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All my bags are packed....

We'll be taking off from here in about 15 minutes. I've been spending my morning reading all the good thoughts and well-wishes from friends in the ether; I am overwhelmed and thankful for everyone. Your prayers and penguins make me feel very loved and empowered!

I will update as I am able (what kind of blogger goes to the hospital and leaves her netbook at home, I ask? lol ) but for now, it's kick off time for Operation Kick Cancer's Ass! 
See you guys on the flipside.

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Meghann said…
May the anesthesia ride be smooth and the drugs happy ones. . .
Mon Jan 03, 02:52:00 PM CST
Anonymous said…
I'm a friend of Meghann's and I just wanted to let you know I'm praying for you and thinking of you today! :D

Jessica
Mon Jan 03, 03:23:00 PM CST
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