Hello All,
It is with great sadness that I must report that Katie passed away at about 5:10 this morning. The final days of her life were pain free, peaceful, and surrounded by family and friends. We were never able to fully wake her again following Thursday nights battle with pain and nausea, but I know she was able to hear what was going on around her and was aware that she was surrounded with love. I will be making arrangements for Katie's memorial service and will post the details as soon as they are finalized. Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support through this entire journey.
Peace,
Kevin
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I am so very sorry for your loss, Kevin. I didn't know Katie personally, but I feel as though I have lost a good friend. Her strength throughout this journey gives me courage to find hope in the everyday. Her love for you and for your boys is so evident in her posts, and the tremendous amount of love you have for her shines through in the updates you gave to all of us. May you and your family find peace in the memories she leaves behind. {{HUGS}} to you all, and may you rest in peace, dear Katie.
Samantha
My thoughts, heart and prayers are with you and your family....
Kevin, I didn't know Katie, but have seen her blog in the past. My heart goes out to you and your sons. Katie is now painfree, and she will be with you always..Take care... Cindy
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to your family, Kevin. Rest in peace, Katie.
Kevin my heart goes out to you and your boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Rest in peace dear Katie.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
Kevin, Hunter, Nate & Will,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Katie will not be forgotten within the close knit community of crafters whom she constantly inspired. She was truly amazing. May God fold his arms around you all and give you strength, comfort and peace as you go through this very difficult time.
To Katie's family, I wanted to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your daughter and sister. She was born to inspire a whole world of crafters which she did all the time.
Godspeed Katie. May you rest in peace now, never to be forgotten.
Ali in Ireland
you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers....hugs kath xxx
Kevin and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Keep hold of all the wonderful and precious memories you have of dear Katie. She was an amazing and incredible person and will be deeply missed by all those that were fortunate enough to have her touch their lives. You are free of your pain Katie, god bless to you all.
Hugs
Wendy
My heartfelt condolences to you Kevin and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I don't know what to add that hasn't already been said but I am so very sorry.... I have been thinking about your family almost constantly over the weekend. I thank Katie for touching our lives and I am just happy that her pain has gone away for ever. May God give you and your boys the strength to carry on during this difficult time and may your memories be true and steadfast.
Goodbye to a courageous and truly remarkable human being.
Tara x
So very sad, Kevin, and sorry all of you had to go through this journey. She was so very lucky to have you by her side. It's quite obvious how well loved she was by just the number of comments on this blog post in a matter of hours. Most of us only knew her through her blog. She will truly be missed, and I pray for you and the boys to make it through these difficult days and weeks ahead. Thank goodness for all the memories you share. My deepest sympathy to all of you!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Thank you for continuing to share your life journey with this special lady and your boys even during the toughest days.
Kevin, I am so sorry. May the Lord surround you and your sons with His comfort and love.
Sue C
Many prayers and much love to you and your family Kevin!
This is so big loss.
My heart goes out to you and the boys at this sad time x Katie is one of the most inspirational women I have ever known... and I thank you both for sharing her emotional journey with us x x
Take care and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as your part of the journey continues xx
So sorry to hear about katie but glad she is now at peace. She was a beautiful and inspirational woman. You and the boys will get through this time. Those photos are all the more precious now. Love from scotland x
Kevin, my heart goes out to you and the boys. I never met Katie but I know she was strong and courageous in her battle. Her love will live with you forever. Wishing you all peace and comfort at this time.
You continue to be in my prayers. May God give you and the boys peace and comfort during this extremely difficult time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family and friends during this most difficult time. May God bless you all.
I am so sad to read of Katie's death, but glad to know it was peaceful. Thank you for keeping us informed. You & the children are in my thoughts & prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I only know Katie thru her blog and she was an inpiration to me with her talent and more recently with her battle with cancer. She was a very strong and couragious woman. Hold close the memories that live on in your heart. Thanks for sharing her last days with us and may God Bless you and your family!
Stamper in MN
So very sorry...can't find any other words right now...Peace and love to you and your boys!!
My heart goes out to you and your family. From just reading Katie's blog I could tell that she was a wonderful person. She has been an inspiration to me and I know that in her short time here she has touched so many people's lives.
I am so desperately sorry for your loss. Heartfelt prayers to you and the boys.
