I have to start off by giving a huge, "Thank You!" to all of you that have helped rally around us and boost my spirits lately. Since I shared the last blog post, I have received so many thoughtful cards, messages, and calls from friends and family. I can't tell you how much that means to Mike and I - and how it does truly help us remember how many people are praying for us and how many of you want to help us in any way you can. I truly, truly appreciate it so much and don't know what I would do without the incredible support system that we are so blessed to have! We have been so busy lately trying to juggle my work schedule, many photography gigs, Mike's strength and conditioning camps that he is running, taking care of the pup and the house, managing medical billing errors and paperwork, maintaining our healthy diets, getting enough sleep, and trying to make time to just relax and enjoy the summer with friends and family. I really make an effort to try my best to not stress about things like I used to. So what if the house is a little messy - or if my laundry has piled up to the ceiling - or if I fell behind on my paperwork at the clinic. Who cares! None of it is the end of the world and all that important in the scheme of things. I know that when I feel stressed or overwhelmed, I carry it throughout my entire body. My shoulders and upper traps feel tense and painful, my back aches, my stomach is upset, and I get a headache. Not only do I feel bad physically and mentally when I am stressed, but there are many, many published studies that document the damaging effects that stress can have on a body that is already fighting cancer - especially a hormonally driven cancer, such as mine. High levels of cortisol (the hormone that sky rockets when your body is stressed) leads to such problems as impaired cognitive performance, suppressed thyroid function, blood sugar imbalances such as hyperglycemia, decreased bone density, decreased muscle tissue, higher blood pressure, and lowered immunity and inflammatory responses in the body --which we all know are two huge things that I need to avoid in order to stay healthy. So bottom line is, we all need to let go of the stress. It's so harmful to our bodies and our spirits. Speaking of letting go of the stress, I was so grateful that we had a little mini vacation last weekend and spent a few days up north in Traverse City. It was so relaxing and fun - and the farthest thing from stressful. Interestingly enough, I experienced no back pain! We were there to celebrate our friend Erin's wedding (which was beautiful!), and it was also nice to have some extra time to just enjoy each other and our friends, and to explore a part of the state that we absolutely love! A few more fun pics I captured via Instagram on my phone... This weekend we will be celebrating my cousin Devon's wedding and I am looking forward to some fun family time! Next week brings my scans which of course is always an anxiety ridden time but I am trying my best to not get myself too worked up about it. We would especially appreciate your continued prayers during that time. If I could also make one more prayer request - my Aunt Helen suffered a terrible accident on Monday of this week. She is now in a coma after having half of her skull removed due to severe swelling and bleeding in her brain. The doctors said that it was too late but she is a fighter and still hanging on. Please keep her and my family in your prayers. Thank you very much! I also wanted to share a few quick notes about the 3 Day for the Cure which is coming up on August 17! My friends have organized a few fundraisers that I wanted to tell you all about. There will be a Zumba fundraiser at Royal Oak High School on Friday, July 13. If you were there last year, you know how much fun this is! The team will also be hosting a garage sale at Becca's house on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 from 8am-3pm. We will be selling all sorts of good stuff - including great furniture and gently worn clothes. All proceeds will go directly to the 3 Day team's fundraising efforts. Becca's address is 367 East Saratoga, in Ferndale. We are also selling some great items for the kiddos in honor of breast cancer awareness. There are onesies, t-shirts, and bibs available with all proceeds going towards the 3 Day as well. Shirts and onesies are $15 and bibs are $10. Many sizes available. Comment below with your contact info or message me if you are interested in placing an order. Hope everyone is having a great week!
xoxo, Meg
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Usha Ramaprakash
6/27/2012 04:57:12 pm
Hi Meghan,
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Niche
6/28/2012 11:16:25 am
So fun to spend time together in TC! It was a total blast and I hope you were able to have a few moments away the stresses. My prayers are continuous!!! Love you!
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Diane Daley
6/28/2012 07:23:25 pm
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear about Dough's father and your Aunt Helen.
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Sara
6/29/2012 04:20:31 am
Hi Meg! I'm so glad that your trip up north did your body and mind good. You needed it! I'm thinking of you as next week approaches, and can't wait to see you Friday and Saturday.
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Julie Doman
6/29/2012 06:06:36 am
Those pictures are so beautiful!! I'm so glad you were able to have a nice relaxing weekend. Love you lots and lots.
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6/29/2012 08:37:23 am
Oh Meg,
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Wendy
7/1/2012 11:56:41 am
Hi Meg,
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Aunt Carol
7/1/2012 02:51:37 pm
I'll be thinking about you all week!
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nancya gould
7/1/2012 06:13:23 pm
Hello Meghan....praying for you every day & wish you well on all your scans this week ....glad you had a relaxing week-end...no back pain is a good sign....Love Nancy
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Da Princess
7/2/2012 02:24:43 am
Your pictures from TC are fabulous. What a beautiful vacation! Know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and I'm always thinking about you guys. I'm sending lots of positive energy and love your way today
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Deb & Bob Hart
7/2/2012 03:04:37 am
Good luck this week with your tests and keep us posted. Lots of postive energy, thoughts and prayers coming your way
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Jessi Webster
7/2/2012 10:59:14 am
Thinking of you Meg... Praying your tests went well and that you are feeling good today and everyday. Sending love your way :) xo Jessi
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MaryJaneHsu
7/2/2012 02:05:58 pm
Thinking of you today, hoping all went well, and wishing you strength as you await results.
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Carolyn & Mark
7/4/2012 01:20:21 am
Meghan,
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Julie Anne Hughey
7/6/2012 05:19:24 am
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Your pictures from the trip are gorgeous (as always). You and Mike are such an amazing couple - keep taking good care of each other. Love to you both!
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Patty L
7/7/2012 10:28:30 am
You are in my daily prayers Meghan. I never stop praying for you!!! I will say a special prayer for your Aunt Helen. So sorry to hear that news. Beautiful shots of Traverse-it is heavenly there. Loved the sun drenched shot of you and hubby-very fun! I always learn so much from you whenever I read your blogs. Thanks!!! Much love to you both and a very special prayer is being said for next week. xo
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Lori Justick
7/9/2012 01:25:51 am
Hi Meghan,
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Aunt Carol
7/11/2012 02:29:38 pm
I know you can use every positive thought possible right now. I've only got about a million going your way!
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