Update 4/11 again at 3:45pm
April 11, 2007
Updates will be below
I just spoke to Heather on the phone. She received the radiologist report on the MRI. Her appointment with the neurologist has been pushed to this afternoon. After he saw her scans, he wanted to see her this afternoon instead. She does not have an appointment time. She is basically on call. When he gets out of his morning surgery, his office will call her and tell her to come in.
This is what the radiologist’s report said:
There is a mass in the left frontal lobe adjacent to the falx and incorporating the cingulate gyrus. It is exerting a mass effect on the interior corpus colosum. The mass is most consistent with a low-medium grade glioma.
I will keep you all updated. Please pray this afternoon as she meets with the neurologist.
*******************************Update at 12:15pm**************************
Her appointment with the neurologist is at 1:15pm.
*******************************Update at 3:45pm**************************
She has a brain tumor. It is inoperable. The doctor wants to do a brain biopsy to find out what kind of tumor it is. That will most likely be done next week. If the tissue comes back normal, they will do nothing except continue to watch it via MRI. If it comes back what abnormal, She will have radiation. And if the radiation does not work, she will begin chemotherapy. She has an ENT appointment at 4pm today (see sidenote) and an EEG in the morning. Here is a picture of the scan that she sent to me and gave me permission to post here —-> Click Here.
A cool side note: The dizziness is not related to the tumor. If she had not been dizzy, the tumor would not have been discovered. Go God, right?
-Laura
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I would love to hear from you!
Thanks for the update.
Heather, I’ve put a prayer request on my blog -hope it’s ok. Praying…
Jennifer
Just found out–praying.
Keeping up the prayers this morning.
I just found out from Sprittibee’s post– so sorry to hear the news. I will be praying for clarity in the diagnosis so that you will be seek the right treatment.
Acknowledge the Father’s presence in your life. He is with you.
Praying for you, Heather.
And your healing.
And your peace.
And your family.
God is God. Even now.
I am so sorry for this in your life.
Praying-
Jacque
I know there really aren’t words sufficient enough to say how truly sorry I am for what you are going through, but I did want you to know that I’m praying for you, and for your family.
Our prayers are with you. It is an awful beast to fight. We are with you.
I am so glad that the Doctors are responding to this quickly. It would have been nearly impossible to wait…even 24 hours…to see the Neurologist. THIS is an answer to prayer alone. Now….for the miracle!
Praying.
Diane
Thanks for the update Laura. Still praying constantly.
Love and hugs,
I just read this from a friends blog on HSB. My heart and prayers are with you today, Heather.
In much prayer…
Thank you, Laura.
Heather, my prayers continue and {{{{{HEATHER}}}}}
Heather, we are praying for you here. Cancer is a hard road to walk. You will be constantly in our thoughts.
I’m praying for you and your family.
I just was referred to your blog by Mayhem & MIracles. I am so sorry and I will pray for you and your family that God will be your strength and will heal you.
Came by way of 5 mins for Mom will add you to my prayer list immediately.
I just popped over at Tiany’s blog and she spoke of your prayer request…I will be praying.
And as hard as this is to say, here goes:
Nothing, NOTHING happens outside of the will of God. I truly believe this with my whole being and tears in my eyes.
I will be praying for you, your husband and your family… this is a hard lot to swallow. I can’t even imagine what you and your family are going through.
Prayfully,
Heather
Praying for the peace that passes all understanding, as well as wisdom and discernment. Awed by the truth you stated: “God is good. All the time.” Hide yourself in His loving arms.
I will definitely keep you in prayer today Heather. I wanted to share with you the web site of the American Brain Tumor Association. My mother had a brain tumor 9 years ago that caused a lot of problems and this group was very helpful to me and my sister. Perhaps it will be useful to you as well. I hope so.
God is faithful to His promises! I know He’s promised peace and healing in His Word. That’s what I’m believing for you! (fwiw, I blogged about you, too…so we’ll have more people boldly entering the throneroom!)
