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Okay, for those of you who are acronym challenged that would be : Things I Never Thought I would Have To Blog About In My Wildest Dreams… or the shorter version : I have a category dedicated to a tumor. in my brain. me.
It all seems so surreal still (how many times have I said that in the last week?) But still yet, it is what it is, and therefore needs a category on my blog, right? It is my fervent prayer that this time 2 months from now I will be reading through these posts with the full realization that things are not as bad as they seem at this exact moment. But right now, it still seems so surreal.
A week ago today I was laying on my couch, so very dizzy without the knowledge that I had a mass in my brain. It was the last night I would go to bed without thinking about it, and praying about it, and crying about it, and laughing about it, and then praying about it some more.
Its funny how life just changes in the blink of an eye.
A week ago tomorrow morning was the last morning that I woke up without having the tear stains on my pillow, and the headache from the crying, and the unimaginable pit in the bottom of my stomach as soon as my eyelids opened. I spent last Tuesday thinking about frivolous things like: Will the room ever stop spinning. Will Sanjaya stay on American Idol. Did I turn off my straightening iron when I left the house.
Again, how life changes in the blink of an eye.
Tomorrow I will sit in the neurosurgeons office, and discuss mini seizures that I pray I don’t have. I will discuss intraoperative mri’s and the effects of radiation. I will tell a doctor that I will be seeking a second opinion regarding a tumor. in my brain. American Idol probably wont cross my mind. I will hold my husbands hand while I listen to this doctor talk to me about a mass growing in my brain- a tumor. In my brain. I still have a hard time grasping that.
We received the paperwork for Mayo today in the mail. Seeing my husband sitting down at the table reading through the “patients guide to cancer” pamphlet just hit me smack between the eyes.
Again, how life changes in the blink of an eye.
Yet I read through all of your precious comments- I look at the faces of my family and parents- I hear my dear friends voices on the telephone, and I am reminded that no matter how surreal this seems right now, God is perfect in His timing. He has brought all of us together, and He knew what he was doing when he mapped out the course that would bring all of us here. I am amazed and astonished at the outpouring you have given our family. I am blown away by the emails and the private comments and phone calls (Kelli and BooMama have made me laugh so hard the last few days- God knew I would need that!) I am just so thankful for each one of you, and I know my family is thankful. We are so very thankful.
I want you to all know that even though I havent responded to every message, they have all been read (and many of them cried over). I plan on printing out all of your emails and comments to take with me to Mayo Clinic to read- whenever I feel discouraged or depressed, I just start reading them and I realize how truly amazing our God is… he is using this situation in might mighty ways.
I know many of you have said that I am ministering to you- But you will never know how much you have ministered to me. You will never know the strength your words have given me. I can never express my hearts thankfulness. Ever.
So tonight as I go to bed, I am sure the tears will fall. I am sure I will go through the same emotions I have gone through for the last 7 days. But I will also rest assured that there is a mighty group of praying people beckoning God on my behalf.
I am blessed to call each and every one of you my friend. Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough; but its all I have.
So Thank You. Really.
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Dearest Heather - I wish for you the sweetest of dreams tonight. That your heart and mind are full of warm and cozy thoughts and feelings (that is part of the evening prayer of my daughter). Good night :)
by SandyI’m praying right now that one day soon your pillow will be tear-stained free. That a post on your blog will tell us it is the first day you haven’t had to shed tears except when you were laughing so hard you cried.
You do a beautiful job on your blog. God has gifted you as a writer. Your honesty, pain, and faith all come through so clearly. You are bringing Him glory. I know your parents must be so proud while being brokenhearted. I’m praying for them, too.
Oh, and one day you’re going to have to change the itune song to something that doesn’t make me cry before I’ve read even your second sentence. Perhaps something by Sanjaya????
by CindyI love you. Plain and simple.
Get some rest- we start our Mayo Tour soon.
Look out world of Mayo- here we come!
by kelliYou’re in my prayers.
