I was diagnosed on March 31, 2004, at the age of 50.

Lili

I will not give up. I want to see my children graduate and grow into adults. I will trust in the Lord.

Lilifon@comcast.net

October, 2006 Update

I am still here. I still breathe. I still laugh. I still fight. I am thrilled to be living. My faith in God sustains me. My children are nearing adulthood---I breathe easier,

If I can only stay here long enough to see them through to full adulthood, I will be satisfied. Life is sweet, and passes rapidly. I love life!

This fight has taught me to battle furiously for what really counts. Too many things do not matter. I thank God I am still here. I feel better than ever. I am happier than ever. I am grateful for each moment that I am disease-free.

Life is meant to live...not to lament.

Please click on the titles of the hymns and the song in order to hear the music.

Draw Me Close

Draw me close to You
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear You say that I’m Your friend

You are my desire
No one else will do
’Cause nothing else could ever take Your place
To feel the warmth of Your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to You

You’re all I want
You’re all I’ve ever needed
You’re all I want
Help me know You are near

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by Kelly Carpenter
midi arranged by Tony J. Shapow

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Unforgettable

Unforgettable, that's what you are
Unforgettable though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more

Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too

Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too

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Trust And Obey

When we walk with the Lord,
In the light of His word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
Let us do His good will;
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

But we never can prove,
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Then in fellowship sweet,
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.