Kevin & Family,
At 5:10 A.M. Precious Katie got her Angel Wings,just know she is only a breath away. May God heal your broken hearts, our prayers are with you all.
Susan Hoffman
I have been following Katie's blog as a fellow crafter for over a year now and have been so touched by her writing. I am glad that she was pain free and had her loving family and friends surrounding her. She was an inspiration. I wish your family strength and peace in the days ahead.
I'm am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
I am sorry for your loss. I pray for God's grace and love for you and your boys.
Thoughts and prayers for Katie's family.
Katie-your courage is what I will always take with me. My heart hurts for your family but they have so many wonderful memories that will help them thru. You were able to create them with so much love in such a short time. I am honored you let me and others into your life to share your journey. Know the love flowed to all of us. And we return it double fold.
I am so sorry to hear Katie has passed - I have been praying for a miracle - and I will keep praying for your children and family - Katie has touched so many across the world - she will never be forgotten - sending you all of our love -
I am so sorry for your loss....prayers to your family......
Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family!! She is at peace and will always be a shining light watching over you and the boys.....
Oh my, how my heart hurts for you, Kevin and for the boys. I also, never met Katie face-to-face, but loved her blog and all her amazing creations. She was a multi-talented young woman, wife and mother. You have been so wonderful to include us in your life these past few days and weeks. Thank you so much for taking over Katie's blog and keeping us informed. We love you and your boys and will continue to pray for you. I pray you know Jesus personally and can feel his arms wrapped tightly around you now, offering peace and comfort and healing. Thank you for the wonderful post of all the pictures showing that even in the midst of very hard things there was still joy to be had. Katie looked wonderful, smiling and happy to be surrounded by her family.
She was a beautiful girl in every sense of the word.
hugs and prayers,
Kathy
Many hugs and prayers,
Kathy
Rest in peace sweet Katie, we will miss you. My heart goes out to you and your family Kevin, take comfort from your beautiful memories, what a wonderful lady Katie was. hugs Donna x
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I've been following your story all this year and I'm so sad and sorry. Katie's story touched my life and my family's and I really wish you find peace during these difficult times.
Hugs to your kids,
Gaby
So so sorry for the loss of Katie. Sending prayers to you all at this time.
My deepest sympathies to you and your children at this time of sorrow.
Because what you had and what you lost were so special it will be hard to go on without Katie. Your memories will be yours forever. Love to you and the boys.
I am so sorry to learn of Katie's passing, but I am glad that it was peaceful and she was surrounded by family. I'm sure that she was aware of that. Much love and strength for the days ahead.
love to you all -
Deborah
Kevin, I did not know Katie, only thru this blog, and sending her a card. I am saddened for you and your beautiful boys. I prayed many nites for her, and your family. She is with God now, and will be an Angel for you and your boys. She is only a thought away from you. She will be with you always and forever. Karen Allen
Kevin & boys: I am just a loyal blog follower who always loved to see what Katie posted next with respects to her cards. I found myself so inspired by her bravery in her jouney through her illness and my heart is broken for you as I read this news. My family and I have been praying for you throughout and will continue to do so as you venture through your next journey. You and your beautiful boys are forever in our hearts and I know your prayers will continue to be heard by our Father. Let Katie rest in peace with him now, for she so deserves a place at his side. God Bless.
Lisa Wertz, NW Pennsylvania
My deepest sympathies to you and those wonderful boys of yours on your loss...Katie truly was an inspirational woman.
Helen x
May happy memories fill your heart and sustain you through the coming days. You will continue to be in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Praying for you and your boys. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that Katie is no longer in pain, and will be watching over you all until you meet again.
Hugs
Suzi
xxx
Sending you my love and prayers. I didn't know Katie, but I just read through months of her blog and she seemed like an amazing woman.
My sincere and utmost condolences to you and your children and the rest of your extended families. I heard about Katie just a while ago and it saddens me when mother's lose their lives.
I pray for you and your children and know you will keep her memory strong and she will ALWAYS be with you, even if not physically.
xxoo
Maria
I am so very sorry for your loss! My aches for you! May the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ keep carry you through this time! Hugs to you all!
I am so terribly sorry for you are your boys. Think of you all and sending love.
