Girl Marries Her High School Sweetheart Just Days after Learning He Has Months to Live

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a spectacular romance, but a couple from Indiana was. The high school students faced immense heartbreak when one was given months to live. However, they decided to get married amid the prognosis.

Chase and Sadie Smith fell in love effortlessly. They enjoyed swimming and met during one of their events, quickly starting a budding romance. However, the teenagers faced obstacles early in their relationship.

Chase had battled a rare type of cancer since he was 13, and in 2020, doctors revealed it was back. They handed him a grim three-to-five-month life expectancy, but it didn't stop him from living fully.

They Knew It Was Meant to Be

Sadie adored Chase, and when he suggested they get married, she didn't hesitate. While they planned to tie the knot after college, fate had other plans. Sadie revealed that she knew God was at work because she and Chase felt the same way simultaneously.

Chase added that it wasn't his cancer that led to their unexpected wedding. Instead, it was their realization of life's fragility and desire to make the most out of every new day. He said:

"What's the point of waiting if you already know."

A Special Kind of Love

Both families supported their kids and their decision to wed. The parents knew the love between Sadie and Chase was authentic and honored their choice. Chase's mom, Kelli Smith, highlighted the rarity of the teenager's bond, expressing:

"You just don't see love like this."

The Teenagers Said Their Vows

Thanks to the help of their immediate family members, the couple arranged a beautiful ceremony in four days. In an intimate vow exchange on April 29, 2020, Chase and Sadie were married.

The bride looked beautiful in a white gown, and Chase was a handsome groom dressed in a blue suit. Their ceremony location, Sadie's parents' driveway, was significant. It was the exact spot the couple shared their first kiss.

One day after Chase's death, Sadie did something brave. It required courage but she knew it would have made her late husband proud.

They Relied on Their Faith in God

After they said "I Do," the duo lifted their hands to heaven as Chase held up one finger—symbolizing they had become one. Sadie explained how it felt to be married:

"It feels genuine – this is how God wanted us to be together."

While the couple knew the road ahead wouldn't be easy, their faith in God carried them. Sadie supported her husband every step of the way, and when things got tough, she never left his side.

His Final Words to Sadie

Chase fought a good fight but took his last breath on Easter Sunday in 2021. The couple's final moments together were something Sadie would cherish forever. The heartbroken wife said:

"God gave Chase the strength to say his last words to me. He said, 'I love you. Worry 0%.'"

She Did Something Courageous

The day after Chase's death, Sadie did something brave. It required courage, but she knew it would have made her late husband proud.

She participated in a swimming event despite her pain and heartache. Sadie shared why it was important she took part in the Horizon League Diving Championship:

"I know that he would want nothing more than for me to dive. If I would've missed it he would've been so mad at me. So I went. And I did this for him."

His Legacy Lives On

Chase was described as a man of "kindness" and "goodness," and his legacy lives on. He is remembered through the memories he made and the impact he left on those around him.

His beloved wife would always have their wedding photos to remind her of the beautiful commitment she made in the face of adversity.

Chase always hoped his story would encourage others to cherish their loved ones and show appreciation for every moment. We think his mission is complete. Thank you for the valuable reminder, brave angel.

Click here for another story about a wedding with extra significance. A bride was heartbroken because her late mother couldn't be there to see her say "I Do," so she decided to do something special. Her actions allowed her to carry a piece of her mom on the big day.