“We had already prepared for early next year!” — Erika Kirk sat in stunned silence, tears brimming in her eyes, as her two children absentmindedly played with their toys nearby.

“We had already prepared for early next year!” — Erika Kirk sat in stunned silence, tears brimming in her eyes, as her two children absentmindedly played with their toys nearby.

The young wife of Charlie was still reeling from the shock of losing her husband during his speech at Utah Valley University. The couple had only just celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary in May, with plans to make it more special than ever in the coming year.

On their wedding day four years ago, they chose simplicity — a small, intimate ceremony surrounded by friends, without bridesmaids or groomsmen — as Erika devoted her heart to supporting her husband’s career.

Now, with their family foundation stronger than ever, Charlie had prepared a surprise filled with love and gratitude for the woman who had stood by him through every trial. But instead of receiving it from his hands, Erika now finds herself reading the plan of that grand gesture alone, her tears falling bitterly as the man she loved remains forever 31… 👇👇👇