Comments 101
Many of you have tried to write a comment to Megann and not been successful. So, Megann and I decided that a tutorial session was in order (she reads the comments faithfully and appreciates each one of them). Follow these steps, and you should be able to leave your comment.
- Just below the update, click on comments. You should go to a new window and be able to read all of her comments.
- On the right hand side, you should see a big white box. Write a comment in that box.
- Below the box are different identities. Here is a description of each identity:
- Blogger--this is for people that have their own blogs. You do not have to have your own blog to leave a comment.
- Other--You can use this if you don't have a blog and just enter your name and leave the website part blank. It will show the name you entered at the top of your comment.
- Anonymous--You could also use anonymous to enter your comment. In this case, you will have to type your name at the end of your comment.
- IMPORTANT: In order for the comment to get onto her site, you must type the words in the box that says "word verification" just as they appear above the box (usually in color). The reason for this is so that "junk comments" can't appear on her blog. If you hit the "publish your comment" then you still see your comment in the box, that means you did not type in the word verification part correctly. Just retype the word and try again.
- Hit Publish Your Comment
Megann had her first round of chemotherapy. She is feeling ok and is trying to keep down lots of water. She still appreciates all of your encouragement financially, prayerfully, and through the comments left on this blog. We need to pray continually over the next few months while she is taking these treatments for her stamina and for the chemo to work!
posted by tamandscott at 7:32 AM
57 Comments:
I followed my steps, and they work. :)
Still praying every day!
Megan,
We are praying for you and Jon and the Doctors and staff. Our prayers are that God comfort you and Jon and the rest of your family during this time.
KEEP ON KEEPING ON
Stan & Kandi Gregg
Hope this is a good day for you! We are continuing to pray for you and the family! Remember...
"Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, & achieves the impossible." You are hope! God loves you and so do we.
Love, Gerald & Charlene Brooks
Jay and I pray for you and Jon daily. Know that you are always in our thoughts!
Jay and Laurie
Megann,
You and Jon are in our prayers daily. We pray for healing and strength and we know that God has a great plan for you. Stay positive and have faith, it makes all the difference.
Love,
Scott & Heidi
We're still praying for healing, comfort and peace. Love you!
Megann,
I was so glad to get the tutorial because I haven't been able to get my comments to you. You are very much in our prayers. I pray for you all the way to work each morning. I hope that each day you feel a little stronger and I know God will give us a great victory in healing you. Rolling Hills is holding you close!!!
Love you, Linda Doyle
Hi Megan,
I pray for you and think about you and Jon so many times during the day. You have people all over the country praying for you! Prayer is so very powerful.
M=Miracles
E=Everyday
G=God is
A=Always
N=Near
N=Never give up on God!
Megann,
I look at my star from our last Bunco night and I pray for you each time I look at it. I keep it in my car so every single day when I drive somewhere I pray to God that he heals you. I know he can take this from you!
Jennifer
Megann,
I feel the power that God has in store through your story. It is an amazing thing to see and read and feel this happening. "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2: 10-11 May God continue to bless you both!
Jenny N
Dear Megann,
Just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers. Jim said to tell you to let Jon do some of the talking. Ha! We look forward to hearing about you are doing.
