Kittihawk11

My name is Susan and I am one of Joyce's daughters. Being that I am not familiar with navigating in this site, I can only hope that this message reaches those it is intended for. Mom fought courageously, but lost her short battle with cancer on Dec. 11, 2011 after completing her treatment in Vancouver and returning home to the Peace Country she so loved. While still undergoing treatment in Vancouver, Mom asked me to post a final message, should she be unable to do so, to all her DA friends, a farewell so to speak, and let everyone know she would not be returning. The deep affection she felt towards many of her DA online friends was apparent

This is a rather difficult post to write since I don't know how to begin, nor proceed, so I guess the best is to just out and out say GOODBYE for now.  :( I have received a terminal diagnosis of brain cancer and lung cancer that gives me approximately 3 months here, but in truth I'm a fighter and plan to extend my stay.  :) This came as a complete surprise with no warning what-so-ever, one moment I am happily picking up my hiking shoes after a few wonderful days in the mountainss, the next moment I'm on a flight to Vancouver where I am now.  Much I don't remember but I have been here since early October...and I am grateful for one of the fi

I guess autumn is here whether I like it or not.  Spring was nonexistent except in name, but I held out hopes for our normal wonderful Peace Country summer that usually blesses us; that didn't happen either.  Ah well, I will count my blessings; after all, what is a 'little rain'...at least it wasn't snow.  :lol: A picture is a work of art, not because it is "modern," nor because it is "ancient," but because it is a sincere expression of human feeling. John Carlson The following works are sure to inspire.......... ~Synaptica (https://www.deviantart.com/synaptica) :thumb255616286:  :thumb252742831:  :thumb187260519: :iconhlaurah:  :thumb244152757:  :thumb254710387:  :thumb2