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Therese Quinn
Museum and Exhib. Studies
U of I at Chicago
935 W. Harrison St. MC 201
Chic. IL 60607
Feb. 1, 2017
Re: Mourning
But Not Down Yet
Dear Mrs. Quinn,
Greetings and Blessed New Year.
Thought you might like to hear my story.
I have been battling with metastatic colon cancer since 2014 (liver, colon, lymph nodes).
It should have been caught around 2012 when I was diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia. No one bothered to follow up on my anemia.
Thru borrowed time from God, and my stubborn Marine Corps spirit, I refuse to go down for the count.
I get about 54 hours of chemo treatment every 2-weeks.
I am most likely the “most expensive medical care inmate in my prison.”
Staff call me:
- The Walking Miracle.
- Super Striver.
- Kryptonite.
As of last week I filed a “Emergency Clause” Clemency petition to the Governor. Trying to work one more miracle.
I am into prison advocacy work. Mr. Wittington of John Howard Assoc. knows me pretty well.
I stay pretty sick from chemo “side effects.”
If you have questions feel free to write.
I am a person of Hebrews Chap. 11 faith. My works and deeds are what God has seen to keep me alive.
I close with a little art work. I feel like Lucky, my grave is yet to be dug, I have projects to complete.
Amen and Semper Fi!
Francis Smith
A-83283
Law. C.C.
10930 Lawrence Rd.
Sumner, IL 62466