Praying still.
A link to my call for prayer:
http://thoughtfulmom.blogspot.com/2007/04/especiallyheather.html
Continuing to pray. Lord thank you that Heather’s doctors seem to be moving on this quickly. Give them wisdom to deal with the situation correctly. I pray for Heather’s speedy recovery and complete healing.
Amen
Just seeing this now. Please know I am praying for you and your family. I know there are no words that can make you feel better but I hope all the prayers going up for you are felt.
I am praying. As a mother with a special needs child my biggest fear is not being here to take care of him as only a mother can. I’ll be reading for updates. melody
Loving Heavenly Father, Please, hold Heather close to You and wrap Your loving arms around her. Be her strength and her breath of life. Touch upon her brain and pour Your healing into her and make her completely well. You are our Healer! Please, be with the doctors giving them wisdom and tender loving care of Heather. Strengthen and renew her moment by moment. You are our Breath of Life! Thank You Jesus for being with us every moment. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen
Praying for you, for your family and your doctors. May you find strength and peace with whatever the future holds.
I am new to your blog.I found you on another blog. I will be praying for you. I will be keeping track of you too.
Kristy
“kinley”
Thanks for the updates, Laura. I am praying, and will keep praying.
Heather,
Like many I am praying, checking here, praying some more, checking here, praying again…
You are never far from my thoughts and heart today.
dawnz
Just caught up…PRAYING
Continuing to pray.
May you feel His presence,
may you and your family experience
an abundance of His peace and provision.
May you walk through these unbelieveable moments believing that He walks with you.
Emmanuel.
I am so sorry to hear this news! I will keep you in my prayers! Even though I have never met you personally, I know through following your blog that you are a strong person! Keep your chin up and don’t let this bump in the road weaken your spirit! I will keep you in my prayers!
Thank you Laura for the updates…
Many many prayers and much love to you Heather.
xoxoxo
Karen
Heather:
I just saw this on The Rebelution’s site. I’ll be praying for you continuously. We serve a huge God.
Your sister in Christ
Dear Heather, I have been reading about your family for awhile and praying for little Emma Grace. Now, I will be praying for you as well. I will check in daily to know how to pray. God will hold you firmly and lovingly in His hand through this. In His Grace, Laurie
I pray all will go well for you.
I will be praying that the Lord’s mercy and grace will be all sufficient for you during your times of weekness and discomfort. We will start a prayer chain at our church as well.
Love & prayers,
Lori
Praying for you and your family!
Praying…and thanks, sweet Laura, for the updates….
I just found out about your tumor, I am so sorry! I wish I could say more…I wish I could help you in some way…so I will pray. Love and hugs from Tennessee!
I read about this on Elizabeth Foss’s website. You have my fervent prayers.
Oh Heather……sweetie. I’m praying for you. I’m praying my hardest. Oh sweetie, I’m in tears. =( I’m so sorry. If there’s anything I can do, I’ll do it. I’ll even fly down there and help in any way I can. Just let me know. Until then, I’ll be pounding on Heaven’s doors with my prayers.
Dearest Heather, I am praying for you and your family. I am crying at this news and my heart is so heavy for you and your amazing family.
Heather,
I just found out last night. I am praying for you and your family. I have put a prayer request on my blog for you. I will also put a prayer request for you where ever it is possible and available. There is Power in Prayer. I will not stop Praying until the LORD tells me you and your family will be OK.
~JEN
Heather- I love you. You know that. We are both in the grips of potentially deadly things today. I’m praying for you. I’m praying for me. Our familes, our husbands. DIfferent situations, same path.
You Are Not Alone Sister. I’m right next to you, so is God.
Heather,
I am praying so much for you today. I am so sorry. I found out about this via an email about blog design business, and my husband and I prayed for you last night. Then today when looking through blog land, I came across a prayer request for you and finally figured out this was you. My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry I bothered you about my blog design. I will be praying for you and thinking of you.
