She took it on like a warrior going into slay a dragon. The battle's over & she's finally at rest.
In case if some of you aren't quite sure who Cathy is that I've been talking about, I'll tell you a little bit about her.
Cathy was one of my co-workers that I worked with for over three years. In December she was diagnosed with Gall Bladder/Liver Cancer. She didn't have any health insurance, so naturally she put off going to the doctor for the longest time. When she finally decided to go to the hospital to have her stomach pains checked out, she was diagnosed with Stage Four Gall Bladder/Liver Cancer. At that point, there wasn't much hope being it was in Stage Four, but she tried Chemo anyway. It didn't help and the Cancer spread. The doctors decided to put her on a medication which they wanted $750.00 each month for. With no health insurance, she struggled to come up with the money to get what she needed to help rid her body of the Cancers. I couldn't stand around and do nothing, so I organized a Spaghetti Benefit dinner for her and her family. We managed to raise over $2,000.00 for her and her family to use however they saw fit. Her family was so grateful and continues to thank me for doing it still. I tell them that I can't take all of the credit, without the others help it would not have been pulled off. It was a lot of work and I can say it was all worth it. Her Sister, Sharon told me that when they showed Cathy how much we had raised for her she was very grateful for what we had done for her and hers. Within a few days of the dinner, they diagnosed her with only a couple weeks to live. A few days later it changed to she could pass at any minute. On Friday, June 19, 2009, her fight was finally over. Yesterday was the viewing and today was the funeral. When they say it's best to remember someone as they once were, I think they are completely right. From the time when she was diagnosed to exactly six months later when died she had lost eighty-five pounds. It was so hard to see her looking like that and in such a horrible state. I am so glad that she is not suffering anymore, she is at rest and her battle is finally over. The service was really nice and her family talked about what a wonderful woman she was and they are right. In a little over three years that I knew her she had shown nothing, but compassion to everyone who came in contact with her. She will forever hold a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten.
This is the song that Cathy personally picked prior to her passing. It's called Sissy's Song by Alan Jackson.
Why did she have to go
So young I just don't know why
Things happen half the time
Without reason without rhyme
Lovely, sweet young woman
Daughter, wife and mother
Makes no sense to me
I just have to believe
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me
Loved ones she left behind
Just trying to survive
And understand the why
Feeling so lost inside
Anger shot straight at God
Then asking for His love
Empty with disbelief
Just hoping that maybe
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me
It's hard to say goodbye
Her picture in my mind
They'll always be of times I'll cherish
And I won't cry 'cause
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me
Don't worry 'bout me
With all of this having been said, I would like to say that it is true, only the good die young. Rest In Peace, Cathy. You're at rest and in a much better place now. You'll never be forgotten. ♥
I also want to thank everyone who has offered kind words to me when all of this was going on. I appreciate it and they have helped a lot, so thanks again.
Cathy was one of my co-workers that I worked with for over three years. In December she was diagnosed with Gall Bladder/Liver Cancer. She didn't have any health insurance, so naturally she put off going to the doctor for the longest time. When she finally decided to go to the hospital to have her stomach pains checked out, she was diagnosed with Stage Four Gall Bladder/Liver Cancer. At that point, there wasn't much hope being it was in Stage Four, but she tried Chemo anyway. It didn't help and the Cancer spread. The doctors decided to put her on a medication which they wanted $750.00 each month for. With no health insurance, she struggled to come up with the money to get what she needed to help rid her body of the Cancers. I couldn't stand around and do nothing, so I organized a Spaghetti Benefit dinner for her and her family. We managed to raise over $2,000.00 for her and her family to use however they saw fit. Her family was so grateful and continues to thank me for doing it still. I tell them that I can't take all of the credit, without the others help it would not have been pulled off. It was a lot of work and I can say it was all worth it. Her Sister, Sharon told me that when they showed Cathy how much we had raised for her she was very grateful for what we had done for her and hers. Within a few days of the dinner, they diagnosed her with only a couple weeks to live. A few days later it changed to she could pass at any minute. On Friday, June 19, 2009, her fight was finally over. Yesterday was the viewing and today was the funeral. When they say it's best to remember someone as they once were, I think they are completely right. From the time when she was diagnosed to exactly six months later when died she had lost eighty-five pounds. It was so hard to see her looking like that and in such a horrible state. I am so glad that she is not suffering anymore, she is at rest and her battle is finally over. The service was really nice and her family talked about what a wonderful woman she was and they are right. In a little over three years that I knew her she had shown nothing, but compassion to everyone who came in contact with her. She will forever hold a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten.
This is the song that Cathy personally picked prior to her passing. It's called Sissy's Song by Alan Jackson.
Why did she have to go
So young I just don't know why
Things happen half the time
Without reason without rhyme
Lovely, sweet young woman
Daughter, wife and mother
Makes no sense to me
I just have to believe
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me
Loved ones she left behind
Just trying to survive
And understand the why
Feeling so lost inside
Anger shot straight at God
Then asking for His love
Empty with disbelief
Just hoping that maybe
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me
It's hard to say goodbye
Her picture in my mind
They'll always be of times I'll cherish
And I won't cry 'cause
She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me
Don't worry 'bout me
With all of this having been said, I would like to say that it is true, only the good die young. Rest In Peace, Cathy. You're at rest and in a much better place now. You'll never be forgotten. ♥
I also want to thank everyone who has offered kind words to me when all of this was going on. I appreciate it and they have helped a lot, so thanks again.