August 25

by meghan, 08-27-2005, 03:17 AM

Today I started off my day by seeing Andreas, my very warm, sweet and loving acupuncturist. He focused our session primarily along my spine and ankles. I love relaxing in his office, lights dim, music playing and water tricking in the background. It always feels so good to see him and be in his amazing presence. <br><br>Later that afternoon I went to go see Kate Jones. This woman is so full of love, wisdom and beauty. She reminds me of mother earth and when ever I'm around her she wraps herself around me and eases every single cell within my body. Its that feeling of safeness and security we all remember when we were little kids. Its unconditional love to its fullest. I melt when I'm around her. Needless to say the session was fantastic and I can't wait to see her again. Thanks Kate.<br><br>Like this day can get any better.....well of course it did. I met up with my best friend Aaron Eblacas and we spent a few hours on the beach hanging out like old times. Of course we took Terra and watched her play. I really love and miss his presence so much....its hard to explain. I spent everyday with him for the past two years. We have both evolved and grown together and all of a sudden we were separated.... its post-Aaron depression. <!--emo&:unsure:--><img src='http://meghanmckenna.com/mb/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='unsure.gif'><!--endemo--> He has done so much for me emotionally and financially. He has set up numerous fund raisers at my school which has helped out tremendously. Thanks Aaron.<br><br>I ended my day with an Organic Potluck dinner that is held at my house twice a month. Sally made organic vegetarian chill and corn bread that rocked the house, Sepi and Bentrish brought the best Kinwa I've ever tasted, Aaron brought a salad and of course Chrissy did the shopping. With out her we couldn't have made the delicious food. Garret came into town from Atlanta for a bgi seminar and joined us for the great food and company. Last but definitely not least Dr. James O'Connell brought his positive mellow energy and the most amazing raw chocolate cheesecake. It was by far the best raw food dessert I've every tasted...maybe even the best dessert I've ever tasted. Thanks James.

August 24

by meghan, 08-27-2005, 02:55 AM

Today was a great day. I started off my day by taking a long hike with my dog in the presidio. The trees there are so sculptured. They look almost like large bonsai trees. It is even more of a dramatic view when the fog rolls in on the tops of them making them disappear and reappear within moments. I've started seeing trees in a different way...so grounded, so full of wisdom, power and beauty. They tell a story unlike any other plant on this planet. They are very sacred living creatures. <br><br>In the late afternoon I went to see Marie for some energy work. I'm on my third day of chemo and thalidamide combined and I feel great. But of course Marie always find a way to kick my butt. We have been doing a lot of Theda work, cranial sacral work, chakra work and bunch of other stuff I can't even begin to explain. Half way through the session I get the most rancid, metallic horrid taste in my mouth....I'm detoxing. I get these electric like pulsations throughout my entire body and I feel like I'm sinking down through the table all at the same time. Like I said she kicks my butt. Thanks Marie<br><br>I ended the day seeing a therapist for the first time since all of this has come down. Its nice to talk to someone who is in no way involved in your life and who creates a safe space for you to let go in. Thanks Allen

August 23

by meghan, 08-27-2005, 02:35 AM

Today was a fabulous day. I was lucky enough to spend the day with Dr. Kara Warner, an incredible chiropractor and great friend. We went and spent the afternoon at Baker Beach with our dogs. <br><br>There is something so healing about the ocean. Maybe it's the rhythmic motions and sounds of the water, or the smell in the air, or the feeling of warm sand on your feet (and for all of you who live in sf....yes it was beautiful out) or maybe its more of a primordial thing. It brings up or heightens the sense of connectedness....it makes me feel so small and big all at the same time. <br><br>It was also the first time I let Terra off leash for almost two hours. She and Merrick, Kara's dog, had a blast playing in the sand, wrestling, and digging holes. It was quite cute and entertaining to watch. There is something so innocent about animals and children....they are always so in the moment, connected, grounded and not dominated by the past or future. <br><br>Kara and I really got to talk one on one which was great. She gave me a pendent from Tibet that was blessed by the Dali Lama...its beautiful. She has also set me up with an enzyme protocol specifically for cancer that I'm excited to take. If you are unsure what enzymes are.....they are the catalyst that make reactions occur within the body. Basically you can take all the supplements in the world...but if you don't have the proper enzymes you can't absorb them. <br><br>And of course I ended my day with Marie Wheale....the infamous, wonderful, goddess in my life. Her work is the backbone of my healing process....emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I am truly so lucky to have such an amazing women in my life....or as we like to call ourselves sisters. <!--emo&:P--><img src='http://meghanmckenna.com/mb/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='tongue.gif'><!--endemo-->

August 22

by meghan, 08-23-2005, 07:20 PM

Wow Monday was a busy day. Great but busy. I started off my day by going to sf general hospital to get my blood taken. I need to get my blood taken before I started my second bout of chemo. After my visit to the hospital I took the chemo with good thoughts and headed off to see Andreas, my acupuncturist. He worked mostly down along my spine and ankles. It is such and intense feeling when he finds the chi...it is a deep electrical like sensation then sometimes shoots throughout my entire body. His office is very peaceful and relaxing and his presence always overwhelms me with love. From there I went to go see Marie for some energy work. Our session was fantastic as always...I know I was detoxing a lot because I was extremely tired after our session. This is when I started feeling the effects of the chemo. I started feeling sick to my stomach. I went home to meet up with Wayne Ing. Wayne is an incredible massage therapist who focuses on acupressure. Wayne is probably one of the most knowledgeable people I know. He is a very kind, loving gentle soul. In the beginning of our session I was extremely nauseated but within 20 minute it subsided and was gone for the rest of the night. I am so luck to have so many incredible healers in my life. I really don't know how I could get through this journey without them. Thank all of you so much.