Dear Heather - Cyber Hugs and Kisses.
Our household will be holding you up in prayer.
My thoughts are prayers are with you, praying for the best news possible!
Followed a link here from Elizabeth Foss. My prayers are with you and your family, both for your healing and for complete freedom from anxiety.
Praying right now!
Heather, I’ve been keeping up with your blog on and off… I’m praying for you and for your family.
Heather, I am crying as I read all this. I haven’t checked in with you for a few days, or is it weeks?? I am so sorry you are all going through this. I am praying for you. and I am sitting here typing this crying for you.
God is good, I don’t understand much, but I cling to this.
Our Jehova Rafa (The Great Healer), Jehova Jireh (The Great Provider) I pray your comfort and peace over heather and her family. May your divine, perfect plan be carried out in her life as you receive glory from the lips of the praise of your people. We want to thank you in advance for hearing the plea’s of heather’s family, friends and world-wide supporters. (Ephesians 3:20-21 my life verse) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus unto all generations for ever and ever. In the precious blood of Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior, Amen.
May your cup overflow Heather,
Your sister in Christ,
AnnaLiza V
I just stopped by 5 minutes for mom and saw her post - Heather, your in my prayers - Though I dont know you I am in shock with no words - but your in my prayers
God Bless!
praying for you!
I’m praying for you and your family. God bless you Heather.
Heather,
I came over from Tiany’s blog. I’m so sorry about all that you and your dear family is struggling through. What a shock. I can only imagine the emotions whirling you around. I have had neurological symptoms myself recently and was afraid of just this type of thing, in my case it’s probable early MS. That came as a relief, and now I hear of a sweet young mother like yourself going thru this thing I was most afraid of and my heart is broken completely for you. I want you to know I am praying for you, for full recovery and for your precious family.
Love,
Jenn
Heather, I just heard about this this morning and have just been able to get here to read about what’s been going on. I don’t even know what to say. It seems so unfair to have this happening to you. I will be praying steadfastly for you and your family and everyone who loves and cares for you to get through this.
Much Love,
Kristen
I’m here by way of Elizabeth Foss’ blog.
I’m so sorry to hear about this, and am sending prayers for you and your family.
heather,
reading through other blogs, i stumbled upon a prayer request for you; you are in my prayers.
“let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long,and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders.” deut.33:12
rest secure in Him…praying for you as He shields and protects you.
crying out on your behalf, sister!
wow.
not what I was expecting to find on HSBAwards website today, or on Eclecticeducation blog either.
my dad has lung and brain cancer (three tumors on the brain) but is doing very very well.
I will pray here for direction
I will pray for healing … and grace.
Kristina
Thank you so much for the update. We are praying!!
You’re in my prayers and on our church prayer chain. (((hugs)))
Ps 119:114
14 You are my refuge and my shield;
I have put my hope in your word.
NIV
Praying here as well.
Heather, I’m praying for you as well. I hear your heart, and I know you’re scared. I’ll be praying for God’s peace to envelope your heart and everyone in your family.
You are not facing this alone!
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Ps. 73:26
I am praying for you and your family. I am crying and my heart is so heavy for you. May the Lord bring you and your family comfort in this time.
Heather, I do not know you. However, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones as you go through this difficult time. May you find even a small measure of comfort and peace in knowing you have an army of virtual friends rallying behind you.
Heather, I have been lurking here for a while and your story has been an inspiration to me. I love how supportive you are of your family and your love for God is so evident everytime I read a new post. God has a plan for this - even though we may not understand what it is yet - but he does. Praying for you in this difficult time - I cannot even imagine what you are going through.
I have been relaying this prayer request to any and all I can think of, you are covered in prayer. Thank you Laura for the updates. It helps to not sit here and wonder.
Heather,
You have been heavy on my heart all day long.
God, lavishly pour out your presence upon Heather! Soak her in your peace and your calm. May she know your Hand. Please will You heal her. Completely restore her. God, You are merciful.