Love you,
Jim & Angela Criswell
Megann-
I am a prayer warrior for you and Jon...every prayer ends with "and God, take care of Megann." Sending you big smiles and hugs,
Jamie Simons
Hey Megann,
I'm keeping up with you through your mom and this web. Hang in there. You have not walked this journey alone. We truly do understand what you are going through and the uncertainties you are facing. I want you to know that we are lifting you often in prayer. Tatia and I want you to know that even though this journey may seem long and hard, we have a God that is able to help you with each painful step of it. Don't ever give up. God loves you my sweet sister and at those times that you feel most alone, most frustrated, most confused, most angry and the like, He is lifting you to higher places beyond all compare. He has perfect plans for you. I know that it probably feels like life is out of your control right now, well it is!!!! Your job is to fight this cancer. Let everything else go. With everything in you, you need to just fight. Remember that living in you in an almighty savior who is able to overcome all the things of this world including the diseases, infirmities, and the like. It is by His stripes we are healed, so you claim that healing everyday. Reach out to Jesus in your prayer and touch the "hem of his garment" there and visualize Him telling you "daughter your faith has healed you." He has EVERYTHING you need, just surrender yourself to Him and let Him guide and work. I love you sweet sister and I'm here to lift you up in prayer and hopefully help carry some of the burden for you. Whenever you feel overwhelmed on this journey remember that Tatia has walked it for almost 5 years, and no doctor here thought that was possible, but then again, I guess they didn't take the time to consider who we went to for our second opinion.... the Great Physician.... Jehovah Ropha. He is your God too, Your healer too, and we chose to believe that He has a big plan for you too. Hang in there! You are not alone. We love you, Tatia Day and Lisa Minton
Dear Megann,
We are praying that God will make you constantly aware of His presence and love. We pray that He will fill you with His strength to endure both physically and emotionally each day. We pray that He will fill you to overflowing with peace and confidence in His plan for you and that you will be able to find joy in the midst of all this pain and worry. Of course, we pray that He will heal you completely and use you to glorify Him for many years to come. The following is from Psalm 116:1-7--
I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.
Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.
The cords of death entangled me,
the anguish of the grave came upon me;
I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.
Then I called on the name of the Lord:
"O Lord, save me!"
The Lord is graccious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.
The Lord protects the simplehearted;
wehn I was in great need, he saved me.
Be at reast once more, O my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.
Good morning Megann and family,
Just wanted to let you know that you are loved this morning. God showed you with the rising of the sun, the singing of the birds,and the blooming of the flowers. "The heavens declare the glory of God and the skies the work of His hands." Psalm 19:1 As you look up at the beautiful sky today, as you feel the warmth of the sun on your face, as you see the brightness of each flower, as you hear the birds sing, remember that "you are not to worry' like Matthew tells us. God is taking care of you like He is the beauty of all of those things that surround you. You are not alone. He is carrying you, loving you, and He's showing you He has it all under control... just look outside and see!!! We love you!!!
Megan - We continue to keep you, Jon and your families in our thoughts & prayers.
Loving you!
Michael and Lisa (Nance) Krenek
Hi Megann...
Just wanted to tell you you're in my thoughts and prayers daily. I live in Houston, please let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family.
Love,
Kelli Whelan (Smith)
Hey Megan, my patriotic star from Bunco will continue to be out and visible long after the July month is over. I think of you guys daily and continue to pray for healing. I know you have been pretty tired, just hang in there. David's sister sends her thoughts your way (from Nacogdoches)and is holding you up in prayer. She begins radiation this week and gives credit to you for her courage to make it through the chemo she had to endure. It is amazing what a little encouragement (as well as what to expect) can do...even from a total stranger! We love you guys.
"The Lord is my strength & my shield; my heart trusts in him, & I am helped. My heart leaps for joy." (Ps. 28:7) Keep this psalm in your heart & feel the many prayers going out for you this week. Before you know it, God will heal you and you will be "leaping for joy".
We love & pray for you,
Gerald & Charlene Brooks
We are praying for you daily!
Jason and Shanon
I hope you are starting to feel better and getting lots of rest. People all over are still praying every day for you, including us.
You are in our thoughts and prayers Megann. We are choosing to believe that miracles still happen and that you are one of them. Never lose hope! God's faithfullness is new every morning, so let go of today and embrace tommorrow with all new energy, patience, peace, and the like. God is equipping you with everything you need to fight this battle! Remember... "the name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10. Run to Him Megann... he will hold on tight and keep you cradled safe in His big, mighty arms. May you sleep tonight in the peaceful reality of God's embrace. We love you, Lisa and Tatia
Megan,
Hope you are feeling the power of the many prayers on your behalf. We love you! Just want to remind you that The Lord is your shepherd & you shall not want. He will make you to lay down in green pastures - HE WILL RESTORE YOUR SOUL & YOUR HEALTH!
Also, I am so excited you have this blog. I feel so "young" and "with it" when I send you a note - HA!
Love you,
Gerald & Charlene Brooks
Megann,
Northridge is praying for you and Jon. We miss and love you.
