linked to Mad Cow Disease so Lisa showed her the dress before it was too late

‘I did get a few funny looks though.

‘There
was no way I would get married if I couldn’t show my mum the lovely
dress, especially because she paid half towards its cost.

‘I really wanted her to see me in my dress so I went to the hospital wearing it before she died.

‘She could see me wearing it but couldn’t say anything. I’m just glad that I did that for her.

‘It was so sudden and so sad. Now me and my three brothers have to wait weeks for test results to see if we carry the gene that could mean we would get the same condition.

‘I’m at my wit’s end.’

Lisa and childhood sweetheart Rob, a plasterer, have three boys, Sam, 23, Tom, 19, and Alfie-Jack, six, and daughters Jessica, 18, and Ellie-Mae, two.

She said: ‘Rob and I met when we were 16 and 17, and have been together ever since.

‘My parents were childhood sweethearts too, which makes it all the more special.

‘We kept meaning to get married, but one thing after another, with work and kids and that, meant that we just kept putting it off until this year.

I’m so excited, I just with my mum could be there to see it.’

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I walked my daughter down the aisle last Saturday and she was radiant and beautiful. Sadly, her mother died a few years ago (from cancer diagnosed too late). The joy of the occasion was marred by her absence before, during and after the wedding. Managed to get through my speech but the emotion caught up with me twice and I faltered as I paid my own tribute. One of the happiest and saddest days of my life.

George W
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London,
24/7/2013 16:57

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Wow, stunning family! Your mum would be so proud.

Deena
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London,
24/7/2013 16:44

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Don’t put off ’till tomorrow what you can do today….so true! RIP Nellyxx

Melissa
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UK, United Kingdom,
24/7/2013 16:31

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I’ve told you before MoL, tears ruin my corn flakes! Please desist.

Gonfishin
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Faversham, United Kingdom,
24/7/2013 15:59

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God bless you nan R.I.P.

oz down under.
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westmids, United Kingdom,
24/7/2013 15:52

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The moral of the story here is don’t waste time putting things on the back burner. Just do it and stop making excuses.

Violet Purple
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Violet Purple-land, United Kingdom,
24/7/2013 15:48

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how very sad, im sure your mum was beaming inside with happiness for you both, have a great life together, and rest in eternal peace to your lovely mum x

mikjuk
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europe,
24/7/2013 15:37

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this made me watery eyed!

katiethehobbit
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over the rainbow, United Kingdom,
24/7/2013 15:17

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blesssss I read this n get a lump on my throat xxxxx

brainyfothers
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Birmingham,
24/7/2013 14:43

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PLEASE, I IMPLORE YOU – ENOUGH OF THESE SAD WEDDING DAY STORIES!

Tarquin
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London,
24/7/2013 14:41

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