July 29, 1949 - February 10, 2011

My mother-in-law Cathy passed away after a long battle with cancer.  Cathy was a very special person in my life and I will miss her terribly.   She was strong, vibrant, determined, caring and loving.  Her family was most important to her and she to us.  I really depended on her advice and I'm sure if I still ask her, she'll answer me... somehow. 

I want to thank her for being the best mother-in-law.  She always made sure that we were all taken care of even when she was not feeling her best.  My children always knew they could depend on her when they could not depend on me.  She never missed a concert, recital or special occasion that they were involved in.  She was a fantastic mother and grandmother.  Morgan said, "I picture Nan in heaven with wings and a golden circle over her head.  She was an angel to me."  She was to all of us. 

Cathy loved poetry and a friend gave me this poem. I like it and think that she would too.

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not too long

And not with you head bowed low

Remember the love that we once shared

Miss me, but let me go

For this is a journey we all must take

And each must go alone

It's all a part of the Master's plan

A step on the road to home

When you are lonely and sick of heart

Go to the friends we know

And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds

Miss me, but let me go

--Anonymous