It’s with the heaviest heart that I’m posting here today. My heart, my oldest little love, Ivy Woods passed away on Monday. He was killed in a train accident coming home to visit me, his mom, and his loving siblings. I cannot express how much we will miss him. He was our (his family) literal hero. He was the most loving, fearless, kind, and caring person I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. He was so very talented and excelled at everything he ever put his mind to. Despite being homeschooled with his siblings, he set out upon the world with curiosity and wonder. To say he made friends everywhere he went would be a tragic understatement. He greeted and treated everyone he came across with love and interest. No one was too young, too old, or too different for Ivy to love. He’s traveled the country making music and art more times than i can recall right now. He’s been living in San Francisco the last couple of years, making friends, art, and trying to take care of everyone he came across. As much as I’m going to miss him my heart truly aches for his brother and sisters. They were 4 of the closest kids I’ve ever seen despite being so far apart in age and spread so far across the country. They spoke constantly, eagerly anticipated every visit, and spent every precious second together that they could. He was the best big brother anyone could ask for. He was the best kid i could ever dream of. I’ve never been anything but proud of them. There aren’t enough words to describe the love we had for Ivy, or the pain and heartbreak we’re experiencing now. I love you baby. I’ll miss you forever.
