Showing posts with label Megan Griffith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Megan Griffith. Show all posts

Friday, December 11, 2009

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!

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Learning to Live with Life

It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. Wednesday, John and I heard horrible news that his oldest niece, Megan, was killed in an automobile accident. Megan would have been 20 years old in February! She was a beautiful, energetic, smart, 'full of life' sophomore at San Diego State before her life was cut short this last week. Her accident was a one car accident and no others were injured.

Here is a picture of Megan with her sister, Allison, while they were at our house just a few weeks ago celebrating Thanksgiving. Megan is on the right in this picture.
While we work to understand why Megan was taken from us this soon, we are blessed with the love and support from our wonderful friends and family during this devastating time.
Megan always had a quick smile for anyone, her passion for her friends and family was ever present, and she managed to see the good in everyone. Perhaps this is her legacy. Rest in peace, sweet Megan! We love you!! Carolyn and your "Unkie" John