Love for Ivy Rose and Meghan

     This is Ivy.  

     There have been a few posts and gofundmes for her over the years because she has been battling Ewing’s sarcoma since she was four years old.  And now it seems, as she nears 13, that sweet Ivy’s disease has accelerated beyond control.

    She has been a force to be reckoned with:  fierce and forthright, empathetic and sensitive, creative and talented, generally radiant.  And stylish.  I would be remiss if I did not include that.  She has taught so many of us the importance of living life with a full heart.  After living the past few years in Toronto, where many of us came to know and love her, she has chosen to return to her beloved place of birth, Nova Scotia, to be with friends and family there.

    At the same time, her mother, Meghan has been a model of resilience.  Trained as a costumer and working in the film industry, she has not been able to work regularly for most of the past eight years.  And yet somehow, she manages to maintain grace and a sense of humour.   No one should have to watch their child die.  No one should have to worry about money at such a time.  The funds we raise here will go directly to Meghan to help pay for rent and basic household expenses at this difficult time and in the months going forward.

     If you have helped previously, we thank you.  Meghan has been so grateful and touched by the generosity and love shown over the years.  If you have or you haven’t given, and you are moved to do so now, we are also grateful.  Please keep Ivy and Meghan in your thoughts and prayers in the weeks ahead.