NYC Tourists or the Next Euro-Pop Band?

Cathy and her boys at MOMA in 2007.

Did CC mention she needs a new camera?

Here is a photo taken a few years ago after Catherine took her Ministry of Culture friends -- Valerie Holliday, John Ota and me -- to an Art Gallery of Ontario event.

We followed it up with drinks. That resulted in (a) this photo and (b) the dropping and breaking of Catherine's fabulous new digital camera.

Luckily, Catherine has forgiven me but, strangely, she hasn't taken a photo of me since.

We're looking forward to more drinks and electronics-smashing with our friend in the future.

- FROM BILL FRASER

A friend in need is a friend indeed..

I would like to tell you that Rhonda (pictured here with the lovely Judi)
"celebrated" her birthday this Thursday. Instead she spent it with Cathy at the hospital consulting with the latest specialist. A long day of tough news but I know she would not have chosen to be elsewhere when her friend needed her. Cathy would like Rhonda to know how much her support has meant over the last few months. Hopefully, Rhonda and Judi enjoyed a belated birthday toast tonight. Happy Birthday Rhonda!

Calling All FOC (Friends of Catherine)

We'd like to jazz up this blog with some photos of Catherine with her friends and family. Here's a shot from this summer at the cottage with me and CC in her ubiquitous bikini.

It's a great opportunity for the FOC gang to actually get to know one another!

Please send photos and description to me at scott.henderson@rogers.com and I'll post to the blog.

'cause you gotta have friends...

This is me and CC at her 45th bday last March. Some of you may not know that our friend expects just a bit of a big deal for her special day. This week Catherine received a more definitive diagnosis and thankfully, finally, a treatment plan. It looks like it will be a rough course for chemo. If it starts soon, chemo will be done just after Catherine celebrates her 46th birthday. I plan to be there with the cake and champagne.

Mission accomplished

By Barb from CC's laptop: Cathy's mom and I visited today. After a post-lunch nap we strolled along King St in pursuit of a birthday card for a certain someone. CC managed to shop long enough to choose a card and we proceeded to Starbucks where she was able to sit in the uncushioned chair and watch me drink a coffee. Cathy has been out on her on (for medical visits) twice this week and tolerated the cab rides much better. Mama Ciavarella brought more delicious meals for the freezer which Cathy appreciates greatly. Cathy says she is not feeling like talking much lately as it is hard to give the same cancer details over and over. She is looking forward to watching the American Music Awards tonight.

Still Waiting- from me...

I wanted to post something myself on my blog (this is my first time), but don't have the update I've been waiting for e.g. when my chemo is to begin (very soon, however my cancer has become a bit complicated e.g. type and corresponding treatment). Instead, I just wanted to say thank you to all my great friends and family. I am not alone in this and I know that. This is week 6 since my surgery and thought i've needed the time for healing, I have only just begun going through what I have to do. Thank you to my mom, chris, nada, kids, rhonda, scott, hilary, barb and judi- I could not have more support and I need you every day, c