Indira and I were very pleased to learn recently that the Sick Kids Foundation will be honoring Melodina with an award this fall. It will be in recognition for the effort she put into raising money and awareness for the Foundation during her illness. It is always humbling to be the parent of a child who accomplishes so much in so little time the way Mel did. We are grateful that the Foundation recognises what an incredible human being she was. The following is taken from a letter sent to us by Mr. Ted Garrard, the President and CEO of the Sick Kids Foundation."I am pleased to write to you today to inform you that Melodina has been selected to receive the Spirit Award at the 2009 Kids Believe in Sick Kids Awards. Sick Kids Foundation is very proud of all that Melodina did to raise money for Sick Kids during her battle with cancer and feel that she was an inspiration to others during her life. For this we would like to recognize her kindness, strength to endure anything and generosity at this years ceremony...
"We are very proud of the difference the youth that have fundraised for Sick Kids are making in the lives of the children who need our help and I can't wait to celebrate Melodina's inspiring generosity."
As readers of this Blog will certainly know the Sick Kids Foundation is at the centre of our fundraising efforts as a family. This is largely because it meant so much to Melodina but also because the Foundation has demonstrated clearly it's dedication to easing the suffering of sick children however they can. We have met many wonderful dedicated people at and through the Foundation. If any readers would like to donate or donate again to the Foundation in Melodina's name I remind you that you can contact them at the following link: http://www.melodinatribute.org/
Indira and I are at Harmony's house right now baby sitting our grandchildren so that Harmony and Mike can enjoy the wedding reception of a young woman who used to live across the street from us. While thoughts of Melodina are always with us, it is a great blessing to have beautiful grandchildren - Hannah and Carter. They are so full of love and life!!! Just a thought- if you ever feel down and depressed about the troubles that life had given you just observe the simple joy of children. They seem to get such amazing wonder in a very simple and naturally mystic way. There is a lesson there for each of us, I think.
