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for Meghan Mc Grady
Dolores Wichowski
October 18, 2024
It´s another year gone by since you left us. I can still see your beautiful sky blue eyes and blonde curls. Now your beloved Nanu has come to join you and I´m sure you were so happy to see each other again
Love DeeDed
Dolores Wichowski
October 22, 2023
It´s 2023 and we still miss you more than you know. I miss your smile and your beautiful blue eyes. I remember when I used to help you with your homework when you were in grade school. I miss seeing you at all the Holiday dinners with our family all together around the table in Dumont. Such wonderful memories. But I know your are celebrating in Heaven with your grandparents who loved you so much. We´ll never forget the beautiful young woman you were becoming. DeeDee
Betty Pfeifer
November 20, 2009
Hi Meg, I have to make a decision whether or not to continue your book for another year. I really think I want to, because just knowing that I can send you these messages makes my life a little easier without you. So I guess I will. I love you so much and miss you even more.
Until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
November 9, 2009
Hi Meg, Saturday night Uncle Bill gave Aunt Toni a surprise birthday party, it was realy great to see the whole family there. I missed you being there with us, I know Aunt Toni was thinking about you not being there too. Athena is in the hospital, she fell on Friday night and was not found until Saturday morning. Please put in a good word for her. I miss you and love you. Until we meet again.
Love Always
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
October 29, 2009
Hi Sweetheart,
Sorry we didn't go visit you yesterday, the weather was so bad and we had to go down by Danny to do some things for him. He was having another mid-term last night, hope he did well, I love you and miss you so much, see you Saturday. Until we meet again,
Love
Nanu
Bill Ross
October 23, 2009
Hi Meg,
Can't believe its two years already. We hope you know how much much we miss you, and love you. Aunt Toni got this email yesterday at work from a complete stranger. We are all convinced the young girl is you, helping people, and passing out frogs, which we all know you loved.
Love you Meg,
Uncle Bill, Aunt Toni, and Sydney
'F R O G': we all need one
I was told a story about a lady in the hospital who was near death when an area Chaplain came to visit her. This Chaplain was a very young female with long blond hair. She listened to the lady who was ill and left her a small gift for comfort. It was a tiny ceramic frog. The next day one of the people from the lady's church came to visit. The lady told her friend about the beautiful young Chaplain who had come to visit her. The friend was so impressed with the way the lady had improved and felt the need to talk to the young Chaplain. In her search to find the young gal, she was repeatedly reassured that the chaplains are never very young and that there was never a gal that fit the
description given.
Upon returning to the lady in the hospital, a visiting nurse entered the room and noticed the ceramic frog. The nurse made the comment 'I see you have a guardian angel with you..' As she held the little frog. We asked why she made the comment and we were informed that the frog stood
for:
(F) Forever (R) Rely (O) On (G) God
To The World You Might Be One Person; But To One Person You Might Be the World.
Cheryl McGrady
October 23, 2009
I love you and miss you more each day.
Mommy
Betty Pfeifer
October 23, 2009
Hi Honey,
Yesterday was 2 years since you left us. It has been so hard on everyone. We all miss you so much.
Poppie and I decorated your resting site, it looks so beautiful,so many people stop there to see you and remark how nice it looks all the time.
It helps poppie and I when we decorate it and makes us feel that we are still taking care of you.
Aunt Toni received a email yesterday which had a message about a frog. We immediately remembered the day you scared the doctor when you put frogie on you head, just as he was walking into your room. The email told a story about a young girl with blonde hair who said she was A Chaplain who visited a very sick women in the hospital and she left her a ceramic frog, which menat F forever R rely O on G God. When a friend visited the sick women she asked about the frog, the women told her the story about the young Chaplain. The women was so happy to see that the sick women was feeling much better, she wanted to thank the Chaplain. She inquired about the Chaplain and was told that their Chaplains were never very young and that no one fit that description. It seem strange to us that this email came on your second anniversary. At the bottom of the email there was a saying "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world". This is the same saying that Poppie picked out to put on your grave 2 days ago. Are you trying to let us know that you are with us, I hope so. We miss you so very much, I love you with all my heart. Until we are together again.
Love
Nanu
October 22, 2009
Hi Meg- It's hard to imagine it's been two years since you left us. I know these two years have been so hard on your family. But you would be so proud of them. Mom has been doing such wonderful things on your behalf with Meghan's Message. And Danny, Nanu, Poppie & the rest of your family have never wavered in their continues love for you. I hope you have had a wonderful 2 years in Heaven, with the loved ones already there to welcome you. Please tell them we love them and miss them. You will always be in my thought and prayers. Love, DeeDee
Betty Pfeifer
October 16, 2009
Hi Sweetheart, Poppy and I went to your resting site Wednesday and put a sign you mom had made for you. It says that we all love and miss you. Next Thursday will be your second anniversary. It seems much longer than that. The two years without you have not been easy. I love you and miss you, until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Cousin Loretta
October 13, 2009
Hi Meg,
Michael and I visited your grave site yesterday and planted some mums. As we were standing there a young women came up to us and said, "this certainly doesn't look like a sad place". She commented on all the colorful flowers and decorations that covered the area. Your Mom, Nanu and all your family and friends have done so much to keep your beautiful memory alive. We think of you often and know that you are watching over us all. Love Michael & Loretta
Betty Pfeifer
October 13, 2009
Hi Meg, your second anniversary is almost here. It seems like a life time. My heart is breaking as much as the day you left us. You are in my prays and thoughts every day. I long to see you again and tell you how much I love you. I will never forget you, until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
October 9, 2009
Hi Honey, I don't know what is happening with my letters to you, I have written several letters and they are not coming up in your book. I can't figure out why. One was just yesterday. I hope this one gets to you. Things are still messed up at home, Donna just found an apartment, things should be getting back to normal when she moves. She is really have a hard time with everything. We celebrated your mom's birthday last week, boy is she getting old. Toni's birthday is November 3rd, she is going to be the big 50. Time flies when your not having fun. I miss you Meg, and I long to see you again. Until we meet again, I love you. Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
September 15, 2009
Hi Honey, Saturday was Dumont Day, it rained all day. Very few people were there, but we were there to spread your message.
