On Wednesday, The Detroit News spoke with a source familiar with the situation who said that Franklin has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, an illness which the report pointed out has a poor prognosis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STKkWj2WpWM
I'm going to go and cry now.
"Darlin' believe me...for me there is nobody but you."
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People get ready, there's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage, you just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'
You don't need no ticket you just thank the lord
People get ready, there's a train to Jordan
Picking up passengers coast to coast
Faith is the key, open the doors and board them
There's hope for all among those loved the most
There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner whom would hurt all mankind
Just to save his own
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
For there is no hiding place against the kingdoms throne
People get ready there's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage, just get on board
All you need is faith to hear the diesels hummin'
You don't need no ticket, just thank the lord.
I'm with you Gloria, 5% of the victims of this type of cancer survive... God I hope she beats those odds.
OCKLAWAHA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pggNbtCivBo
till you come back to me that's what I'm gonna do
I lost three of my friends Mothers that became my friends to this type of cancer
And Frank Zappa.
I will NEVER forget hearing "Think" and "Respect" on an Early 80's car stereo system with New to the Time dual 12 inch subwoofers, and separate mounted mids and tweeters in a Mustang..when they first thought of putting serious Audio Horsepower in cars..I about fell out of the car on the ride home from the local Winter Haven FL community college! Aretha baby was thumpin' me outta my seat! ;D
I run for the bus, dear,
While riding I think of us, dear,
I say a little prayer for you.
At work I just take time
And all through my coffee break-time,
I say a little prayer for you.
OCKLAWAHA
http://www.dlisted.com/node/39950
Based on the National Enquirer's 'scoop,' I am praying that it is still just a rumor about her pancreatice cancer. I am praying for this national treasure to fully recover...