Lifesong and skipping church
April 16, 2007
I first want to say a huge thank you to Laura for putting the ipod in my sidebar - I know it was a pain in the hiney.
The first song that plays has always always been one of my favorites, and now even more than ever, it speaks to my heart. I’m doing alot better than I was Saturday, although I know days like that will come again in the near future. I think the thing that I am most afraid of is the first consultation at Mayo, waiting for that doctor to walk into the room will prove to be very difficult for me, I am sure. Once we have a game plan, I will be much better - I need periods at the end of my sentences.
We skipped church yesterday (my dad is the pastor, he gave me permission!) and took the kids to eat breakfast, so that we could talk about the upcoming events. Easton really doesn’t want to talk about this, which I assume is normal, given the fact that she understands it more (and she has heard more). She has already been through this with Emma, she remembers far too well. Elijah had the most questions- his last question stung the most. “Mommy, are you going to die?” To which Mark promptly replied that the doctors are going to do everything that they can to make me better - and that God is in ultimate control and loves me and them very much. He smiled a huge smile, shook his head and finished off his pancakes. Oh how that sucker punched me though, a 6 year old shouldn’t have to ask his mom that question, there is nothing natural or normal about it.
Emma Grace just keeps asking to look at my head; “Look head mommy” and pulls my head down to her level. She then smells my hair and lays her head on my shoulder..
All in all, I think they are processing it as well as they can. Easton, again, is probably handling it the hardest, but I also know that we have instilled in her a foundation that will carry her through this, He will carry all of us through this.
I have a doctors appointment tomorrow with Dr. Cassidy (neurosurgery here in town) to hopefully go over my EEG. We are also going to tell him that we are going to Mayo Clinic, but will be using him for follow up care here when I come home. Pray that he is understanding of this - I would hate for him to think that we didn’t feel he was good enough.
One of you had asked if we had determined if the tumor was operable now. Dr. Cassidy feels it is not- thus us going to Mayo for a second opinion. They have state of the art resources, so if there is any way to take it out- they would be able to do it.
Continue to pray for me. This week Mark goes back to work- the kids and I will be home together for the first time since the diagnosis. Pray that I can hold it together, but also pray that if I do lose it, that my kids and I can minister to each other through it.
I read this today during my quiet time. isn’t it funny how God puts things right in front of you when you need them the most- it still amazes me (I also read it in one of your comments, so thank you!).
Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls-
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The Lord God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deers feet,
And he will make me walk on my high hills”
-Habakkuk 3:17-19
Father, as I face this day- remind me that you are there. When the fear comes over me without warning, remind me that you are there. When I feel weak, remind me that you are there. You promise that when I can no longer walk, you will carry me. Remind me that it is okay to ask for your help- that you are already in the midst of my heart, you know every corner of my soul, you are already fully aware of my needs and weakness’. Prepare me for what is to come, whatever that may be. I know that you are the master physician, I believe that with all of my heart. If it is your will for this to be removed, then remove it. If it is not, then please move in me.
I love you, and I trust you. Yet the fear is still very real. Thank you for every precious gift you have given me.
You have given me so much more than I deserve.
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I would love to hear from you!
Thank you for another day of coming closer to Him through your trials and words. You are incredible and I am so thankful to know you even on such an impersonal level.
I am praying for you today and asked all my blog readers to pray as well.
You are such a blessing to me and more importnatly to Him!!
((hugs)) If you need me for anything… ;) Love you!
Amen!
Heather - Praying for you and your family daily.
Hugs, Kari
Praying that you feel hands holding you up through your day. Lifting up your dear, sweet children and your husband as he goes out to face the day. Praying for strength and peace and healing for you from the top-most hair to the soles of your feet.
In Him we live and move and have our being.
Live in Him today, moment by moment, second by second.
Prayers. Prayers. And more prayers.
Julie
Heather, I have a very dear IRL friend who was diagnosed with cancer last week. Myeloma. She doesn’t have a blog, but does have internet. I’m going to point her in the direction of your blog.
Heather, I want you to know how blessed I am by your spirit. Your faith and trust in God are an inspiration. I am in prayer for you and your family.
