Author Archives: meaghancc

Help Each Other Out

Posted on April 22, 2014 by meaghancc

when i got diagnosed with cancer, did you pause, panic, or run because you didn’t know what to do? or when you’ve been going through a hard time, did you see others do something similar (me included)? on the flip … Continue reading →

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not cancer (volume 9…or 10?) – the easter version

Posted on April 19, 2014 by meaghancc

from the mouths of babes…the kindies are back! hi mrs. meaghan, happy easter day! i love you. like happy easter day! feel good. love, cali hi mrs. meaghan! i think today you’re feeling better. have a happy Easter! jesus takes … Continue reading →

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thank you, moms and dads

Posted on April 12, 2014 by meaghancc

i’m not a parent (and having a fur baby doesn’t count) (having 11 totsicles doesn’t count either). i don’t know what it’s like to have children. sure, i can imagine it. but that’s about it. frankly, a lot of the parent stuff i don’t … Continue reading →

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send in…the leeches?

Posted on April 6, 2014 by meaghancc

tomorrow, i round 2 weeks since the last major surgery.  i’ve been having a hard time keeping in good touch with people and feeling motivated to even check in. i’m bored and listless of healing, doing wound care, emptying drains, being … Continue reading →

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to tell you the truth.

Posted on March 28, 2014 by meaghancc

a few weeks ago, i participated in a rockwood leadership program. we did a powerful exercise with partners on when we lie and when we tell the truth.i’m about to drop some truth on you. this experience has suuuuuucked in a heart … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted on March 24, 2014 by meaghancc

Hi all. I spoke with the surgeon and Meaghan is out of surgery and in recovery. The surgery ended up being a little longer than planned for some minor tweaks but the main focus of the surgery (to get the … Continue reading →

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gang’s all here.

Posted on March 24, 2014 by meaghancc

we’re heading to the hospital now. i have my bag full of all the bits and bobs you’ve given me since august 2012…things to bring healing. things for luck. things that show your love. things that ask me to dream. things … Continue reading →

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rubbernecking, in limbo

Posted on March 23, 2014 by meaghancc

i’m oddly perplexed by my newly flat chest. there’s something reminiscently familiar about it, like being a little kid again. and there’s also something disfiguring about it, like being a…well, disfigured person. it’s like the car crash i can’t keep my … Continue reading →

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when you lose your shit.

Posted on March 20, 2014 by meaghancc

i get a lot of questions about how cancer has changed me, if i’m living my life differently. the answer: yes and no, big and small. i’ve been journaling a lot on that and want to write you about it … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu

Posted on March 18, 2014 by meaghancc

A quick post to let all of you know that Meaghan is out of surgery and doing well. The surgeon said that infection risk is low but they sent it to be cultured. We’ll stay at the hospital tonight to … Continue reading →

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