Dear Cancer, 

You cant have this one! I have known you for far too long. You seeped into my life in brutal, drawn out fashion years ago. You took my dear friend, my laughter and joy in 2006. Before you took her, you tormented her body for years, but you were never able to touch her soul. She fought, smiling and laughing..you did not win.

You took another sweet friend, a woman far too young to be in your clutches. You didnt torment her for long. You were quick, quiet and brutal. No one remembers you though. We only remember her smile and we have her sons, carrying on her spirit. You did not win. 

You have struck another, a gentle spirit surrounded by massive love. You have struck hard and viciously and quickly. I know differently now though. I know that love, and the energy that love brings, can conquer. We simply do not, and will not, allow you to exist ANYWHERE. Our belief in the healing power of love is so much greater than your insipid hold. You are no match for our collective strength. 

Whatever it takes, whatever tools we must use, to strike you down-make no mistake-you stand no chance! So cancer, tonight as I close my eyes to hold the tears in I will see what IS..and you are not there. You cant have this one. You will not win.

For Carol and Jennifer-for my angels I send my strength to Gabe.