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.
tricia c
my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you.
Katie Did What
Thank you <3
xo
Brittany | Life of a Bama Girl
Praying for you and your family.
Katie Did What
Thank you so much for your prayers, Brittany!
xo
krystaladele @ unSAHM
Praying for you and your family
Katie Did What
Thank you <3
xo
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My prayers are with you dear xoxo.
Katie Did What
Thanks so much
xo
Amy Charming
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your wife’s family.
Katie Did What
Thank you, Amy
xo
Becca Moss
Katie, my heart is with you and I’ll continue praying for you and your family. I can only imagine what you’re going through and my heart hurts for you. Try to remember that we all have a reason for being here and when it’s your time, it’s just simply your time to go. There is a bigger picture to all of this. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Katie Did What
Thank you so much for your words and your prayers. You’re right: there is a bigger picture! I need to always remind myself that!
xo
Jennifer
So sorry to hear of your loss Katie – I read about it over on Zack’s blog and felt the need to comment. I too lost my mother just a few days after she turned 56 due to non-Hodgkins lymphoma. That was just under 10 years ago and I still miss her every day. May your beautiful memories and the love she had for you get you through this terrible time. It definitely helped to let myself feel whatever I was going to feel – and that meant I could be fine one minute and not the next. May your faith carry you through this time and the knowledge that when you see her again she will be healthy and strong, and waiting for you with open arms (Rev 21: 3,4).
Katie Did What
Oh, Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss, as well. I hate that so many of us have similar stories. You are so sweet for coming to my blog and commenting. I love verse, too, so much. Thank you for sharing <3
xo
Chelsea
Katie. I am devastated for you. No word I type here seems to be enough because I know there is truly nothing any of us can say that will bring her back. Just know I am here for you everyday and at any time. I know how raw that pain is and I know losing your sweet mother is unlike any pain you’ve ever had to face. She was such a beautiful woman and I can tell through you and through the love that you’ve spread to people like me in their times of loss that she raised a wonderful young woman.
I want to tell you that I am so sorry. But I know how those words start to blur into the madness that is everything going on right now. Just know I am here and I am praying. And that your mother is in wonderful hands. All my love and hugs!!! xoxo
Katie Did What
Chelsea, you are such a blessing to me right now! Thank you so much for listening to my venting and understanding. It means so much to me <3
xo
Courtney B
I am so so sorry for your loss, Katie! I wish I could give you a big hug right now! I am praying for you and your family!!
Katie Did What
Thank you, Courtney. You are so sweet!
xo
Faith Ann
I’m praying for you and your family. My family has gone through cancer and loss, we could have not got through or have peace without God guiding us each day. God will always be here for you. :)
Katie Did What
I don’t know how I could go through any of this without God. You are so right!
xo
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To}
Oh Katie. I’m just catching up on my blogs and seeing this for the first time. My heart is so sad for you and your family. Your mom looked like the absolute sweetest lady ever, and I know she will be terribly missed. So glad that you have faith in a time like this.
Katie Did What
My mom really was the sweetest, and it’s because of her that I have this faith!
xo
kansasgirl1
My heart hurts for you, Katie. Cherish your memories, and take all the time you need to grieve. My brother died suddenly of a heart attack 8 years ago, and I still can’t sing through “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” because that is the song we sang in church the Sunday after he died. Daily life will get easier. Praying for you and your family, and asking for God’s comfort to enfold you.
Katie Did What
Oh, sweet girl, I’m praying for God’s comfort to enfold you as well. Thank you for sharing and praying <3
xo
Stephanie
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve only just discovered your blog today but my heart goes out to you. Sending you lots of love and virtual hugs. <3
xo
Stephanie
Katie Did What
Aw, thank you so much <3
xo
Catalyn H
Sending my deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you Katie and your family. I just found your blog and wish I could give you a hug through the computer.
xox
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Katie Did What
Aw you are so sweet Catalyn. Thank you <3
xo
Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk
My heart breaks for you. Katie… I lost my mom fourteen years ago Monday. It doesn’t get “easier” but the pain subsides and lessens at times. Some days will be devastating and other days will be full of love. Make your momma proud, as I’m sure you do. On the days that are difficult, try to imagine what your mother would want. Would she want you paralyzed with pain and sadness or would she want you to live life to the fullest?
<3 I'm always here for you, friend.
Katie Did What
Thank you so much. I needed to read those words. Thank you for being here, Sarah. You’re so right: my mom would never want me to be paralyzed with pain and sadness, although I need to constantly remind myself of that, otherwise I would be just that, all the time.
xo
Mandy
I’m so late on reading this but I just wanted to give y’all my deepest sympathies. I prayed for the situation to improve and now I will pray for healing hearts. Thoughts and prayers in this needed time for you <3
Katie Did What
Thank you so much for your prayers <3
xo