A brave mum was today planning for her dream wedding - after being told she has a tumour that will kill her.
Mum-of-four Bernetta Moore and fiance Reynaldo Serrant, pictured, from Bradford, will wed tomorrow in hospital.
The couple, who have been together for nearly 13 years, had planned to marry in August, but brought the wedding forward when Bernetta was admitted to hospital two weeks ago.
Doctors at Cookridge Hospital, Leeds, have told the 41-year-old she has a tumour on her spine which cannot be cured.
The couple have reorganised all the wedding arrangements, including borrowing a dress from a member of hospital staff, ordering a cake and arranging bridesmaids, at a few weeks notice.
They said they instantly knew it was the right thing to do. Reynaldo, 54, said: "We have had to move the goalposts now and sort something out as soon as possible, just in case."
He said the pair were made for each other and Bernetta had always been keen to tie the knot.
"She always said she wanted to marry me. She has been calling that tune for a long time."
Doctors have told Bernetta they do not know how much time she has left.
They are trying to control her intense pain so she can return home to Intake Road in Fagley.
"There's no actual time limit," said Bernetta. "I could get married on Thursday and next week not be here."
The couple had to get special permission from hospital bosses to marry there. About 35 close family members and friends have been invited.
Bernetta's daughters, 13-year-old Jade and 12-year-old Kirsty, will be the bridesmaids, wearing lilac gowns.
Her sons Liam, 15, and Daniel, 23, along with ten-month-old grandson Levi will also be guests of honour.
Bernetta's sister Audrey Dawn Coyne will be the witness and Reynaldo's twin brother, Reynold will be best man.
Bernetta said they were deeply touched by the help they had received from family, friends and hospital staff in organising the day at such short notice.
A member of staff has lent Bernetta an ivory wedding dress, a cake is being given and guests are bringing food for a buffet.
"The staff have just bent over backwards to do anything they possibly can," said Bernetta.
Bernetta was first diagnosed with carcinoid cancer in her lung in April last year. In July doctors removed half her lung after finding a massive tumour and she then had 23 consecutive days of radiotherapy.
She was still treated weekly for severe leg and back pain.
Bernetta was admitted to Cookridge when the pain became unbearable. An MRI scan revealed the tumour on her spine.
She is about to finish radiotherapy treatment designed to stop the tumour growing.
"It will be about three or four weeks after that when she is assessed and they will see how much time she has got," Reynaldo said.
"I am looking forward to the wedding but I just wish it was taking place like it was meant to," he said.
"But I have to accept that is how it has got to be."
A spokesman for Cookridge Hospital said: "We are pleased to be able to help Bernetta with this special occasion."
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