05/01/2026
Back in March, I shared that my dad had been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and that our family was walking through a really difficult season while trying to keep life and business afloat at the same time.
What I never expected was how quickly everything would change.
Last week was the hardest week of my life as we suddenly lost him.
Everything happened so fast. One moment we were holding onto hope, making plans, and believing we had more time… and the next, our world was completely turned upside down.
Truthfully, I still feel like I’m waiting to wake up from this nightmare that I’m drowning in.
The grief, shock, and disbelief have been so overwhelming.
At the same time, life has to keeps moving… including this business that supports our family. My dad was incredibly proud of what we’ve built with Little Buck, and I know he would want us to keep going.
Behind the scenes, we’ve spent the past year working on new things for 2026, and while this all has understandably slowed us down, we’re doing our best to keep moving forward while navigating this new reality. I just ask for a little extra grace and patience during this time.
Maplefest is happening this Saturday downtown Bowmanville, and Shane will be there with his parents holding down the fort for us.
To anyone who has experienced the loss of a parent or someone they deeply love, I’m so so sorry. It’s a club I never wanted to be part of.
Thank you for your continued kindness, patience, and support. It means more than you know. 🤍