There was a book written several years ago called Balcony People, I have to think this description fits Cathy to a tee. Cathy was a very ordinary person by most standards, she had severe physical limitations, she had family troubles and she suffered with bouts of depression, what made Cathy extraordinary was that she was our Balcony person! The thing we loved the most about Cathy was how she made us feel about ourselves, she was never too tired or too ill to pass on a kind word of encouragement, she made us all better people!
I had the privilege of meeting Cathy at Maine Jr. Nationals and one of the things I regret most in my life is not being able to spend much time with her there, if there is a lesson learned it is cherish the moments you are given, you may never have the opportunity again.
We love you Red and know you are healthy and whole in a better place.
Forever in our hearts!
