My friend, Meghan

Back a few years ago, our family had the priveledge of meeting Meghan and her family.  The circumstances  surrounding our introduction were life changing and our meetings were always the same time every week.  You see Meghan and my son, Jon met at Dana Farber Cancer Institute where each week they both would chat about their treatments or the events of the previous week.  Meghan was diagnosed with Leukemia and my son, Jon with a brain tumor.  Our families only live within miles of each other.   

A couple of years ago Meghan told me she started scrapbooking and papercrafting {something i started when Jon was diagnosed and it is how i began my journey into the scrapbooking world}. This past Christmas i was lucky enough to be invited over to her home to see her beautiful new scrapbook room that her parents built her as a surprise gift.  The room was painted in her favorite color, bright pink, and i couldn't help but see the similarity between the color and Meghan's personality.  In the past whenever we see each other {Meghan is a full time student at Bridgewater State College} I always bring her some of my favorite supplies for her to create with.  She is a sweet, brave, talented, artistic young lady who just shines when you meet her. 

Last month we found out that Meghan has had a slight set back in her fight with leukemia, this time she has had to undergo surgery and will start treatment shortly for a brain tumor.  Yesterday,  Meghan sent me an article that her brother wrote about her in our local paper and I asked if I could share her story on my blog and ask for your prayers. Before Meghan starts treatment next week i am looking forward to a ride in her new convertible VW Bug!

"Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever..."

 

Comments

[Michelle Quinn]

Cheryl, how is Megan doing now? This story touched me. My prayers are with her.

Michelle

[Karyn]

Thanks for sharing that link! Meg is truly a gem in this world. That is the same type of cancer that Scott had- same treatment regiment. Her brother gets it. I wish everyone could learn that valuable lesson life offers without having to face such challenges. Megan's story has touched me. She will be in my thoughts.

K.

[Alison]

They are a lucky family . . . to have one another. Thank you for sharing that Cheryl . . . I love "give life a wink" - I am gonna use that every day!

[michelle]

prayers in cincy

[bucket]

Oh Cheryl! =( I just cry thinking about this, she is too young! My thoughts and prayers are with your little friend.

bucket

[Stayce DeWid]

wow...what an amazing girl. makes you stop and realize that your life is not all that bad. Thanks for that. Helps to keep things in perspective.

thanks Cheryl.

~S

[Renee M]

WOW!! no matter what I've been through...it makes me stop and think that I don't have it so bad. What an inspiration all you cancer survivors are....what a sweet girl your friend is. Thanks for sharing Cheryl!

[Sherry]

Cheryl,

This is an amazing story about a beautiful, brave girl and it really makes you stop and think clearly about life! Completely inspirational! Thank you for sharing.

P.S. I,m not sure if you're CI e-mail accepts pictures. Let me know if you received my e-mail and pictures of Collin.
Sherry