Sunday we went to Rutgers to teal President Square. Ali and the 2 Judys were there to help and about 30 soriety sisters were there too. Many of them were new sisters, even in death you are making new friends. You are loved. Danny is back at Rutgers, keep him safe. I love you so much and miss you. Until we meet again, Nanu.
Betty Pfeifer
August 31, 2009
Hi Honey, I just got good news from Loretta, Chris and Jen got engaged. I am so happy for them. I don't know if I forgot to mention it, Amy is having a baby. Everything seems to be going well this time. Life seems to be going well for the family. I miss you so much. I wish you were hear to enjoy the wonders of life, you deserve to be hear and having these wonderful thing happen to you. I hope wherever you are you are enjoying your new life. Until we meet again, I will love your forever.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
August 20, 2009
Hi Meg, its me again. I have been thinking about you a lot and I keep thinking back to when you were with us and my heart aches when I think about all the painful things you went through, why? If there was anything that I could have done to chanage what happened,I would have. I miss you just as much as the day you left us. You are in my thoughts and prayes every day. I long to see you again. Until we are together again, love, Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
August 10, 2009
Hi Meg, I am sorry I have not written to you in two weeks, I have been on vacation, just one of those stay around the house vacations. Happy birthday honey. Poppy and I went to the cemetary on your birthday and put birthday ballons there for you. When we wen back on Wednesday they were still flying. On Saturday two of them were almost deflated, the third was still flying. However it seem to be strugling to get free. So Poppy and I let it go. You can't believe how fast it flew high into the sky. We watched it until we couldn't see any more. Poppy and I looked at each other and said Meghan wanted that ballon and now she has it. Meghan I miss you so much.
Yesterday we had a birthday party at the Bethwood for Poppy, his 80th. He was surprised. You were missed.
I love you with all my heart and long to see you again. Love always.
Nanu
August 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Meg,
Last night we went to a ball game that was sponsored by National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Nanu, Poppie, Danny, Your Mom, Lee, Sydney & Bill, Ali, Kate and Erica were their too.
The only one missing was you!
Miss you & love you always.
Aunt Toni
Cheryl McGrady
August 1, 2009
Happy 24th Birthday honey, I love you and miss you so much. Hope you liked the balloons.
Till we are together again,
Mommy
Dolores Wichowski
July 31, 2009
Hi Meghan- Happy Birthday in Heaven. I know you are going to celebrate up there with your family who I am sure were waiting for you with open arms. While we can't be with you, you know how much we all love you and miss you. Love, DeeDee
Betty Pfeifer
July 13, 2009
Hi Honey,
Your mother came back from Washington and seemed pleased with how it went. If by spreading meghansmessage saves one life, her work will be worth a million. I miss you sweetheart and long to see you again. Lately it has been so bad that even if someone says your name, my heart breaks and I long to see even more. Even as I am writing to you I have to hold back my tears. You will always be in my heart, thoughts and prays, I miss you so much. Until we meet agian, love, Nanu
Cheryl McGrady
July 6, 2009
Meghan,
Today we are off to Washington, DC to spread Meghan's Message. I hope I am doing what you want. I will be lobbing on Thursday for more money for research & awareness. I know that you will be with me in Washington.
I love you & miss you very much,
Mommy
Betty Pfeifer
July 6, 2009
Hi Meg,
Well July 4th I became 76 years old. We went out for dinner, wish you were there. Your mother is going to Washington in your honor today. She is doing a triffic job spreading your message. You would be proud of her. I love you and miss you so very much. I pray everyday for a miracle so that I could see you agin and tell you how much I love you. Please let me know that you are ok. Until we meet again, love,
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
June 30, 2009
Hi Sweetie,
There is hardly a day that goes by that I don't think about you and as soon I do, I begin to cry. Being here without you is just as hard as the day you left us. There is so much more I want to say to you, but again I am starting to cry. I long to see you again, love, Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
June 22, 2009
Hi Honey, it has been some time since I last wrote to you, that does not mean that I am not thinking of you. I think of you every day. Not much has happen since I last wrote. Yesterday Danny, aunt Toni, uncle Bill, Sydney, your mother, and I went to the Outback with Poppie for Father's Day. It was nice, but it would have been better if you were with us. I love you so much and miss you with all my heart, until we meet again, love, Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
June 8, 2009
Hi Meg,
Saturday Eva and Joe had their engagement party, it was very nice. It was a very bad day for me knowing that you would not be celebrating those wonderful occasions. My heart breaks for you, it hurts so much when I think that you should of had a long wonderful life and enjoyed the wonderful thing that life would bring your way. I love you with all my heart, until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
May 18, 2009
Hi Honey,
Just was thinking about you, as always and wanted to let you know how much I miss you. I am going through a bad time and can't stop wishing you were with us and that you never left us. I still can't believe that you are gone. I pray for a mirical to bring you back to me. I will love and miss you forever. Until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
May 4, 2009
Hi honey,
Saturday was the Revlon Walk and so many of your friends and family walked in your memory. I wish I could have been with them, sorry sweetheart. I thought of you all day and prayed that you are well and safe wherever you may be. I miss you just as much as the day you left us. It has not gotten much better. I think of you ever day and pray for you to be safe. If there is a way, please let me know that you are ok. I will love and miss you until I join you in again. Until that day,
Love
Nanu
PS: Friday night went well, we meet so many new friends.
