June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017
Cathy meant the world to my family. I first met her when I was a new mom and she was everything I needed. Her wealth of knowledge and compassion for children was extraordinary and I soaked up everything she had to offer. My first two daughters benefitted from her kindness, her lessons, her guidance, and her unending love. I asked her millions of questions in those days and she always had an answer and the best advice. When she moved across the country back to the East Coast and to Virginia, we missed her terribly and kept in touch sporadically. In fact, when my oldest daughter was at a Model UN conference at Georgetown for her 16th birthday, Cathy went and decorated her dorm room which was the best surprise ever! Also, the few times we did see her in McClane, VA, while visiting the east coast over the following years, it was as if no time had passed at all. She was my first and best mentor as a nurturer of children. Her children, Tori and Cathyann, who are now amazing, wonderful and brilliant women are just one example of her terrific guidance. I was lucky enough to get to catch up with her briefly at her daughter, Tori's wedding, which was wonderful and, like before, it was as if no time had passed.
She will definitely be missed, but never forgotten. We love you Cathy and Tori and Cathyann!
She will definitely be missed, but never forgotten. We love you Cathy and Tori and Cathyann!