What could possibly make a hairless gal feel better than when her cat shows up on her doorstep with a sympathy shave? After I had a good laugh at how ridiculous he looks (and he at me), I began to wonder about an ulterior motive. He has, after all, been sitting on all of my Spain photos lately. Hmmm…
Let me ponder this while I show you some more photos from the group’s escapades in Spain this week.
Evidently, the group is having a great time without me in Spain! Visiting new local villages most every day…painting and photographing…eating tapas and other local yummies, then back home later in the day to paint some more in the studio, rest up or swim in the pool…and enjoy a fabulous dinner at the hands of Sally and her staff. Denis is there, too, with his robust sense of humor. Anyway, enough chit chat. Here are some photos for you to enjoy.
Hey sister! You sister!
It turned out that Yvonne, Elaine and Annette just happened to go into the same shop in Frigiliana – and discovered later they had each bought the same dress!!!!
AND GUESS WHAT? I have finished the brochure with all of the information about next year’s Spain trip. CLICK HERE to see the BROCHURE. CLICK HERE for the ENROLLMENT FORM.
The trip is already 1/3 filled at this point, sight unseen. So, if you’re yearning to join us, don’t hesitate too long. We have a great time on our trips!
And, if going to Spain is only a dream, COME BACK HERE FOR MY “HECK YES, I’M FINISHED WITH CHEMO” CELEBRATION AT THE END OF THIS MONTH (JUNE). MY FINAL TREATMENT WILL BE END OF JUNE AND I’M GONNA FEEL LIKE A CELEBRATION. SO, COME BACK LITTLE ONES, FOR A SPECIAL GIFT FROM ME TO YOU.
UPDATE:
I’m finished with chemo number 5 and enjoying the warm summer weather. Funny about this entire experience – so many of you have written to say how brave I am and all of that. But I am NOT brave. I am the least brave person I know. So very many of you have gone through this, too, and I think of all of you and the fact that you’ve made it through and are now living a normal life, leaving the cancer far behind you. You are my heroes, for real. Thank you so much for all of your words of encouragement and hope. I am so very lucky to know so many wonderful people. What do people do who have no one to stay them through something like this? Anyway, I know how lucky I am and I just want to thank you all.
Here’s a photo of my mom and I. I’m stage 3 and she’s Stage 4. I got to go home for a short visit to see her last week.
Thanks for reading!
Kathie xo
What a great picture of you and your mother!
Wow Kathie your Mom shines just as bright as you. You can see it in her eyes. Love the picture and you too ❤️
No Kathie, you ARE my hero! Your unending sense of humor gives hope to anyone who may have cancer or know of someone with cancer, that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for all you give back! XOXOX
What a lovely picture of you and your Mom! Sending all my best and praying for you both! XOXOXO!
Kathy, you, just you yourself, are the Kathy we all love and admire. You are beautiful with or without hair, it is your beautiful, caring spirit that lights you from within. We are blessed to have you in our lives. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Love ya, Barb Vanscyoc
What a beautiful picture of you and your Mom. You are both brave and very special — especially to all of us. We love you. Can’t wait till the end of June!!
A simply beautiful picture of you and your mom. A treasure. You have her twinkling eyes.
And I am inspired by the lion cut on your cat! Hmmmmm. That is it! Simba is going in. He already thinks that he rules the roost. Now he will look the part… and probably feel much better. Maybe we can even let the hairballs go.
Blessings to you and your family, Kathie.
Connie Rose
You are so amazing!
Oh Kathie — of course you are brave — every woman who faces this scary disease is brave just to put one foot in front of the other half the time. And look at your mom! A wonderful photo of the two of you. She looks so serene … you probably both have your chins lifted for each other — good; whatever it takes. Keep it up. ;0)
Yes, prayers for both of you and everyone else walking that path.
Lynne Weso
Two beautiful ladies. Love the smiles
can’t wait till end of June for you
You ARE amazing and I’m sure your Mom is too. Great pictures.
Love you in short hair! You look great and no matter what you think, you are brave going through this! Beautiful picture of you and your mother!
Thinking of you,
Judy G
Hi Kathie! I laughed when I saw your cat! Sooo cute! Seeeee you’re still finding ways to have moments of fun while going through this. All of the love and encouragement shown from the above comments couldn’t have said it better. I love the picture of you and your Mom, sorry you both are going through this but so glad that you had a little time to visit. I remember when your lovely Mom would come to your workshops and we got to know her too and where you got your wonderful personality! She’s just as cute as you are, both inside and out!!
I’m glad that you kept your blog going – I’m sure you feel the love and support – it helps us too continue to “pay it forward” to others just by your example. Thank you & hugs to you and your Mom! XOXOXO
You look so cute with your new hairstyle. As you grow, you will be able to try all the new looks. But this one may be for you. Keep plugging. The candle is getting brighter. So glad you got to see your Mom. Love to you?