Dolores Wichowski
May 3, 2009
Hi Meg- once again your family and friends walked in your honor in the Revlon Walk/Run. Your cousin Sydney actually walked in your shoes! (Sneakers, actually). She forgot hers. I am sure you were right there with them!
Betty Pfeifer
April 28, 2009
Hi Meg,
Well Saturday is the Revlon Wal/Run and it looks like the weather is not going to be so great. You would be surprised to see so many of your friends and family who will be walking in honor of you and Ali's mom. So many people are spreading your message, even people we don't know. Friday night I will be having a pasta dinner for the walkers. there is going to be a pretty big crowd. I love you, until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
April 16, 2009
Hi Meg.
Well Danny is going to follow you to work at the Bethwood. We took him yesterday to fill out an application. As soon as they schedule their next trainig session, he will go and start working. Jason told him that you were one of his best workers and if Dan does at good as you, he will be very happy. Danny seems to be excited about it. Watch over him. Until we meet again.
Love always,
Nanu
Dolores Wichowski
April 10, 2009
Hi Meg- Happy Easter! The family celebration there in Heaven just got a little larger. Your cousin Amy's newest little Angel has gone back to be with her family in Heaven. We all hope she'll come back to us one day. I am sure Nanu has put beautiful Easter decorations by your grave. She takes good care of you still. Your brother Danny is 21 now, can you believe it? He and your mom miss you very much, as we all do. Love, DeeDee
St. Patty's Day 2009
April 8, 2009
Betty Pfeifer
April 7, 2009
Hi Sweetie,
Just wanted to say hello and let you know how much I miss you. You will always be in my prayers and thoughts. Today is Dan's 21st birthday. He is a good boy, ops! I mean man. He is planning on going back to Rutgers in September and he wants to get a job at Great Advanture this summer. Please watch over him. Until we meet again, I love you.
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
March 30, 2009
Hi Meg,
Today is a bad day for me. One of the young girls in the office came back from her vacation engaged. Her ring is beautiful. I am very happy for her, but I wish it was you and that you were as happy as she is. It is so painful to know that you are not going to have these wonderful things happen to you. Where ever you are, I hope you are happy and living the wonderful life you deserve. I pray that God gives you everything you ever wanted and that you are happy. Until we meet again,
Love,
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
March 23, 2009
Hi Sweetie,
Poppy and I went to the cemetary yesterday and changed St Patrick's Day to Easter. It looks so pretty. We put a lot of things there, forgive me, but I want you to have a happy Easter as always. Love you and miss you.
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
March 13, 2009
Hi Meg,
Just thinking about you and trying to reason why. No matter how many times I try to find a reason for you leaving us, I can't. It just wasn't fair. I need you.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
March 5, 2009
Hi Honey,
Poppie and I put your St Patrick's Day things on your resting place and it really looks green. I love you and miss you. You are always in my prays and thoughts. Until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
February 27, 2009
Hi Meg,
I just wanted to say hello and let you know that I am missing you so much. I love you sweetheart, until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
February 16, 2009
Hi Meg,
Well as you probabaly already know Uncle Bill has left us to be with our family and you. He suffered so honey, just like you. I hope when you meet, he tells you how much I love you and miss you. Please stay safe wherever you are.
Love
Nanu
Dolores Wichowski
February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day, Meg. You have a new family member with you now- Uncle Bill has joined all of his family already in Heaven. I am sure you were there to welcome him, along with cousin Patty, there with her mom Aunt RoseMary. Thought of you when we were at Holy Cross Cemetery, but I know that is not where you are right now. You are in the clouds...with the Angels. Love, DeeDee
Betty Pfeifer
February 5, 2009
Hi Meg,
Jayden had tubes but in his ears and he is doing good. I remember when you were suppose to get tubes in, the date was set and all of a sudden your earaches just stopped the week before surgery and you never had the tubes put in. Uncle Billy is home for the first time in 11 months. Say a pray for him to stay there. I miss you. Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
February 2, 2009
Hi Meg,
I feel bad that I have not been able to put your Valentine decorations on your grave. Don't think I forgot you. As soon as the snow goes, I will put them there even if it is for one day. I will love you forever. Until we meet again, Love, Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
January 22, 2009
Hi Meg,
I am very upset with the problem I am having at your grave site. Someone has been stealing thing that we put there. This has happened at least 3 times. When I complained to the office, they said there is nothing they can do about it. So I typed a notice telling them how I feel and to leave your things alone and I am going to put it there. I hope it will deter them taking anything else.
Love forever,
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
January 13, 2009
Hi Meg,
Sunday was Kobe's christening and he looked so adorable in his white tux. Dan was his godfather. I guess if you couldn't be Kobe's godmother they thought that Dan should stand in for you. They even had the mass offered in honor of you. I don't know if you realize it, but you mean a lot to Torrie and her family. Betty and her sister even thinks that Kobe talks to you sometimes. She said, somtimes he will be playing and all of a sudden he stops and look straight ahead as if he is looking at someone and starts jibering They swear that its you he sees and that he is talking to you. Please watch over him and keep him safe. I wish you could have been there.
Eva and Joe got engaged on the Saturday before the christening. Her ring is beautiful and different, you would like it. They are very happy.
I miss you so much. Until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
January 5, 2009
Hi Meg,
Well we are starting a new year and it hasn't started out too well. Uncle Bill is having a lot of problems, he has been in and out of the hospital already this year, poppie is also having some problem. He will be going for some procedures in a week or two. Dan is not doing to good in school. I don't know if you remember him, but Tracey's father died on New Years Eve. He suffered with cancer for 4 years, we use to call him son. And yesterday when we went to your grave we found out that some one had taken the 2 christmas trees we had there and the angle your mother put there. I don't know what kind of people would do something like that. I pray that things get better. I hope you are happy wherever you are. I hope the next time I write to you I have better news. Love you always, until we meet again.
