A few things I discovered today... -Sunshine makes everything better! -Singing as loud as you can in the car is a great way to start the day :) -My patients are amazing - even while dealing with their own devastating injuries and neurological illnesses, they show me such compassion and caring. It truly felt great to be back at work today- caring for others instead of constantly thinking of myself feels so much more "normal" to me. -My family at The Recovery Project is the best. They couldn't be more supportive right now and it is so appreciated! -If cancer doesn't kill me, the roundabout/traffic circle at 18 1/2 and Van Dyke will! Good Lord, that thing is treacherous! -Lastly, this is no new discovery, but our friends and family are incredible! The amount of people from all walks of our lives that are reaching out to us is nothing short of extraordinary! We continue to feel so grateful and blessed by the outpouring of support for us. We are the luckiest! xoxo, Meghan This was the wonderful view I had as I approached my front door today once I got home from work. (Not to mention a mailbox full of cards!) I am starting to get spoiled by all of this love ♥ Mike's friends from work sent this beautiful cookie bouquet - that was so thoughtful and sweet. They are wonderful friends to Mike & I. Thank you to the Dunlop family for the beautiful tulips! They are gorgeous and make me smile every time I look at them. My dear friend and college roomie, Julie sent me the sweetest care package! It is full of wonderful goodies, pictures of the good ole' days, inside jokes, and other great treats to brighten our days. love it & love you Jules.
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kiki
3/29/2011 12:57:40 pm
awesome...everything about this post is awesome :) PS...I think you may be the only person able to get me to wear pink...lol!
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Aunt Bev
3/29/2011 01:01:11 pm
Sometimes in our darkest hour, an angel arrives and gives us Hope. Obviously you have a team of angels sending you hope, love, support.....and you deserve it all! Enjoy your evening, Meghan, and continue to feel our love, support and prayers.
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Ma ma Gina Vanderhoff
3/29/2011 02:25:18 pm
Sing. Sing loud! Sing everyday!
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angela f
3/29/2011 02:30:14 pm
Can I just say how much I LoVE your side notes about the amazing pics you take at the end of every blog. You are a fantastically gifted photographer, and again, I mean that. I don't say anything I don't mean. :-) keep up this fierce energy and power!!
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Diane Daley
3/29/2011 04:23:13 pm
The blog is just so inspiring, Meghan. It is wonderful to have you share your thoughts with all of us.
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Kathleen Bungart
3/29/2011 04:38:57 pm
Hi Meghan,
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Beth Jorgensen
3/29/2011 04:39:44 pm
Meghan, I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You're such a beautiful and amazing woman inside and out. I've always admired your bubbly personality, caring nature, and sense of humor. It's truly amazing and inspiring to see all of these qualities amplified during such trying times. You know they say God never gives us more than we can handle. God obviously sees what everyone sees and that's one strong lady! Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Melanie Whiting
3/30/2011 12:37:01 am
Miss Meghan,
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Brinley
3/30/2011 01:10:22 am
Meg!!! I can see your smile from here after reading that post!! Your spirit is contagious and it makes me so happy!! PS...the snow birds almost take me out daily down here because they can't figure out the darn roundabouts, ugh....Keep the pics coming too, you always know how to capture a moment! Love you so much! Brin
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Sara
3/30/2011 01:53:18 am
Meg ~ Not only am I constantly blown away by your ability to continue your positive spirit but your pictures provide just as much sunshine as you and the actual sun do!! They are STUNNING (just like you!!). You have SUCH an amazing talent and how wonderful to have a passion that you're actually good at. I hope you're finding peace in the "little" things like that ;-) Thinking of you! xo
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Chelsea
3/30/2011 02:05:47 am
YAY! <3 so glad you got the tulips and loved them. I know Chi isn't too far away, but I really hate that it's just far enough away so I can't be there to drop off little goodies to make you smile and remind you how much I love you and Mike. Therefore, I am so happy that I've got my little Elves at home, who care about you just as much as I do. Hope the tulips continue to make you smile, and that you can hopefully get them in the ground once it warms up; for spring-time enjoyment in the years to come! :)
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Niche
3/30/2011 02:39:08 am
Oh the damn traffic circle, that thing IS crazy!
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Keely Daley
3/30/2011 03:11:34 am
Megan....
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Dan Daley
3/30/2011 06:19:02 am
Meghan, Just finished your blog you are a real inspiration to me! You and your family are in out thoughts and prayers every day. I know you will win this one!!
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kara
3/30/2011 06:19:29 am
It is so great that you are getting so much support!! I know it helps... And it won't stop. Even when the cancer is gone! We love you!!! Kara and ben
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Ryan Walker
3/30/2011 07:22:56 am
Meghan,
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Tami Daley
3/30/2011 07:45:12 am
Hi Meghan, I am in awe of your courage as you take this journey. You already know that you have so many friends and family that truly adore you. Your attitude and outlook are an inspiration to me. You will beat this, sweet and beautiful lady. I'm praying for you.