I am so sorry to hear about Katie but know that now she will suffer no more. She fought hard and had you to support her. You have your own personal angel now. Sending you and your family love and prayers.
If she couldn't be healed I am so happy she is no longer suffering and with the lord. She is so blessed to have you advocate, love and stand by her during her journey. My prayers to you and your beautiful boys, You all are amazing,
God Bless you,
Kathie
So sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful husband, and I know Katie felt the love surrounding her. Prayers continue for you and your boys.
I have never known Katie, and never worked with he on a DT, but came across her blog just after her diagnosis and have been silently following ever since. I thank her for telling her story, for being so brave and for smiling through it all for her children.
I lost a co-worker a few years ago to esophagiel cancer and she was just about Katies age. Her battle was also a tough painful road.
Reading Katie's blog was like reading into my co-worker's thoughts. It was a painful goodbye for many of us at work and it almost seemed that we were suffering more pain than her family. But now I know why..she probaly smiled all the time when she was with her family and we never saw that. They witnessed her pain, but they were left with her smiles. We didn't see those smiles like we saw Katie's and for those who knew and worked with her, those smiles will mean everything.
She was and forever will be- an inspiration
<3
Kevin and family, I am so sorry to read of Katie's passing. My heart goes out to you all. Katie was a remarkable person who was loved by so many! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys, Kevin. Katie left a wonderful example of courage and grace for her boys as well as for the entire community she reached by sharing her journey.
Love you,
Nora
So sorry to hear of Katie's passing. Katie (and you) are such an inspiration to be able to share her journey over the past year. Thank you both for that. May the caring words and thoughtful prayers of special friends bring you comfort. Wishing you and your family God's peace and guidance. God Bless Sweet Katie.
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in knowing how very much she (and your entire family) was loved.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved wife and the mother of your children. Katie was such an inspiration to so many. She has left a legacy of love. May God sustain you through this time of grief.
My heart goes out to you and your boys at this sad time. pleased that her transition to the higher life was not in pain. The coming months are going to be very painful for you all, but you are strong and you will come out the other side.
Take care of yourself and those lovely boys.
Wendy
Peace be with you and your children. Katie's light continues to shine through you and them. I am thankful her final days were pain free and peaceful, and thankful that your presence and love surrounded her. God bless and keep you.
Katie touched so many lives. I'm deeply saddened to hear of her passing. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Prayers and hugs, from Illinois.
I am terribly saddened by this news. I am thinking of you, Kevin and your wonderful boys.
God bless.
Dear Kevin,
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. Katie and your family have touched so many people through your strength, compassion, and, quite simply, the incredible love you shared with each other. May your family find peace in the knowledge that Katie was loved by so many people. Bless you.
Prayers and love for all of you xoxoxo <3 <3 <3
Kevin, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Katie. May your memories of her live on not only for you, but your wonderful boys too. May you find some peace knowing she is no longer suffering and that she touched so many of our lives. God Bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Hugs,
Charlotte
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My heart goes out to you and your boys at this sad time. pleased that her transition to the higher life was not in pain. The coming months are going to be very painful for you all, but you are strong and you will come out the other side.
Take care of yourself and those lovely boys.
Wendy
So sorry for your loss.. will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.. will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Wishing you strength.
Kevin, Though I have never met Katie, I have been reading her blog for some time now, and she has touched my heart in so many ways. She will be remembered always. Thank you for always keeping us updated! God bless you and the boys!
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks also for sharing updates with all of us, even though it must have been so difficult.
Kevin:
My prayers are with you and your children. Nothing can replace your Katie but you will be able to remember her and all the wonderful memories you all shared. May you have the peace that surpasses all understanding as you now have a special angel looking over you.
Warmest regards,
Susan Bermudez
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart is breaking for Katie and family. I will pray for all of you hurting from your loss. God bless you.
many thoughts and prayers are with your family right now.....so sorry for your loss.
I am so very very sorry for your enormous loss. Thank you and Katie for sharing her last months with us.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your boys in prayers and thoughts, rest in peace Katie.
Kevin - so sorry to hear of Katie's passing. She had a hard journey but bore it with such courage and grace. She will be missed by a lot of people! Although I never met Katie face to face, I counted her as a friend through the CDS design team. My heart breaks for you and your family. I am just so glad she is at peace and no longer suffering. I wish your family peace and love as you journey through your grief. Our loss is heaven's gain.
