Meghan’s Story

Site created on February 23, 2019

My beautiful daughter is 30 years old and she has colorectal cancer. She loves life, her family, her boyfriend, her job! She works out, pays her taxes, is kind to animals, and works very hard just as she was taught. These were some of the words that she tearfully said to me when she realized that she was indeed very ill and she was coming to the realization that she might possibly have cancer. What do you say to this wonderful lady that you so lovingly reared to love God and believe in what is good and right? Everything is not alright. Our world has gone very wrong!
This Caringbridge site will be penned by Meghan and me, her mama, Debbie. Our journey in the story of this horrid nightmare is just beginning. 
On February 15, 2019 Meghan was scheduled for a colonoscopy. This procedure was finally happening after about six weeks since the consultation with a GI. Being 30 years old, I'm not really sure that her symptoms were taken seriously by this specialist. The laborious pain grew and mounted within her, but she so hopefully and bravely yearned for this procedure to end the waiting and the pain with an answer that might give a glimmer of hope that everything would be okay after this grueling task was completed. Instead, the colonoscopy was aborted quickly as a tumor was blocking the scope's entry just beyond the rectum. She was met by medical staff with concerned faces relaying news that her brain processed, but that her heart could not fathom. Four days later, the words were spoken, CANCER. And she voiced the words, 'I'm 30 and I have cancer.' 
We are ready for the fight. That tumor has been dubbed 'Harold' and he is NOT welcome. Be gone, Harold!!!!

Newest Update

Peace at last...

Journal entry by Meghan McGinnis —

Sweet friends and family, 
Meghan is safely in Jesus' arms tonight,  whole and without pain or tubes coming from her body. She passed away peacefully this evening about 7:00 at Elizabeth House. 
It's such a relief to know that she can feast on the foods she craves, dance and sing with her Aunt Lori, and love on her grandparents as they all reunite with Meggieloo!  Oh, the reunion and party that is happening in that golden city! 
Arrangements will follow to celebrate her life at a later date. We all hate these Covid times, so creative brainstorming will persue tomorrow.
Saddened, but so happy that we don't have to watch our little girl suffer any more! Thank you for all of the prayers, cards, gifts, and well wishes these past two years  given our family on this tumultuous journey. It was easier with you all by our side. We are humbled ❣️
She was such a gift and blessing in our lives! Rarely a dull moment with our Meghan. We look forward to hearing stories you have to share with us.
We truly will live and remember her in every breath by a quote from the  great Dr. Suess. "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."

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