Hi. My name is Amanda, friend to dear Rivette and her family.

Rivette and her family have suffered a tremendous loss, tragic beyond words. Rivette's youngest daughter, and sister to Shay and Forest, Zen, died this week. Far too young, and far too special for any of us to comprehend.

As they try to handle this heavy trauma, I am hoping that we can make one thing easier, and that is for them not to worry about bills and living expenses.

I know I speak for everyone who knows and loves this wonderful family when I say that they are supported and in everyone's thoughts. Money is one way we could think of to take one burden off their shoulders. And we will continue to support them through their grief, for the long haul.

I thank you for contributing any amount you can to this fund. It will go directly to Rivette to use as she sees fit.

Zen was a kind, strong, magical kind of being who transcended age (she was 15) and whose smile could light up a room. Many of us are left hurting by this unfathomable turn. I love you Zen. I love your family.