Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Thank you so much for all of your prayers for a smooth Round #4 of chemo - I know they were all answered because I have been feeling great! It is so crazy how you never know how your body will respond to each round, but I know this much for sure - I kicked Round #4's booty! On top of that, it was my last dose of Adriamycin & Cytoxan, which means the hardest part of chemo is over! Thank God! Although my hemoglobin continues to be low, Dr. F. is pretty pleased with how I have been doing, so we will continue full steam ahead! I have this week off, and then I will begin a new chemo drug, which I will receive every week for 12 straight weeks until September 1. Time is flying and I couldn't be happier to already have these past four rounds behind me! Last Friday, Mike and I headed up to Petoskey to celebrate Lindsay and Justin's wedding. I would be lying if I said that we weren't a little nervous about being away from home the day after I had chemo. Normally, the weekend following chemo is the toughest for me and I usually don't feel too hot. Well, I don't know if it was the fresh northern Michigan air, the gorgeous sunsets, the Lake Michigan view, or being surrounded by good friends....but I felt the best I have felt in a very long time! After arriving to the historic Perry Hotel, we wandered around adorable downtown Petoskey, relaxed on a bench by the water, and then went out to a nice dinner. It felt so nice to have a "normal" night out with Mike and enjoy every minute of it without worrying about how I felt. The beautiful Perry Hotel... After Saturday morning breakfast with friends, I literally laid in bed the entire day until I had to get ready for the wedding. I was hoping that if I forced myself to rest, no matter how good I felt, that I would be in even better shape to enjoy the wedding. Well, it worked out great because I felt amazing the rest of the day. I thought that I would be able to enjoy the ceremony and maybe dinner, but that I would have to get back to my room pretty early that night. I am so happy to say that I made it through the entire night - all while feeling great! I was able to watch my beautiful friend walk down the aisle as she married her best friend, and then celebrate with her all night until the party stopped. I was so excited (and shocked) that I felt so good, and I am so happy I was able to be there to witness their gorgeous wedding. Somehow, I even had enough energy to hit up the dance floor, although I will admit that there is no way I could keep up with Cocoa ;) Dancing with the girls was a blast and I am so grateful that my body allowed me to have those moments and feel like myself again. Here are a few shots I captured while we enjoyed our little getaway - it always feels good to get out the nice camera... And of course, some pics of the gorgeous bride & groom... A wonderful night celebrating with friends.... All 11 of us piled into the photobooth...love you ladies! We truly couldn't have asked for a better weekend up north, and I can't thank you enough for all of your prayers! I feel beyond blessed that I was given the chance to have such a fabulous weekend and to feel so well from start to finish! However, we are still often reminded of how precious life is and how there is so much to be grateful for. We found out on our way back home that Mike's Uncle Johnny lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday. Uncle Johnny was very brave during his final days and we are comforted by the fact that he will now have eternal peace and rest. It has been a pretty tough year for the Malley family, after already losing Grandma Malley in January. Please keep the entire Malley family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thanks again for the constant love, support and encouragement! It truly means the world to me! xoxo, Meghan
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Melanie Whiting
6/7/2011 07:06:45 am
I was so excited to find a new post on your blog this afternoon! And to read such a positively great one was even better! Your pictures are amazing (who knew a photo of a row boat could be so great?!) and I'm so happy that you had a good weekend away! Can't wait to see you in about 2 months!!!
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melissa borg
6/7/2011 08:03:11 am
Meg
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Dave Taylor
6/7/2011 08:30:42 am
Hi, you go girl!!!! So happy you are over the first part of your treatment. And very sweet you got to go to the wedding and enjoyed yourself! Lots of love and missing you every day at work.
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Elizabeth
6/7/2011 10:28:40 am
Meghan,
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Carolyn & Mark Hallgath
6/7/2011 11:43:26 am
Dear Meghan,
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Doug
6/7/2011 12:18:35 pm
So glad you could take out the "nice" camera. As always, your pics are beautiful, and tell a good story of that part of the state. So glad you had the energy to enjoy the whole night.
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Jackie Szymanski
6/7/2011 02:45:32 pm
Meghan,
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Deb & Bob Hart
6/8/2011 03:05:20 am
Glad you had such a great weekend in northern MI. It is something about being up north that makes everyone feel better. What wonderful pictures.
