Well, I am not really sure how to get this started....
I guess I should start off by saying that I am so incredibly blessed to have so many people in my life that love me so much! I have a truly AMAZING husband that is the absolute love of my life (please excuse the cheesy, lovey-dovey stuff- I can't help myself sometimes), a mother and step-father that are the best, and a brother that has put up with me for 29 years and loves me anyways. (Yep, turned the big 2-9 on Monday and then found out about the big "C word" 2 days later...happy birthday, huh?!) In addition to these wonderful people, I have the most loving aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and grandmother ever!...and my friends...let me tell you, I have the most incredible and supportive friends ever! It is because of all of you, that I know I can get through this and it is because of all of you that I wanted to put this blog together. I know that I have the most amazing group of people surrounding me physically, spiritually, and emotionally and I want to let you all know what is going on, while also realizing that I may not always have the energy to return phone calls and emails. I hope this blog will serve as a place to share updates on how I am kicking cancer's booty, a spot where you can leave some love and encouragement, and also a safe haven for me to put my feelings down on virtual paper --the good, the bad, the ugly and the in between. I know it will be therapeutic and I am sure there will be times along this journey where I will need it! So, let's get you up to speed.....I am going to skip some of the background info for the sake of my sanity since I am little pooped at the moment. Basically, I have been worried for some time now about lumps and pain in my right breast. I have had a tumor here before (which was benign), and had it removed a few years ago. Last January I had an ultrasound and mammogram which resulted in a diagnosis of Fibrocystic Breast Disease So, it was good news and nothing to be alarmed about- so I was told. Over the past year, I have noticed some changes and fast forward another few months & weeks and here I am after more appointments, another ultrasound, another biopsy, more worry and waiting, and finally the diagnosis...."Meghan, it's Breast Cancer." These are the words the surgeon spoke to me earlier this morning. We don't know much yet and we are all trying our best not to get ahead of ourselves. My mom, Mike and I are meeting with the doctors tomorrow and will know more then. Until then, I am focusing on this day only....one day, one hour, one minute at a time. I hope that this blog is short lived and I will be cancer-free in no time so I can get back to planning my future with Mike, figuring out where we want to travel to next, jogging through the neighborhood with my pup, and getting back to the busy life full of friends, family and fun that I have been blessed to live for the last 29 years! xoxo, Meg
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Mom
3/23/2011 03:26:21 pm
I am so proud of your courageous spirit!!
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A
3/23/2011 04:06:55 pm
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Brinley
3/23/2011 04:44:43 pm
We love you to pieces Meg! You have the strength, humor and heart to battle ANYTHING!!!! What out Cancer!
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Aunt Lori
3/24/2011 01:11:22 am
Love you ,.. You are a strong woman ..just like your mama ..your a fighter and will fight this. xoxox
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Steph, Mike, and fam
3/24/2011 01:47:17 am
We love you so much. I once had a patient quote Eleanor Roosevelt who said, you gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. Sounds like what you are doing. Love you.
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Nichole
3/24/2011 01:57:22 am
"Strength does not come from winning all the time. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”- Well, this is clearly meant for you. From the moment I heard the news, I just knew in my gut you would step up to the plate and beat the spit out of C! C will not define you- your strength is what defines you! Love you much!
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Aunt Carol
3/24/2011 02:38:00 am
I Love You Meghan! You are one of the strongest and most amazing women I know. When you add Mike & your Mom to that picture you will be unstoppable! Love you!!!
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Doug
3/24/2011 03:24:15 am
You are one of the strongest people I know, and I know you WILL beat this. I love you and am with you all the way, in any way that I can be.
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Beth
3/24/2011 03:29:44 am
I love you so much Meg’s! Your courage and strength is truly inspiring. You’re going to beat this! XOXO Beth
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Bennett Webster
3/24/2011 04:28:25 am
Stay strong big red - sending you some love from chi town
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Devon
3/24/2011 07:14:20 am
I love you! We are all here for you!
