On December 18, 1993 The most beautiful baby girl, Margaret Grace Sanders, came into this world and changed my life forever. She would become my Goddaughter. She would become MY SUNSHINE. She would become a pillar of strength. She would become a cancer survivor. She would become my student as I mentored her and She would become my teacher. She would become my flower girl, a friend with many friends, a dancer, a singer and a young woman.
She would become MY HEART.

 Being Meg’s Godmother is a joy and I am so grateful to Scott and Carrie for asking me to take on this role in her life. We were inseparable while she was growing up, and many times we shared the same thoughts and sense of humor. When She was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 33 months, I knew that my experiences with doctors and hospitals would be helpful to her and the family. I knew that I could show Meg how to be brave and still be a kid while she was sick. She, in turn, ended up teaching me more. Her bravery and resilience became a model for me to aspire to. She would say to me, “ Chin up, big girl” and wipe away my tears.  

I am so proud of the young woman that Meg has become; being accepted into Ohio University, wanting to become a child-life specialist to be a light in the lives of children battling life-threatening illnesses, and having a wonderful circle of friends around her who admire her sparkle and kind heart.

Happy Birthday my Sunshine, my Nutmeg, My Bunny Bun-Bun, my little Meg-A Moo, Mooskie,  and my HEART.  Thank you for 18 years of joy beyond imagination. I love you forever J

 


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