Long weekend

We had a fantastic, yet super busy weekend.

I received some really sad news last week about a friend of mine who had a little baby girl on the 23rd of June. She was born with a rare metabolic disorder "Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia". It is caused by a very rare gene that both parents must possess in order to pass down to a child.

Yesterday I got a phone call from another friend who told me the tragic news that Makayla is no longer with us. I am absoloutely devestated for them, I can't even imagine what they are going through. They sent out the obituary this morning and the last line really hit home. We are all so lucky for what we have in our lives, please take the time today to realize it.


GRIMES, Makayla Kathryn

Born Friday June 23rd, 2006 and left us Friday, June 30th. Only here for a few days but in that short time Makayla enriched our lives greatly. Beloved daughter of Steve and Emma, sister of Ethan. Granddaughter of Norman and Tina Pogson, Bob and Sue Grimes. Niece of Allan and Nina, Andrew, Andrea, and Matthew. Cousin to Ava and Zachary. Great-granddaughter to Robert Pogson, June and Denis Hartey. Remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thanks to David and Anne, Ryan and Jennifer for all your support.

Makayla made more of an impression on all of us who knew her in her short time than most people do in their whole lives.

Service Thursday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Basilica, Kent Street.

In lieu of flowers, if friends wish, donations may be made to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at CHEO http://www.cheofoundation.com or to Roger’s House http://www.rogershouse.ca.

Many thanks to the NICU and Roger’s House staff who have surrounded Makayla and our family with unfailing care, compassion and love during the past week.

Stop and smell the roses; do something kind for someone, and remember Makayla.

Yours truly,
Steve, Emma & Ethan Grimes