I started following Pumpkins blog way before the cancer returned and stitched a few wee ornaments to help raise awareness and sent them to The Attic over the pond as they have a big fund raising event every year and I wanted to do a small part in helping to find a cure.
We then heard the wonderful news from her that she was expecting Junior and she proudly showed off the nursery that her and Mr Pumpkin had done for the wee one's arrival ... I stitched a hanging ornament to match and stitched his name on it and as far as I am aware it is still hanging there for him to look at ... and I kept sending letters every few months (and got some back ..lol) and our friendship grew as these things often do, with comments on each others blogs as well and I hoped that one day I would get to meet this funny brave girl and have some stitching time with her ....
well I will have to wait a wee while for that to happen now .... and as I said in my Pumpkin Patch day post ... the cottage is ready and I hope that she will have the kettle on ready and waiting so that we can have some stitching time in front of the fire .....
Until then I know we will keep her in our hearts and celebrate her life every year .... and I will light my candle for her
“If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together... there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you.”
― A.A. Milne
with love from a heart broken mouse xxxx
31 comments:
well normally you make me laugh but tonight you made me cry. She was a wonderful lady and I know she will be missed by the entire stitching community. Love and hugs (real ones next month), Ally xx
I am crying at least she is out of pain. I read a whole lot of her blog posts when everyone posted pumpkins for her . My heart goes out to her family
What a beautiful post. I am so sad about Cathey, and I didn't even read her blog. Her story touched me so deeply.
Beautifully said, Mouse....hugs to you.....
I didnt know of Cathey until all the pumpkin posts which was a beautiful gesture - but I feel like I know her now and its just heartbreakingly sad :-( xxx
What a lovely tribute Michelle. Such a sad end to a young and caring woman.
Beautiful post, Cathey will be greatly missed.
You said it well. Amen.
Lovely post. ...
Lovely post Mouse. As I said in my 'a sad day in blogland' post on Friday although I didn't know her personally apart from our emails to each other she touched so many of our lives x
Such a sad loss to the world. Hugs to you x
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Wonderful post! I had not much contact with her, but when it was very hearty. When I read about her passing away,I first was very angry and asked:" Why Lord her?" It is NOT fair, first you gave her that adorable little boy and now you take her away not letting her watch this boy grow up.
I think of her as a new star twinkling from above!
Sad greetings from Germany
Such very sad news. A beautiful post Mouse. Hugs xx
Perfectly said Michelle.
I have been thinking of her all weekend. Reminiscing of the happy times we shared with her in the past.
Sending hugs and prayers. I imagine a place in heaven, a large cottage, where we will meet all our stitching pals one day, where the needles never break or tarnish, the thread never runs out and the tea is always flowing. Lovely tribute, Mouse. *Hugs*
Ah, Mouse, you've said "see you later" (not goodbye) so beautifully. We can all share the sadness and hopefully we will always remember Cathey's beautiful life and keep Junior in our prayers as he grows up.
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ah such sad news. I have been so touched by her story.
Love that comment from AA Milne. xxx
Such a beautiful post, you played a part in her life dear mouse .
One day there will be a great party up above , we all have loved ones just waiting for us up there. big hugs.
Beautiful post, Mouse. Yes, just imagine all the fun we bloggy stitchers will have when we all go to Stitchy Heaven.
A lovely tribute to a special lady.
Lovely tribute Mouse - Cathey certainly touched many lives.
such a sad loss. Her poor junior.
beautiful tribute
A beautiful post!
What a lovely post. As I read it my eyes swelled with tears. Hugs
She was an amazing lady who always put others first. Thank you for the offer of stitching xx That is very kind of you xx
She will be missed greatly Mouse and although I did not know her, I find myself thinking of her.
Jackie
A wonderful post Mouse. Cathey will certainly be missed by many.
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