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Megan and one of her older brothers BJ. So much love ❤️.

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In my quiet times after Megan’s passing's I hear these words.

There is an inner knowing that everyone and everything has a purpose and that we are here to experience GOD through an open loving heart and through the eyes of others.

With love there is no fear, with fear there is no love.

Try to live every moment with an open mind and an open heart.

People in our life are different aspects of ourselves mirroring the dark and light shadows of our inner being.

Tell people that I was the one who carried the light on the outside and mirrored the beauty that you all possessed but that you yourself sometimes did not see within your own being.

I tried to absorb the negativity and fears that you all had and saw what you kept hidden ￼￼from others. I absorbed the darkness so you wouldn’t have to face the hard times alone. No one should feel alone or unloved.

I too wanted you to shine bright so I smiled even if it hurt on the inside.

Deep down I knew that my purpose on earth was to carry the broken pieces of my family and I did it with a smile.

I could also see and feel in others the hurt and pain we all carry and I did my best to comfort all who needed a helping hand.

I too searched for unconditional love but knew I could only give it to myself.

It was hard to let others see that I too was in pain. I didn’t want to seem weak when I knew you needed me to be strong.

I helped others with the only tool that I had at the moment.

My smile is what I keep hearing was the magic someone needed to feel loved, worthy and accepted.

The problem was at times I myself didn’t know how to let go and not carry the pain.

I want to remind all of us that every moment is a choice.

The choices we make are neither bad nor good or even wrong or right.

We are here to experience the many different choices that are available to us and that FREE will is God ‘s gift to us.

There is no shame, blame, or guilt with the choices we make.

The lesson of life is to make a choice that brings us happiness, joy and love and to spread/ share that love with others.

All that we do or learn here on earth is to teach us this. Love is all there is.

God is not separate from us but within us. Our goal is to make “heaven on earth” .

I did the best I could to spread love to all and my leaving is a way of saying now I can truly be the bridge.

I planted the seeds of love and light within each of you. Now that I’m up in heaven I will pour down love from above and watch you grow.

Never think you are alone. Keep spreading love, face your fears head on and know that we are all in this together with God's help.

All your loved ones in heaven are smiling because they know too that you are the seeds down on earth that help the earth grow with love, compassion and grace.

So let my passing be a reminder that we have to keep planting the seeds of love within ourselves and within each other.  Thank you for being apart of my life story. Go and do what you love, be love and make "Heaven A Place on Earth!" I will be watching you from above!￼

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My two favorite memories with Megan are New Years Eve 2017 and a painting class we did together. Megan was so very creative. During the painting class they’d give us direction and to see how Megan turned it into something so much more cool and beautiful than we were directed was so amazing. New Year’s Eve 2017 was honestly was of my favorite New Years Eve’s ever. BJ, Megan, and I played Dance Dance Revolution on Xbox360 and cracked up laughing at the recorded dancing videos it would take of us. Her smile could light up any room and I’m so glad I was able to be part of her life even if it was just a short amount of time.

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I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Megan.  When I think back to my childhood, she was always one consistent friend - from soccer to school and every event in between.  She always had a way of making everyone laugh.  She was goofy, and caring, and kind - but mostly when I think of Megan I just think of how much fun she was.  She was not only so beautiful but such a great athlete, and one thing I admired most about Megan was, whenever she put her mind to something she always accomplished it.  I pray that her family knows all the good memories so many people have of her.  She definitely left a spot in my heart that I will always cherish and remember.
Rest in peace, Megan!
Katie Kuhfahl (Roth)

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All I have are my words. I know they won’t be enough right now in your time of grief. Nor am I telling you anything you didn’t already know about Megan. But, hopefully, you can find solace, or some semblance of it, in these memories.
Anyone who knows me, knows that it takes me a long time to say anything of substance. Please bare with me as I try to piece together my thoughts.
The tragic news of Megan just came to me this morning. I do not have social media so it was sent to me via text. After responding to said text, I went downstairs, made my coffee and breakfast, and kissed my son goodbye before pushing off for work. It wasn’t until about an hour later that a song came on and my eyes began to well with tears. I will get to the song in a moment.
I can’t tell you when we first met or what forces brought us together but the first thing I think of is her smile. Wow! That smile could turn the darkest days sunny. I could spot her from 100 yards in the most crowded of high school hallways. She absolutely radiated positivity.
I know her to be both an athlete and animal lover as well, but her love of music is what resonates with me most. From concerts at the Ranch Bowl to just sitting around talking while music play in the background. From all of our favorites that were played until every word was memorized, to obscure bands such as Deseo. I think I have that right. This was some alt-rock band that had, maybe, 1 or 2 good songs on an album of 12. She made listen to it and swore by it. So I did. She had charisma in spades.
Megan was a beautiful girl. But I’ll remember her for her untamable spirit and heart.
Shortly after my mom was arrested and taken away, I got a visit from Megan. She had come over to see how I was doing. Now, she was not alone on this benevolent adventure to cheer me up. With her was Michelle Kaserman. They sat me down in my room and played Fuel’s “Bad Day”. I’m certain I cried. Hell! I’m crying now.
About 8 years ago I ran into Megan at a gas station. I couldn’t tell you how much time had passed before we last saw one another. But it didn’t matter. She embraced me, and I, her. We probably hugged several times in awe of seeing one another. After about twenty minutes we made plans to meet for lunch and went about our own ways. As people often do, we got caught up in our own lives and never did end up having that lunch.
I regret that I never told her how much her and Michelle’s visit meant to me. Michelle, if you’re out there, thank you.
Megan’s passing is yet another reminder to tell those who are close to us, how much they impact our lives and how much they mean to us. Hug those you love a little tighter today.
My dedication to Megan is the song ‘Clairvoyant’ by the band The Story So Far.
Sincerely,
Steven Murley.

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She drew the artwork behind me!