Nanu
Cheryl McGrady
January 2, 2009
Meghan,
When you were born, an angel smiled,
As you became a child, an angel sat on your shoulder
When you became an adult, an angel held your hand
And, when you died, another angel got their wings.
Love forever,
Mommy
Dolores Wichowski
January 1, 2009
Happy New Year, Meg. The view must be beautiful from up there among the stars in the clear Winter sky.
I never make New Year's Resolutions. I make New Year's Wishes. And I wish for peace for your family you left behind. Please ket them know how close you really are, and that you are only a dream away. Love, DeeDee
Betty Pfeifer
December 31, 2008
Meghan,
It is the last day of 2008 and I am so glad to see it go. I thought last year was bad, but 2008 was even worse. My missing you is getting worst as each year goes by. I long for you so much it hurts ever time I think of you. I only hope you know how much I love you. I hope wherever you are that you are happy. Until we meet again, love always.
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
December 29, 2008
My Sweet Meghan,
Christmas has past and I missed seeing you with all of the family. You were missed by all. This Christmas was harder than last Christmas not haveing you with me. I missed you so much and long to see you once more to tell you how much I love you. Even when we were eating Christmas dinner, it wasn,t the same, I even suggested that we skip a course and everyone agreed. I wanted the day to be over. It is still very hard to accept that you are not with us. I will love and miss you forever.
Until we meet again,
Love,
Nanu
Cheryl McGrady
December 24, 2008
Meghan,
It's christmas eve but it is not merry. What I want for christmas is to see you again, to hear your voice, & to hold my little girl again.
Love always & forever,
Mommy
Dolores Wichowski
December 23, 2008
Merry Christmas, Meg. Your second one celebrated with the Angels. You family is surrounded by angels that remind them of you. We will miss you on Christmas, and always. But I know you will be one of the twinkling stars in the Christmas night sky, looking down on us and missing us too. Love, DeeDee
Betty Pfeifer
December 18, 2008
Hi Meg,
I am sorry you didn't make it Tuesday night, maybe next time. I know you would have it you could. We will keep trying. Love you and miss you.
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
December 16, 2008
Hi Meg,
Tonight your mom, Tori's mom and I are going to see John Edwards. I am told that the spirit that has the most energy comes through. Please try your hardest, just make believe we are having one of our disagreements and you are trying to get your point across. I am sure he will hear you. Hope to hear from you tonight. I will love and miss your forever.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
December 12, 2008
Hi Meg,
Well it is that time for Dan to have his exams. Once again I am asking for your help, please say a pray for him. Until we meet again.
Love,
Nanu
Bill Ross
December 4, 2008
Hi Mega,
Missed you at Nanu's house on thanksgiving. The Holidays just aren't the same without you there. As usual, way too much food, but Nanu cooks so good, no one seems to mind. Even Dennis showed up this year, and had a nice time. I think Nanu was happy he was there. Hope you are looking down on us all. We love you and miss you dearly.
Uncle Bill, Aunt Toni, and Sydney
Betty Pfeifer
December 1, 2008
Hi Meg,
Well Thanksgiving has past and I missed you as usual. As always, too much food. You were missed by everyone. Holidays are not the same without you. Your mom and I are going to see John Edwards on December 16th, please try to come through for us, we really need you to be there. Love you.
Until we meet again,
Love always,
Nanu
Dolores Wichowski
November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving, Meg- your second one in Heaven. We will all be at Nanu's for her wonderful dinner, but your pretty face won't be there at the table. I know you will be there, though, in Spirit, as you always will be. You'll be with us at every family gathering, every holiday. And we'll be thinking of you...
Betty Pfeifer
November 24, 2008
Hi Meg,
Just wanted to say hello and to tell you that I am having your guest book go for another year. I am not ready to not be able to let you know how I feel and whats going on.
I will love and miss you forever
Until we meet again
Love
Nanu
Dolores Wichowski
November 15, 2008
Hi Meg- They say that the true measure of a person's character is not how much they love, but in how much they are loved by others. I am moved by how many people loved you- your family and your many friends who are like family now, all who came here to say a few words to a beautiful girl who was loved by so many.
These words make me think of you:
Do not weep for me, for in one of the stars I shall be living.
In one of them I shall be laughing.
And So it will be as if all the stars are laughing when you look into the night sky.
You are forever in our hearts, Meghan
Betty Pfeifer
November 13, 2008
My Sweet Meghan,
Every morning I go onto your Guest Book and read the wonderful things that our family and your friends write to you. It makes me very sad, but it also makes me happy to see that you had so many good friends and the wonderful things they have written about you. Their stories express the love they had and have for you. This Guest Book has been a wonderful way that we all can express our feelings to you and say things to you that we never had a chance to, and for this I thank your Aunt DeDe for giving us this chance. Just being able to say things to you, has helped me. I still have a long way to go before I am able to say your name or think about you without my heart aching for you.
I know you will never be forgotten and your memory will live on in all of our hearts. I love you and will miss you forever. Until we meet again.
Love
Nanu
Melissa Jones
November 12, 2008
Dear Meghan,
Big Sis rev came again this semester, and our family branches have grown strong. You now have a little-little and a little x3, along with three new cousins. I know you would have been there to celebrate in that joyous moment. A year ago we would have been partying at your Easton Ave apartment having a wild celebration. Thanksgiving is coming soon and I wonder if a Thanksgiving with the fam will ever happen again. It was events like that where we created strong bonds.
Although the most meaningful times that I had spent with you were right after sorority meetings. We would talk for an hour at the house and then another hour in my car as I drove you to your apartment down the block. We would talk about everything. You understood me like no one else did, giving me advice like a sister would, my sister. You gave me words of strength and encouragement. I can finally say that you were right. Thank you!
