It is with a heavy heart that I (Hubby) am posting again on Katie’s blog. Katie’s mom lost her courageous battle with cancer yesterday. February 15 2013. She was only 56 years old. We were blessed to be able to be by her bedside until the end. She is undoubtedly in heaven where I’m sure they celebrated her arrival.
Michelle was kind, loving, dedicated, proud, accepting and had a true zest for life. If you met her, you loved everything about her. Katie is truly her mother’s daughter.
While it is difficult to do, we’re trying to celebrate her life as opposed to thinking about her passing. Since her initial diagnosis over 12 years ago, Michelle saw high school and college graduations from her kids, 2 of her kids’ weddings, explored Europe with Katie and did countless other things. We all have memories of Michelle that would have not existed had she not beaten that diagnosis 12 years ago.
Those memories will live on forever.
Katie loves this blog and truly enjoys hearing from every single one of you. I don’t imagine it will be very long before she posts again, but this was one post that she just couldn’t write. She’s written about her mom’s health a lot lately and she wanted you all to know what is going on.
Your comments make her smile all of the time and she needs that more than ever right now.
Your comments make her smile all of the time and she needs that more than ever right now.
Thanks for reading and please, celebrate life today and every day.
Katie (and family), I am so, so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain, but it sounds like you’re in the right mindset by celebrating the life of a beautiful woman. God bless you guys in the many difficult days ahead.
Thank you, Genna, for your sweet words. <3
xo
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all of you but if you need to talk or vent I am here for you. Sending lots of prayers your way. Hugs!
Thank you so much, Jen. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through, and I know you know exactly what I mean, because you’ve experienced it, too.
xo
Dear Katie, family, and friends,
I am praying and will continue to pray for you all. This is such a difficult situation to be in, and I can’t even imagine the pain. I’m so sorry. Stay strong and just imagine her looking down on you all and watching over you. I imagine she’d love to see you all happy.
Thank you, sweet girl.
xo
Katie, I am so desperately sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing that I can say to ease anything but if you ever need to talk, email me or I’ll send you my number. Losing my mom last year was and continues to be the hardest experience of my life. Xoxo
Thank you, Jamie. I knew that you would understand completely.
xo
thoughts and prayers are on their way from me.
when i lost someone close to me the phrase “loving you is easy, i do it every day” helped a bit.
I like that a lot. Keeping that phrase with me :)
xo
Praying for y’all. I lost my grandpa on the 13th, so I know the pain that is happening. Trying hard to celebrate the beautiful life these wonderful people lived. Prayers sent your way :)
Praying for you, too, girl. They did live beautiful lives. <3
xo
Prayers being sent from Texas.
Thank you Bailee
xo
I’m praying for you and your family Katie! Heaven gained another angel and she is definitely looking down on you and smiling.
Thank you, Kourtney. And AMEN!!
xo
So sorry to hear about your loss, Katie. I can’t imagine how difficult this must be. You and your family will be in my prayers. Matthew 28:20: “And remember I am with you always even until the end of time.”
Ahh I love that verse so much. Thank you for that <3
xo
I am so sorry you lost your mom. I saw the headline and knew immediatly. Its always too soon to lose your mom, and it sounds like she was a wonderful christian woman who you have a lot of memories of. Praying for God’s comfort for you right now!
Thank you so much for your prayers.
xo
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
Thanks, Lauren
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Katie I just found your blog a few weeks ago and have been keeping your mom in my thoughts since then. Please know you’re in my prayers during this difficult time.
Thank you so much <3
xo
So sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful mother. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you guys and your family.
Thank you, Emily
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I’ll be thinking of you and your family Katie. I am so sorry to hear of your loss- she sounds like an absolutely incredible woman! :) Love ya girl!
She is the most incredible <3 Thank you and love you!
xo
No words can heal your grief at this difficult time, but know that I am thinking and praying for you and your family.
That means so much <3
xo
I’m so sorry to hear your mom passed. Take care of yourself & I’m glad you have such a wonderful husband and family to help you through it. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers *hugs*
Thank you sweet girl. Hugs back!
xo
This just breaks my heart so much. I can’t imagine losing my mother. I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking of all of you and praying for you Katie and your family. Love you girl! Hugs!
I hope this isn’t weird to ask but if there is anyway you could email me your address(I hope that isn’t creepy!), I would love to send a card to Katie. But if not, that’s fine. Don’t even worry. Sending lots of love!
I am so sorry for your loss… there really are no words that anyone can say during these times in others lives. I will have prayers for your family throughout the next week.
Thank you so much. I’m praying that God gives me peace and a sense of calm with all of this. I just miss her and always will, simple as that. As for you wanting my address, of course it’s not creepy at all! Check your email!
xo
Thank you so much, Libby <3
xo
Praying for you and your family.