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Meagan Doyle
3/24/2011 07:16:56 am
Hey Meg...the blog was a great idea. Thanks for caring about those of us who care about you... Don't forget how I said I will help you with this...hopefully that keeps you laughing :) XOXO...See you soon...
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Kaitlin
3/24/2011 08:58:47 am
Meghan you are one of the strongest people that I know and throughout my entire life I have looked up to you. You have been my cousin and friend forever and as the years have gone by you have been my inspiration to know that I can accomplish anything I set my my mind to. I know you can beat this and we're all here for you no matter what. I love you so much and your in my thoughts and prayers!
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Becca
3/24/2011 09:59:47 am
Meghan,
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Aunt Erin
3/24/2011 10:16:12 am
Megs,
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polly
3/24/2011 11:57:01 am
The trp family will be here to aupport you, distract you, and pray with you. You wil beat this.
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Julie Payne
3/24/2011 12:08:55 pm
Meg,
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Becca Jose
3/24/2011 12:37:27 pm
Meg
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3/24/2011 12:41:27 pm
Meg,
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michael_t_malley
3/24/2011 12:49:52 pm
Let the battle begin! You will beat this thing Meghan. Our prayers, support and love with you always.
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Julie Doman
3/24/2011 01:07:01 pm
You are going to beat this and come out on top, just like you have done with everything else in your life Meg. I love you tons and I'm here for you every step of the way!
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3/24/2011 01:07:07 pm
Megs-
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Katie Ceci
3/24/2011 01:44:39 pm
Meg,
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Jennifer Dees
3/24/2011 01:57:45 pm
Meg, your graceful courage never ceases to amaze me. You will beat this, I have no doubt you will kick cancer's booty in no time. We are in your corner and here if there is anything you need. Love and lots of prayers are coming your way.
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nanc
3/24/2011 02:09:11 pm
Meg, I just read through the comments and noticed the words, amazing, strong and beautiful spirit were mentioned again and again. All the love and prayers coming your way will surely help in the fight. Add mine to those. xoxo
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Kyle
3/24/2011 02:11:56 pm
Oh, Meggie-Poo! I can honestly say that you are one of the strongest people that I know...cancer has picked the wrong person to 'f' with...I'm just sayin'. Anything at all that you need, please let me know, we Shutter Sisters have to stick together :) Thinking about you, praying for you and love you. xoxo
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Chelsea
3/24/2011 02:15:38 pm
Meg, you are one of the most amazing, courageous, genuine, loving and strong woman I have ever met and I love you so much. You've always inspired me and made me laugh, and I am here for you every single step of the way! XOXO ~Chelki
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Jenny Hoekstra
3/24/2011 02:19:46 pm
I love you and will be here for you every step of the way!
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Sara Walker
3/24/2011 02:33:03 pm
Attitude is everything & girl, you've got the right one (not surprising)! I have no doubt that you will look this straight in the eye and plow through it! Strength in yourself and our strength in you will get you through this journey, so let us know when our boxing gloves need to come out for the whoopin'! Thinking of you tons and sending you lots of love from afar! <3 xo
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Elizabeth
3/24/2011 02:40:52 pm
Meg,
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Carolyn Hallgath
3/24/2011 03:09:06 pm
Meghan,
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janine heath
3/24/2011 03:13:05 pm
You worked in the D sister - hell yeah you can kick some ass! And Becca can definitely spare some boob for you if necessary:). Love you & praying for you.
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Andrea Lupi
3/24/2011 03:52:39 pm
Meghan,
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Colleen and Blake McCord
3/24/2011 03:54:45 pm
Hi Shep-
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Aunt Erin
3/24/2011 10:39:07 pm
getting ready for work and thinking of you, xo
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Chanell
3/25/2011 01:48:11 am
My Strawberry Tall Cake,
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Brian Thiel
3/25/2011 03:01:05 am
Meghan,
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Nikki Warner
3/25/2011 03:04:42 am
Girrrll! I've got your back! All I will be doing is sending postive thoughts and prayers your way. Thousands and thousands of them! :-) You know I'm right here in your Berkely hood to help out as well as at TRP! We are here for you as a family! Also you will be in the Huntington Woods Lutheran Church prayer chain! Love you!
