Meg’s 17th Birthday

It has been a difficult day.  Today was Meg’s 17^th birthday.  We continue to celebrate her life, her smile and her strength. 

We have been blessed by the outpouring of love in recognition of Meg’s birthday.  Meg’s Facebook page is no less than amazing and we are always so thankful to receive messages at HopeForMegan@gmail.com.  How touching it is to see so many people share their hearts and express such love and goodness.  Some of the entries and messages are awe-inspiring. 

One particular entry was written by a young man who briefly met Meg in high school…I think her junior year.  He used to live in New Orleans and struggles to take the correct life path.  He writes of his conversation with Meg.  She approached him when he first arrived at the school, introduced herself and offered to give him a tour.  He says that she encouraged him to focus on what is truly important and try to stay out of trouble.  I pray that he remembers and chooses the right path….with the help of an angel.

Some time ago, another young man wrote to tell me that Meg’s story inspired him so much, that he held his own fundraiser and raised $4,000 to donate for an illness that he himself was afflicted with.  He felt empowered by Meg’s strength and grateful for everything in life, despite his challenges.  I pray that he conquers his difficulties….with the help of an angel.

I keep a special flame burning in my heart for Meg, as do several others that are close to our family….our HopeForMegan family.  We very much want to continue fundraising in Megan’s name.  She loved to do whatever she could to help others. 

We hope to see many of you at the 9/3/2010 HFM Orioles game fundraiser.  Please contact Meg’s Aunt Spaghetta Loretta for tickets at rothehome@comcast.net or at 410-935-5359 or you can purchase tickets by clicking on the link on the HopeForMegan website at www.hopeformegan.com.

Please help us to keep HopeForMegan alive, so that we can help other local children and teens with the medical costs associated with fighting brain cancer…..in Megan’s memory.

Meg’s spirit soars through the warm summer sky.

Sparks of sunshine and pieces of rainbow fall from beneath her wings.

She is a light to so many, inspiring some of the most beautiful acts of love.

Blessings to you and yours,

Joanne

aka Megan’s Mom