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.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Dear Mahonyha,

It has been sometime since we last saw or talked to one another, but know this, I have heard about your battle and story through family and friends, and throughout the years thoughts about you and your fight have never been far from my mind. You are one of the most beautiful people I have known, and the times I spent with you I will never forget. Your smile is radiant, your energy is wonderful, and your heart is untameable. There were so many terrific memories we shared, whether it be randomly dancing Latino in the street, drinking wine on the deck while watching a lightening storm roll down the lake, or having a sushi/movie night in, they all where terrific, but the one memory that stands out is when I surprised you with the trip to Vernon, and we jumped off the top of the mountain and let the wind soar beneath us as we let the paraglide float us into the field. I remember the childlike smile on your face, the excitement which filled your blood, and your determination to push yourself to the limit, summon your strength and run off the cliff. Little did I know that this was just an inkling of the tremendous strength and determination that you have and continue to show in your ongoing battle. You have reminded me that one must live life day-to-day, to do now what everyone puts off till tomorrow, and give and love dearly to all those you care for. I know our time spent together was not long, but the memories will always remain great. You are one of those people who have unequivocally affected my life, and I thank you for it.

I want you to know that in caring and giving, I have taken it upon myself to do what I can for you and your family during this fight. Initially I wanted to surprise you later and end up on your doorstep and present you with my efforts and a hug, but I am very bad at keeping secrets. So, the secret is out. Mahonyha, for the last few months I have been organizing a poker fundraiser for you in Calgary . This event is taking place on Sunday March 22 at a local casino, which has kindly donated its use and several companies have donated hundreds of dollars worth of prizes to your cause. So far the rough interest is that several hundred people will be in attendance... several hundred strangers that have heard your story through my lips and were heart-struck and want to give to you whatever they can to help you beat and triumph over this. I do not know the exact number of people coming, nor do I know exactly how much this will monetarily benefit you, your family and your fight, but I know that it will be significant, and everything helps. If anyone is interested in helping Mahonyha and lives in the Calgary area please send an email to trevorrushka@msn.com, and I will add you to the mailing list.

I just wanted you to know this now, because I expect that hug when I see you at the end of March sometime. And that hundreds of strangers in Calgary now know who you are and want you to continue to fight hard in this battle and be triumphant. This is just the start, as the date moves closer I plan on getting on the morning news to market and promote this event,… then hundreds of thousands with hear your battle and hundreds of thousands will be cheering for you. Mahonyha, you are truly an amazing person in my book,… thank you for letting me participate in your book … keep fighting you, KEEP FIGHTING!!!! Trevor Rushka
Posted by Megan at 4:35 PM
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