Jenn Cartwrightior
Megann,
When I read these comments, it makes my heart burst to know that all these people and more are praying for you daily. I hope you know that I think and pray for you and Jon daily! God is healing you! You are his miracle!
Love,
Mistee
Just wanted you to know that you're in the thoughts and prayers of people across the country. May the peace, joy and hope that come only from God overflow in your lives. You are touching others by your positive example.
Well, it's us again. Today I thought you might need a smile so I'm sending you some important things learned from little kids:
(1) When your dad is mad & asks you, "Do I look stupid?", don't answer.(2)When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your Mom when she's on the phone. (3)Never try to baptize a cat. (4)Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat. (5) Never tell your Mom her diet is not working. (6)Never spit on a roller coaster. (7)Remember, you're never too old to hold your father's hand.
I especially like the last one. You have an earthly father that is always there for you and a Heavenly Father who leads you when you don't know which way to turn. Hold to their hands!
Love you & are praying for you,
Gerald & Charlene Brooks
Megann and Jon,
I'm so glad you set up this site AND posted the directions on how to use it!
It is easy to see how many people love you, care about you and are praying for you. Please include me with that long list. As I read the comments, I can feel the love and support surrounding you.
I know that God will keep you close as you journey on. You are strong,positive and a fighter- all those will pull you through!
Take care of yourself and I will keep you in my prayers daily.
Barb Wallace
Megann,
I am praying for you and your family everyday and I know that God is going to heal you. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. In looking back at our childhood together I think of all the funny things we did around the neighborhood as children - like barging in on our our neighbors, scaring Linda Tate's housekeeper, teaching school to all the neighbor kids, lemonade stands, playing war with Jeff and Craig, etc...and how carefree our lives were back then. You have always been a role model to me since childhood and you have always been such a strong person. I know that God has a plan for you and that he will give you the strength and courage to get throught this obstacle. Stay positive and know that you are not in this alone. If there is ANYTHING my family and I can help you or Jon with please let me know.
Love and Prayers,
Kristy Sims
I love you Megann, oh yes I do.
I love you Megann, and I'll be true. When you're not with me, I'm blue.
Oh Megann I love you.
:)
Hi Megann,
Hope you are having a good day and feeling strengthened by the prayers being offered up for you. I sent your mom my sisters website from "big fighting" time at MD Anderson. It has a lot of info. and it has diaries that I wrote about what her life was like everyday during the "heart" of her journey, like you are on now. I hope it encourages you and helps you see that we truly do understand. You really are in our thoughts and prayers daily and every time you come to mind, I pray. I know that not only can you fight this, but you can beat it!! Inside of you lives an awesome savior who understands and can and will equip you with everything you need. His spirit will help you endure the tough stuff, he understands it all to well. Just lean on His understanding..He will give you strength. May you find Jesus in a way you never have before today, may you feel His comforting arms hold you close, and may you have the vision to see that He truly shares in your suffering and He is walking you through it. Remember... you are never alone!!! We love you!
Sweet Little Megan,
We just heard about your illness through a friend of your mom's. It's so hard to believe that this is happening to you, but we know that God will bring you through this. This is a scary time for you and your family, but God is in control and he will give you the strength and stamina you need to get through this. I've never met a stronger person than you are, so with your faith, strength and God's healing power, I know that you are going to be healed. I'll never forget the first time we saw you on the day we moved to DeSoto...marching in our back door asking us who we were and what we were doing there. Quite a determined young lady even at age 5.
We will pray for you for strength and healing. We will pray for your doctors that they will be guided to the right course of treatment and that God will lead them. We will pray for your husband and family for faith, comfort and strength. We will pray for all of you that you will feel God's loving arms surrounding you. I KNOW that our prayers will be answered.
We love you,
John & Dorinda Sims
Okay, it's me again with a crazy thought for the day...
A Sunday school teacher asked, Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark?" "No," replied Johnny. "How could he, with just two worms."
Keep smiling....God loves you & so do we!