Thanks Pat. It’s a wig, but I like it.
I always look forward to your news. I think about you a lot and have wonderful memories of the workshops at AOC last November. The picture of you and your mom is just adorable. All the best to you both!
Beautiful photo! You are so lucky to have a mom! You are both looking well and that is wonderful.
Beautiful ladies!!! Yes, YOU ARE BRAVE!
Beautiful picture of you and your mom. So glad that you’re almost finished with that nasty chemo. Do you think we could rent the Super Bowl for that celebration party?
Hello Kathie, The picture of you and your mom is adorable. You are beautiful inside and out so if you do or don’t have hair is really doesn’t matter, we all love you and praying for you. You will be back in the swing of things before you know it. I know it’s been a long road but it sounds like you Chemo is coming to an end. I’m sure you are happy of that. Hope to see you this year.
Love you,
The Audubon Gails & Kim
What a great picture of you and your Mom. You are brave you are fighting one of the hardest battles and you will win. Love you
Ok Kathie! If you don’t want to consider yourself brave, then consider yourself a warrior. Everything you are doing is knocking out the cancer. All the buoyancy in your spirit will carry you through to beat the disease and thrive. The friends you have see it and send you healing vibes that fight for you as well.
All of us who were warriors and won know how important a positive spirit is. You are the epitome of a positive spirit.
I can’t wait to celebrate in Tuscany with a toast. And then we will paint. Hoorah Kathie George.
What a wonderful picture of you and your mom. So glad you felt good enough to go see her. What a blessing for both of you. Can’t wait until the end of June when all of this is behind you. Yes, we will all celebrate with you. Much love sent your way.
Am adding your Mom to my prayers! You are very brave!
Thank you, Mikey!
Thanks for sharing these details of your life on cancer treatment. For those of us who have had loved ones survive breast cancer, it is a great relief to know you are soon to be finished with all that stuff! Bless you this month as you bravely finish your chemo. That is a wonderful milestone. My daughter was on chemo months before her double mastectomy, and months afterward. I think it was a little over a year. Then radiation was added at the end of her chemo. Followed by recovery for 6 months before reconstruction and a total hysterectomy. I hate it that both of us are now going through the hot flash thing at the same time. She was stage 4. She is 2 years out of treatment now and is doing fine.
This is SUCH good news! Congrats to her and to you. It’s a big milestone.
What a beautiful picture of you and your mohther! Thinking about you often!
What a beautiful picture of two most beautiful ladies. Love you and miss you.
Paula had it right. Warrior. My roommate of 48 years ago is still kicking after her breast cancer. You all, my boss, my friend Marsha, you your mom are all warriors. Your positive outlooks make everyone who knows you -so proud of you. You make us all better people. Thanks.
Bravery comes in many forms. You are brave and you’ve shared your bravery with everyone here. Great picture! You make all of us who have taken your classes and gotten to know you very proud to also call you “friend”!
JL
BTW You look adorable with short ‘hair’!
Hello Kathie, Keep up the good work and nice picture. Good luck to both of you. Jo Ann
Thanks to all of you. I just LOVE reading your comments!
Fantastic picture of you and your Mother. You both look healthy and happy! Awesome. Your eyes are so similar – shape and sparkle. Wishing you both the best!
Kathy, As a mom & wife of cancer survivors I kind of know what you are going through, although I have not
had it, I lived with it for many years. One daughter had two different kinds, the other daughter had only one.
Just last year my husband had a very bad kind & he is still kicking, as I know you will be very soon. You are in my prayers every night & I wish you the very best. Love ya Bell
Oh Bell. You are the best.
You and your Mom look great! There is a light at the end of this with a big paint brush.
Thank you for not giving up on your Tuesday Tips. Love the picture of you and your Mom. Prayers for you both. Love and hugs.
You’ve been through a lot, but joy comes in the morning, and your morning is dawning. You are adorable (maybe not a grownup word, but true) with the new hairstyle. Love it. I have family and friends that have had breast cancer, and they are doing fine now. Best to you and God Bless.
My friend Dr Anne Marie Evers book 70 ways to cope with chemo is sold on Amazon and it is a wonderful book on healing I used this same advice when I went through radiation treatment I highly recommend it. You have a lot of support which is wonderful
I can see where you get your beautiful smile. You and your Mom are both so cute and so strong! Can’t wait for your good news in June. Thanks for keeping us informed of your progress! Stay strong! We are all pulling for you both! Big Hugs! Vicki & Max
You and your mom look beautiful and you are both being BRAVE. It takes courage to stick with it. Of course, the really brave one is the one who shaved the cat! Love and blessings to all of you. I want to go to Spain. We can all hope. Praying for you and your mom.
great to see you and your Mom!!! For all you two have gone thru, you look wonderful!!! great to see those faces!!! Hang in there Kathy and Katie!!! thinking of you always!!!
