Got crappy news for Xmas..

gelandangan · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:47 pm Post subject: Got crappy news for Xmas..

One of my old time customer just visited my store.
She wishes me a Merry Christmas, and tell me that it may be the last time I see her.

She got cancer and the doc gave her a 3 months verdict.

This young lady is a vibrant lass with loads of talents,
in the past years she shows her photographs on many gallery around NSW.
The last few years she took up teaching Arts in local high school.

She is about 10 years younger than me.
Why the good ones must go early?
Sad

slimjim · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

gelandangan, it is not pleasant to receive bad news during the Holidays. Life isn't fair but it does move on. We can send some prayers her way.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

Sorry to hear that Gelan. In a situation like this I guess all we can do is remember the talent and cherish the friendship.

Suzanne · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

That's a tough one Geland, my thought is she'll be back. I'm sending a prayer and a wish.

Suz

inthedark · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:51 am Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

It is hard to say good bye to someone so young. Try to look at it as God needs her more than we do. My condolences and Godspeed to her.

gelandangan · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

On behalf of Katthy, thanks for your words guys.
She told me that she is not giving up yet.

dhc4ever · Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:19 am Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

gelandangan,
Dont right her off just yet, you cant do that until they actually bury her.
Depending on the cancer she might have 3 months, she might get longer.
Having spent 3 weeks in a Brissy oncology ward last year as a patient, you can never tell, as the old bloke I shared a room with said "Bloody doctors, told me I'D be DEAD 5 YRS ago and they still havent been f***ing right yet,
amazing bloke.
I wish your friend all the luck she'll need over the comming year.
To you and yours, merry xmas etc.

Vince · Last edited by Vince on Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:03 am; edited 1 time in total

I must reiterate what the others have said Gelan...cancer is an insidious disease, but not unbeatable, and a good attitude goes a long way mate. Also, as DHC4ever says...it ain't over till the fat lady sings mate.

Prayers for a swift recovery headed to your friend mate.

Cheers, Vince

inthedark · Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

I must apoligize. I did not mean that it is the end but rather that I feel sorry that she has to go through fighting this disease. I join Vince and dhc in wishing her a swift recovery and my prayers at church this evening will be for Kathy. Please pass on to Kathy and her family, and to all of you and your families, our best wishes and a Merry Christmas from myself and my wife Michelle.

ROADJOCKY · Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

PRAYER changes things,pray without cessing!!

Elvis · Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

good luck to the young lass, you should get some of her pictures to frameup in your shop for "later"

gelandangan · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

Sad to inform Katthy loses her battle last Monday.
Her funeral is today..

www.arts.nsw.gov.au/in...1972-2012/

theartlife.com.au/?p=6000

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

Sorry to hear it .... Rest in peace Katthy

Vince · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

I really sorry to hear of Kathy's passing Gelan...if it's any consolation mate, she is no longer suffering and in a far better place now. Please pass condolences to her family on our behalf mate.

Rest in Peace Kathy knowing that your legacy here on Earth will remain for many years to come.

Cheers, Vince

Suzanne · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: Got crappy news for Xmas..

Wow she was quite the artist! Really a devoted person to her art too. She will be missed. Thanks for sharing Gelan. The wind will echo her passing in heat waves.

Suz