Sad Day.

Hi WA Family...

I'm sorry I haven't been here much. Between trying to balance work with everything else, it's been kind of tough staying on top of things lately.

My friend's daughter, Karen (on left) has been sick a long time. When she was little she had Ewing Sarcoma (rare bone cancer) which only 150 people in the world get yearly. She had to have an extreme form of chemo, which caused a lot of damage to her body and especially her heart. She had congestive heart failure. She was 19 years old. Last night... her heart gave out.

I helped her mom years ago when she needed to be able to get to doctors appts with her daughter and would make agreements with folks to get her there. They let her down a lot, so she really needed a vehicle. I bought her a car for $100 and my fiance and I went up to give them the car after having to replace the battery in it.

I got to meet Karen and her mom. I've known them for 13 years. Karen was a young, sweet gifted artist. She left behind her service dog Coda who is totally distraught and her mom who's is struggling with this. Karen was like one of my own. I really wish I could've helped her. Feeling absolutely helpless and deeply saddened today.

I will be going to visit them next weekend. Karen left me some things, but I want to reconnect with my friend and hopefully share some grief.

Prayers to her mom and family would be appreciated. I appreciate the love and support of this family of mine here. You guys are awesome. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise...

Sylvia