The last time I saw you was during your visit to the Alpha Chi house. It was a short but sweet visit. You weren't quite your usual self but you tried your best to keep everyone's spirits high. I remember how I hugged you and you said that it was a really good hug. I guess I knew your spirits needed a strong hug, but those words meant a lot to me. I felt like I was there for you, even if only momentarily. I know in the confusion of my life that I wasn't around for the little time that was left. I'm so sorry. I really did think that everything was going to be okay and you would return to normal in no time. I was wrong, and you are the first person close to me that I have lost. I now understand that time does not wait on me.
I think about you often. I think about how horrible it was for such a beautiful young girl to lose her life. I think about my relations with people and how I can be more available. You are with me always reminding me ways in which I can better my life. I only wish it was you beside me rather than me trying to interpret life without you.
I've tried to honor you in my own way. As a former historian, I know you would appreciate the Alpha Chi scrapbook page I made in memory of you. During one of my many trips to ACMoore, I came across a ribbon shaped wood object and painted it teal, placing a gorgeous picture of you in the frame portion of the ribbon. That ribbon will be at the Alpha Chi house, because you will always be our sister.
I'll always miss you, angel Meghan!
(LITB) Love Always,
Ali Vetrand
November 10, 2008
Hey Meg,
It has been some year without you. It was only 2 years ago that we were just getting started with our last year of college and so excited about starting the rest of our lives. We had so much fun that Halloween dressing up and having a great time with our friends, just the way we had done it the years before. Joining Alpha Chi Omega was the best thing I think both of us ever did in college, and I am glad that it brought us closer together. I am glad that we were able to be roommates and share crazy stories and fun times together. Remember when you put my hair in curlers and kept yelling at me to keep my head straight because I was moving it every time I took a drink, so then you got me a straw and put it in my can. You were always one to have straws, and other weird things lying around the apartment. Including your shoes that I always tripped over. Haha.
Just after you passed, I was going through photos on my computer of our college days and came across of video and heard your voice. I played it over and over again. At that moment, you were still alive with us in the room laughing and having a good time. Even now, it is still hard to believe sometimes that you are gone.
But we had some great times, Meg, and I will always treasure them. I wish I could have been there for you more at the end, and I do have regrets about that. It is even harder to believe that less than after a year that I had lost you that I lost my mom, too. But loosing you prepared me for the hardships that I have faced and am still facing in losing my mother. I am a true believer in everything happens for a reason, and even though loosing the both of you in such a short period of time has been extremely difficult, I believe it has been for a greater purpose, even though none of us might not know what it is at the current moment.
It has been a pleasure to become part of your family over these hard times as well. I can see how much they love you and are saddened by the loss of your physical presence. Even though you think they might have driven you crazy sometimes, they are wonderful people who just absolutely love you. It has been hard for them, but I think knowing that you are not in pain and looking down on them, they will always have your spirit in their hearts.
It has been a year; a weird, crazy, and unpredictable year. Hearts still yearn to have you with us for just a moment once again. But your memory keeps us going. Your smile in pictures helps us remember the good times. And although we may miss you terribly, we will never forget you. You were my friend, roommate, and sorority sister, and for that you will always be a part of me. I love you and miss you, Meghan. Please watch over me. Love, Ali
Nasreen Hussain
November 3, 2008
Hey Big Big,
I may have never had a chance to meet you but the mark you left on Alpha Chi is one that is present everyday. I see the love that your Littles have for you, as well as the love the rest of chapter has for you, and it motivates me to be the best Alpha Chi I can be. I wish I could have met you but even though I haven't I know you are somewhere out there watching over the quickly growing family we have ... 5 new members this semester alone! I hope to follow in the footsteps of you and Katherine and take at least one Little. I only have one semester left so cross your fingers for me, Big Big.
LITB, One of your many Little Littles,
Nasreen
Connie Miuccio
November 3, 2008
Hi Meghan,
Well kiddo you have been up in heaven for a little over a year now and I know you are happy and at peace with God and everyone you know who is up there with you.
Your family made it through the year but it was very hard for them at times as they missed you at certain times. Your mother is doing a terrific job raising attention and money for the Ovarian Cancer Fund.
She is spreading Meghans Message all over. You would be proud of her and your Brother,Nanu, Poppy,Toni, Bill and Sydney as they have stuck together and are all spreading Meghans message around. As I have told you in a previous letter if you want company while you are up in heaven look up my mother, my father and my brother Louie as they will be there for you.
Take care of yourself and I am happy that you are at peace in God's hands... Love Connie
Betty Pfeifer
November 3, 2008
Hi my sweet Meghan,
Yesterday your mom, poppie and I went to mass to celebrate your passing. It was beautiful. Your mother placed your picture on the altar along with the others who had passed during the year.
This morning when I went into your guest book, I was pleasantly surprised to find so many entries in it. It made me so very proud to see that so many of your friends loved you so much. You are missed by so many.
It is still so hard for me to accept that I will not see you any more here on earth, but there are times when I think that you are still at college and that one day you will be coming home for the weekend, but I know this is not going to happen. Losing you has made me think of life here on earth differently. Most of all it has made me realize that we do not tell the ones we love often enough that we love them. As each day passes I know it will bring me closing to seeing you again. So until we meed again my sweet Meghan, I will love and miss you forever.
Love
Nanu
Patricia Fasano
November 1, 2008
hey megan..
i just wanted to say that i miss u lots and i know that you are being taken care of.. i always have you in my prayers and you were such a strong women and i know that you are watching down on everybody.. We all love you and miss you.. and you are always in my prayers ..
