Well, here we are 2 1/2 weeks out from Caitlyn's passing and we are adjusting to our lives without her here. Things are quieter in the house, but we can still hear her periodically coming up with her witty comments. It seems odd without her here.
Bryanna(for those who don't know that is Caitlyn's younger sister) and I are doing some day trips and Jim and Dylan (Caitlyn's older brother) are back to work. I will be returning to work in a couple of weeks, after the kids are back to school and settled.
We are also gearing up to participating in a Relay for Life (a walk to raise money and awareness for cancer that takes place overnight) in Mildmay on Sept 12. Our friends and family are entering 3 teams in honour of Caitlyn. I will posting pictures of the night after it happens. Those who are interested in sponsoring, please contact me. It is a great fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Thanks for the ongoing moral support that everyone has been giving us as it has helped.

Thanks again
The Cobeans

Well, it has been almost a week since Caitlyn passed away........it seems longer. For those of you that weren't at the funeral or visitation, it was a great tribute to a great young woman. There was approximately 900-1000 people through the visitation and a little over 600 at the funeral. We really did have the whole community behind us throughout this journey. We thank those who travelled a distance to be with us that day. Including those who only met Caitlyn once.
The sympathy cards are coming in the mail in droves. 73 in the last 3 days. We really truly feel loved.
Well, the house feels a little bit empty and I am having a little trouble with the extra time I have but, I really can feel her presence here, and her smile.
I was asked several times throughout the visitation if I was going to keep the blog up. I think I will as it is a great place to reflect. So, sorry you are not done hearing from me yet.

The Cobeans

Well, it is with extreme sadness to let everyone know that Caitlyn passed away this morning at 3:50 am. She certainly did not go without kicking and screaming! She was surrounded by her family, and friends here in our livingroom with love pouring everywhere.
Her fight will continue with all of us, because there is not another family in the world who need to go through this pain.
She is at peace now!!!!

The Cobeans

The link to the funeral home is www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

Well, Caitlyn remains somewhat the same. She is resting comfortably most of the times, but has periods of choking that prove to be exasberating to her. Enjoying her, day by day and hour by hour.
If nothing else, we have been taught to enjoy life as it comes at you and make the best of every moment you have.
The warmth of the community is overwhelming and heartwarming in a time like this.

The Cobeans

Sorry for not posting yesterday. I usually do it in the evening and I was having a nap instead. Caitlyn remains resting comfortably. Early last evening she had a rough spell with her breathing but with a little more sedation she was fine. Her night last night was a good one, being only awake a couple of times with breathing problems.
Caitlyn, from the day she was diagnosed with cancer, decided she was going to fight this with all her might. I believe she has never lost that attitude and will take it to the end. As long as she remains as peaceful as she is now, we know we have all been blessed with one of the most amazing, strong and courageous children on the earth.

The Cobeans

Caitlyn has had a much more settled day today. Her sleep last night was pretty undisturbed and her day today was much the same, having just a few choking episodes.
A Morphine pump was installed today to give her hourly doses of Morphine for sedation. This way she has a consistent dose and hopefully does not have the times when it wears of. Family and friends have been around all day, once again sharing good memories.
Thank you to all who take time out of their days to keep themselves up to date on Caitlyn. Thanks for all the well wishes, visits and food.

The Cobeans

Well, this is one of the toughest posting yet. We have had a tough, tough day. Caitlyn started to have problems with her breathing throughout the night and by this morning she was having periods of apnea (where she stopped breathing for periods of time). After calling in the family and friends, her breathing rallied around. She is heavily sedated so her breathing doesn't become distressing to her. It is more distressing to us than her, thankfully.
Well, we have spent the day with family and friends, crying, laughing and reminiscing about Caitlyn and her antics over the years.
As night falls, we wonder how much more time we have with her on this earth and enjoying every second of it. She knows she is surrounded with love and that none of us will give up on the fight against this horrible disease. No other family should have to go through something like this.

The Cobean