Kristy
by Kristy McKinleyHeather,
by ErinI came upon your site through other sites and I am praying for you. You’re right, God is mighty. He does have perfect timing. You are an angel and you’re going to minister to so many people..you already are. Let this be a time for you and your family to cherish life’s moments and truly see what life is about. You are a beautiful person. God bless you.
Heather, we printed out all the prayers and promisess of prayers and took them to my sister in the NNNIcu it was so wonderful and I am glad to know you’ll have the same support. my computer is on the fritz sorry for the crazy typos
by BeccaHeather,
by annbIt is such a blessing to me to be able to pray for you! You, who through your blog, have helped me in my daily walk - in my daily service to God! I continue to lift you before God in prayer and I continue to believe in God’s healing power and the assurance that you (and I) are in His hands!
I pray over my children each night, that God’s presence is with them in their sleep and in their dreams. I pray the same for you tonight.
by LauraThe usual - ((hugs))
by LundieHi Heather,
by BendingPeakMy name is Heather as well and I was directed to your blog 5 days ago. Immediatly I was hooked, I read thru a good number of posts and just sat in awe of you and your family. A part of me was wondered why I was here (on your site), I don’t have kids, I am not married and I can’t say that I share my faith openly.
Everything changed this morning, I received an e-mail from a close friend that would change, well, everything. I posted about it http://www.bendingpeak.blogspot.com so I will not go into details on your comment page.
I just wanted to let you know that you have another person out in the world thinking and praying for you.
I know now why I was sent to you blog and I will be reading from now on.
~Heather
Just so you know… I’m one of the many people praying for your healing… and there really isn’t many moments that you don’t cross my mind (and heart) in one way or another.
by Amy (Dandelion Seeds)Sending hugs your way and lifting you up in my prayers….
by gomomyourockjennifer
You are a blessing to so many people. Praying and praying for you and your family.
by sarahSo true that life changes in the blink of an eye. Praying that God will sustain you, strengthen you and heal you. And may you continue to drink in His strength and glory!
by The NON-SuperwomanPraying for sweet dreams and peaceful rest!
Love you sis! you are always on my mind! I haven’t called lately, haven’t had the words, but I will be calling you soon, and I hope you know you can call me anytime! morning, noon, or night. (even 3am. )
Night sis! ((hugs))
by CatStill praying for you and being blessed by your faith and words.
Sweet dreams, Heather.
by melodyOh Heather, you don’t know how much you are ministering to me. I have seen too many “Christians” who I would never guess were Christians by the way they live their lives. You are such an inspiration to me. I only wish that I had the faith that you do. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
by LisaYour faith amazes me. I am in awe as I see God working and alive in you. I keep hoping this is all a bad dream and we will all wake up soon. I’m praying for you and think of you constantly. My prayer for you tonight is that angels watch over you and you find restful sleep.
Nighty night sweet child of God…
by PaulaYes…may God send you the sweetest of dreams.
by DebraThis is the first comment I’ve left here, and I just started reading in the past week when I was linked from another blog to yours. You have quickly, immediately, made your way into my prayers. You’ll never know how much you’ve opened my eyes in such a short time to the glory of God and how much of an inspiration your faith and love for God is. I will continue to pray for you, and I thank God that you continue to teach all of us through Him.
by MissyI will be praying for you and your family. xoxo
Now unto Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us
Ephesians 3:20
by stephanieStill praying, my friend.
by ThoughtfulMomBless your heart and your head. You are one strong woman, and I am amazed by that. You are in my thoughts and my prayers continually.
by sarahgraceHolding up prayers to the throne.
by Joyful DaysOh Heather - I’m praying you will have an overwhelming sense of His presence and His peace when you lay down tonight. I know that “pit in the stomach” feeling. I remember going out for breakfast the day after we found out and just barely being able to eat a little bit. Sometimes the feeling comes back, but it is somehow a bit easier to rest in Him these days. Really - it is that or total despair. I don’t want the despair. I want hope. I pray for a miracle. I’m praying for miracles these days - and I’m including you. God can do that. I believe He can with all my heart. I also believe He is soverign, and He is good.
by LindaBlessings Heather.
Our family is praying for you and your family daily. Your walk with God both amazes and inspires me to be daily in God’s word so that I might have it to pull from in those hard times in my life.