Erin R
November 1, 2008
Mehan,
I never knew you but I had a friend, Cassie, who lost her mother to cancer. Two of my aunts also had cancer and were fortunate and survived. My mom and her AXO sisters from UMaine are praying always. XOXO
Dolores Wichowski
October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween, Meg. I know you are up there celebrating Nana Grape's birthday today. So Happy Birthday, Nana! Before you were born, we always celebrated Nana's birthday with a special cake that was filled with tiny charms wrapped in wax paper. Each charm had a meaning and told your fortune! As kids we were always fascinated by it.
I can still see you in your "Pretty Witch" costume, with your blonde curls and dimples. You'll always be that pretty little girl in my heart. I miss you, Love DeeDee
Linda Nelson
October 31, 2008
Meghan,
We never really got to know each other in High School but, I do remember you being very involved and always being with friends. One memory I do have of you was when you were a senior doing the baby project for health, and as a younger peer observing I was so anxious to be doing that same project come my senior year. You took it with such responsability. You were always smiling and unlike others, you really took care of "it" like it was a real new born baby. Meanwhile younger students of the high school were/would laugh and talk saying how stupid it looked and what a dumb project, but you showed it didnt bother you and you were serious about it. That takes alot, and shows what a great unique care free person you were. I wish I knew you personally on a friend basis. Your family is doing wonderful things for you and full filling your dream. They are doing an amazing job!
Rebecca Molinaro
October 31, 2008
Hey Meghan,
I just want you to know that while I am here at Rutgers, you are all around me. I have tons of AXO girls in my dorm, including one the RA's. I see them everywhere and think of you. I miss you tons.
Jason Clark
October 31, 2008
Dear Meggers,
I was never good at the whole writing letters thing. Like you, I live life in the moment. Telling you what I was thinking was always so much easier than writing it down for you to read.
Sachs once said "Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives." I can honestly say that no one that I have met in my life fits that quote better than you. You were never one to sit back and let the world pass you by, simply going with the motions. You took control of every aspect of life that you could, and loved every minute of it. Even when the teenage angst of high school life made us all ready to scream, you were always there with a witty remark that could make everyone laugh.
Now you're gone, but I know what you're doing. Just like always, you're outshining every star in heaven.
Bernie Byrne
October 31, 2008
I don't have much to say, other than you will be surely missed.
Sarah Bright
October 31, 2008
Dear Meg,
I still remember the day I found out. I couldn't breathe. And now that a year has passed I'm still in shock about it. You weren't supposed to leave us, you were too young. But I guess God has big plans for you up there and he needed you sooner than we would have liked to give you up. You will forever be on my mind, in my heart, and in my prayers. We all love you Meghan and we WILL see you again.
Love, Sarah
Sarah Bright
October 31, 2008
Meghan was an amazing person. She was always smiling no matter what was going on in her life. I didn't get to see her very much in the days leading up to her passing but I do miss her very much. Meghan, if you're watching over us, we all love you and we will see you again soon.
Katie O'Neill
October 31, 2008
Hi Meghan,
I was just thinking of you yesterday. Your Alpha Chi family is getting so big! You would be so proud of your littles because they have all done so much for our chapter. You have left quite a legacy behind.
LITB,
Katie O!
Dolores Wichowski
October 25, 2008
Loretta, that brings back memories of so many holiday meals together. Meghan wasn't born yet to enjoy a lot of them. Your mom Josie made a pretty good meat gravy, too. And no matter who cooked the turkey, there was always a difference of opinion on whether it was undercooked or overcooked that year. I remember very well Nana Catuzzi's pudding-in-a-bag with vanilla sauce. She called it "Indian Pudding" and kept it in the basement fridge.
I like to think that when we have holiday dinners here, they they are all sitting at a big table "up there"- with Nana's terrific stuffing and still arguing about the turkey. But now, Meghan is sitting with them and enjoying family treats she was too young to know about here. She will be with us in spirit always.
Loretta Bilyk
October 24, 2008
Dear Meghan
With the anniversary of your passing, I have been thinking a lot about everyone in our family that is with you now and how much I miss them all. I was thinking how it would be if you all got together for a potluck family dinner. Aunt Dot and Uncle Phil would bring meatloaf, mashed potatoes and niblet corn; Nana Great would make her spinach stuffing and pudding in a bag (burlap of course) with vanilla sauce on top. Aunt Roe would make her strombolli breads and deviled eggs, but please don't let her cook the Turkey. lol. Aunt Josie would prepare her home-made manicotti and the best honey balls I ever tasted. Uncle Pete would make his pizzels and enough firehouse chili to feed an army. He also makes a pretty good blueberry pie (and he picks his own blueberries too). Oh Boy, would I love to have some of Mrs. Rettino's eggplant. Nobody ever made it as good. Of course there would have to be a jar of pickled pigs feet and knuckles on the Table for Poppop Willie. And I am sure Mrs. Kehra would send over one of her pumpkin pies made with vanilla wafers and piled high with whipped cream. Gee, I'm getting really hungry right now. Does anyone else have any favorites that they miss.
Love Cousin Loretta
Bill Ross
October 23, 2008
Hey Meg,
This had to be the fastest year of all our lives down here on earth. I cant believe you left us a year ago. It still seems like yesterday. Im sorry I couldnt be with our family yesterday to visit, Ive been really busy at work, and couldnt get out of my meetings. I have your picture by our bedside and look at it every day. My favorite show on tv right now is True Blood on HBO. Its about vampires living among us in todays society. Its sad to see how they are being discriminated against, but its also pretty scary. I think you would l ike it. nanu and your mom just got beautiful new cars, hope aunt Toni is next. Syd had a boyfriend for about 3 weeks, but hopefully I scared him away. She's doing great in high school, please continue looking down on her and Danny. Sorry Rutgers football team stinks this year, help them if you can. Im sure you had something to do with my Jets getting Brett Favre, so thanks, this better be our year. Your mom has done a great job spreading your message, and we truly hope other young lives are spared. its just not fair.