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Heather Whiteman
3/25/2011 03:08:35 am
Meghan,
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Beth Jamieson
3/25/2011 03:11:29 am
Meghan!!
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Dan
3/25/2011 03:14:00 am
Meghan,
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gina vanderhoff
3/25/2011 03:33:31 am
Meghan,
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Kara Carravallah
3/25/2011 03:47:32 am
Meghan,
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kelley
3/25/2011 04:19:36 am
i. love. you. i'm here, i can be there if you need me, but i'm always with you ;)
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Brother
3/25/2011 04:48:57 am
I love you man!! You're gonna make c-ncer your bitch, it's gonna wish it's never even heard of you.
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Aunt Carol
3/25/2011 05:17:56 am
If your friends & fam have anything to do with helping you beat this, then it doesn't stand a chance!
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angela
3/25/2011 06:12:25 am
Meghan.
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Future_Mom-in-law-Diane
3/25/2011 06:15:35 am
Meghan - I have no doubts that you have the tools and support to take this on and take it down. Any help you need - please ask, your many friends and loved ones are anxious to help you through this time. Many many prayers for you
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Mary Ferrari
3/25/2011 06:19:28 am
Meghan,
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Anita Keefer Sane
3/25/2011 06:34:51 am
Hi Darlin’ Meghan;
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Dave Taylor
3/25/2011 07:16:41 am
Hello, you know I'm there for you and missing you here. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Terri
3/25/2011 07:38:28 am
Letting you know, I am thinking about you, and you are on my prayer list along with my church's prayer list!!!
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Charlie
3/25/2011 07:38:29 am
Hi Meghan. The fact that I am writing this is proof that you can get through things like this. I have a friend who went through this last summer (very simillar sounding prognosis) and came through it with flying colors. A positive attitude will be your friend. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
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Katie Shea
3/25/2011 07:39:52 am
Hey Meg,
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Aunt Mary
3/25/2011 07:50:59 am
Darlin' Meghan
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Aunt Kathy and
3/25/2011 07:56:20 am
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Audra
3/25/2011 08:16:24 am
Meghan darling,
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Angela Ferensic
3/25/2011 08:32:30 am
"O Holy St. Anthony, reach down from heaven and take hold of my hand. Assure me that I am not alone. You are known to possess miraculous powers and to be ever ready to speak for those in trouble. Loving and gentle St Anthony, reach down from heaven I implore you and assist us in our hour of need. Obtain for Meghan a cure for her cancer, if it is God's will. Dearest St. Anthony, reach down from heaven and guide her with your strength. Plead for her in her needs. And teach us to be humbly thankful, as you were, for all the bountiful blessings we are to receive. Amen"
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3/25/2011 08:40:08 am
Meghan,
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Aunt Bridget & Uncle John
3/25/2011 09:08:22 am
Meghan,
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Mary Rose
3/25/2011 09:13:52 am
Our love and prayers are with you Meghan! You are an amazing woman - beautiful inside and out - and you will beat this thing! We are storming the heavens as Aunt Mary says and making sure you are covered in white light and good vibrations during your journey!!! If you need anything we are here for you and everyone of the Callaghans are linked arm-and-arm surrounding you with love!!!
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Usha Ramaprakash
3/25/2011 09:22:10 am
Hi Meghan,
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Aunt Norma
3/25/2011 09:24:04 am
Dear Meghan,
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katie Sheridan
3/25/2011 09:28:30 am
Meghan,
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Nancy
3/25/2011 09:50:27 am
Meghan,
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Helena
3/25/2011 10:01:10 am
Meghan,
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Steph
3/25/2011 10:08:05 am
Meghan,
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Natalie
3/25/2011 10:39:19 am
Meghan-
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Liz & Larry Morris
3/25/2011 10:57:11 am
Meghan, we are sending you and Mike love and prayers!!! We are going to kick booty with you!!!
