The Journey

Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Dennis & Liz Chandler (Paramount Studios in Hollywood)

I dedicate the writing of this web page to Steve Allen and his wife Jayne Meadows. We met these precious people when we were interviewed by them for the 1990 National Leukemia Televent. (Dennis was the telethon's only featured adult survivor that year!)

I never thought back then, that one day I'd have the wherewithal of time, mind and spirit to finally get to do what Steve said to do, "Write!" Especially to put into words our Journey Through Affliction, as we called Dennis' battle with leukemia. Steve wanted Dennis to write a book and even offered to show him how. But Dennis shared, "I realize there are many things I have yet to do with my life and particularly through my music." That's when Steve said to Dennis, "God brought you back for a reason. I'd like to hear what music you will write now." As for writing words, Steve turned to me and told me, "You do it. Write about this time." I answered, "I wouldn't know where to even begin." Steve said, "Just start. You'll be given the words." Well, here's a start.

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