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Jessica Webster
3/30/2011 09:58:07 am
Meg ~
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Meagan Doyle
3/30/2011 10:32:57 am
Meg- Those beautiful pictures brighten all of our days! The sunshine, tulips and bright colors are a reminder that Spring is here (despite the chill that is still in my bones) and good days are ahead! Keep singing...you and I have both always had amazing singing voices! (wink wink) XOXO
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Niche
3/30/2011 10:48:14 am
I agree with Meagan, your voices sound like angels! ;-)
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Andrea Lupi
3/30/2011 10:56:20 am
Meghan-So happy to see this post, makes me smile. You are an inspiration to all of us. Such great positive energy from you. LOVE the pictures. Keep 'em coming :) xoxo
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Aunt Erin
3/30/2011 12:25:33 pm
Although my heart is heavy, I look at your blog at least a couple of times and day, and you know what happens Megs? Your words lift me up! they carry me through, what a generous gift you have given us. Your heartfelt and honest words are making us all feel like everything will be ok, and it will. I always knew you were dearly loved, loved by your family, loved by your friends, but, to read what everyone has to say about you is nothing short of amazing...YOU are AMAZING, and I love you dearly. xoxo
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Aunt Ree
3/30/2011 02:02:20 pm
Thinking of you..with memories in my minds eye when you were so little.. and in aww of the most incredible women you have grown to be..you are teaching all of us to be the most anyone could imagine life should/could be. Love you so much..Aunt Lori xoxoxo
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Sven
3/30/2011 02:24:33 pm
Sleep well tonight, Beautiful One!
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Cocoa Rain
3/30/2011 03:31:36 pm
So what I'm about to tell could be inappropriate, but it is hilarious. Only at RIM...So, SCSIR has been getting a lot of publicity because of this one patient that has been all over the news. So, Diane was being interviewed by the news crew and the camera man was putting a microphone on her. I guess the battery pack for the microphone is supposed to clip on the back of her pants. So Stacy says to Diane, "Did he put it in your no no place?" The whole office started laughing and my laugh was the loudest and hardest. I almost cried. I hope this little comment made you laugh. If not, I'll come up with another funny to give you. Smooches!
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Becca
3/30/2011 06:29:47 pm
Meghan Kathleen Precious Sheppard (and now Malley too :))
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Gina Vanderhoff
3/31/2011 12:02:41 am
Sending a smile and a hugg~
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Shelly Denes
3/31/2011 01:23:20 am
Megan,
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Gina Vanderhoff
3/31/2011 09:18:42 am
Have a good evening! Keep the sparkle in your eyes and some sass in your step!
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Kristin
3/31/2011 09:29:42 am
Meghan,
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Jann Linstrth
3/31/2011 09:44:53 am
Dear Meagan, I love your fighting spirit.....ATTACK! Charge this storm like the Buffalo - straight in. Our thoughts are with you. Jann and Buffalo Bill
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Mama Gina V,
3/31/2011 11:11:08 am
Good luck tomorrow! You know we will all be next to you~ all day!
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Aunt Carol
3/31/2011 12:07:01 pm
I've missed you the past couple days! You are always in my thoughts & prayers Meghan. I will be thinking about you in the morning. Love to you & Mike.
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nanc
3/31/2011 12:18:51 pm
It's hard to feel bad when you're singing. Have julie tell you about singing skin a ma rink a dink a dink with will. It will make you smile. Thinking of you and sending you love. Let me know if you need any song selections. xoxo
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nanc
3/31/2011 12:20:41 pm
p.s.Let me add my kudos to all the compliments on your pics. Keep them coming. They are beautiful and so are you.
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Despina Weishaar
3/31/2011 12:42:58 pm
Hello Megan, My name is Despina,
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Julie Rais
3/31/2011 01:40:31 pm
Yes! I love it, fill your heart up with as much joy and laughter as possible...it's so important! I wish we could have an instant 210 reunion as laugh our aces off at all the fun we had our senior year! :)
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polly
3/31/2011 01:46:11 pm
Our patients at TRP are wonderful. We are blessed to do what we do and to have you as part of us. Good luck tomorrow!
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Becca Jose
3/31/2011 02:26:52 pm
Hey Boo
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Aunt Ree
3/31/2011 03:42:12 pm
cracked me up when becca said.."Meghan Kathleen 'Precious' Sheppard..I was thinking of that ..but didnt put it down in words..great minds think alike !!! that was sooooo precious..waiting and watching for your next update. love you xoxoxox
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Cynthia Tillie-Williams
4/1/2011 01:36:06 am
Megan...you are amazing. Love your spirit. If you ever feel you would like someone to come and Pray with you, my husband is a Deacon, and we would be more than happy to. Ask your mom about his Prayers. Here's a verse I would like you to think on....But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
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Joe
4/1/2011 03:13:14 am
I'm jealous that you have a friend named Cocoa Rain.
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Pat Daley Davis
4/1/2011 07:35:03 am
Hi Meghan,
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Joe
4/1/2011 01:26:36 pm
...and Scoops.
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J9
4/1/2011 03:09:34 pm
Heard that goofy folk song about the Great Lakes I put on that CD for you - sung it loud and proud to ya:). "Great Lakes, Great Times!"
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Mike Fern
4/1/2011 03:15:35 pm
Hey Meghan
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Mark, Carolyn & Jessica Hallgath
4/1/2011 03:18:02 pm
Meghan,
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John and Mary Anne Callaghan
4/3/2011 07:52:54 am
We are all in your court and you have an army of people praying for a complete recovery. The website is a tremendous device for getting news and hearing your "voice" as you process this overwhelming event. God bless...
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Aunt Erin
4/5/2011 09:31:25 am
There sure are a lot of Irish people writing to you Megs, Good bless the Irish.
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