There are things in life that just plain suck.... cancer is one of them. In less than a week now, two amazing woman that I have had the pleasure of knowing have both lost their fight with cancer.
Last night, Kathy, who was only 56 lost her fight with pancreatic cancer. She had only been diagnosed in October and immediately started treatment. About a month ago, the doctors determined that the cancer had spread and they were to a point where there was nothing more they could do. Her family and friends stood by her side and encouraged her as hospice was brought in.
She had her bed in the living room of their house so she could see outside. As the days went on, her family maintained their hope and managed to keep everyone updated even with everything they were going through. Every time I saw her husband, he looked a little more worn down than the last night and as I tried to put myself in his shoes - I couldn't even begin to imagine what he was going through.
Yesterday after 14 days of not being able to eat, Kathy took her last breath. To say she was an amazing woman would be an understatement. Anytime there was a Riders event, you could find her on the back of the motorcycle with her husband - whether it was for a dinner get together or finding to honor a service member. The fourth Sunday of the month, you could find her busy making scrambled eggs for the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary breakfasts. She loved her kids and grandkids to no end and she loved her family and friends unconditionally. It was very rare there wasn't a smile on her face and if you had the pleasure of sitting around her table for dinner, you would know she is one hell of a cook. To say she will be missed is a horrible understatement, but with our pain finally comes her peace.
The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Romans 8:16-17
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