We are all bereft, gutted, filled with sorrow. Charlotte Figi, the daughter of Paige Figi, died yesterday of probable complications related to Covid-19. Charlotte was patient zero in the cannabis revolution, and Paige a mother, a friend, a mentor, a revolutionary, a life-saver and inspiration. All of our lives -- all of your lives -- has been changed by this young girl and her mother. That Charlotte should die of this cruel virus that seems to be just picking people off is bewildering and even surreal. In the epilepsy community, Charlotte's death is particularly tragic as so many of our hopes and dreams and certainly our gratitude and love is wrapped up in this child's soulful eyes and sweet smile. She is our child, too, and I think I speak for many when I say thank you to Paige and Greg and Matt and Max and Chase for sharing Charlotte with us.
Molta forza e coraggio to Charlotte's brave family. We will never forget your girl, the garden you planted, and the flowers that bloomed from it. We love you and hold you with our community -- Charlotte's web that you so beautifully spun and whose strands are stronger than loss and grief because they are made of love.
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ReplyDeleteI know not of many who have passed from this world creating such a gaping hole of grief in their wake. True grief- crying from mothers the world over because we lost one of ours. Paige shared Charlotte with all of us, and she was to all of us a little bit our daughter too. Because she gave us a new life for our children and made them her bothers and sisters. My heart goes out to her family...to her true mother and fierce protector. Eternal memory.
ReplyDeleteOur children. Made of love. Charlotte's spirit shines. Paige's spirit shines. Sending love in this our time of loss of grief.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine better words to dedicate to Charlotte and her family. May there be peace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Elizabeth. You captured the grief of so so many with your lovely and loving words. A gorgeous picture as well. Just so heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteA Loving Tribute to a Beautiful Child and a Strong, Dedicated Family who Advocates tirelessly, not just for their own, but for every one who could benefit.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and fitting tribute to an incredible family and sweet little Charlotte. They changed the world for the better forever.
ReplyDeleteThis is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry Elizabeth. This hits far too close to home. Sending hugs.
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ReplyDeleteI’m am so sorry for us all. What a loss we must bear, what a gift she was. Your words are beautiful and heartbreaking. May her family know peace.
ReplyDeleteSuch a loving tribute. The world is a better place because of sweet Charlotte.
ReplyDeleteRIP, Charlotte. She did a lot in her short life, just by being herself.
ReplyDeleteSo much grief. Your words are spot-on.
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