On Friday, I was on my back porch with a tornado forming up above. I live in a mobile home and there was no real safe place near by to go. I was in total awe of the swirling clouds above and I put myself in God’s hands. I tried to find the safest place I could and I prayed.
He spared me and I pray he’ll do the same for you.
Amen sis!
remember he is there as well as all of us here. We are thinking of you all, and praying night and day!!!
Love you sis
Prayers for you today Heather.
dawnz
Heather
Your strength amazes me! I know you will be able to navigate yourself and your children through this first day alone since “it” happened. I know this because you are never “alone”. Take care and thank you for helping all of us to help you!
We love you! I will pray you have a peaceful week, and that Eastons heart will have peace as well.
Dear one,
So glad y’all are taking the time to be with your kids and take the time to listen to them and talk with them. Know that your loving heavenly Father is covering them fully already…and is covering you and Mark as well~before, behind, beneath, beside…He covers you! Sweet sister, know that you are bathed in prayer and lifted up before His throne of ULTIMATE grace and peace. Love to you and your dear family…soak in the moments and live TODAY…let tomorrow rest in His hands. Praying and loving, Kari
I am praying for you, Heather. God IS in control and He WILL see you through. Just keep believing! Blessings to you!
I love you
Dad
Heather, you continue to amaze me with your strength and grace through this. And your ability to articulate your thoughts and feelings in the midst of it all. I will be praying for you and your children throughout the day today.
Heather,
You and your family are in my prayers. I have added you to my prayer list at church. God be with you….
In Christ,
Kelly
Amidst your storm of life, God is using you to inspire others. May God continue to give your strength for each day. And I will pray for your dear daughter, my daughter is the same age. And I know how girls at that age are so tender.
Heather,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers all weekend. I keep coming back here every few hours to check-in on you. You are an amazing woman of faith. Thank you for letting God use you during this time to touch so many of us. It certainly puts the little aggravations of life in perspective for me.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Lisa B.
Heather,
About 10 years ago now, my mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She was fortunate to have one of two surgeons that performed this rare surgery weekly right nearby in NYC. We learned through this battle that if you can prove that one doctor has more experience over another, your insurance company must pay for you to go to that dr even if he is not in your network. It is based on a precident in a California lawsuit. Anyway, the day before my moms surgury, the insurance company tried to cancel her surgury and send her to a doctor who had only performed the surgery once. We called the insurance company and fought for her rights and won-over the phone. I share this because you have a lot of rights and quality medical care is one of them. Picking her own dr and getting it covered was a huge relief to my mom. Her surgury went well. She is still doing great all these years later.
I am praying for you and your family.
Come across your site recently, touched by Emma’s story & your’s. Praying for you & your family out here in California. Amazing how God connects people through the internet.
You and Your Family are in our prayers. God has His loving arms around you all. Know that HE is in control and HE will never forsake you. I cannot say that I understand how you feel, but know that you have a multitude of people praying for you. God is still in the Miracle making business. I pray that your children will know peace and understanding during this difficult trying time. Check out my Sister in law’s wonderful Ministry online. and request any prayers that are needed.
May Jesus fill you with peace, understanding and Grace. In His holy and precious name,
Kelly Kerley
Emily Kerley ( my almost 9 yo )
and wonderful husband Tim Kerley
He is SO very faithful. I love when He tells me exactly what I need to hear. Praise Him!
Hugs and prayers.
Hi again, also praying for you over at my site.
Praying for you throughout the day. Praying for Easton’s tender heart.
Again, thank you for sharing your journey, it’s authencity is a powerful declaration of His love and faithfulness.
Heather — He is there. He is there in the whisper of the wind. He is there in the smile of your children. He is there in the rustle of the leaves. He is there in the flowers popping up from the ground. When you are afraid, just look up and around, and you will be reminded that He is all around you.
And more importantly, He is still on His throne right now, watching over you, cradling you, loving you.
Still praying for you, Heather.
Heather, we are praying for you.
May the Lord bless you and your family.
