Kathy Alter (Iowa Kitkat) RIP

[Meinuk]

Ever since I doscovered the online dialysis world, I have "met" many, many people.  I was very sad to read of her passing, but so glad to have "known" her these past years.

Kathy was a writer/editor, and although we had only exchanged brief messages, I loved reading her blog when she would post.  Of course, I am always scared when bloggers stop posting, and in her case, Kathy stopped writing a while ago.  She documented her struggles and dealt with so much in her life in the years that she was sick, her strength is coping was always an inspiration to me.  As was her drive to write (historical fiction) even when facing floods, amputation, diabetes and dialysis.  She didn't write much on IHD (just 10 posts) but she shared, and every post in every thread weaves the beautiful tapestry that is IHD.

RIP Kathy, you are missed. I was always hoping that you went silent because you were working on your book.



on IHD:   "Iowa Kit Kat"  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10885.msg187369#msg187369

An interview with her about ESRD and being evacuated in the Iowa Floods: 
http://www.talkradionews.com/audio/2008/6/18/interview-with-cedar-rapids-resident-kathy-alter.html

blog:  www.stayinalive.wordpress.com/

Obituary:  http://www.thehawkeye.com/story/All-obit-K-Alter-022711

[Bill Peckham]

Thanks for posting this Anna, nicely said.

[kitkatz]

Nicely said. I wish we had gotten to know this soul better while she was here.

[Bajanne]

Thanks for sharing this with us.  My caring thoughts are with her famly and friends at this time.

[Rerun]

I'm sorry to hear of her passing.  Thank you for sharing.