Thank you, everyone, for your unbelievable support you've shown Mahonyha and our family during such a challenging time. Your devotion to this blog has been amazing and made it more of a success then we could ever have hoped for. The smiles and emotion your posts brought to Mahonyha when they were read was so incredibly heartwarming to witness. Your generous hearts helped this blog and our wristband fundraiser to collectively raise an astonishing $20,000 to assist with Mahonyha's costs and the debt that had been accrued. I am overwhelmed with this community and those beyond, you have opened my eyes and my heart to the goodness this world has to offer,

I will continue to pay it forward.

With deepest gratitude, Megan

Welcome


This site is dedicated to Mahonyha.
For my little sister, You are my biggest inspiration! I am so proud of your courage and your devotion to healing yourself.

This site was created for two reasons: I am hoping that the majority of the posts in this blog will be from all of you, as a way to connect with Mahonyha, by posting your messages of support and wishes of wellness. This could prove to be a daily encouragement for her to visit the site and read what you have written. As well as a way for her to share with you. And secondly I am hoping that we will be able to raise some funds to assist the family with their costs for her health and medicine. Do not feel obligated to donate, for those who can or wish to the option is there, but I do hope most of you if not all of you who view this site, friends and strangers alike, will send your words of encouragement and support (Send posts to megan_moore1978@yahoo.com). Create a free Google account and "Follow This Blog" (Left hand column) On behalf of Mahonyha and all who love her "Thank You!"

Her Story

Mahonyha was first diagnosed with a grade three Glioblastoma (brain tumour)on December 22 of 2004. She underwent surgery then chemotherapy and radiation. Following this she was on her road to recovery following a healthy foods diet and taking vitamin and herbal supplements, but despite her best efforts on August 28 of 2007 an MRI showed that the tumour had returned. Mahonyha, upon hearing this news, became completely and wholeheartedly "natural" she is entirely organic from what she puts in her body, to what she puts on it, to things within her environment. She has done an incredible amount of research and has discovered and is still discovering what she should be taking, what she should avoid and what ingredients and products cause or feed cancer. An MRI in January of 2008 showed aggressive tumour growth, In February she met with her Doctors after their review of this MRI and at this time they gave her the devastating news that she had three months to live. But where most would have called the fight, Mahonyha’s courage and determination kept her swinging, and she carried on hitting harder then ever. She is sticking religiously to her healthy lifestyle and continues to research every avenue of alternative medicine, as of now it is costing the family thousands of dollars a month to help Mahonyha maintain her health and fight this cancer, unfortunately there is no financial assistance for alternative medicine.
To Everyone near and far, who were touched by my Daughter Mahonyha; a Sister, an Aunt, and a Lover .

Saturday, February 21, 2009
Today is a glorious sunfilled Kootenay day; our sweet Mahonyha gracefully passed on during the early hours of this morning (February 21) surrounded by family, at home. Her body was bathed in rose water by her sisters and I, and clothed in her favorite cottons. Her body remained with us for the day. She passed with a most divine look on her face; at peace with the end of this journey, and joy for her liberation.

Mahonyha’s courage to accept the daunting challenge of cancer; her relentless commitment to maintaining her health; her willingness to travel down unmapped roads in search of a cure; and in the end her Grace in accepting her Dharma, has opened my heart to the wonders beyond the earthly. Her soul has touched me deeply. I am forever grateful for the gift to be Mahonyha’s Mother and friend.

Our most heartfull gratitude to all our family friends, and those we have never met from around the planet; for your Love, your Hope, your prayers and your kindness. Your energy was felt and gracefully received.

Our Family came to this area in the early seventies, four of my six children were born close by; all at home. The friendships and the support we continue to receive from all the valley communities brings me comfort that this is truly my home. I feel safe here!

Our gratitude for the tender, compassionate and respectful care of the Home Care Nurses of Nelson; Gerta, Margo, Liz, Cathy, Caroline and LJ..you all have such open hearts.Thank you Dr. Martha Wilson, for your respectful guidance and your intuitive decisions. Your sensitivity and your gentle presence were most comforting and assuring.

Thank You...to everyone who loves my daughter, and to all those touched by her. Your emotional, spiritual, and monetary support will never be forgotten.

When you visualize Mahonyha, hold her in the Light

With sadness and Joy, Selina

A public memoral is being planned. We will keep you in touch.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Mahonyha's MRI Results:

Mahonyha's MRI has shown that the tumor has grown by 50% in three months, it is now 85mm. The size and swelling of the tumor have almost completely closed off the ventricles on the left side of the brain which has caused her to lose mobility on her right side, she walks with a limp now, and is unable to use her right arm, as well the rest of the right side is mostly numb including the right side of her face which can at times affect the clearness of her speech. This loss of mobility happened within just 7 days, caused by rapid tumor growth and swelling. Surgery is not an option because it would cause paralysis and brain damage and the tumor would return regardless. The tumor is also starting to cause the ventricles on the right side of the brain to "balloon" which has resulted in the earlier signs of mobility loss on her left side such as tingling, pins and needles, lack of circulation, and some occasional numbness. Her steroids have been increased by 125% to bring down the swelling and stop the mobility loss on her left side from progressing, and to make her more comfortable. The tumor is also affecting her speech and her ability to find words, often when she is speaking she will attempt to say the word that she is thinking of but she will say the beginning of several words each time she starts to say one she realises it is not the one she is wanting, the same thing happens when she tries to write. She is also experiencing terrible headaches that can come over her in an instant and cause her agonising pain. She has started two new alternative treatments just since returning from Kelowna with her latest MRI results, and already she seams to have made improvements, on Saturday she was showing a lot more mobility, speech, focus, energy and vitality then she had only two days prior. We are all very hopeful that these new treatments will be her cure. She is finding solace in the time spent with family and friends.
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