The last day of little Izzy Wilkinson’s life was very special.
The five-year-old was warmly snuggled up with her loving family on the couch while watching her all-time favourite movie ,The comforting crackle and warm glow of the fireplace illuminated the room as she took her last breaths in her mother’s arms at their home in Forster, New South Wales .
“We started to notice some little changes in Izzy, but it wasn’t enough to make us really concerned,” Sarah told news.com.au.“She had fallen a couple of times and bruised herself. We couldn’t really explain why she’d fallen down, but she was a child so it happens. Holding out hope, the parents packed up Izzy and her two brothers, Thomas and Lachlan, and travelled down to Sydney.It was there that Izzy would be able to undergo tests, including a brain biopsy, and they would be able to meet up with specialists who could provideAt this point, they were still holding out hope that their little girl would be OK and that there would be a cure to save Izzy.
“The doctor confirmed that there was a tumour and that the likelihood of survival was very low. He said that Izzy probably only had nine months to live. Our whole world just crumbled in that moment. Over the next few months, Izzy was able to enjoy every part of life with her family while her body battled the tumour.
Izzy started having silent seizures, her balance was unsteady and she became less independent as she became less sure of herself. “It was really beautiful,” Sarah added. “She loved it all. It was such a special day and for us, the memories will last a lifetime. The photos we took that day are ones we will treasure forever.”One week after her birthday, Izzy went for an MRI scan at Sydney Children’s Hospital.
“So they organised something special. In the lead up to it, we left little clues around the house for Izzy. “We carry her zest for life in our hearts and she inspired us every day to follow our dreams,” Craig said.
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