“God is perfect in His timing. He has brought all of us together, and He knew what he was doing when he mapped out the course that would bring all of us here.” So true!
Prayers for you and peaceful slumbers.
Heidi
by HeidiMy prayer for you is that you will go into that office at Mayo and there will be no tumor. God is the God of miracles and this is the one I pray for you!!
God Bless…many prayers!!
by SusanDear Heather:
I think of you each day, many times, and pray, knowing you are living each day in his all-sufficient grace. I’m reading and marveling at your words. I’m remembering many days past and that you know, that you know, that you know, Your God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you can think or imagine according to his glorious power that is at work in you. (Eph. 3:20). I love you my friend. This old song I know says:
Lay down my dear children, lay down and take a rest. Won’t you lay your head upon your Savior’s breast. I love you, oh, but Jesus loves you the best, so I bid you good night, good night, good night!
Mae Beth
by Mae BethHi Heather, I just came across your story tonight and I am deeply touched. I am a cancer survivor, and was recently diagnosed with heart disease last year. I am 34 years old, married and have 2 young daughters. I experienced quite an emotional and spiritual roller coaster ride last year, but one that incredibly streched my faith in God. My heart goes out to you my dear sister in Jesus. I wish I could give you a hug right now and pray with you! I am so touched by your story, and although our illnesses are very different, I feel a connection to you. I will be praying for you this week, and I will have my mom’s Bible study pray for you tomorrow night. Thank you for all that you have shared. I look forward to getting to know you through your blog, and hearing about your journey. Thank you for opening yourself up to us.
by TammyI pray tonight with a heart full of hope and assurance that our God has angels standing guard over you as you sleep, dear Heather. May you find sleep and rest without interference. May you awaken with a pillow dry from tears unshed as you rested in the arms of our Savior and tender Father.
You are so special to my heart, tho’ we’ve never seen one another. I count you as a sister — ’cause we share the same Daddy! Sending a hug.
by peachHeather,
Thank you for sharing your heart so openly.
You will continually be in my prayers for healing as well as for strength, comfort and peace.
by dee anneJust want to know I have been praying for you so much here lately. I’m also a pastors daughter who is now married to a minister myself and we are the youth ministeres at our church. I feel I have so much in common with you, we homeschool, have three children and are both PK’s. Please know my heart goes out to you and your family. I mentioned you in our services yesterday at how you amaze me in your walk with the Lord. We are all praying for you! I’m believing that God will make this trial a blessing and those around you will see. Praying you will rest in peace tonight!
by MistiTry and sleep well sweet Heather,my whole family is praying for you and your family.God Bless.
by BambieBambie
Man the music was meant to be. I couldnt stop crying to finish reading and had to turn my volume down…..
by Paulette1958I am praying for you. sweet Diane put your button on my side bar. You are in my familys prayers, we prayed for you tonight at dinner.
May you rest in the arms of our Lord tonight Heather.
Love you.
Sleep well Heather, resting in His arms for they are strong. We will continue to lift you up to our Lord, we are here as your sisters and brothers in Christ to stand in the gap for you!
by SusanneDelurking to say… I don’t know if you were in earnest wehn you said you wanted to name your tumour… but I think you should call it Jezebel. It seems apt. *shy smile* Anyways, you may think it silly, and if so forget all about it :o)
by JennyPraying for you over here in the Pacific Northwest.
by laughing mommylove you!!!!!!!!! {{{hugs}}}
by Janice (5 Minutes for Mom)Thinking,praying, believing
by amyDear Heather,
by jules11I have read your blog but never commented before. My thoughts and prayers are with you all the way from Ireland. Your faith astounds me during this difficult time but it seems you are getting strength from it also.I think about you during my day and i will continue to pray for you each day.Good luck and God Bless,
from one mother to another x
God bless you, Heather. Know that you are being covered in prayer 24/7 by people all over the world. God has put you in my mind many times each day since I started reading your blog. God is right there beside you as you walk through this fire, just as He was with Daniel in the firey furnace.
by BssWOW! again you have astounded me with your generosity and courage. I think you have probably touched a lot of people around the world, Heather, and I imagine that a LOT of people, as they read your words, are crying with you - both in a pure and compassionate sadness for what you and your family are going through - and also in renewed appreciation of their own good fortune; their own good health.
