a shriner kid

Hi, It's just me, Megan, that pesky Shriner Kid that LOVES you all! Remember me...I am the one that played the piano at the Imperial Session in Tampa and I also was invited back to Imperial in Anaheim. I spoke at the Ladies Luncheon and the clown competition. Just wanted to say "HI" and see how your year has been. I hope it has been a great one!! I have been to many different Shrine Events this past year and it seems like it has been a great year.

I go all over the United States/Canada telling everyone just what you Shriners mean to us kids. I love going to Fezings so I can tell the new members what being a Shriner is REALLY all about!!!! I go to at least 1 to 4 States a month. It keeps me busy, but I LOVE it!!!

I am home right now recovering from my 24th surgery. So I truly understand what you and your hospitals are really all about. I think I have about 3 more surgeries before I am finished. To be honest, I will miss the hospital. It has become my second home. BUT...I am going to be a nurse or child life specialist and I intend to work at the Shriner's Hospital in Portland. That is my goal and I work really hard at reaching my goals.

I want to thank you and your ladies from the bottom of my heart for all the hard work and sacrifices you make so us kids can have the surgeries we need to "fix" us. THANK YOU...THANK YOU....THANK YOU!!!!

I am a HUGE Oriental Band and Clown fan!!! When I go places I am often asked to play with the Oriental Band. That just "Makes My Day"!!! I also love those clowns, in fact, I have written a children's book and I am now finishing the illustrations and it is about my first trip to a Shriner's Hospital and how a Shriner Clown helped me. It is called "Clowns Make a Difference"!!! Please tell all your Clowns there...that they DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!

Please tell everyone there "Hi" for me and that I "LOVE" them. You are all my HEROES!!!

Your "#1" Fan

Shriner Kid, Megan Johnson

Federal Way, WA