May your hearts be filled with loving memories of Katie and the life you shared with her. Sending you and your boys prayers, love and hugs. The world has lost a beautiful soul today and heaven has gained a priceless angel.
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your children today. Katie isn't really gone from all of you but rather has moved to a special and very permanent place in all of your hearts.
I join the crafting community in sending my deepest sympathy, Kevin, to you and the children. Although I did not know Katie before her illness, I have followed this blog since the first fundraiser. In this last year, Katie showed such great strength of character and such great love for you and the boys. May she rest in perfect peace and may the memories of your love for each other sustain you in the difficult time ahead. Warmest of wishes, Lesley
I am so sorry for your loss Kevin. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for finding the time and the strength to post updates throughout this difficult journey They have been appreciated by all of us who found Katie an inspiration. She will be greatly missed by many. God bless you all and may Katie be at peace. x
Know that my heart is heavy for you and your family at this time. I know Katie is in a better place and pain free for the first time in months. There will be good times and very rough times for all of you ahead. Take each day and each event as they come and remember the love Katie was so full of for all of you... and everyone she touched.
Many Blessings of Love and Healing
Kelly
Katie's honesty and openness; excellent communication and passion for her life on earth taught each one of the readers of this blog many life-lessons. Your love for Katie, your support of her and your honesty in dealing with each new step on this journey is a gift that we've marvelled at - respecting your challenges and grateful for the fact that you, Katie and your sons have been in our lives in many aspects.
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with each of you. I am grateful that Katie is at peace. I will pray that each of you will accept some peace from this as well.
Fondly -
Ann
I am so sorry for you immense loss. So very thankful she was pain free. Sending love and prayers for all of you.
Heartfelt condolences to you & the boys, Kevin! Many thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
I know the days ahead will be difficult. You are in our prayers. I hope that you will keep posting as it would bring much joy to see your boys grow up.
Take Care. Denise
So sorry to hear of the loss of Katie. Keep your boys close and your memories of her always with you all. She will forever be in all your hearts. Thoughts & prayers go out to you all.
Michelle
Peace be with you and your sons, Kevin. I hope you know how beloved you all have become to us on SCS. Gone with God's grace, I am sure.
Sad, so sad that Katie didn't get her miracle! Thinking of you, the boys and Katie's famiy and friends in the weeks and months ahead. Rest peacefully Katie.....we will never forget you or your amazing spirit. x
Kevin, each day I've dreaded this post. I'm thankful to God that He has ended her suffering and happy to hear that her last moments were peaceful and pain-free. May God watch over you three and may He always remind you of His love for you. You'll see Katie again... I have faith in that.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Peace to you all.
My heart goes to you and your family.
Kevin and Family~ You all have my deepest sympathies! Please know that we continue to pray that you all may have the strength to get through this difficult time. I know Katie is smiling down on all of you and will be there to watch over you all. Sending lots of hugs to you!
Big Hugs~ Kim
God Bless You All!
You and your family are in our prayers. Your strength has blessed so many. Be encouraged.
I am so sad to hear of Katie's passing. She was truly a brave, talented, and remarkable woman. She is now your angel in Heaven. She was such an inspiration to us all. She will be remembered and missed by many.
Kevin, you and your boys are in my prayers. Katie was a very special woman, wife, mother. I hope you find some comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain. She will forever live on in your memories. *hugs to all of you*
Kevin and Boys
Iam so sad to hear that Katie passed away this morning,my thoughta and payer are with you at this time of great sadness.I have been following along as Katie made this journey in her life and had hopes she could have had a different outcome.I felt the great spirit she had.May God give you peace and help your family treasure all the memories you have.
God Bless
Jocelan Perry
Praise God that Katie is with a new body and NO MORE pain!
I am so sorry for your loss. I never knew Katie, but her story has touched my heart. I pray that God would comfort you and your family. I pray that the memories of Katie would bring smiles and joy in your hearts! Praise God we will see Katie again!!!
You are in our thoughts and prayers:) <3
Kevin,
I know words can't even express what you are feeling right now, but just know that you are in so many people's thoughts right now. Prayers are flooding heaven asking for peace and understanding for you and your boys. I know you don't want to hear it right now because your heart is broken, but now Katie is at peace and out of pain.
