For Cali

I guess I should be used to it
Since it's my third time at bat
But having cancer is never easy
Especially when the treatments fall flat



Yet, I'm not alone on this journey
I know God is by my side
And that of my dear friend, Cali
Whose condition cannot be denied



They say the third time is the charm
And we're both in the same old boat
She got her news only yesterday
But we won't let old satan gloat



We're determined to beat this awful disease
'Cause we're done it twice before
I know God will touch us with His love
And we won't have to suffer anymore



I call her when I'm lonely
She calls me when she's sad
With God and each other to depend on
This affliction won't be half bad



I pray that God will touch us both
That we'll be worthy of His saving grace
And He'll welcome us with open arms
When we meet Him face to face



I have faith there will come a day
When our bodies will be cancer free
Because God rained down His blessings
On my dear friend, Cali, and me



Kathleen McCoy Eldridge
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