Update – Kate Thaxton
Dear Kate’s friends,
Thank you for supporting Kate over the past 3 1/2 years with your comments and notes here and directly to her. She fought a hard battle, and deserves the peace she now has. Kate passed away this morning, with her family at her side and knowing beyond a doubt how loved she was.
The last few weeks were hard on her, physically and emotionally, but in typical Kate fashion, she still greeted her visitors with a smile. She still offered her friendship and love, right up to the end of her fight. And, as always, she kept Lucky by her side, never giving up hope that something better was to come. Her cat, Charlie, stayed with her the last few weeks and she had a visit with her beloved horse, Cody, along with countless friends and relatives.
Those who loved Kate, even from afar, know what an extraordinary person she was. Stunningly beautiful, she made everyone feel welcome and at ease with her warmth, and she never stopped asking how everyone around her was doing. We’ll all miss her, but we feel blessed to have had her in our lives.
Kate would probably want to be remembered as a wife, runner, horsewoman, hard-working professional, dog and cat lover, and as a real survivor. She was up to any challenge–from a marathon to kayaking to fixing up the old house she loved, leaky artist’s loft and all–and we believe, even now, that pancreatic cancer was no match for such an amazing person.
Thank you all for your love and prayers. Please know that Kate offered all of you the same gifts, and your support meant the world to her.
Rest in peace, Kate. We all love you.
Thank you for supporting Kate over the past 3 1/2 years with your comments and notes here and directly to her. She fought a hard battle, and deserves the peace she now has. Kate passed away this morning, with her family at her side and knowing beyond a doubt how loved she was.
The last few weeks were hard on her, physically and emotionally, but in typical Kate fashion, she still greeted her visitors with a smile. She still offered her friendship and love, right up to the end of her fight. And, as always, she kept Lucky by her side, never giving up hope that something better was to come. Her cat, Charlie, stayed with her the last few weeks and she had a visit with her beloved horse, Cody, along with countless friends and relatives.
Those who loved Kate, even from afar, know what an extraordinary person she was. Stunningly beautiful, she made everyone feel welcome and at ease with her warmth, and she never stopped asking how everyone around her was doing. We’ll all miss her, but we feel blessed to have had her in our lives.
Kate would probably want to be remembered as a wife, runner, horsewoman, hard-working professional, dog and cat lover, and as a real survivor. She was up to any challenge–from a marathon to kayaking to fixing up the old house she loved, leaky artist’s loft and all–and we believe, even now, that pancreatic cancer was no match for such an amazing person.
Thank you all for your love and prayers. Please know that Kate offered all of you the same gifts, and your support meant the world to her.
Rest in peace, Kate. We all love you.
Read more about Kate in her own words on her blog ...
http://www.katethaxton.com/survivingpc/
I remember Kate , she posted a nice comment on my late wife Susan PC blog in 2008, here’s what she said:”
ReplyDeleteKateApril 3, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Susan:
I'm confident that you're positive attitude and strong faith will take you far. I'm glad I found your site - i wish there were more folks with PC who were willing to share their stories. I haven't found many bloggers with PC. Why do PC people hide - we need more people like you who are willing to be open about it. Thank you for having the courage to be out there with your treatment.
Stay strong.
Kate T.
(www.katethaxton.com)