Please take care of yourself and your boys. Keep your memories of your sweet Katie close to your heart and remember you can still talk to her. You will be in alot of people's thoughts and prayers for a long time. Take care of the boys, they are going to need slot of love and understanding right now. My heart just breaks for all of you.
If you keep Katie's blog open, please post occassionally so we can see how you and the boys are doing. Post if you are down and we will be there to lift you up.
Take care Kevin, God will give you the peace you need. All you have to do is ask Him.
My heart goes out to you and your
family for this profound loss. Thinking of all of you and hoping you
find comfort in the love and memories that you all shared.
My the loving Father surround you and your family and friends with peace and love and know that Katie is now no longer in pain. Even thought her time here with you was short, she lived it to her fullest. Remember her as she was not how she passed.
Kevin, the prayers for you and the family shall continue. May you experience comfort and peace at this time. I'm so sorry for your loss. Katie touched the lives of so many people, bringing color and beauty. That's a wonderful legacy.
Kevin and boys,
Although I did not know Katie in person, I feel as though I did. She so graciously shared her story with all of us. Her courage and strength have been an ispiration to so many! Please know that you all are being lifted up in prayer. Love, Jen
My husband and I are so sad for Katie's passing - she touched our lives and hearts. As part of my Jewish tradition, I have lit a candle for Katie which will burn for the next 26 hours. Although we cannot attend the memorial service, we will commemorate Katie privately. We are holding you close and sending you love and peace.
My thoughts are with you and your boys.
I only knew of Katie through a great friend,Shell...but I did follow her journey... My heart hurts for you and your children, and there are no words to help... but many care and are praying for you...and in the days to come GOD will be there with each of you ... my prayers is simple... for comfort and some realm of understanding for your children and strength for you as a parent... Know she will live on with you forever...
Kevin, I'm terribly sorry for your loss and want you to know I've been thinking of all of you ever so frequently. Thankfully dear Katie is at peace now, but you and the boys still need to be held close in our hearts. You've been such a rock for her as I know you will continue to be for the boys. Each update you wrote caused me to marvel at the depth of your compassion, your sensitivity, and your love for Katie.
it is a comfort to know she is no longer suffering. i hope that all the loving and happy moments pull all of you through these sad and lonely days. peace to all of you as your bdays and holidays approach.
I am so very sorry for your loss Kevin. The world has lost a wonderful person today. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your sons and with Katie's birth family.
Rest in Peace Katie.
Kevin - you and the boys are in our thoughts and prayers tonight. My heart is heavy and I wish there was something I could do to make this easier for you and your family. I will pray for your strength and for God's guidance in the coming days. Thank you for being a wonderful husband and friend to your amazing wife. Her story through this journey has been an inspiration of strength and love.
Hugs
Dana Joy
So sorry for your loss. It is remarkable how she was able to talk about her illness and that you were able to still update us on her condition and your thoughts on the situation when she couldn't do it anymore. Your love for your wife and family show through.
I am so sorry. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Good bye sweet Katie. :( Lots of hugs to you and boys. May you feel the love surrounding you.
hugs....
Kevin, I am wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Katie is no longer in pain and suffering now~ she is in the arms of Jesus.
God Bless you all.
I never knew your beautiful Katie. I ran across this blog from some unknown twist of fate. prayers for you and your family from TN
Kevin,
My heart breaks for you & your family.
I am grateful for Katie's courage to share her journey with the world & I am thankful for your care in keeping us updated with her condition & for sharing glimpses of your beautiful lives together.
Katie's sweet spirit will live in our hearts forever.
Sending hugs & much love to you & your boys. Rest in peace dear Katie.
Vina
Sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
Tina
I learned about Katie and her trial on another blog months ago. I checked often to see how she was doing and her strength and optimism was inspiring. My husband had cancer diagnosed last Christmas. If it comes back, I hope I find the strength you,her husband, showed. Though it was too late to know her myself, I will remember her always.
My condolences to you and your family.
Prayers to all of you.
I'm just SO sorry for your loss. I didn't know Katie but for some reason she grabbed a hold of me (like everyone else) Much love to you and your children. She will be deeply missed.
