It's been five weeks since the difficult news of my last scan results and the #1 thing I have been wanting to share is simply, "thank you"! I truly mean it. Thank you! Thank you for the overwhelming amount of love & support texts & phone calls blog comments & DM's thoughtful check in's at work heartfelt cards & care packages home cooked meals & porch deliveries offers to join me at chemo or help in any way we need. The consistent and unwavering support Mike and I have both received is truly remarkable. There is no way to fully convey our gratitude and appreciation and to let you know what a difference it makes. I know every single person has a lot on their plate these days and is busier than ever. For you to take time out of your life to think of us means so much. My port placement procedure went off without a hitch a little over three weeks ago. It has healed nicely since this picture was taken, but it's still sore and a bit uncomfortable. I'll get used to it over time. The first round of chemo went well too. It was a long day, followed by an incredibly busy weekend filled with love and get togethers from family and friends so the fatigue definitely hit me by the end of the weekend. Unfortunately, I also caught a really nasty head cold that lingered for two weeks and zapped my remaining energy. I get frustrated with fatigue and hate needing to slow down or scale back on things I want to do like exercise, cook healthy meals, and say "yes" to all the things. But other than that, I truly have no complaints about chemo so far. This time of year is always extra sentimental for me since my birthday and the anniversary of my diagnosis are only two days a part. Ever since I was a child, my mom has made a big deal of birthdays, and I've always loved that. And of course, nothing puts birthdays into perspective like a a stage IV cancer diagnosis can. Each birthday celebration is truly the greatest gift I could ever receive. Thank you to everyone who shared sweet birthday wishes! In addition to my birthday, this week is always met with the anniversary of the day I was diagnosed with cancer - March 23, 2011. This one moment in time has divided my life into what feels like two separate worlds...life before cancer, and life after. I guess it was a rebirth and forced me to become a new person in many ways.
One of my very best friends, Kyle, is the most thoughtful person on the planet and has been sending me a dozen, stunning, long stem roses each year on March 23rd...one pink rose for every year I have battled on against cancer. Each year, one additional pink rose, and one less white. We always talked about how amazing it would be to reach the day when the entire bouquet would be pink. What a milestone that would be! That day was today - I made it! Today, Kyle came to visit me during chemo with this gorgeous bouquet in her hand. A dozen pink roses. 12 years. It makes me emotional just thinking about it. Twelve years of cancer and so many hard times emotionally and physically...but twelve years of soooo... much good LIVING! While the road ahead continues to be uncertain, I am filled with love and gratitude this week. And with that...I'm signing off my long winded post to get back to that - living! We are gearing up for a little adventure to Austin and ready to explore a new city and make more memories. Chemo can't hold me down for long! xoxo, Meg
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Dan Malley
3/23/2023 09:21:16 pm
💙
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Lauren and Joe
3/23/2023 09:41:21 pm
We love you and think of you daily .
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Sally Hout
3/23/2023 09:48:57 pm
I have no words other than you are my idol ❤️ Your inner strength is amazing and your outward beauty and grace is inspiring. I see so much of your Mom in you❣️ I love the roses and you😊
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TAnn McElroy
3/23/2023 09:50:16 pm
I’ve got so much love and respect for you toots. You are one of the most courageous and giving humans I know.
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Jordyn
3/23/2023 10:10:37 pm
The pink roses bring tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful representation of what a gift the last twelve years has been. Thank you for sharing your story ❤️. Grateful to call you my friend!
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Jen
3/23/2023 10:47:22 pm
I hope you have the best time in Austin!! And congrats on all the pink roses 💕💖🎉
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Diane Ullrich
3/24/2023 06:42:21 am
Meghan
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Christa
3/24/2023 07:32:33 am
You got this!!!
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Jeanne Kerby
3/24/2023 11:03:23 am
Belated Birthday wishes, Meghan! Wishing you a lifetime of pink roses. Much love to you and Mike. 🌷♥️
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Audra
3/24/2023 01:37:34 pm
Oh girl you got me all weepy!! Happy birthday, you beautiful soul ❤️❤️❤️
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Roni Hall
3/24/2023 04:08:28 pm
You rock Meghan. You truly amaze and inspire me. Hope lives on in you. Sending love and strength. Roni
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Aunt Carol
3/24/2023 05:31:39 pm
Oh Meghan, I love you so much! 💗
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Polly
3/25/2023 08:26:47 am
You are a warrior: you go girl❤️
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Cam
3/28/2023 10:02:54 am
Meghan,
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