I've been sitting here for 10 minutes trying to figure out what to say. But words won't come easily. I'm still in shock. I'm mourning for someone I have never met. But I felt her presence every time I came to this forum. She was the first one to respond to my very first posting here. She responded to all my subsequent postings with wise suggestions, encouraging words, or a heart to let me know that she read it. She made tremendous efforts collecting a vast amount of information on Bronchiectasis and MAC that all of us here will benefit from for years to come. She was like a mother hen watching over us, urging us to learn about the diseases as much as we can and cheering us on. I have a feeling she will still be watching over us from wherever she is. I'm holding on to this comforting thought. R.I.P dear Katherine. Rest assured that you've taught us well and built us up to face and fight this disease. You will always live in our heart.