Love,
Gerald & Charlene Brooks
Hey Megann and Jon: So grateful that the first round of treatment is behind you. Prayers are flying up like crazy for you guys - do ya feel it?! We love you and miss you. Would love to give you a hug. Did you know that my son, Corey got married? Yep! She is wonderful. Pray for them, he has been called to active duty with the Marines and will leave for Iraq in August. Pray - Pray! Also, Kelli, our daughter just finished her first year of college & getting ready to start her next. How is you little dog? Precious I am sure. Thanks for the help in commenting! Love you and praying for you daily. Dana (Northridge Bunko Babe)
Megann: We had breakfast with your parents this week. I know I'm not telling you anything you don't know, but they are terrific people,well, your mom is anyway :)Not a day goes by that we don't lift your struggle before the throne. Like you, we believe in the power of our God. May His comfort and peace give you strength for the journey. We love you, Lonnie & Lynne
Hey Megann,
Hope you are having a great day. May you feel the warmth and embrace of your heavenly Father holding you close today. I thought of you yesterday when I was driving down the road jamming to Avalon. (I'm sure everyone around was laughing) I was singing with this beautiful song. It is a song about the presence of God in our lives... I thought that it might encourage you... It is called "You were there". The song goes like this.....
I wonder how it must have felt
When David stood to face Goliath on a hill
I imagine that he shook with all his might
Until You took his hand, and held on tight
'Cause You were there, You were there
In the midst of danger's snare
You were there, You were there always
You were there when the hardest fight
Seemed so out of reach
Oh, You were there, You were always there
You were always there
So there he stood upon that hill
Abraham with knife in hand was poised to kill
But God in all his sovereignty had bigger plans
And just in time, You brought a lamb
'Cause You were there,
You were there
In the midst of the unclear
You were there, you were there always
You were there when obedience
Seemed to not make sense
You were there, You were always there
You were always there
So haven't I learned that my ways
Aren't as high as Yours are
And You alone keep the universe
From crumbling into dust
You are God and though we would
Not have understood You
There You were
Hanging blameless on a cross
You would rather die than leave us in the dark
Every moment, every planned coincidence
Just all makes sense
With Your last breath
You were there, You were there
During history's darkest hour
You were there, You were there always
You were the Victor and the King
You were the power in David's swing
You were the calm in Abraham
You are the God who understands
You are the strength when we have none
You are the living, Holy one
You were, You are and You will always be
the Risen Lamb of God
You were, You are and You will always be
The Risen Lamb of God
Megann, don't forget that through it all God is there with you carrying you through. When things don't make sense, when the pain hurts, when life seems so unfair, when you have no strength left, when the battle seems lost, when the days seem endlessly hard.... God is there at every step and He is blessing you with everything you need to make it through. He IS there for you and He always will be. In the lyrics it says "YOU WERE THERE WHEN THE HARDEST FIGHT SEEMED SO OUT OF REACH"... well, NOTHING is too hard for God, so keep reaching up to Him. He will take care of you... just like with Abraham at just the right moment, he sent a lamb... at just the right moment, He will send you just what you need... Hang on... He is there!!!!
I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you right now and praying for you. Hang in there!!
Megann,
We are praying for you and this battle you are facing. You are a very special person. You are NOT in this alone. God is working in a miraculous way even now!
Keep up the fight and stay strong.
Paul & Sandra Jones
Megann,
I just returned from a trip with our Power Zone kids. We went to Houston for Kids RoadMap. Our first stop on Saturday morning was MD Anderson. Over 200 kids and sponsors spent time praying for the doctors and patients. Our Heritage group stood in front of the main building and prayed specifically for you and your doctors. There is so much power in prayer! We love you!!
