Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Journey

So I know I kept you all hanging with my last post.  It's been a tumultous past week or so.  My brother's girlfriend of 3+ years, the amazing Sara Cate, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  Last Sunday, she found the lump...by that Tuesday morning she was in surgery....and by Thursday she was seeing an Oncologist.  It's amazing how quickly your life can change.  She is a strong, sensitive, creative, deep young woman.  She is taking this all in stride with such grace and strength.  You can follow her journey here

And just to share an example of what an amazing girl she is...

I was out of town this past weekend in NYC visiting the one and only Lulu of The Dirty Martini Diaries (vacay recap to come!) and I get this text message from Sara Cate:


Hope you're having a fabulous time in NYC!! You have a little surprise waiting for you when you get back. Love you!

I come home to find these:




Are they not the best notecards EVER?  So perfect!  She's going through a complete whirlwind right now and yet still finds the time and energy to make something so thoughtful and absolutely perfect for someone else?  See, friends, I tell you: pure amazingness.  I'm so blessed to have her in my life, in my family.

Please continue to send your prayers and love.  It means the world to her, to all of us.

xoxo

20 comments:

Jessica said...

How sweet are those?! Sounds like an amazing woman!

Suz said...

She is so amazing...glad to read that things are going well and I am in awe of how cute those are!

Brown Girl said...

How sweet and thoughtful of her. I will keep her in my prayers for a speedy recovery!!

sarah said...

She sounds incredible! You guys remain in my thoughts.

Those note cards are ADORABLE!

Mrs. Hanson said...

Adorable, adorable note cards! :) I love them. How thoughtful of her! :) I hope she is doing well and having a speedy recovery. You'll all be in my prayers!

Unknown said...

Sending thoughts her way! Hope you had a nice time in NYC.

Stephanie said...

I got your email but went out of town right after that so have not yet responded. She has my thoughts and prayers! I cannot imagine what she must be going through.

Those are the cutest note cards! I wish I was creative!

The Blushing Hostess said...

Will do absolutely.

TUWABVB said...

I have been thinking about her a lot - she's just been in the back of my mind and I've been hoping she is doing well and saying a little prayer for her. I truly hope that this is just a blip on the radar for all of you. And tell her to open a business! :)

Michelle said...

Sending my prayers each day. Those little notecards are adorable! How sweet of her. I can't wait to see/hear about your trip!!

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Wearing Mascara said...

Wow girl. She is amazing and you're so lucky to have her in your life. I am sending positive vibes and thoughts her way. xoxo

Camels & Chocolate said...

Wow! What a true sweetheart. Why is it people like her who the bad things happen to? So. Not. Fair.

designHER Momma said...

keeping her in my thoughts and prayers...

MissBliss said...

hi Miss E. thinking of you and your brother's girlfriend...so sorry to hear about this...:(

Saskia said...

Miss E, She sounds like an incredible person. I'm so sorry for her, for your boyfriend and for your families. I will read her story now and will be sending lots of prayers across the water.

xx

Jenna @ Mi Vida Bonita said...

That is so very SWEET. My thoughts & prayers are with her and your family.

xoxo

Mrs. K said...

praying!

Lis said...

Just wanted to check in on you and see how you are doing. You and your family are in still in my prayers! xoxo Thinking of you!!

Mini said...

Those notecards are adorable. I was reading another blog you commented on, happened to click to see your profile and saw you're from Scottsdale too! Small world.

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I'm so sorry. She clearly has a wonderful attitude, which is a huge part of the battle!