I was diagnosed in January, 2000 at the age of 43.

Gloria

I am coping with this illness, one day at a time. I am determined to survive.

In the event this is not to be the case, I would say this to those I love, and to those who have loved me well during this fight:

When I must leave you for a little while,
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you through the years,
But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
And for my sake and in my name
Live on and do all things the same.

Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour in useful ways,
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near;
And never, never be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!

by Helen Steiner Rice

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Sing a Song

Sing a song, it'll make your day
Here's a time to shout
Sing a song, it'll make a way

Sometimes it's hard to care
Sing a song, it'll make your day
A smile so hard to bear
Sing a song, it'll make a way

Singasong
Singasong
Singasong
Singasong

Bring your heart to believing
Sing a song, it'll make your day
Life ain't about no retrieving
Sing a song, it'll make a way

Give yourself what you need
Sing a song, it'll make your day
Smile, smile smile and believe
Sing a song, it'll make a way

Singasong
Singasong
Singasong
Singasong

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by Earth, Wind and Fire