It wouldn’t surprise me if Dr. Cassidy is actually relieved that you have this appointment at the Mayo Clinic, Heather. No one can possibly fault you for getting the absolute best care available.
You’re handling all this with a lot more grace and even calm than most of us would. I’m still praying for you.
Prayers continue for you here, Heather.
I completely agree with Barb, Heather. If he is a good doctor, and I know he must be, he will encourage you to stop at nothing to get the best care possible. And it sounds like going to Mayo is definitely the best for you.
Please know that I am praying for you; every single day. I am praying for your precious children and family, too. They are weighing so heavily on my heart.
Im praying for you today. AS well as your family.
All things are possible through Christ!
Receive all He has to offer.
Receive.
Heather I know that through you and your strength you are bringing people to Christ.
My heart breaks for you and your family. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your children and husband are also in our prayers Heather!
Hello Heather,
Another day closer to getting some answers and I pray, to give you hope and some security for your future. This is a bit long but I hope filled with much useful information that will help you at this time of uncertainty.
I can’t say enough good about Mayo Clinic and their wonderful staff that will put you at ease and help you understand that God has lead you to physicians that will do everything in their power to help you beat this tumor.You will be amazed at how truly remarkable Mayo Clinic and their staff is! It is unlike any other medical facility I have been treated at, and I can honestly say I’ve seen more than most people will in a lifetime!
You can’t go by what one doctor says is inoperable nor can you go by statistics because they are based on people diagnosed years ago. The outlook is better today for cancer patients than ever. Remember there are 10 million people today alive who are cancer survivors! What a testimony to the advancements in medicine and the power of God’s ability to heal through the gifts he has given to our medical doctors!
Many doctors out there will give up due to inexperience or lack of knowledge of new research that has been found to work on different tumors, but I have not found this to be the case at Mayo.
Mayo Clinic a teaching and research hospital in addition to being world renown for their medical care, so they are up on all the latest therapies for treating cancer. Including Cyber or Gamma Knife (not a surgery but a form of radiation that is very precise in getting to inaccessible tumors). I know someone that has had this treatment and it did rid her of the tumor at the base of her brain.
For reliable information I would recommend the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/brain),http://www.
(nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007222.htm)
Mayo Clinic’s page (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/brain-tumor/DS00281/DSECTION=2),
The American Brain Tumor Association (http://hope.abta.org/site/PageServer) and The American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org). These are all reliable medical web sites recommended by Mayo Clinic itself.
My experience has been when armed with knowledge you can battle this disease along with your doctor because much like as a Christian learning about evil and how to do battle with it, you must know your opponent in this battle because then you can play an active part in beating this disease with your doctors.
And as long as you are getting information from reliable medical sites doctors welcome their patients being informed.
I personally know a young woman who had a brain tumor who was told it was inoperable, go home get her affairs in order, three months to live. She did not give up but instead found a surgeon that took out the tumor and she went on to live another 8 years. Eight years from now they may have a cure.
Another young woman I know was diagnosed with a brain tumor and she had surgery, radiation and is alive today with a new one year old daughter. Miracles do exist!So you get the help you need now and know that they are working and finding ways of fighting this disease everyday which will help you along with Christ’s love feel his hope for the future.
I look at it as it is finding ways to “live with” and not die from cancer, until there is a real cure found for us all living with this disease.
My experience at Mayo Clinic has truly been a blessing. You wondered about your local doctor’s reaction to your being seen at Mayo Clinic, well, I found a local doctor that went to Medical School at Mayo Clinic and I have my in between check ups with him. He is not in the least offended by my being treated at Mayo Clinic. My experience has been that all my local doctors are VERY receptive to my being seen at Mayo Clinic. I hope this at least puts that worry to rest.
And please don’t beat yourself up for feeling a wide range of emotions everyday! It is normal.I can’t tell you how much my emotions swing everyday (especially when I notice a new lump or bump) and yet I have not lost my faith in God. I know he watches over me and will see me through my trials as he will yours.
You are in my prayers and again if you want to talk I’d be more than willing to give you my phone number, just email me (I’ve done this with others online) to help you navigate through the path I’ve already walked.
