Ellen and Katie

This is Ellen (The person) and Katie (the Westie). Ellen lives two doors down from me. She's got cancer and emphysema. She's been fighting hard, and been successful for the last few years, but recently, her health has taken a downturn.
This picture was taken at the same picnic as the one with my brother. She's a wonderful woman, very witty, and with the sense of humor that I love. She speaks her mind, and doesn't pull ANY punches. I'm going to miss her greatly.

Here's Katie. Ellen has asked me to take care of Katie if anything happens to her. Since Ellen is entering Hospice care sometime next week, I'll be watching Katie. I've got permission to take Katie to visit Ellen in the hospital though. Katie is a wonderful dog, and I'll love her as much as Ellen does.

It's saddening that there is nothing I can do for Ellen, but at least I can remove some worries.