I am so touched by your love for Katie and my deepest condolences for your loss. Sending you prayers, strength and grace and peace to a beautiful soul.
I am so touched by your love for Katie and my deepest condolences for your loss. Sending you prayers, strength and grace and peace to a beautiful soul.
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I came across Katie's blog a few years ago and so admired her creativity. After learning of her illness, I also admired her tremendous courage. Thank you so very much for taking the time to let us all know what has been happening. You and the children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin I am very sorry for your loss, while I never met Katie she has touched my life with her courage and talent. I pray for peace and strength for you and the boys during this time.
Gwynne
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this difficult time. Thank you for sharing with us. Katie will always be remembered for being so strong and inspirational. May God, friends, and family give you comfort and strength, take care, hugs!
Katie has been heavy on my mind these past couple days and I said many prayers for all of you these last few day and months. This hurts my heart as I am mother of 2sons and a wife to the love of my life of 25 years. I dont know what your faith is Kevin but know that God loves you and the boys, turn to him. Pray, speak to him as if he were sitting beside you he will give you comfort and peace.
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you: I will uphold you with my rightewous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Gody bless you and keep you and the boys.
I am so sorry to hear of Katie's passing. May you and your family find comfort in the fact that she is no longer suffering. My prayers are with you all. Stay strong, she would not want to see you sad. Think of her in happy times and celebrate her life...
Annette from TaDa
I can't begin to express how sorry I am to hear this. {{{{{{{{{Hugs and Prayers}}}}}}}}} to you and your family.
Words are powerful, are they not? All of the lovely people who commented before me said it all. My heart aches for you. Now she has Peace. I hope you and your family can find yours. Sending love and prayers to everyone who knew her.....
Blessings to you Kevin, the boys and all friends and family. My thoughts towards all of you on your loss. Katie was a remarkable woman and everyone whose life she touched were lucky. I fell honored to have been part of Katie's blog and it was remarkable and inspiring to read her words. Take care.
Peter Christiansen
I am so sorry Kevin. Katie is not suffering anymore, but I know it is still hard no matter how you look at it. I will keep my thoughts and prayers with you and the boys.
Even though I never met or spoke to Katie, she made a difference in my life. Hugs & Prayers from Alaska.
Love and prayers to you Kevin and your boys at this difficult time. I'm glad that when her time came, she was free of pain and surrounded by family and friends. My prayer is that you too will feel surrounded by love and friends in the days ahead.
The Lord is smiling upon Katie tonight. Know that prayers are going out to your whole family. You will meet again and Katie's light will while upon you until that time!
Kevin,
I am a papercrafter and came across the post on Facebook through PaperCrafts Magazine (I am a subscriber). My heart is breaking for you and your boys. With great sympathy, CJS in CA.
So very sorry for your loss, hugs to you....stay strong and know that Katie touched so many lives and will be missed!
Thank you for sharing. I work in a radiation oncology department and I have always said that I get so much more inspiration and lessons from people that I see each day. Katie was a special teacher for all of us to learn that we must count our blessings daily, and how to face death with grace. I loved her honesty. The most wonderful part of this is that Katie had you and the boys to help her through this hard journey. You all certainly were a blessing to her.
Kevin, sometimes close your eyes and see if you can feel all our love, hugs, and prayers. Shelley
Thank you Kevin for keeping us, Katie's unmet but real nevertheless, friends informed of her journey. I know that while she has gone, she chose the father of her children wisely and so her darling boys will still have all the love they need. Look after yourself, your journey has been difficult too. Donna (Australia)
I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Please know that you and your family will all be in my prayers. May God be with you all and bring you some comfort in the coming days...
- April W
You all have been so strong to go through this and post this. Katie will be missed more than we can write. She will remain an inspiration to us all. May your fond memories comfort you and the boys.
Barbara in Seattle
My heartfelt sympathy to you Kevin, and to all who knew and loved Katie. May it comfort you all to know that she inspired people from all over the world with her bravery ,honesty and love. She was an amazing and beautiful woman. My love and prayers for peace to you and your precious boys Robyn
Oh, Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss. I cried reading this. We truly never know how life could change so fast. I pray that may her memories brings comfort to you, & may you and your family find strength & peace through this difficult time. Rest in peace, Katie.