Thank you, Lizzie
xo
Oh, Katie, I am so, so sorry. Losing our Moms is one of life’s most difficult happenings but knowing you will one day be reunited with her, will give you peace. May the Lord hold you close as you adjust to life without your Mom. Praying for you here in Louisiana………Hugs to you!
Thank you so much for the prayers and the virtual hugs. It’s all much needed right now! I can’t wait to see her again :)
xo
I know the pain of losing a mom and I just wanted to say how sorry I am. Hugs!
Thank you, Merideth <3 Hugs to you!
xo
Oh my…I’m writing with tears in my eyes. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, Katie (and hubby). Cancer is a horrible thing that no one should deal with and my heart aches for you right now. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. You’ll be in my prayers <3
You are just the sweetest. Thank you so much for your comment- I may have to take you up on talking some time. <3
xo
Katie,
I’ll be praying for you and your family. I can only imagine how hard times must be for you, your mom is watching over you from Heaven
Thank you for your prayers, Sam. Yes, she definitely is in heaven!
xo
I’m so sorry to hear Katie :( I can’t even imagine the pain of losing a loved one, much less a mother. She’s in a better place though, where there’s no pain. And i’m sure she’s watching over you!
Keeping you and your family in my prayers girly. I’m here if you ever need anyone to talk to.
xo
Thank you so much, Raquel, for your prayers and for being here.
xo
So heartbreaking. No words will do justice to how you’re feeling but just know that you have a lot of people out there wishing and praying for you through this difficult time.
Yes, and it is amazing to know that. Thank you so much, girl
xo
Thinking of you and your family Katie during this difficult time.
I always thought of a big party for my mom when she entered Heaven…because she was just that amazing and Heaven was so lucky to have her. And it seems like your Mom also kicked butt. So they are havin’ a big ole’ party up there, welcoming her. I am sure of it :) All her favorite things included.
I will continue to think about you over the next few weeks and months.
Krista
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear.”
Krista, thank you so much. <3 I love what you said: it was definitely a big party when she got to heaven!! You are just the sweetest! Love the quote, too. Thanks for putting a smile on my face
xo
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family during this time.
Thank you, Ashleigh
xo
Katie & Zack,
I am so very sorry for you and your family. I know that right now there are no words for comfort. Please just know that you are all in my thoughts and very much in my prayers.
Much love to you <3
Thank you so much, sweet girl <3
xo
This breaks my heart. Whether knowing it was coming or it was unexpected it is still very difficult to cope with. I am so sorry Katie. Thoughts with you during this upsetting time.
Thank you so much, girl
xo
This breaks my heart to read. Please know that love and prayers are being sent from Ohio!!
Thank you, Micah!
xo
Katie and Zack,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I’ve been praying for your mom since I began following your blog. I wish there was something I could say to make this easier, but I know there’s not. I know that even though you are sad, a part of you is still able to celebrate the fact that your mom is with Jesus, healthy as can be! We all love you and are here for you!
You are so sweet, Rachael. Thank you for your prayers! And you’re absolutely right: I’m so sad but rejoicing at the same time, and that’s what’s keeping me sane. Love you!
xo
Katie I’m so sorry… I will continue praying for you and your family. You are in my thoughts!
Thanks so much, Kelsey <3
xo
I’m so sorry for your loss :( prayers for you and your family!
Thank you, girl
xo
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort! What joy we can have that your mom loved Jesus and you will see her again someday.
AMEN!! Yes yes yes. So much peace in knowing that.
xo
i am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family at this sad time…
Thank you Kate
xo
I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray that you and your family will somehow find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Thank you for your prayers <3
xo
Katie girl I feel your pain. I am so glad you are viewing her passing by celebrating all things you got to do together instead of dwelling on all the things you won’t get to do. You are SO BLESSED to have had her so long in your life…losing a parent is NEVER easy (esp if you were as young as me 13 my mom had breast cancer then kidney cancer)
Hang in there. Thinking of you!
Ah, girl, you know exactly what this is like. It’s the most difficult thing I’ve ever gone through, but thank you for reminding me of how blessed I am! So much love to you <3
xo
Oh Katie :( I have only read your blog a short time, but I was sure your mom would conquer this with God’s power behind her…was not expecting to read this post today!
Heaven certainly gained an angel though, and she’s in the arms of her precious Heavenly Father, and you’ll be with her again someday <3 I will be praying for you sweet girl.
Thank you so much for your prayers <3
xo
I am so so sorry for your loss katie. my thoughts go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Thank you Lindsay <3
xo
Thinking of you Katie. I just lost my mom too, so I understand. It is so important to celebrate the memories and remember everything you experienced together instead of thinking of what you won’t get to.
Oh, Tiff, I’m thinking of you too. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced, but it doesn’t help at ALL to think of what we won’t get to do. Thank you for reminding me to cherish the times we did have together. Much love to you, girl <3
xo
I’m very sorry Katie. Thinking of you.
Thanks, girl
xo