Monday, April 25, 2016

I've not been around much...

Hello...I've been in a bit of a creative slump.  A dear and long time friend of mine recently passed away; three weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Needless to say the diagnosis and rapid decline were both shocking and heartbreaking. In the last two weeks we had some serious conversations, and some truly silly 2 O'clock in the morning slap happy ones.  I am glad we were able to giggle together one last time even though we were 3000 miles apart.

So, I say (and we all know this- but a gentle reminder cannot hurt) treasure your friends, family and loved ones. It can end in a millisecond.

8 comments:

Becca Cruger said...

Oh Cat, I'm so sorry to hear it. :( Sending you hugs and support, my friend.

Anita in France said...

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend, Cat ... my heart goes out to you. Hugs & prayers, Anita :)

Greta said...

You've been on my mind, Cat & now I know why. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know you'll treasure those calls & you're so right--we all know it, but still need the gentle reminder to live according to the real priorities. Warm hugs, Greta

Betty said...

it's so hard to lose a good friend and so quickly - been there and it never gets any easier - take care and will forward to pretty cards soon. hugs.

Lin said...

Oh so sad, Cat, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Life turns on a dime, and your reminder hits home - thank you.

Jeanne H said...

Sending a hug from MN, Cat. Thinking of you and understanding your sadness. Take care. All of us in blogland will be here whenever you post.

Martha said...

OH, Cat, I am SO sorry for the loss of your dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending lots of BIG HUGS! ♥

Barb Ghig said...

Oh Cat, I am so sorry to hear about your friend!

How wonderful that you had such heartfelt talks and laughs before she was gone...you are so blessed with those memories! I am thinking of you right now, and hope you are healing after losing someone you love ~ Sending BIG HUGS to you!!!