I only recently learned about Katie's story and the journey you have all been forced to face, but I have been touched by all you have shared. My heart aches for you and your boys, Kevin. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you strength for the days ahead. Your light is shining a bit brighter today - just from a bit higher up.
Kevin, I never met Katie personally but I, like so many others, feel as though we have. Everything she did has been an inspiration. She will always be a bright star. Prayers for you and all of Katie's family.
I only followed Katie's story occasionally, but her strength touched me. My sympathies to her family. May her memory and strength live within you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. You and your family are in my prayers. I wish you peace and comfort.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Katie's life has truly touched mine even though we had never met.
Kevin, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you and your beautiful sons. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers since Katie’s diagnosis and continued as I read the eloquent posts by Katie and you along with so many others. I have been amazed by Katie’s strength, saddened by her truth, informed by her journey, encouraged by her strength and inspired by her unwavering love for you and your beautiful sons. I am relieved that her last days were peaceful and that you were at her side during her last moments. It was clear that Katie was surrounded by wonderful family and friends who loved and supported her. You and Katie were blessed to have each other and she will live on in your memories and through your wonderful boys. May you find comfort in the knowledge that Katie is pain free and you have the thoughts and prayers of thousands of cyber friends. With my deepest sympathy, Karen U
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Katie. You and your boys are in my thoughts. Hoping the love and support of family and friends get you through this difficult time.
Kevin and famiIy: I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan
MN
My deepest sympathies for you, your boys and family on the loss of your beautiful Katie. My heart is very heavy with sadness. Like others, I only got to know Katie through her blog. Both Katie and you have been such an inspiration -bravely sharing Katie's journey. Thanks to both you for sharing your story with us all. Sending you much love and prayers from Canada. xox
Kevin,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Katie. You and the boys are in my prayers. Fly high Katie!!!
I'm so sorry for your loss, Kevin. My thoughts and prayers go to you and to Katie and your children. You are a great father and a wonderful husband. I hope that Katie is at peace and I am sure she is no longer in pain. I will be sending some cards your way.
Thank you so much for taking the time to update us, Kevin.
How beautiful that Katie, who gave so much love and light, was surrounded by the same in her final hours. I can imagine how safe she must have felt with you by her side, just as you've been for the past 20 years.
Please know that you, your boys and your families are surrounded by prayers and love. Your family was, and still is, a beautiful example of what family should be.
Hugs and hugs and hugs and hugs.
Katie lives in your hearts now.I m sorry for your loss.RIP Katie
I am so sorry for your loss Kevin. Katie, was a remarkable woman who touched many lives. Her courage, honesty, strength, and love for her family shone through on her posts over this past year. You will all continue to be in my thoughts.
My thoughts are with you and your family. RIP Katie and thank you for sharing your life with us.
Chantell - South Africa
I am so deeply sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you, your boys & all your family. I will keep you all in my prayers & thoughts.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
RIP Sweet Katie xx
My DT sister Katie, will live on in my heart as I am sure she will the hearts of so many others who love her or were touched by her courageous battle.
She is free from the pain and in the arms of God.
You have built so many wonderful memories with her Kevin. I hope they will bring you and the boys tremendous joy when you need them most.
She will be missed.
Hugs,
True :D
I'm so sad to hear of Katie's passing today. I'm surprised that I can cry for someone that I've never met, but I've been totally in awe of her amazing strength through her struggles, and Kevin, your incredible love and support for her. My prayers have been with you all and will continue to be so. May God be with you and surround you and your boys with an abundance of love in your lives to support you and bring you peace. Love you you all, Helen LeBrett
So sorry for your loss, and best wishes to you and the boys. It is amazing how many lives Katie has touched and how so many people pulled together.
I am grateful that her pain has now ended - I pray for peace and strength for you and your family at this sad time. x
I'm so sorry for you Kevin and your children. I can tell by Katie's blog that you were very much in love. I'm praying that God gives you strenth. Just know I am thinking of you and praying for your family.
Katie was inspirational in her crafting, but never more so than in her battle for her life. Sending love, healing and peace from NZ. x
Thoughts are with you all at this time, we say here in New Zealand Kia Kaha which is maori for Stay Strong xx
Dear Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear about Katie. She was so brave and such a lovely lady. I extend to you my sincerest condolences and prayers to your children and the family. I pray for your peace and solace during this difficult time. May the Lord bless you.
