I just wanted to say that I admire your faith and endurance throughout this trial in your life. It is an encouragement to me as I face my own day-to-day trials(which now seem to be very unimportant). I also wanted to say that I applaud your mom and dad for all they are doing at a time that I know is very painful for them. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless You, Palmer! Thanks for sharing your story, Tabitha -- As I was typing this, I thought of this passage, and thought that I would share it with you. It is found in 1 Corinthians 9, verses 24 through 27. Always remember that your crown will lastforever. "Do you not know that in a race, all the runners run, but only one gets a prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get crowns that will last forever. Therefore, I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."