A new week + new weather - fatigue = finally feeling like myself again! We finally welcomed warm weather (in the 90's today!) and I finally bid farewell to my fatigue from Round #3. I was so excited to wake up today and finally have energy and feel "normal" again. It's a bummer that it took this long this time - since I have another round of chemo coming up in two days - but hey, I will take what I can get! I was feeling great today, the sun was shining bright, and my brother opened his pool this past weekend...sounds like a recipe for an amazing day. Add in my great friend, Katie and her adorable 2 year old, Emma - and it was quite the pool party. :) I can't tell you how fabulous it felt to enjoy an afternoon outside, laughing, chatting and not thinking for one second about feeling exhausted, or achy, or nauseous. It made me realize how truly debilitating the fatigue was for me this last round. I am so thankful that today was able to serve as a much needed reminder of how great life is and how wonderful I can feel once my body takes the time it needs to rest and recover. I look forward to many more days like this in the future! Miss Emma was not really interested in looking at the camera today, despite numerous attempts and bribes from Katie & I. She was loving that water though! ps - what do you guys think of my big, floppy, J Lo inspired hat?! Gotta come up with something to keep this bald head from baking in the sun. :) Finally caught a shot on my phone with some eye contact & smile Prior to today, I still wasn't feeling too hot so needless to say, we took it pretty easy this Memorial Day weekend. However, I did make it to my good friend Lindsay's bachelorette party this past Saturday. It was frustrating for me to have to leave after just a couple hours (once the crazy-fun bar crawling began!), but I could tell this run-down body had enough and needed to hit the road and rest. I was glad I could make it for a little bit and see my little "Stepankie" all dolled up and glowing with excitement for her upcoming wedding day! Some of my fabulous former co-workers & great friends at Lindsay's bach party! This upcoming weekend, Mike and I will be heading to Petoskey to celebrate Lindsay and Justin's wedding! I am so excited to see how gorgeous and happy my little Lindsay will be. It will be wonderful to have a weekend away and I am praying that I feel well enough to not only enjoy Lake Michigan and the beautiful Petoskey area, but to also break it down on the dance floor with Cocoa (aka Chanell -pictured far left above). :) My awesome friends on the 3 Day team have two great fundraisers planned in the upcoming weeks. Kara has set up a night of Yin Yoga at The Detroit Flyhouse in Eastern Market in Detroit. Kara describes Yin Yoga as, "regular yoga poses held for longer periods of time and done by candlelight". Sounds very relaxing and therapeutic to me! Sign me up! Check out the flyer below: Stacy has planned a fun night at Rosie O'Grady's in downtown Ferndale. You can't beat an all you can eat salad and pizza buffet for $15, especially for a great cause and with such wonderful company! Check out her flyer for more details and make sure to RSVP by June 10th. I really hope to see you there! Thank you so much for all of your support for the "Meghan Malley Rally" 3 Day team! They are doing an amazing job with their fundraising, thanks in great part to a lot of you that have made such generous contributions.
I also want to say thanks for the continued thoughts, prayers, and support. You have no idea how much a comment on the blog, a text message, a card - truly means to me, especially during the tough days. It really means more than you know and it brings me such comfort to be able to go back and read your comments and thoughts and know that so many people are praying for us and thinking of us. So keep it comin' folks! :) Please say a prayer for a great Round #4 of chemo - the last round of what is supposedly the hardest part of my chemo schedule before I switch drugs. Keep your fingers crossed for a little less fatigue so that I can enjoy this upcoming weekend away with Mike and our friends while we celebrate Lindsay and Justin's wedding! I hope you all have a great rest of your week and a wonderful weekend ahead! xoxo, Meg
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Bob and Deb Hart
6/1/2011 12:44:42 am
Meghan - you continue to amaze and inspire us. It is so great that summer has finally arrived with its warmth and sunshine, and even better days ahead. It is a metaphor for all of us that think about you every single day - you bring those characteristics to everyone around you. Good luck this week and we hope you have a wonderful weekend up north.
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Chanell
6/1/2011 01:50:12 am
It was so good seeing you last weekend and I love the picture. I can't wait to hit the dance floor with you this weekend. Hope you can keep up! Make sure you get some rest and enjoy these lovely sunny days.
