Recipe Request

Megann's mother-in-law is creating a cookbook with Megann's recipes. Megann loved to cook and often shared her recipes with friends and family. If you have a recipe that was given to you by Megann, please post it in the comment section of this blog. Please include your name and where you live along with the recipe. Thanks for your help!

A Message from Megann's Family

Megann's Grave SiteMount Zion Cemetery
Click on this picture in order to enlarge it and read about Mount Zion Cementery.

Last Wednesday friends and family gathered at the Heritage Church of Christ to celebrate Megann’s life. Later that day, her body was taken to Mt. Zion Cemetery in Midlothian, TX. It is a quaint, historic, community cemetery with large trees, and many birds and butterflies. A temporary decoration has been placed on her grave until a headstone can be erected .

We know Megann valued each and every prayer and never took one for granted. Her family also values your prayers.

We, like Megann, continue to remember, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (IICor.12:9)

Today, our precious Megann lost her battle with ovarian cancer and won her eternal crown. She left this world to join her Heavenly Father in a place where there is no pain or suffering. God bless you, sweet Megann. We long for the day when we will see you again.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."

II Timothy 4:7-8

UPDATE:

Megann's funeral will be at Heritage Church of Christ at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2007. There will be a visitation Wednesday at 10:00 am in the church Parlor. The family will have a meal at church at noon then proceed to Midlothian Cemetery, Midlothian, TX , for the burial at 3:30 pm.

West / Hurtt Funeral Home in DeSoto, TX is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for donations to be made to: American Cancer Society

To Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research

In Honor of Megann Shepard

3301 W Freeway Fort Worth, TX

76107

817-737-9992

Please keep Jon and this wonderful family in your prayers. Praise God for the victory Megann has now attained!

If you cannot attend the service for any reason, there will be a viewing Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The family will not be there. Listed below are the addresses for the funeral home and cemetery.
West / Hurtt Funeral Home

217 South Hampton Rd

DeSoto TX 75115

972-223-6314
Mt. Zion Cemetery

2900 block of Mount Zion Rd

Midlothian, TX 76065

Update

Megann is currently in ICU at St. Paul's Hospital in Dallas due to the insurmountable pain she was experiencing.

May 4 Update

As of May 4:
Megann is staying with her parents. Jon’s parents were here to help out, too. She met Dr. Schorge with UT Southwestern Medical Center Wednesday morning. He is very compassionate and had positive remarks. She will begin a new treatment, consisting of Taxol and Avastin, Tuesday morning. Everyone is very thankful. This treatment combination has to work, and it will! Jon’s parents helped tremendously caring for her. They have gone home and will return sometime during the summer. Her aunt and cousin are coming today. Aunt Kay is the one who has researched the different studies and medications, and Daphne has helped with pain management. Her sister, Karen, has been the one doing much of the phone work. A family friend, Suzanne, told them about UT Southwestern Medical Center and all the wonderful work they are doing. It is a team effort, and the greatest contributions to this team are your prayers. Please pray specifically that the treatment works and that Megann's pain will subside. Megann is humbled by your support and prayers.