I was diagnosed in September, 1992, at the age of 50.

Alice

Being diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer was a life changing 'event' for me. I was a member of alanon at the time also. I believe GOD got me to alanon to prepare me for this.

I was in a relationship that was not good for me. My significant other tried very hard to be there for me, but many times was not able to because of his disease.

It was a very tough time for me. I also went to a cancer support group. In 1998 the cancer metastasized to the bones in my pelvis.

Eventually with the help of GOD, my program friends and other support systems I was able to free myself from that relationship.

I made a big change when I moved from upstate New York to North Dakota. I just knew it was time to be nearer my family even though I did have to leave some family behind in New York.

Having to deal with my cancer and personal problems has made me a much stronger and better person. I have become more spiritual, more outgoing, got rid of a lot of fears - including being afraid of cancer.

Of course I want to live forever, but that is not in the cards for any of us with or without cancer. I try to live each day as fully as I can. I will continue to fight this disease as long as GOD allows me to.

I have lost many friends to cancer. When I left New York I was the only original member of my support group left. They all taught me so much while I sat with some during their last days. They helped me to throw away lots of fears.

Never give up until GOD says it is time.

Alice

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Here I Am Lord

I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard My people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
My hand will save.

I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear My light to them?
Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have born my peoples pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My word to them,
Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them,
My hand will save

Finest bread I will provide,
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give My life to them,
Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.