Katie would have been 25 today.  I remember last year at this time...Katie had just found out that the small lumps she had removed from her hip and her head were cancerous.  All of the chemo and radiation they had put into her body had done no good.  It was a huge blow, but, once again, she was determined to whip cancer.  When I look back on her 13 month ordeal, I continue to be amazed at her attitude and the way she continued to fight.  She never got a break yet kept a smile on her face. 

Yesterday we had a little birthday gathering at her gravesite.  Some family members were in town so we all went to wish Katie a happy birthday.  Stephanie gave us a beautiful memory book she made with contributions from family and friends.  Thanks Steph, and thank you to all who were a part of the book and a part of Katie's life.   

There are many days when it seems hard to believe Katie isn't here with us and then other days when reality sets in, and we feel so empty.  We appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. 

Love, Jenn