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Brinley
6/1/2011 02:19:39 am
Meg!
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Nichole
6/1/2011 02:24:14 am
Meg, you bring me to tears- I just wish nothing more than if I could take this away, all of it! It is not fair at all that such a lover of life must undergo this rollercoaster. I know we all say it and all think it, but I honestly am just astounded by your strength. It is a true testament of the human spirit that when we are hit with difficult circumstances we are much stronger than we could ever imagine. You inspire me each day to get through the difficulties that lay before me!
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Kara
6/1/2011 03:46:16 am
Megs,
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Kara
6/1/2011 03:47:16 am
OMG, almost forgot! LOVE LOVE LOVE THE HAT!!! :)
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melissa borg
6/1/2011 05:46:39 am
Meg~
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Elizabeth
6/1/2011 06:19:54 am
Meghan,
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Kiki
6/1/2011 07:16:46 am
JLo has NOTHING on you!! You look great :) Have fun at Lindsay's wedding, praying the fatigue is minimal and you are up to dancing with Chanell! love ya girl! xo
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Marty and Keely
6/1/2011 02:01:43 pm
Meg....you Rock. I will be thinking of you and praying for a good round of chemo with less fatigue. A wedding calls for some rugs to be cut and I will be keeping my fingers crossed that you can bring out those dancing shoes and show everyone your moves.
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Aunt Erin
6/1/2011 02:02:57 pm
Finally we see the mysteriuos Cocoa Channell...beautiful!!!
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Blake and Colleen McCord
6/2/2011 03:18:30 am
Hi Shep!
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Madeline and Bill
6/2/2011 05:51:40 am
Hi Meghan...You're probably wondering "who the heck are these people"? We're neighbors of Jan and Doug. I just wanted you to know that I have been reading your blog and have been truly touched by your journey. You are an inspiration to everyone. You and all of your family are in our prayers. P.S....have a blast this weekend! Love, Madeline
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Chelsea
6/2/2011 09:49:27 am
Thinking of you today and hope Round #4 went great! Love you!!!
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Liz Waters
6/2/2011 12:25:22 pm
Hey Meghan,
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Carolyn & Mark Hallgath
6/2/2011 01:31:11 pm
Meghan,
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Aunt Carol
6/2/2011 02:14:19 pm
It is amazing to me how marvelous you look even when you are hooked up for your chemo!!! Hope the rest of your day was filled with smiles and sunshine.
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Mary Alison Finn
6/2/2011 03:54:41 pm
Dear Meg,
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Emily
6/2/2011 04:30:18 pm
Meg, have a great trip this weekend and enjoy the wedding. I'll be looking forward to seeing some of your photos! I hope that you continue to feel energized:)
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Doug
6/2/2011 11:44:36 pm
Have a great weekend and a lot of fun up north. I pray that you have energy to really enjoy the wedding. My prayers are with you and Mike and you are always on my mind.
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Sara Walker
6/3/2011 02:18:21 am
What a beautiful picture of you with Emma! I love that smile. Have a great time this weekend and YEA ROUND 4!! XO
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Sharon Alford
6/3/2011 08:20:58 am
Hi--
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Michael_T_Malley
6/3/2011 09:50:15 am
Shake your booty Meghan.
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Barbara Byrd
6/6/2011 01:31:33 am
Hey girl!!! What a GREAT HAT!! :-) I saw some cute ones at Target this past weekend.
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Aunt Mary
6/6/2011 07:39:56 am
beauteous Meghan
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Diane Daley
6/6/2011 08:55:41 am
So happy to hear you were feeling better and less fatiqued. I love the hat and your determination, faith and inspiring words. You blow me away!
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nanc
6/6/2011 02:41:37 pm
Meghan, love the hat and you wear it so well, but your most beautiful accessory is your smile. xoxo nanc
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Mary Somers
6/7/2011 05:54:05 pm
Dear Meg and Mike -------We love you both soooooooooo much --------God Bless you ! ! ! ! May our warm hugs surround you ----------Aunt Mary and Bill
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