I hope that during your stay at the Mayo clinic that you get what you deserve - The most brilliant and inspired doctors, the most compassionate nurses, the most comfortable bed, some lovely, understanding new friends to laugh and cry with and hold your hand, some decent food, something interesting to read, lots of hugs and kisses from your family and, most importantly of all, a wonderful new prognosis.
by Rebecca JamesPraying for you and your family!
by KariDon’t forget to let God be your strength.
We went through similar with my uncle last year.
the cancer is gone completely. In a situation where even the dr they sent him to who was best in the area sent him somewhere else as he was to afraid to touch the tumor which had snaked it’s way throughout the whole left side of my uncles brain. And the cancer that came with it. He is fine. Of course some residuals from having a huge tumor but on the whole he is fine. Better actually for him having the tumor and being told they didn’t think they could get it all or that he may not even survive if they tried he came to know God and has since been saved and stopped drinking and doing drugs.
Heather, you are an amazing woman and an inspiration to women all over. The grace and dignity you have in all of this is really beautiful. I know God is holding your hand through all of this, and you know what? There are so many righteous women out there praying for you, and we know the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. I can’t wait to see what God will do!
Amy
by AmyStill praying. Just remember that when you sit in that doctor’s office, 100s of us will be scrunched in behind you in spirit.
by LindsPraying for you this morning, dear one! So thankful that the Father is enabling you to communicate often and clearly to us so that we might SURROUND you with multitudes of PRAYERS!! Know that your heavenly Father has walked BEFORE into this day…He knows our past and our FUTURE, dear sister. So today, I’m praying that you will choose to rest in His ever-loving arms and let Him carry you when you’re tired, weak and feeling low. Know that we love you and are always thinking and praying for YOU and your dear family!
by KariMuch love in Christ who is OUR LIFE,
Kari
You will be in our prayers today, Damon emailed me yesterday so I could let you know he is praying for you and Mark. I wish we could all be in Rochester with you, although I sincerely doubt they have a room large enough to hold all your prayer warriors!
by ShaynaLove you!
As many people have said, I somehow found my way in your blog here, just as You had found out about the tumor. Is that God?
I must admit, I don´t pray as much I would like to, but if it counts for something I think about you. It gets me to the heart. I will agree with many of your friends, You are ministering to a lot of people. Even now or the more now.
Almost every time I read you post, tears will fall from my eyes and at least one tissue will get wet. I can just tell you, you are blessing and teaching people through your blog, with the wisdom and blessing God has given You! Really. And I admire you so. In times my life right now, when I do need more God´s love in me for other people and am waiting for His leading.
In wish I could say something more. Just know, that there people are out there, who are thinking of you. Only God can give everything we need. And that´s enough!
Blessings!
Hedi
Hope you dont mind, I posted brief info about you in my blog.
by HediHeather, I feel I need to mention this, for what it’s worth. If I had cancer or a tumor or growth of any sort, my own first recourse would to be to take the 4-herb tea available from herbalhealer.com
For many folks it has actually shrunk their tumor and/or completely erradicted it. In other cases it built up the person’s immunity so that they felt well during chemo/radiation and their blood levels never went down.
It’s not expensive and it doesn’t interact with other drugs, so I thought I’d mention it to you.
by groovyoldladyHeather,
by BeckyYou are in my prayers daily! I know that I don’t know you, but through your blog, I feel that I do. My prayer is that God’s hand will work through the Mayo doctors. It IS God’s will that we use doctors. Their gift is God-given and their hands are healing. I pray for their hands to heal you of this tumor. Your strength through your daughters illness astounds me and gives ME strength! Your strength will get you through this! Maybe what you need right now is a little American Idol and Sanjaya. LOL Take a moment to relax and enjoy the little things with your husband.