Chris from Canada
Thinking of you Heather, may God bless you and keep you and wrap you up in his loving comforting arms. (((Heather & family)))
Hi Heather, Here thru Karen’s blog Troll Baby, which I only recently started visiting. There is not a lot I can say, not knowing you at all, than that I wish you and your family lots of strength from over at the other side of the globe.
Heather! I am praying for you. For your family, each of them. Praying for peace as you learn more, make a plan and fight this. Praying for God’s healing hand to be on you.
I am so glad that she found out about this and that she is getting the help she needs. Continuned prayers.
On a side note my heart stopped when I saw the picture. As a mother of a child who has had MRI’s done that is bone chilling.
Thank you so much for the updates. Continuing to pray.
Big Hugs, Kari
Heather, I am praying for you and your family.
Heather, we don’t know one another (I just linked over from 5M4M)…but I will PRAY FOR YOU. I am trembling for you as I think of my own family and two precious babies. May we all learn from you not to take A MOMENT forgranted. And may God work a great miracle. Peace and blessings to you.
Heather and Family - Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
I’ve been praying all day. I’m not sure if this news is all good news or bad news. But I’m still praying for a miracle. Next time we see that picture of her brain, I want to see no tumor!
Just letting you know we are Praying for your family.
Hi Heather, I don’t know you at all, dear sister in Christ, but I found out about your ordeal via Real Learning. I just thought I’d let you know that yet another mom is lifting you and your precious family up in prayer.
Please continue to keep us posted. Still praying and spreading the word.
Heather:
I am praying for you and your family. Our God is a big God and you are written in the palm of His hand.
Just read the update Heather. Blanketing your whole family in prayers.
dawnz
Praying for you and your family. Be blessed with peace, strength, and healing.
Heather,
I am praying for you and your family. God is faithful. He will bring you through this.
I am praying for you and your family.
Heather
I just spoke with you and read Laura’s update. I plan to keep coming here to be updated and to let you know that I am with all those other people who are thinking about you and praying for you. I encourage everyone to keep doing the same and flood you and your family with prayers, good wishes and ongoing support. This is a time when the internet can and should be utilized.As you know I don’t blog but I will email everyone I know and ask them to pray for you. Remember there are so many people who are praying for you and keeping you in their thoughts. Those people CARE about you and know that God is watching over you. I know it is difficult but you are not in it alone.
Praying for the tissue to come back normal, Heather. And I’m praying for your family. Thank you for the update, Laura.
Heather,
I am de-lurking.
Your blog has been such an inspiration to me. I have enjoyed your words of wisdom, been inspired by your strength, and have been in awe of your tremendous faith in our God. You have poured out your soul on this blog and have encouraged me in so many ways. And in not even “really” knowing you, I feel that your strong faith will bring you the comfort, healing, and strength you will need to fight this battle you are facing.
I cannot even fathom what you’re going thru, but please know that you are being prayed for from Lansing, Michigan.
I am here via BooMama and will pray for you and also your family and friends.
Still praying, and I will add you to my church’s prayer list tonight at Wednesday night prayer meeting.
No matter what the earthly physicians may say or do, the Great Physician is the one in control.
I’m lifting you before the throne of God, Heather.
Thanks for updating, Laura.
Hey, Laura,
How about a “Pray for Heather” button to put on our posts and our sidebars for Heather?
I’ll be one of the first to post it if Heather agrees to it.
Thanks for updating Heather’s blog with the latest news. It really helps us focus our prayers.
Diane J.
Don’t know you either Heather, but in Christ we are all one. And I know you too are a women, a mom, and a wife after God’s own heart. May God bless, sustain, guide and grant you and your family peace and wisdom. And may he send you extra hugs to get you through this time.
Praying for you and your special family!
Sandy
Praying
He is so Awesome!
Continuing to pray!
Heather, I have just started reading your blog. Please know that my children and I are praying for you and your beautiful family.