HERE’S TO TWO AMAZING WOMEN! SO PROUD OF YOUR CONTINUED SPUNK…KEEP YOUR FAITH AND THAT WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR…THANKING GOD FOR EACH NEW DAY! LOVE, DONNA
What a wonderful picture of you and your mom. My mom survived breast cancer twice. My cousin and sister in law also survived. Unfortunately, my sister didn’t but they caught her’s too late. Hang in there. Looking forward to seeing you in September. The workshop is filling up!
So glad you’re doing so good what a journey you have been on. Great picture of you and your mom what a great inspiration for all mothers and daughter .Keep on fighting and know God is in control.I am thinking of you and pray for your healing every day now I will add your mom too.Love and prayers.
Great picture! You look great!!
Hang in there and try to keep smiling. What a great picture of you and mom!!! hugs!!!
You look beautiful and so does your mom.( Your cat, not so much. lol.) God Bless you both. Keep it up you are almost out of the woods and you are brave, it’s almost behind you. Thinking of and praying for you always, Pat.
Kathie what a lovely pic of you and your Mom. Having such a wonderful time the Molino del Santo in Ronda is the most fabulous hotel. We miss you and love you.
Hi sweet lady, I sure miss the opportunity to have met you. I hear about you all of the time. Great to see you are winning the battle and looking great! Keep smiling! Love and hugs, Cynthia
Hello Elaine and Cynthia in SPAIN! I can not beieve you are reading my blog in Spain. I’m honored. Now go, have a great time!
So beautiful! I think of you often and I am sending you my love and happiest thoughts!
What a a gift you give to all of us with your “Tips on Tuesday.” And the beautiful picture of you and your mom shows what a gift you are to each other. Hugs…
Hi Kathie!
I’m just getting caught up on all these posts that I’ve missed.
Love the pic of your kitty and his interesting “hair do”, and, the one with your Mom is precious.
Yes,,, you need a BIG celebration after the yucky stuff is over.
Wish I was going to be there to celebrate with you, but hopefully I’ll be seeing you on one of those amazing European trips. We need to talk Barbara and Sue into going too!
Love you bunches & I’m so very lucky to call you my friend 😉
Tappy
Beautiful picture of you and your Mom! I had the wonderful opportunity to meet her at one of your seminars, she hasn’t changed a bit. You are both beautiful inside and out and you and your cat are rocking your new hairstyles! Sending hugs and healing prayers to you both!
Thanks so much for sharing the picture with us, you both look wonderful and I love the short hair look ( even though it is a wig) it is a very cute look for you. Keep up the good fight to the end, only one more time. My sister went through this about a year ago and is doing wonderful now, they say healthy eating and exercise helps a lot. I saw an inspiring interview with Jennifer Griffith on Fox news’s Bill O’Reillly she had breast cancer after her 3rd child, I guess you can still see the interview on line it is worth looking up. Keeping you both in my prayers, Christie
Sweet ladies and photo is very special ! Lots of prayers for both !!!
I want to say this as sweetly as possible. You are brave and courageous. You are an inspiration to so many. Even to me and I am a 9 year survivor. But to have your Mom suffering from this same horrific disease as you are….mind blowing. How do you stay strong? Sister, sister. You are in my prayers. Blessings and prayers for you and your Mom
Such a great energy of love in this photo. Kathie thank you for the honor of asking me to step in and guide your lovely students in Spain. I know they missed you everyday, and I felt I had Big shoes to fill. I might have stretched a few with painting from life. They are dedicated and beautiful painters. I have made new friends thru you, thank you.
Time moves quickly, even if you aren’t having fun. It just seems like it drags on. Nice picture.
You are still in my thoughts and prayers. Judy from SC
What a wonderful photo! So glad you are nearing the end. Thinking about you a lot!!! Best wishes and lots of prayers!
The end of TREATMENT!!!!
Love the short hair on you.
Thank you for sharing that beautiful photo of you and your mother, don’t you feel blessed to have her in your life at this time!! You both are beautiful.
What a lovely photo of you and your mom. Thinking of you!
What an awesome photo of you and your mom…and your beautiful smiles. Lifting you both up in prayer. Your positive attitude and sense of humor will get you through.
Kathie, loved the picture of you and your mom! Both of you so beautiful and I can see where you get your sweet disposition!!
Kathie,
Bravo to you and your lovely Mom for keeping up such good energy while going through chemotherapy! I’m fourteen years out from a bilateral mastectomy and chemo, with no recurrence. Doctors can do great things for us.
This is my first visit to your website, and I love your work. Thanks much for sharing it!