In the same way that we take care of each other, we also take care of anything that is important to each member of our community.
Family was of utmost importance to ita. Her deep connection to her mother, father, sister and extended family was always in evidence. As a result, her family is of utmost importance to us. We are so thankful for their daughter, and for the impact she had on each and every one of us. Right now everyone who was connected with ita in any way is feeling a profound loss. There is a gaping hole where she should be. I just want to thank her blood family for the fact that ita was a foundational part of this "found family." If our pain is this great, then we know that their pain is orders of magnitude greater. I hope they know, that they are part of our large extended community and we share in their loss, and will do anything possible to support and help. While they may not know them personally, there are thousands of people that, due to their daughter, would move mountains for them.