A last note from Cathy Cash
As I sit here looking ahead at the upcoming surgery and reflect on the past year I am compelled to send a message to everyone. This past year has been long and difficult. I have had two surgeries, I had complications with the last surgery which has caused me to be in the hospital more than I have been home since June, I have not been able to eat since June 10, I have experienced pain and vomiting became my friend. Through it all I have felt the support of all the people I know. I have been in awe at the amount of support that has been readily available to me. How can I possibly express the gratitude I feel for the way everyone has responded and shown up as my situation progressed? The doctors are amazed that I am still here. In that same light I am amazed that you are still here. I have not had a need that has gone unfulfilled. Someone always shows up at the exact time I need something. My family has been wonderful, my kids have held my hand and my friends keep on giving.

I wish I could name every name and mention every thing that has been done for me but that would take much too long. Just know that nothing has been done for me that has been taken for granted and that everything has been appreciated. If I am given more time I know my life will be lived much differently, partly due to my suffering but mostly due to the generosity of all of you.

I have learned the meaning of suffering this past year. But more importantly I have learned the meaning of love. Love is that part of us that is connected to everyone at all times. I lived my life before cancer with blinders on. I was not aware of the suffering that surrounded me. I was not open to love available to me. Now I can hold both the suffering and the love. Through the suffering I am learning to let go of all the unimportant things and really know that nothing matters except our ability to love one another.

In closing I do want to mention and thank Lynn, Stuart and Matt for putting together the CD as a fundraiser. I know all of you spent hours putting it together and promoting it. I count it as very successful. I love my CD. Thank you very much.

* Cathy Cash * Nanci Griffith * Fayssoux McLean * Eric Brace * David Childers * Peter Cooper

* David Ezell * Tony Giles (Cathy's brother) * David Giles (Cathy's brother) * Michael Reno Harrell * Todd Snider * Greg Trooper * Matt Ranck

Click here to make your secure, online donation to this worthy cause. In appreciation for your donation of $7.00 or more, we are pleased to offer this music download. Cathy and her family appear here, in addition to regional and national recording artists who have generously contributed material in support of Cathy's cause. We hope you will show your support of these caring artists by visiting their web sites and, if possible, their live performances. If, after listening, you feel you got more than your money's worth, we encourage you to come back and donate again. MOST IMPORTANT - YOU CAN HELP MOST BY SHARING THIS WEBSITE WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND SENDING AN EMAIL LINK TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST. PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD. IT COSTS SO LITTLE TO HELP SO MUCH! THANK YOU!!! If you prefer to make an anonymous donation without a music download, you may do so at any branch of Arthur State Bank or mail check or money order made payable to This Song Kills Cancer, c/o Arthur State Bank, PO Box 1360, Roebuck, SC 29376. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Arthur State Bank for their gracious assistance in establishing this account to help promote our cause. Their customer service is exceptional! Should you have any questions about this site or its administration please contact Lynn McClure, lynnmcclure@prtcnet.com, 864-969-9554 * A MESSAGE FROM CATHY Visit Cathy's contact site at CaringBridge.org. My life has been blessed. I have three beautiful, compassionate children. I have a mother and siblings who would do anything for me. I have extended family and friends who are always available to listen, counsel, and console me. These things have made my life full. If I should die tomorrow, I will have known more blessings and fulfillment than I would have thought possible. Yet while I may risk sounding selfish, I do not want to die tomorrow. Perhaps it takes a close encounter with death to make one truly treasure life. There are times when I feel like giving up, but I refuse to do so. Not just for myself, but also for my children and family and friends. They have given me the desire and will to live. I now need to find the means. Your contribution will help to pay medical bills and enable me to receive treatment I could not otherwise receive. Your kindness can literally help save my life. And all I can offer in return is a simple "thank you." Please know how deeply I mean these words! Cathy Cash * APPENDICEAL CANCER (DPC) An advanced stage cancer, Disseminated Peritoneal Cancer (DPC) affects the lining surfaces of the abdomen. Tumors grow on the lining of the abdominal cavity and can spread to other organs in the body. The cancer most often originates in the stomach, small bowel, peritoneum, appendix, ovary, colon, or rectum. Without aggressive treatment, DPC is terminal. Cathy's cancer originated in the appendix, which is extremely rare. The only treatment in existence for appendiceal cancer is hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy with debulking surgery. You can read more about this surgery at www.pmppals.org which is a website dedicated to the peritoneal surgery and patients who have had or are going to have this treatment.

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