Emotional Moment A Newlywed Groom Falls To His Knees To Dance Face-To-Face With His Wheelchair-Bound Mom

by apost team

Many of us have an idea of what we want our perfect wedding day to look like. However, when reality hits, the perfect day can actually turn out to be much more than we imagined it could be.

This happened for one newlywed groom. Luke Rheault and his bride-to-be Kristeena were preparing for their wedding when they learned that Luke's mother, Rebekah, was sick. Diagnosed with ALS, Rebekah's health was already rapidly declining and on the day of the wedding, she would be in a wheelchair.

On the big day, Luke wanted to make sure his mother was included, no matter what. So he knew that he had to make sure their dance would be a moment to remember for the rest of his life.

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During the wedding reception, the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey started playing. As he prepared to dance with his mother, Luke realized he was towering in front of her as she sat in her wheelchair.

Luke really wanted to take this moment to connect with his mother, so he got on his knees so that he could be face-to-face with her. Everyone in the room was moved by this powerful act of love. Once he was kneeling down, the groom danced with his mother all around the room, smiling widely the entire time.

Such a touching moment completely overwhelmed his mother, as well as the rest of the room. Luke's mom burst into tears while he spun her around during the dance. This incredible moment was posted online around 2015 and has now surpassed 17 million views.

Watching it all over again, Luke shares that he's "always appreciated everything she has done for me." Getting to see this beautiful memory again and again has special meaning for the Rheaults now that Rebekah has passed away.

The song, "Hero", is quite poignant for Luke as he reminisces on everything his mother meant to him and how much he loved her. Though he can never relive everything his mom did for him, he still has the memory of that beautiful moment to look back on. 

What a powerful experience. It's impossible to watch this video without crying, so grab the tissues and prepare to be moved. 

Watch the video for yourself to see how touching the moment was:

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