August 21

by meghan, 08-23-2005, 07:06 PM

Sunday was pretty much a lazy day. I hung out with Terra, my dog, for most of the day. We went for a few long walks and played together. I went to see Marie Wheale for energy work in the afternoon....she rocks my world. Sally, Crissy and I all went to Manzanita for dinner. Manzanita is a organic vegan restaurant in Oakland...its absolutely fabulous. Its funny how you can actually feel how much more toned down the energy of the city is on a Sunday....It feels good. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://meghanmckenna.com/mb/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->

August 20th

by meghan, 08-23-2005, 07:00 PM

Well the Fundraiser was a hit. I am so thankful, honored and amazed at how many people came to support me. Big thanks to Vincent and Aaron for setting up the fundraiser and putting the word out. There was beer, apps, a DJ, a band and fire dancing. I stayed until about 8:30 and then took off. My Saturday consisted of running with the sf frontrunners group in the morning...I ran three miles with Sally, Crista and Terra my little dog. We then went to the farmers market in sf and from there we went to Palo Alto to go see Ron Roth an infamous healer. Thanks to my Aunt Mar I was able to get in and have front row seats. The energy was high and I definitely felt different after being in that room for a few minutes. At the end of the seminar one of Ron's disciples came and did a personal one on one healing session with me. He placed his hands on my head and talked to the higher powers for about a minute. My hands went numb and my body was vibrating at a high level. It was incredible.

LWCC FUNDRAISER

by Guest, 08-19-2005, 07:34 PM

Meg's buddies from Life West Chiropractic College are throwing her a fundraiser party TONIGHT - 8/19 in Hayward!! They hope to have lots of people show up to support little Meg. She is excited about seeing school friends and sharing her recent up's and down's with them!!

August 19th

by meghan, 08-19-2005, 04:37 PM

Because I hadn't written in a few weeks I will fill you in on some events that have taken place. My hair started falling out Wednesday July 3rd-5th. This was somewhat scary for me because I was told that both the Gamma Knife Radiation and the Chemo therapy would not cause hair loss. But then I realized how pure my body is right now and it all made sense. I'm on a completely all organic diet, I'm meditating and chanting everyday, I receive chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, nutritional counseling and I'm on a large supplementation protocol three times a day. So I decided to cut my hair because I thought it would be easier to see shorter strands verses longer strands falling out. Lia, my hair dresser, has been with me since '98. I first went to her when I started my first battle with cancer. I pretty much did the same thing...."cut off all my hair so I can be closer to the transition of being bald". Needless to say she has seen me full circle. <br><br>Sally took me to Sedona Arizona for the weekend because it is one of the most spiritual places in the world. It is known for its amazing vortex's, hikes and breath taking red rock landscaping. We went and stayed in a house with Crista, Jill, Sarah, and Melissa. It was awesome. We made all organic meals, went and hiked all four vortexes and watched incredible lightning shows and even saw a triple rainbow. <br><br>As far as symptoms go....I started having visual problems in my left eye. This started on Tuesday July16th. I was having lunch with my aunt when all of a sudden my left eye (mid to lower field) started flashing black at a pulsating rhythm. I told my aunt and she told me to meditate for five minutes to calm me down. I started to meditate and it went away within a minute or two. I called Dr. Smith and told him what had happened and he told me that it was caused by the Thalidimide I am taking. He told me not to worry, to continue everything that I'm doing and that if anything were to be done he would take me off the Thalidimide for a few days. So that made me feel better. Unfortunately it happened again yesterday. This time I was more prepared and instantly closed my eyes and went into meditation. I timed it and it lasted for 2 minutes. <br><br>That's all for now. I think I have filled in for most of the lost time. I will be going to a benefit that Life Chiropractic College West students are holding for me tonight. If you would like to attend it starts at 5pm and its in Hayward located right across the street from my school at Russell City Grill (Crossway Cafe) 25037 Clawiter Road,Hayward,CA. Thanks again for all of your love and support. Meghan

Meghan McKenna's Healing Journey Fund

by sally, 08-17-2005, 07:14 PM

A donation trust fund for Meghan's benefit -- to be used for her alternative treatments, vitamins, herbs, supplements and organic diet -- has been opened at Wells Fargo. It is called the "Meghan McKenna Healing Journey Fund". If anyone you know wants to donate, they can make checks payable to that fund and mail them to Meghan at 416 Laurel Street, SF, CA 94118. <!--emo&:P--><img src='http://meghanmckenna.com/mb/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='tongue.gif'><!--endemo-->

August 17th

by meghan, 08-17-2005, 07:08 PM

Well its been about three weeks since I have written in my journal and lots has happened. First I start off with saying that the first few day of chemo were tough but with the help of Kerstin Wheale (my great friend, energy worker, massage therapist and an all around amazing person) the side effect disappeared. <br><br>I started Thalidamide, a drug that is designed to stop the formation of new blood vessels that supply any tumors within the body, a little over two weeks ago. That was rough. I felt beside myself, completely tired, had slight dizziness, and dry mouth. Unfortunately Kerstin Wheale was out of town for two weeks so I could get my usual energy work done to alleviate the side effect. And that's when I ran into Andres Schwerte.<br><br>Andres Schwerte is an amazing Acupuncturist located down town. I ran into him while walking with Sally. He offered his services for free to help me along in my healing journey. After three sessions and some herbal supplements 85% of the symptoms were gone. <br><br>Unfortunately some new symptoms just came about. My hair started falling out. I have two bald spots on the back of my head. I went and got my hair cut short...so I wouldn't have to see long hair falling out of my head. The hair loss has stopped. It only lasted for a few days. Over all things could be a lot worse. I am very thankful for all of your support and love. Meghan