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Doug
3/25/2011 11:03:03 am
Meghan, just letting you know that you are in my thoughts continually, and what I'm thinking is what an amazing young woman you are. I am so proud to call you my step-daughter. My prayers and support are with you always. You will beat this thing!
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Mary Jane
3/25/2011 12:36:49 pm
Dear Meghan,
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Nancy
3/25/2011 05:12:38 pm
Hi Meghan----what a wonderful idea for this blog----so sorry to hear about your diagnosis but you are a fighter and I know in my heart that you will beat this----plus you have your wonderful husband Mike----you two will be spending many many years together Our prayers are with you and Mike--Love Nancy & Brian Gould
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Leslie Ballard
3/26/2011 01:35:22 am
Dear Megan,
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Michael Hart
3/26/2011 05:55:28 am
Dear Meghan,
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Emily
3/26/2011 07:11:48 am
I'm thinking of you! Wish I was closer so I could come visit. I'm here for whatever you need
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Nancy Cole
3/26/2011 08:20:40 am
Meghan...your Mom called and let me know the news. I am sure that you are so much your Mom's daughter that you will fight this and win! Never doubt a firey redhead!!!! Much love and prayers to you.
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Sally and Ted
3/26/2011 09:35:06 am
Dearest Meghan...We are so very distraught that you are having to deal with this scary diagnosis at such a young age. But as EVERYONE seems to know, besides being smart and beautiful you are very courageous and you CAN and you WILL beat this diagnosis. We are on the side of team Meghan and we will stand strong with you and for you. We are here for anything you may need or want. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
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Maureen
3/26/2011 02:45:03 pm
Dear Meghan , I'm a friend of Sally you are in my PRAYERS.
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Julie & John Farhat
3/26/2011 03:21:11 pm
Dear Meghan,
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Emily Henry
3/26/2011 04:09:39 pm
Meghan,
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Aunt Erin
3/27/2011 02:13:14 am
You're the last person I think of before I fall asleep, and the first person I think of the second I open my eyes, xo
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Elaine
3/27/2011 05:23:04 am
Meghan,
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Kathy Henry Gregart
3/27/2011 07:18:34 am
Meghan - so much time has passed,when Shane and Erin, you and Jeff your Mom and I spent so much time together, but know that you are in my prayers and thoughts, and you are so like your Mom, you are going to beat this monster
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Deb & Bob Hart
3/27/2011 09:32:43 am
You will be in our thoughts and prayers daily. You can definitely be this thing especially with your great attitude and spirit.
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Sarah
3/27/2011 12:18:57 pm
Dear Meghan,
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Heather
3/27/2011 01:29:02 pm
Dear Meghan,
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Cynthia Tillie-Williams
3/27/2011 01:54:05 pm
Dear Megan,
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Becky Bulach
3/27/2011 02:55:33 pm
Love you so much Megs. I am thinking of you and want you to know how much I admire your spirit, courage and grace during this time. You will absolutely beat this- not a doubt in my mind....I am sending positive thoughts your way and will be praying daily for you.
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Tracy Adlington
3/27/2011 03:01:42 pm
Dear Meghan,
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Mary Somers
3/27/2011 03:02:46 pm
Dear Meg -- We love you and admire you so! You are in our thoughts and prayers each and every day. Always keep your spirit and courage as strong and fiesty as it is today !Your Mike will be your strongest and best support ! xxxoooxxxoooxxxx Aunt Mary and Bill
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Jamie Kazmirzack
3/27/2011 03:16:06 pm
Meghan~ Just wanted to let you know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and kick cancer's butt!