Okay, I just looked at the scan. I don’t care what anyone thinks, I am going to be bold. That brain scan shows a tumor and I believe that in days to come, there will be another post with two brain scans. One will have the tumor, one will not! In Jesus name!!!
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds.
Psalm 147:3
When doubt filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
Psalm 94:19
Jesus said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.
However, take heart, for I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
And we know that God causes everything to work
together for the good of those who love God
 and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28
Jesus said, ” And be sure of this:
I am with you always even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:20
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Consider it pure joy, my brothers,
 whenever you face trials of many kinds,
because you know that the testing of
 your faith develops perseverance.
Perseverance must finish its work
so that you may be mature and
complete not lacking anything.
James 1:24
Heavenly Father… You know each and every need of this precious family.
We seek and ask nothing you have not already
 known from the beginning… yet You say…
“Ask and it will be give to you; seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.
 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds;
and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Matthew 7:7-8
Dear Heather,
I have added you to our prayer lists and will continue to keep you uplifted in prayer.
In his endless love ,
Angel Mama ():) ( Pearls of Wisdom)
Praying for God to lift you and your family up in his strength.
Your dear blog friends have set up pleas for prayer all over the blog world. While strangers on this earth, and in the blog world as well, know that as your sister in Christ I will pray as I click “submit.” May God be a refuge and strength…
Sweetie… We are all believing for a blessed miracle from our Heavenly Father.
Remember Job… he too had so much to experience. However, his obedience and faith gave him more blessings than he could of ever imagined. God knows every emotion you are feeling my sweet sister in Christ. Always seek him even when you may not have anything happy or positive to share.. he knows before you even speak.
I am so thankful you have the support and faith that surrounds you… it is a “Blanket of Love” from all over the world.
Thank you for keeping us up to date with your journey… your never alone!!!!
**Lots of Hugs**
Deborah
We are praying for you.
We are praying for you! God bless you through this very difficult time and show you more love and mercy than you’d have ever thought possible.
Hi Heather,
I am sure you may not be ready for this today, but a day is coming soon when you will want this and I wanted to make sure it is available to you when that moment arrives. Apart from the Word of God I have found nothing better than this article by John Piper.
http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/ByDate/2006/1776_Dont_Waste_Your_Cancer/
I am saddened that you need it but trust God to use it mightly.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
I’m praying for you and your family. May he give you all strength and courage.
I’ve been praying. God is a BIG God, and your daughter proves it.
Thank you for the updates–still praying!! Praying for so many things for you, but mostly for good news and peace, peace, peace.
It is sooooo hard to believe this is really happening!!!! But the scan sure does make it feel more real… but still… it seems surreal.
I’m praying of course!!!
Praying. Still praying.
Praying for all of you. You just keep on walking, Heather, and giving God all the glory. You have and will continue to inspire so many.
May God give you much-needed rest and peace this night.
Yes, Laura, GO GOD!
Remember He’s about His glory, so lets give it to Him.
Much love!
I just found out via a couple of blogs this morning. I’ll be praying for you and your family through this difficult time.
See if you can find a copy of U.S. News & World Report from just a couple of weeks ago - the cover story is about Bernadette Healy, who had a glioma a few years ago. (I forget the specific type - I think hers was operable, but she had to do a lot of medications and so forth afterwards.) There’s a pretty good bit of medical information in it, and it may be of some help, if for nothing more than inspiration because she beat it.
Chin up!
Heather, I found your blog through someone else’s and wanted to say I’m praying for you and will continue to follow your journey through this challenge. I am so encouraged by your faith in the Lord.
I wanted to correct the verse for this scripture I sent to you yesterday… James 1: 2-5… ††â€
Consider it pure joy, my brothers,
whenever you face trials of many kinds,
because you know that the testing of
your faith develops perseverance.
Perseverance must finish its work
so that you may be mature and
complete not lacking anything.
James 1:2-5
Gods Word has great power over anything the enemy may bring for a season.