Praying for you and your precious family. May you find strength and comfort in Him.
by LaurenThere you go, leaving me and a bunch of us in tears! (Being touched and all by your post. But don’t worry, I haven’t put my make-up on yet!) Many prayers for your appointment today. Hugs to you and the family.
by Bailey's LeafHeather~
by HeidiEach time I come to visit your blog, I sit here at my computer and think “wow!”
I know it doesn’t seem so to you, but you really are an inspiration. If you had any idea how many times during this past week I have been in a situation and thought “What if I were Heather?” or “what if I had a brain tumor right now?” Would I live my life differently? Would I be responding differently to my kids and my hubby?
Just little things, seemingly, but really HUGE!
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to keep everyone updated. I posted the link to your blog (again) on my blog. I will definitely be praying for you and your family.
I know I’ve never met you, but you are heavy on my heart.
Heidi
Hi, Heather. This is my first time to comment, although I have been reading for a few days. I have hesitated to comment because I wasn’t sure if you had the time or energy to read, but I feel led to share this with you this morning. I love the book of Phillipians and have camped out in chapter four for much of my adult life, but this morning, the Lord was leading me through chapter three. These verses stood out to me in regards to a circumstance in my life, but I wonder if they might encourage you, too?
by MeganPhil. 3:20-4:1 “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!”
You are on my heart and mind. Thank you for sharing this road with us.
Megan
Heather,
I pray that God will strengthen and encourage you in ways you could have never imagined…and that He will hold your family so close in His arms as you all walk through this!!
by Michelle(((HUGS))) You are in my thoughts and prayers. I also had you added to the prayer list of my Womens Bible Study group. So over 100 women will be lifting you up!
In Him~
by Karen from the KornerKaren
Spent some time Sunday morning in prayer over you girl. But I pray daily also.
by Laurel WreathStill praying.
by KilikinaI have to thank you for sharing so openly your faith, love, thoughts and journey with us - with me. I wish I could say I walked with the Lord as beautifully and as strongly as you do, but though reading your posts, and reading His word - I strive to be there, someday!
Your in my constant prayers and thoughts,
God Bless and God Speed!
by JennYour in my prayers Heather.
by annielove,
Annie
I was woken twice in the night, so I prayed for you and another friend. I was thinking this morning, Heather…YOU are a display of His glory…I am watching to see what God will do and asking Him to be a marvel before our eyes…and that all of a sudden…the tumor will be…GONE. That’s my prayer, fervantly praying. Again, Heather is a Display of God’s Glory. Be mighty in her LORD! AMEN.
by Holly SmithLove and prayers,
Holly
heather - i have followed your blog for months now, and have so much enjoyed your words, your messages. our lives could not be anymore different… yet your blog is one of my daily must-reads. i am thinking of you, hoping for you, and praying for you. like you i know God has the power, and has a plan, and i respect His wisdom. take care, linda.
by lindaHeather, prayers for you Mark and your family and friends. God placed each person in your life for a purpose, and you in theirs for a purpose. Although fear is imminent, throw it at His feet. You are covered in prayer. I will be praying for the neurosurgeons as well.
by BoltbabeHello Heather,
While searching the web for Christian Homeschoolers, I found a link to your blog under “sprittibee.” Curiosity brought me here,to read about your story.
I am a Christian mom. At the moment I do not homeschool my children (wish i could).
(If I could just offer some support).
I can not imagine what you are going through. I can however, relate to the fear of medical testings and surgery and “what if?”
Fear comes from not knowing and not believing. Faith also, comes from not knowing…but believing.
It took me a while to grasp all of that, but it is true. Not easy. Just true.
Heather, may God be with the doctors, nurses, and everyone involved in your surgery and your recovery. May He be with you always.
You will be in my thoughts. May God comfort you and hold you just as He did for me, eight years ago.
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Sincerely,
by LorettaLoretta - from Christian Children’s Book Review
http://www.ccbreview.blogspot.com
Dear Heather,
This might be too long.
I’ve been coming to your site through Sprittibee and the HSBawards. I come visit your blog everytime my Bloglines tell me that you have an update. I scroll through all the comments. Stopping and reading every-so-often.
