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.

Friday, October 31, 2008

MORRIS THE MOOSE

I'll never forget the time when i had to work on a saturday,when i suddenly got a phone call from Mahonyha.'There's a moose outside the window she screamed in surprise'.I calmly replied 'Hones, what do you mean?' She said she opened the blinds and there was this huge moose eating the daisies on the side of the trailer.I THOUGHT,THERES NO NO WAY IT'S A MOOSE,IT'S PROBABLY A LARGE BUCK,MORE LIKELY AN ELK.Hones insisted whatever it is it's huge with a big rack!As i drive up the driveway, to my astonishment, was a 2 yr old orphaned moose that got scared down from six mile lakes and ended up in the eating crab apples and daisies! As most people in the area know, this was an orphaned moose the Croxall family had been looking after, they hoped it would find a mate one day, well, he found Hones! Love and Hugs, Scotty
Posted by Megan at 5:05 PM

Hello..

I have known about Mahonyhas' illness for sometime now. You can tell her she is indeed a remarkable individual. Her courage and strength to maintain this fight is inspiring to say the least. I put a lot of faith into positive thinking and she is proving that all things are possible if you will it to be so. She is a hero.
I have fond memories of all of you. Yours was in fact, one of the first families I met when I moved to Slocan. Though I have not seen you all recently, I remember Mahonyha well as a little girl. Especially her time in band class sitting in the front row. Such a sparkle. I can imagine that the sparkle she had then, is the part of her personality That is giving her the strength now.
Mahonyha, you are in my thoughts and prayers. We are all with you and we will not give up on you. Take care and talk to you soon. Be stong. You are indeed a special person, a ray of light to say the least.

Mr. Shannon Sternloff
Posted by Megan at 12:42 PM

Memories..

Mahonyha, I am so grateful to be blessed with the sisterly bond that we share. My life has been filled to the brim with wonderful moments growing up, so finding just one to call my favorite is difficult, but I do have one that always makes me smile on the inside when I think of it, and makes me miss those days of being young, without a care in the world, when (in hindsight) life was simple and our life goals consisted of buying a pink convertible and going on a road trip. The camping trip me and you and the boys took up Slocan lake, the laughter and adventures we shared that week will stay with me for the rest of my life. I still remember that enormous rock we insisted on hauling back up the beach to our campsite, laughing so hard the entire way because we couldn't believe we were actually able to move it. You my dear have always been so much more then just my sister, you are also my best friend and I Cherish every moment I spend with you, and will always be grateful for your unwavering support, open arms and generous heart. I have learned so much from you and this journey you are on, the importance of finding happiness, living everyday to the fullest, to give what I can, to use what I know to help who I can, to care for my body as it's the only one I get, and to find peace in my heart. Thank you Hones for being you and loving me. Always loving you, your sister(and friend) Meg
Posted by Megan at 12:17 AM
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