With a heavy heart...

I am heartbroken to have to share tragic news. So many of you have regularly inquired about Violet, the unforgettable little girl of one of our dearest friends and former vendors, after hearing her diagnosis with brain cancer last October.

You can visit the Facebook page @violetbensman where her parents have chronicled her journey with brain cancer, and where they’ve shared that on Sunday her brave and remarkable battle had come to an end.

From her incredible mother Katie: “Our girl has gone home. Our beautiful Violet passed away Sunday afternoon – the Day of Consecration of Children to Saint Philomena. She was granted a peaceful death at home surrounded by her loving family. We are heartbroken, and yet thankful she will never suffer again – she is finally running and dancing and singing her heart out again. Please continue to pray for strength and peace for her 2 little sisters, parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who love her dearly – and forgive the weather today – the Earth is mourning the loss of a beautiful soul.”