Katie was so brave to share her story with us, an amazing lady, such courage. I pray for you and the boys in the hard times ahead, but you all have some amazing memories to treasure forever. thank you also for your courage of keeping up her blog records, it must have been very hard for you.pain free and safe in the arms of Jesus
Tilly xx
So sad to hear of Katie's passing. Katie was an inspirational person who touched so many lives the whole world over. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
Jocelyn in Australia
Rest in peace sweet Katie. You will be sadly missed by us all. My thoughts and prayers go to you Kevin and your beautiful boys. Donna x
really sorry for your loss... you were all so brave, and so was Katie... I have been reading your posts for quite sometime now... but never knew what to say... still don't now... I pray you stay strong for your boys, and always remember your wife with so much love...
Rest in peace...
Eleftheria
(Greece)
Kevin and Family, I am so sorry for your loss - my sincerest condolences to you all.
Will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Deirdre
My sincere and heartfelt condolences.....My heart is with you and your family during this time. Katie was an amazing person! Take comfort in the memories!
Prayers are with you Kevin....
I had only recently learned of Katie's story, but I know the papercrafting community has lost someone very special. I will be praying for grace and healing for your family as you grieve.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy.
"Set Sail"
I am standing upon the seashore.
A ship at my side spreads her white
sails to the morning breeze and starts
for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until at length
she hangs like a speck of white cloud
just where the sea and sky come
to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says;
"There, she is gone!"
"Gone where?"
Gone from my sight. That is all.
She is just as large in mast and hull
and spar as she was when she left my side
and she is just as able to bear her
load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her.
And just at the moment when someone
at my side says, "There, she is gone!"
There are other eyes watching her coming,
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout;
"Here she comes!"
And that is dying.
-Henry VanDyke
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Katie sounded like such a wonderful person. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Heide
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you all for sharing her journey with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you all.
So terribly sorry for your devastating loss! Katie must have been a truly remarkable person and will be forever in your hearts.
Although I have never met Katie, your story has touched my heart. I'm glad she is now at peace. In time you will remember only the good times.
In my thoughts at this sad time.
Pat Sullivan
There is really not much one can say but to send you love, prayers and healing thoughts.
I´m so very sorry for your big loss, and I´ll keep all of you in my heart and prayers in these hard times here. Katie was sucha wonderful girl, and we´re many who have learned so much from her over the last years in the crafting world, and also in the human way, as she was such a wonderful person to everyone around her always.
I´m so glad, she had her loving family around her to the last, that meant so much to her, and I know, she´ll sit in her heaven now and watch over you all, as she just loved her family more than anything.
Please take good care, and know there´s many many friends all over the world, who´s thinking of you and praying for you now. Take good care and thanks for everything
I so sorry for your loss. I've never met Katie, but she shared so much of herself here that it feels as if we've lost a dear, dear friend. I will miss her. Her grace will always be remembered.
My prayers are with you and your family! I didn't know Katie except through her blog but her courageous spirit and her love for her family were very evident. She touched alot of lives and will be remembered.
I am so sorry for your loss - your family will be in my prayers.
Kevin and the boys, I'm so very very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Katie. Know that she has a special place in my heart. Sending all my love and deepest condolences across the Ocean.
Kevin - I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your boys. Keep your faith - you will need the strength to get through the tough time ahead and to help your boys too. Katie was an inspiration to so many people. She will be remembered with great fondness. Hugs, Deborah x
I'm so saddened by Katie's passing, but at the same time I'm happy she is no longer suffering. Kevin, I will be keeping you and the boys in my thoughts and prayers. I want to thank you for yesterday's post, too. They are such beautiful photos and I'm glad you decided to share them. I hope the happy memories of your life with Katie sustains you in the days ahead. Big Hugs!!
My sympathy to you and your family on your loss. May you find comfort and peace in your happy memories.
So very sorry Kevin. Thank you for sharing your wonderful wife with all of us - she has been an inspiration. Love to you and the boys all the best fo rthe funeral, she was loved by many, many people xxx
Please accept my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin, you deserve a sincere Thank you for sharing Katie's and your thoughts. Also, the strength both you had.
In heaven their is a new angel...Katie.
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