We hope you know how proud you always made us all, we miss you terribly, but we also know you are always aroud us.
We love you and miss you Meg.
Love,
Uncle Bill
MICHELE BURY
October 23, 2008
Dear Cheryl & Family,
A year has gone by since Meghan's passing. I'm sure every day has been a struggle to get through, especially at Holiday times. My heart and thoughts go out to all of you at this most difficult time. Stay strong...I'm sure Meghan would want you to. Take comfort in that she no longer suffers. May she rest in peace.
Michele
Cheryl McGrady
October 23, 2008
To my Meghan,
I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too,
I think of you in silence I often speak your name
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part
God has you in His keeping I will always have you in my heart.
I love you & miss you so much,
Until we are together again,
Love, Mommy
betty Pfeifer
October 23, 2008
Hi Meg,
Yesterday, your mom, poppie, aunt Toni, Sydney, Jackie, Donna and I went to the cemetary in honor of your fist anniversary. We all reminisced about the funny things that happen during you short lifetime with us. There were tears and laughter. It was nice to be there with people who love you.
After we went for lunch, and we all continued to tell funny stories about the things you did that made us laugh.
Later that night some of your sisters came to the house to be with us. I was very glad to see them. You are still in their hearts and they all miss you so very much. Ali seems to be ok, but you could see in her eyes that she is missing her mother a lot. I am glad that she has a boyfriend to help her through this very sad time. He seems to be a very kind, considerate and caring person. I am very happy for her.
I will love and miss you until I take my last breath. Until we meet again,
Love
Nanu
Toni Ross
October 22, 2008
Meghan,
I cannot believe that a year has passed since you left us. I was so amazed by your courage and strength when we were given the horrible news and how you handled your treatment up to the end. I think about you every day. Every time I see a red R, or a shamrock on the back of a car or truck I like to think that’s your way of letting me know that you are okay and with me. I see them all the time, sometimes several in one day. Your Mom, Nanu, and Poppie are all doing a great job spreading your message of awareness. We all miss you so very very much.
Love,
Aunt Toni
Dolores Wichowski
October 22, 2008
Hi Meg- Happy First Anniversary in Heaven! I am sure you are celebrating and wearing a sparkly tiara along with those beautiful angel wings. We all miss you here- and your whole family will be thinking of you though the Holidays.
I am sure you are proud of your family- Mom is doing wonderful things with her "Meghan's Message" foundation. Many lives will be saved by her efforts, I am sure. Nanu is enjoying her beautiful new silver convertible- she thinks of you whenever she drives it. Your Grandpa misses you. I am glad he has his Sable. He loves her a lot. Danny is doing better in school this semester- I think he'll be fine. I am sure you are looking out for him and praying for him.
Sydney is now a High School girl! She is enjoying her Freshman year so far. Aunt TonI works with your Mom now, and Uncle Bill is doing well.
Uncle Tommy & I are living at our beach house. I miss everyone, but at least I am closer to Toni.
Jayden just turned 2 years old- he is quite a little imp. I am sure you get a kick out of seeing him from up there. He may see you too, he is often waving to someone he sees up near the ceiling.
I will always keep you in my heart, Meghan. I miss making you laugh and singing my silly songs to you. We will meet again- Love , DeeDee
Barbara Bright
October 22, 2008
October 22, 2008 I can't believe it's been one year since I heard the news that you were gone, I am sure you are at Peace. I think back at much happier times, when you and your Mom and Victoria and I went to the MOMA Museum in NYC and celebrated your Birthday at the Hard Rock Cafe' and at the Bon Jovi concert in 2001, and your beautiful Sweet 16 party. these are happy times I will never forget and it was a honor knowing you.
Rajani Mohan
October 22, 2008
Meghan,
Wow, I can't believe that a year has gone by since you left us. I haven't written in this before, because I never felt that I could eloquently enough express how much you meant to us or how much we'd miss you, but I figure I'll give it a try before this is published and I no longer can.
I still remember the first time we met, at recruitment the first semester after I became a sister. You were by far the most excited girl in the room to receive a bid. The great thing about you was that regardless of what was going on, your enthusiasm never went away. When no one wanted to sit and table at events, you were the first one to proudly be there. You were always willing and ready to help a sister and give another girl a hug when she was going through a rough time. If there was one thing that will always stand out in my mind about you was how much you truly cared about other people.
You were also quirky and funny in your own ways. I'm not sure where your vampire obsession came from, but it never ceased to make us laugh. Some how, you always ended up under the table during drinking games, and it was great seeing "No Fun" Meghan finally come out of her shell. I'll always remember how beautiful you looked at your first Alpha Chi formal, you took us all by surprise that night.
Ali, Kate and I are going to go visit your family today. It's been a long year, but I must say how proud of your mom I am. She's really gone full force into spreading the word of ovarian cancer awareness. My bedroom in med school currently is covered in magnets and ribbons that she's made and sent in this past year. We all ran the Revlon 5K this past year in your memory, and we plan on continuing it for years to come. Your mom even has the cutest teal shoes. You'd be really proud too.
I can't even express how much we all miss you, but I hope you're out there somewhere, happy. I just hope you know how much you were truly loved.
Lee Beattys
October 21, 2008
Meg,
It will be a year tomorrow that your sprite left the place we call home. But believe it or not there is not a day that goes by that I do not think about you and ask myself what if and why. They say that time heals all wounds, well that may be a true statement when dealing with an injury but not necessary with an empty or voided heart. You and I never were able to build a friendship but did develop an understanding. I think that the only thing that prevented us from building and developing that friendship was TIME. That was one thing that we both just ran out of. I know that you are at peace and watching over us all, and with the help of the rest of my friends that are with you, I am also at peace. Keep smiling Princess. I miss you.
