Dawn of a New Day

Good morning! It's the dawn of a new day!

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of Megan's death. As you know, Megan is John's oldest niece. It's been a long and hard year!

In the true spirit of Megan, we gathered last night at Cathy and David's house and were joined by Moe (neighbor/friend), Russell Peavey (friend/former neighbor), and Julia (Megan's best friend). David made Megan's favorite meal (chicken tetrazinni) and baked a chocolate cake with chocolate icing (and pink writing).....all of Megan's favorites! I certainly felt her spirit with us and she's at peace!

John and I are looking forward to Allison's visit this afternoon. She's coming over to get a lesson in making my mom's famous peanut butter balls (dipped in chocolate) and while she's here, we'll be sure to have a Wii tournament, maybe watch a movie, enjoy some Chinese take-out, and decorate some sugar cookies.....many of Allison's favorites!

As I mention peanut butter balls, last Fall, before Megan's accident, she called me to get the peanut butter ball recipe. I sent it to her and cautioned her that the most difficult part of the recipe for her would be to wait the required time for the balls to chill before dipping in chocolate. Our impatient Megan didn't wait long enough, she was a bit disappointed in how they turned out....but, she was looking forward to trying again. We'll make a few for you tomorrow, sweetie!

Rest in Peace, sweet Megan. We love you so!