The out-pouring of Love that’s being expressed is phenomenal. And really, I’m amazed at it all.
I remember thinking how sad I felt when I read the news of your diagnosis. After the shock, real and imagined, everything within me started to rise up and I wanted to stand in the gap.
I wanted to shout - that’s what the Doctor’s say! God, Let’s hear what YOU have to say. We know the doctor’s report, God, we want Your report!!
I come to visit, like I said, and everytime I want to write you a comment but I chicken out.
I am praying for you - but that sounds trite to write in a comment. Especially when there’s so much more going on within my spirit for you.
I wanted to tell you that there’s a healing conference from The Glory of Zion church led by Chuck Pierce - about the Blood, the brain and His Healing power that’s being telecast on the 19th, 20 & 21st. But that sounded like really bad timing. “oh, you’ve been diagnosed with brain cancer? Gee. Here’s a website.”
Then I compare my comments to those comments already left by those that know and love you…and my comments feel inferior. I know they’re not - it’s just a comparison. I even thought about blogging my letter to you - instead of posting a comment. Maybe that added a little more anonymity.
I wanted you to know that I’m praying that this cancer is cursed at the root and I command it to die and not live - that it shall not spread and it shall be gone, by the Blood of Christ! By His stripes! By the Power of the Cross and the resurrection Power that lives within me. within You.
While I believe that with my whole being (I’m putting God’s reputation on the line and not mine) it all sounds a bit more charismatic than what others are posting.
We’ve been studying in a class at my church about Intercessory Prayer. The book by Dutch Sheets. He has short video sessions that go with the book, now, and we’ve been watching the videos. In the lesson previously, he talked about the Hebrew word for “meeting” which is PAGA. God WANTS to “PAGA” — He wants us to release Him into the situation through our prayers so that He can PAGA with that other person in their situation.
The facilitator asked “Who do you know that needs a PAGA/meeting?” And I thought, “Heather.” (and “My brother”)You were heavy on my heart that week. You still are.
I thought of all the times I’ve prayed for others to be healed. They hadn’t been diagnosed with Brain Cancer. I thought, this is a huge deal! But you know what? I don’t think it’s God’s will for you to be sick. I don’t believe He causes cancer. I think it’s an attack of the enemy who would love nothing more than to steal your testimony and your life. And I thought…okay. It’s God’s reputation. He’s still the God who heals. He’s still on the Throne.
If I were Heather - I would want those around me to rally - and SPEAK LIFE Over me. To speak Life into my situation. So I started to pray big. I’m asking that when you Get to Mayo - that they find NOTHING. I’ve seen it happen before…I’m believing it for you.
I want those around you to realize the power of the spoken word…because our tongue is SOOOO Powerful the scriptures call it like an unbridled horse…that needs taming.
So Please do NOT name this thing that’s trying to creep into your life - except to name it “Dead and cursed and gone” and to name your body and brain, “Healed” “Whole” “Covered in the Blood of Christ”
I don’t know why I couldn’t post all those things before. Sprittibee posted that if we were praying for you to drop you a note to tell you. So here I am. Maybe it’s because by writing all of this down, the anonymity is gone.
So here you have all my comments in one.
Much MUCH love and prayers and blessings!
by ComfyDenimMay God’s Healing Power manifest in you quickly as He shelters you in the shadow of His wings!
I’m sorry to hear about your scary news. I love how your post reminds us that life can change in a blink of an eye. This is so true, but sometimes hard to remember. We need to appreciate life when all the worry we have to think about is American Idol and what to fix for dinner.
You are so right about God’s perfect timing. I am one who doesn’t believe in coincidences. God is in control over all things in our lives, but sometimes we try take control or take credit for them. However, when we are able to leave all in God’s hands than we can stand back and truly watch miracles appear before us. So, as I know you are, give it all to God and wait on Him to see His magnificent plan in this. Lots of love,
by TrinaTrina
When my dad had cancer, we prayed Psalm 91 over him (I posted that for you earlier) but what’s interesting about it is that the chapter had been a theme for him for most of his life. I believe God gave him that scripture knowing that we would need it later. I was telling my mom about you and your blog. We were just amazed at God’s amazing forethought (is that a word?). What I mean is that if you didn’t have this blog the 100s and probably 1000s of people wouldn’t be praying for you! Isn’t God good to think of every detail? These are the kind of details that help me (and I know I’m not the one going thru it) stay focused on the GOOD He has planned. Be encouraged–even in the surreal, even in the unfathomable, even the valley. God promises to bring us THRU it. He’s in the details!