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Karen and Paul Neff
3/27/2011 05:10:50 pm
Dear Meghan, Every day when Brinley would call us from Michigan, your name was always mentioned in the conversation. It didn't take us long to realize she had met a wonderful person who was becoming a very important friend in her life. Then, when we had the opportunity to meet you when you came to Florida, well, it was obvious why you had become such best friends. You give of yourself completely, value and love your family and friends unconditionaly, and . . . . have a little mischievious twinkle in your eye just like Brinley! : ) Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily. With wonderful Mike and all of your family and friends by your side . . . YOU WILL BEAT THIS! Love, Karen and Paul xo
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Aunt Ree
3/28/2011 06:38:43 am
Megga.
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Usha Ramaprakash
3/30/2011 10:08:56 am
Hi Meghan,
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Paul Holoweski /John Jovanovich
3/30/2011 12:32:58 pm
Hello Meghan and Mike,
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3/30/2011 11:37:23 pm
Bless you. God is with you and Mike, of that I am sure. My heart has been heavy since I heard this news, but when I read your blog, I was so touched and impressed with your positive attitude and closeness to the Lord. You are in my heart and in my prayers. I will be thinking of you everyday, especially on Friday. The little redheaded girl I remember from when she was younger, is a wonderful young woman married to a wonderful young man.
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Ravonne Ross
3/31/2011 03:33:13 pm
Hi Meghan!
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aunt mary
3/31/2011 04:30:07 pm
Meghan
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Roni Hall
4/4/2011 01:44:39 am
I'm one of your mom's friends from nursing school so we go wayyyyyyy back. If you have even half of the fight and feistiness of your mom, I know you WILL beat this thing. Go give 'em hell Meghan!!!!! Love, Roni
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Usha Ramaprakash
4/4/2011 11:00:22 am
Hi Meghan,
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Jonette Goodloe
4/5/2011 11:57:46 am
I am a friend of your Aunt Carole and I just want to tell you that each day you are in my prayers. I am a 2 time breast cancer survivor and I know with your attitude you will whip this. I had a very wise woman tell me when I was going through my chemo that I should just think of this as a bump in the road. Sometimes the bump seemed insurmountable but here it is 15 years later and here I am. I know prayers are what got me through it and it will get you there also. My daughter-in-law is doing the 3 day walk in Washington DC this month. We are all praying for you and will continue every day.
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aunt mary
4/5/2011 05:38:38 pm
Hey Meghan:
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Aunt Mary Jo
4/8/2011 12:25:43 am
"Be Not Afraid." This is one of Pope John Paul's phases who is looking after you and will be Beatified on Divine Mercy Sunday, May 4, 2011. As I said before, you are a remarkable young woman with a remarkable husband and a friend of the Lord. God Bless You Both.
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Ree Ree
4/11/2011 02:26:50 pm
I realize,.the theme yesterday was "love fest"..but thinking back on the day and ..hearing our fam song ...Love Shack... HA ! can't believe it was just yesterday..was so wonderful great idea gina..loved seeing people in your life i haven't seen in a very long time..your famous!! when you write your book, you have so many people in your life will be a best seller before it hits the stands ..all copies will be sold out ..not that your planning to do that..but i think you should ! tee hee..xoxoxox
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aunt mary
4/12/2011 08:21:58 pm
Hey sunshine-i was bummed to miss your LOVE FEST-but have been in AZ for Caitlin's opera. Just want you to know that we have BOTH been storming the heavens and are so very proud you are part of our family. How ironic that it is YOU who gives such inspiration and courage to all those who love you so dearly. oxoxoxooxox aunt mary
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Denise NItta
4/19/2011 03:19:42 pm
Meg, I have been thinking about you and praying for you since Linda told me about that poopy fing cancer.You are an amazing chick, keep the faith and beat this sh*t. You are surrounded by family ,friends new and old ones. You are already strong and about to find and new strength as you start this wild and crazy ride. I support your ta-tas. xoxoxo D in the D
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Herb Feyer
4/26/2011 03:06:27 pm
Megan and Mike,
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5/31/2012 06:47:36 pm
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