Cheryl McGrady
October 21, 2008
When someone you love becomes a memory,
the memory becomes a treasure.
All we have now is our memories of Meghan,
I hope you all treasure yours as much as I do.
Until we all meet again,
may God hold Meghan in the palm of his hand.
Betty Pfeifer
October 21, 2008
My Dearest Meghan,
It has been a year since you left us and I still miss you as much as the day it happened. You are in my thoughts and prays all the time. I still can't believe that I will never be able to look into your beautiful blue eyes again. I know we will meet again, but that doesn't lessen the pain I feel now. I pray each day that you are happy and safe wherever you are and that all your dreams have come true. So, as your mom said, go in peace my Meghan. Until we meet again.
Love always,
Nanu
Ed Pfeifer
October 20, 2008
Hi Meg,
I just wanted to let you know how much I still miss you. I miss our frequent arguments and disagreements. I would give anything to have you back to disagree with me and to have you tell me how wrong I was all the time. I look forward to seeing you again. You will always be in my thoughts and heart.
Love
Poppie
Cheryl McGrady
October 20, 2008
Meghan, you where,
a gift for such a little while,
your loss just seems so wrong,
you should not have left before us,
it’s with loved ones you belong.
Love, Mommy
Dolores Wichowski
October 17, 2008
HI Meg. It's hard to believe it has been a year since you left us. When I see your pretty face on your websites I still can't believe I can't see you in this life anymore. But I know you are happy and healthy where you are, an no one knows better than me that where you are is the REAL world, and where I am is the illusion. We will all join you there someday,Meg, and all of us who love and miss you will share in your life again. Say a special prayer for you mom, Danny Nanu & Pop- this anniversary will be very hard for them. Love you- DeeDee
Loretta Bilyk
October 17, 2008
Dear Meghan
Your Mom just sent out an email to say that your Guest Book will be closed soon, so I wanted to send you one last message. As I sit here typing, I look over to the photo on my wall of you and Sydney from your Sweet 16. Two beautiful young girls, who had so much to live for, a whole world to experience. The thought of you not being here never dared enter into our minds. And here we are a few days from the anniversary of the day you left us and we still cant understand why! There is no doubt in my mind that you are in a place where there is no pain and unhappiness. A place where everyone gets along. I am sure that you look down upon us every day and wonder why we still cry for you, because you know that some day we will all be together again. My thoughts this week will be with your Mom, Danny, Nanu, Poppy, Toni, Bill and Sydney as they struggle through this very difficult time. As I have said before, you will always have a place in my heart.
Love Cousin Loretta
Cheryl McGrady
October 17, 2008
Meghan,
A daughter, a sister, a best friend too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just for your friends but also for your brother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you've earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.
Love, Mommy
Betty Pfeifer
October 3, 2008
Hi Meg,
Well Wednesday I bought a new 2008 Crysler Convertible. It is grey with a black roof. I know, you think I'm grazy. Your mom and aunt Toni think I'm grazy too. Poppie and I felt that we don't go on vacation, we don't drink and we don't gamble, so why not. I hope that you will be my co-pilot when I am driving it. I only wish it was the car I promised you when you got well. Maybe down deep that is the real reason why I bought it, to help me feel that you are with me when I am driving it. I will love and miss you forever.
Love
Nanu
Cheryl McGrady
September 23, 2008
Meg,
I know that you where with us on Sunday afternoon as we tealed every tree in Voorhees Mall. I know that are very proud of all your sisters that where there helping. Judy and Dan did a great job of putting it all together, Ali helped too. Doesn't the mall look beautiful in your favorite color teal?
I love you and miss so much, Mommy
Dolores Wichowski
September 22, 2008
Hi Meg- your mom sent me the pictures Eva took at the Revlon Run. It seemed strange to see your pretty face on a T-shirt and not standing there with you family and friends. But we all know you were there in spirit- enjoying the day and feeling love from all who were there in your name. I miss you, Meg. I miss singing my silly, politically incorrect songs to make you roll your eyes at me. But I sing them to Sydney now. I'll always think of you, love DeeDee
Betty Pfeifer
September 22, 2008
Hi Meg,
Yesterday we went to Rutgers to put teal ribbons on trees and your sorority house. A lot of your sorority sisters were there. Some boys from different varsities voluntered to help also. Ali and your friends were there also. The Mayor of New Brunswick was there to put the first bow on a tree. Danny's team taped it. Someone from the Rutgers newspaper was there interviewing everyone and someone else was taking pictures. When they interviewed you mother she became very emotional and really got your message out to them. She is doing a great job in trying to save lives in your name. You can be proud of her, I know I am.
I will miss and love you forever.
Love
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer
September 19, 2008
Hi Meg,
Wednesday night your mon, poppie and I went to see Eva's showing. The pictures she took were great. She really loves you. It not only moved me to see them, but even strangers were moved by the sadness they portrayed. She really captured the feelings of sadness we all feel over your leaving us. Watch over her and keep her safe. I miss you more and more each day.
Love
Until we meet again
Nanu
Betty Pfeifer Pfeifer
September 15, 2008
Hi Meggie
Saturday was Dumont Day and we had a table in order to spread your message. A lot of people came over to our table, even girls who went to school with you. They didn't know that you had left us and they were pretty emotional when they found out. Eva's boyfriend came up to help us and I thought that was great. I think Eva and him are a good match. They are both caring people. Your mother, aunt Toni, Sydney, Danny, Poppie and I were alll there. Even Torrie and Coby were there. Coby is such a good baby, you would be proud of him. Strangers came to the table and asked for ribbon so that they could help spread the word about ovarian cancer in your name.
It was a good day.
Love
Until we meet again
Nanu
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