Cathi.

So in my own world ......so concerned about my lil miracle.... .... I need to step out for a moment....and say a prayer and remember the good times with a family friend...

Cathi battled and beat breast cancer YEARS ago. Shes had various health issues over the years...but has always remained strong and kicked ass. She's a whitty, strong, sassy petite woman. She's one of my mom's best friends. She's got a huge heart. She has 2 grand daughters...and a son. I remember when I was expecting Paige, her son....only a teen....had announced his girlfriend was expecting as well. Cathi and my mom both shared the 1st time grandma celebration together.

Last year, Cathi was stricken again with the dreaded C word. This time, it's taken over. Her brain...her lungs.... She's fought thick and thin and gone thru Chemo and radiation again. They were able to get the mass on her brain much, much smaller....but apparently that was not enough.

But its winning this time. :-(

Shes down to 80 something pounds now. Cannot walk more than a few steps. She was given maybe "6 months" 2 months ago. Chemo has stopped, and they put her on an experimental radiation pill....figuring what has she got to lose at this point?

I just found out today....she can no longer physically speak. Apparently time has chosen to speed up for her. ...and things are going downhill fast.

My mom is spending any and every moment she can with her dear friend. Just got to make the best of what is left, as we said on the phone last week. ...

Im shedding a tear for her right now.... why must life take away the good people so soon? Please keep Cathi in your thoughts.... I hope her suffering is minimal. She, and her family are in our thoughts right now....