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Meagan
6/8/2011 08:32:28 am
Meg this post makes me so happy! You are so courageous to have made that trip. Most people never would have risked it...but you looked the fear in the face and took it on. Good for you! Looks like the wedding was a blast and I am so happy you went. Your pictures are really cool. Maybe when this is all over, photography will be the full time job and PT will be on the side?!?!? :) Much love...
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Usha Ramaprakash
6/8/2011 03:07:13 pm
Hi Meghan,
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Kara
6/8/2011 03:38:44 pm
Meghan,
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Michael_T_Malley
6/9/2011 08:58:07 am
All we can say is,
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Sheri
6/9/2011 11:24:51 am
Meghan,
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Julie Doman
6/9/2011 12:57:30 pm
Beautiful pictures Meg! So happy you are feeling great and that you had such a fun weekend. You got through the first 4 rounds like a pro. I love the cute scarf you are wearing in the picture :)
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Kiki
6/9/2011 02:27:07 pm
Girl, you look great! As does the rest of the RIM clan :) I am so relieved and elated that you felt so good over the weekend...and the fact that you got out your fancy camera, I know it meant alot to you, it is something that the soul craves and is totally therapeutic. Beautiful beautiful photos as always Shutter Sister!
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Ree
6/9/2011 02:51:00 pm
hey beautiful Lady..you look marvelous in your j low floppy....it's 'wicked awesome' jonathan's new favorite phrase :)
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Barbara Byrd
6/10/2011 01:27:02 am
WOOT WOOT!!!
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Jackie Szymanski
6/10/2011 02:32:34 am
Meghan,
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Aunt Carol
6/10/2011 04:13:05 am
The week end sounds like a dream come true for the two of you right now. I am so glad that you were able to hold up for all the fun!
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Sally
6/10/2011 12:59:44 pm
All I can say is WOW! Wow to your wonderful weekend in Petoskey and Wow to your beautiful pictures! I am so, so, so happy that you had such a fun and trouble free weekend! You more than deserve that! What a beautiful woman you are and that black dress says it all! Good for the two of you.....the gorgeous couple that you are! I think of you all every day and to see your smile in the pictures just makes me smile too!
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Marty and Keely
6/10/2011 01:47:51 pm
I am thrilled to hear about your time at the wedding....it sounds like you had a grat time. Let Mike know how sorry we are for his loss and we will be thinking about you both as well as the Malley family. Our prayers will keep flowing for the start of the next round of chemo.. we are always thinking about you both.....
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Emily Henry
6/10/2011 04:37:57 pm
Hi Meg,
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Kari Kuper
6/11/2011 01:17:02 am
Hi Meghan,
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Chanell
6/11/2011 02:28:20 am
I was soooooooooo happy to see you and Mike at the wedding. Don't worry about trying to catch up with me. You are a trooper! We always have a good together and I love it. Can't wait to see you again.
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Michelle Villerot
6/11/2011 04:32:17 am
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Michelle Villerot
6/11/2011 04:37:28 am
Hi Meg,
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Janine
6/11/2011 06:43:50 am
Woohoo for pool parties, breakin it down at weddings, picture taking, and generally livin it up Chickadee!!! Cancer shmancer - you show it who's boss sister:) ... Prayin always for all you Malleys ... Peace n blessings, peace n blessings
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Aunt Carol
6/13/2011 04:13:31 am
Beginning of a new week which will lead to a new part of your treatment plan. I will be thinking about you...big surprise there!
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Barb A.
6/13/2011 05:51:03 am
Hi Meghan,
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Mary Ferrari
6/13/2011 08:35:29 am
It's just part of being...Amazing Meghan! I am not at all surprised that you keep fighting and being positive. My prayers and good wishes continue to come your way. You go girl!
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polly
6/14/2011 01:12:10 pm
Yeah. Your pics are great, I miss your emails and voice mails everyday.
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Jill Wilson
6/16/2011 05:18:49 am
I'm just getting caught up on your last two posts Meghan...your pictures are amazing! I love love love the pictures of the row boat, wow! I'm so glad that you were able to enjoy the wedding and time with friends! You and your family continue to be in my prayers.
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