I’m praying for you all the time!
by amandaOh my dear blog friend, Heather, I wish I could be with you in person to hold your hand, to offer you comfort, to attempt to coax a smile from your face, to pray with you.
Although I haven’t always commented regularly, you’ve been a favorite blogger of mine for some time now.
I think back to the first time I came across your blog and read a post about your desires for Emma and how you worried that your other children were being expected to grow up too fast as a result of Emma’s needs. I shared with you my perspective as a “special needs” child who has made it to adulthood and how close I’ve always been with my sibling and the lessons they’ve told me they’ve learned as a result of my childhood medical issues.
Heather, I admire your courage, your spirit, and most of all your faith. Your faith inspires me the most. Thank you for being willing to share this with all of us.
I know that God will be with you in that room when you talk to your doctor and again when you go to the Mayo clinic.
You and your family remains in my prayers!
Blessings to you.
by Overwhelmed With Joy!Dear Heather,
Believing and praying right along with you. I am so glad you are bringing the wonderful love posts everyone has sent you . You are the daughter of the King, Sister In Christ and wonderful mother and wife. You are loved by so many but especially the Lord our God.
In his endless love,
by Angel ( Angel Mama Pearls of Wisdom)Angel ( Angel Mama)
Dear Heather,
by T with HoneyThere are many walking miracles in our world. Individuals for whom medicine could only do so much. Then it was ‘up to them’ to do the rest. Their doctors would be amazed as they recovered from near death attributing their amazing recovery to loving friends and family, the individual’s inner strength and will to live and well as the hand of God. From what I have read of your blog you seem like the kind of person that has not given up on life. You obviously have a wealth in your family and friends. I pray that you will become one of these walking miracles. No matter how bleak things may seem don’t give up.
Heather,
by DawnMy thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your words are so graceful and powerful to me. I still do not even know how i stumbled across your blog page. I firmly believe it was the lords will. My 13 year old daughter started having night seizures on Jan 26, 2007. We have no warning and very little answers. We are still waiting to see a neurologist and it seems to be taking forever. I have been worried sick and crying off and on ever since. Sleep almost never happens for me. The stress on the marriage has also been difficult. Then i came across your stoy and Emma’s story. Your strength in the lord and how you have come through so much has given me hope and strength. My faith has always been a struggle, and you have helped me to trust in the lord more than I was. I now believe that he is taking care of my family and my daughter. It is not always easy, and we are not always strong. Yet he still gives us comfort even when we are afraid and in doubt. I thank god for you and what you are teaching all of us. I know he will bless you and your family. You will come threw this with the love of all you have touched in person and in your blogs. I thank the lord for you heather, and your courage. I will be praying for you and your family. Travel safley and take care.
Dawn
I found this at Beth Moore’s blog:
Count it a joy, Dear One
When life gets hard.
God is doing something huge!
He is also proving
That you are NOT a fake.
Be brave, Mighty Warrior.
Your God is with you!
When waves are crashing,
Stand to your feet,
Throw your head back
And feel the wind of the Spirit!
God is painting a masterpiece
With multi-colored trials.
Go forth and display
Divine special effects
To the great glory of God.
YOU CAN DO IT!
I found this in God’s Word:
Psalm 121
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
Love you, sweetie…and still praying…
by Deena @ Wholly DevotedHeather -
My heart is with you. Completely.
I know when we were facing our little boys leukemia and transplant - having God holding us, being OUR guide eased our hearts.
I am praying for you constantly.
Big Hugs ..
Chrissi
by Chrissi((hugs)) I am praying for you, Heather.
by Linda