Lauren forgot to mention that while at MD Anderson, Kathie got to meet her colon cancer friend, Jean (a connection made through a program at the hospital), face to face. Bob and Kathie did lunch with her. The woman is truly an inspiration - she's survived about 6 years with stage IV and still walks a half hour everyday.
On another note, Lauren attended Jeannie's funeral today and it was a beautiful memorial for a beautiful woman. Her husband had several words that reminded everyone that even when we can't see why something is happening a certain way, God has a bigger plan. If we look at it in that light - let's see how we've been blessed by Kathie's humble carrying of her cross:
1) I bet all you old... um, mature, people have gotten your butt over to see your doctor (pun intended) (and if you haven't, what are you waiting for? A personal invitation is unlikely and would be awkward, at best.)
2) We have non-Catholics praying through saints;) (and then praying for themselves...lol)
3) We learned that there are a ridiculous amount of websites dedicated to adding some junk to your trunk
and on a more serious note...
4) The DuCharmes have probably spent more time together as a family than they have had the opportunity to in a long time.
5) The outpouring of love and help from friends and family has been a blessing in itself - you have all shown us what the blessing of friendship is - and it's beautiful.
6) It has hopefully inspired us all to pay more attention to what is really important and let the small stuff slide.
The list could probably go on for awhile... but I figured we could all use a little positive thinking right now - so hopefully the abbreviated list does it for you.
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lauren, you are so sweet...
thank you for keeping us posted and keeping us positive. not to sound like one of the um, mature people you mentioned, but when did you turn into such an amazing woman?
keep it up!
xo
nicky
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