Tonya and the PZ Kids/Sponsors
PS - I will be posting a picture on our blog soon :)
Hey Megann,
Me again... just wanted to let you know that I lifted you in prayer today. We had a special song service at church tonight and spent some special time in praise. I thought often of you when singing the words of many songs. Every time it mentioned healing I prayed for you and my sister. I know that the battle in your mind in something like this is overwhelming... (I think thats why God says.."take every thought captive"..) I just want to remind you that we have a BIG God. He is able to do "immeasurably more" than all we can think, imagine, or fathom. Whenever that battle starts brewing in your mind just tell God that you believe in His power and that you choose to accept His "immeasurably more". He has so much to offer you sweet sister... all the peace, comfort, strength, patience, mercy, and grace you need... you think it.. He has it. He's like the best convenience store ever, just waiting to give you just what you need in a hurry! Don't lose hope, never forget how BIG our God really is. He is watching over you, loving you, and I chose to believe that He is reaching down inside of that "inmost being" part that He created in you and He is healing. Can you feel it.....imagine it, embrace it, live it!!! Have a restful sweet night... I love ya, Lisa
I'm so glad you're coming to bunco tonight (ok, bunko)! I'm glad your energy is starting to come back. God is already at work for you!!
Take a deep and peaceful breath. This too shall pass. I see you so clearly at your childhood slumber parties asking your daddy for a "midnight snack". You are so adorable, and loved.
Beth Hudak
Judy Glicer
Think of you soooo often every day and of course each thought brings a prayer. You are loved by many and prayed for by many -- so we know God is listening and has His plan. You have such faith and love of God, there will be many blessings for you.
Sending my love . . . .
Debbie Hathaway
Wow! I am so inspired by reading your comments from some incredible prayer warriors! I have no profound words except that I love you,care about you, and am definitely praying. One of my favorite scriptures that I claimed during really hard times is Isaiah 40:28-31--"Have you not known?Have you not heard? The everlasing God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understaning is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly, But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." I hope you can draw strength from reading this! Love you, Debbie
Meg,
We love you and are praying for you at CPS!
Megann,
We just wanted you to know that your old friends in Cleveland are praying for you too. We are keeping up with your progress through this web site and look forward to the day when we log on to this site and find that all our prayers have been answered. We love you.
Karie Braden
Megann,
I think of you constantly and I love you so very much! We are praying fervently for the success of your treatments and for God's strength to fill you and Jon! Please know how very much you are adored!
I love the picture and I'm so glad you got to go to Savannah! I'm not shocked that we both have an affection for Paula and her home cookin! :) We have always seemed to think the same way! I fixed your BBQ beef the other night and smiled really, really big thinking of you!
Enjoy the beginning of your school year! I think of you every time I hear the song on the Curious George soundtrack "I Can Tell That We Are Gonna Be Friends"...It is a sweet tribute to friendship and the first day of school! You are so special and extremely precious!
I LOVE YOU MEGANN!
Sarah Hibbett
Hi Megan
I met Amy Wilson last week when she took a class I was teaching. She filled me in. I was so sorry to hear what all you're going through. You have come to my mind often, and I take those opportunities to pray for you and your family. My mother's favorite scripture to quote, and now mine, is, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! You have a lot of people pulling for you!
Love,
Treva Levonitis
treva@geok.org
I'd love to join the prayer chain for anytime on Sept 21st. I love you Megann!!
Megann,
Everything I start to put down into words sounds trite. Just know that God loves you and people who don't even know you love you. God is such an almighty God, he shows us his miracles everyday. This walk you have, with Jon is hard. God is with you every step of the way. I will pray for you, as will my family.
Megann,
We are friends of Bill and Gina and have always heard nice things about you. We will make a special point to pray for you on Thursday, September 21, at 6:15. We pray that your appointment will go well. Clearly, you are special to many, many people. God be with you.
Eleanor and Doug Bryant
we can take anytime on the 21st for the prayer chain
kristin and todd vincent
canyon, tx
Megann,
I'm thinking of you and praying too! I know that God will give you strength!
Linda Griffin
Hey girl,
I am so saddened to hear about what is going on with you and about the fact that I can't say anything that will make everything allright. That is why it has taken me so long to get a message to you. I want you to know that I love you as a friend and I care about everything your going through. I pray that God will work a miricle and you will be free of this. Just know that you will beat this with his love.
Always-
Connie Moore
We're thinking of you today and you're always in our prayers! Bob & Judy Speer
Megann,
Thinking of you and praying for you.
We have missed you guys in Stillwater. I will never forget you having me out to a meal one time when Dan was out of town. I always appreciated your kindness.
Take care. It is wonderful that you have so many friends and so many praying for you!
Love,
Rona
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