In Christ’s Love, Christina
Oh Heather, how God is working on me through you. I have to tell you that I am one who wants to hide from pain; not just my own but anything that saddens me. I have a difficult time rising above it. I don’t do sad movies. I was a wreck over the emotional impact of 9/11. I know I can’t live without pain. I *know* this. And yet I find myself trying to hide from it.
But your pain has reached deeper into my heart and well beyond the walls I hide behind. I know I am meant to pray for you, to learn from your faith and wisdom and courage, and to watch to see how God works in the midst of this. THANK YOU for being transparent in the sharing of this most personal trial. THANK YOU for showing me what faith in action TRULY looks like. Praying without ceasing, Heather, for you and your entire family.
Blessings,
~Toni~
Such an encouraging post..for all of us praying along with you…Amen…He Reigns!
I have 8 and 9 year old daughters, and when you speak of your daughter Easton it literally tears at my heart. I am praying (for your whole family) that God will hold her in His mighty hands and give her a special strength… that He will give each of you exactly what you need in each moment.
I too, am an only child and know the unique relationship when you are the only child. I am lifting your parents up and praying that God will shine His light of love and comfort on them.
I am praying for you.
Heather,
I have read many posts today and all of them led me to your site. You have a host of women praying for you, including me. God will be faithful to His Word to heal you.
Love,
Tracy Hurst
Gibee said it so beautifully…. He is there. Wherever you look. Never doubt for a second. I am still praying, as are my friends. For all of you, including your parents.
Good Morning…
I hope these following words bring you comfort and something to reflect back on when those days of “fear” come upon you. Your heart is filled with the Holy Spirit… your never going to walk this journey alone… no matter how the enemy tries to convince you otherwise!
Fear imprisons…Faith liberates.
Fear paralyzes…Faith empowers.
Fear disheartens…Faith encourages.
Fear sickens…Faith heals.
Fear makes useless…Faith makes serviceable.
Fear puts hopelessness at the heart of life…Faith rejoices in its God.
Ir is said that the Bible says “Fear not†365 times; that’s once for every day of the year.
Thank you for continuing to keep us up to date… this will be a blessing to you when you look back at all that God has done and with whom He was able to bless… through your servants heart… for His glory!!!!
Have a beautifully blessed week!
**Lots of Hugs**
Deborah
Praying for you and your family Heather. Your music is so uplifting…
Heather - just wondering - is the world still spinning? Has the ativan helped at all?
*sniffle* Your resolve and transparency and faith and…all of it…is breaking my heart.
I just can’t help sense though, that there is going to be an incredible miraculous end to this, so thanks for letting us all be edified in our own walks by praying for you and watching you walk through this trial.
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you — to shine upon you — and be gracious unto you….
Proverbs 3:24
when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
I pray for you to be at peace. For you to be rested. For you to be right in the center of His palm so He can carry you through this. Remember that the footprints are His alone right now. He loves your babies more than you do. Rest in that. Your children will be stronger through this. He wouldn’t let it happen if it could not bring Him glory.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Jeremiah 33:6
Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.
Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
Psalm 33:11
But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
My prayers are with your family.
- Love, the other Heather :)
Heather,
I have sent you some flowers: Check them out on my site (www.tracyhurst.com) I love you my sweet sister in Christ. Women all over the world are calling forth your healing!
In Christ,
Tracy Hurst
So many comments and so many prayers! Heaven’s Gates are being stormed for you dear Sister in Christ!
I pray for more wisdom for you in dealing with your children’s and other’s questions.
God Bless!
I was reading an article about John Edwards (presidential hopeful) and his wife’s terminal cancer. Their story is amazing and they have been very inspirational, just like you.
They had a similiar question from one of their young kids about Elizabeth dying. John asked the kids “Who in this room is not going to die? raise your hand.”
Nobody raised their hands because they all knew, including the kids that everyone is eventually going to die. But how we spend our time and treat people is the most important thing.
I thought it was a great article and a great way to discuss it with children. Their family had also been through tragedy already with a son being killed in a car accident about 10 years ago.
Just thought I’d share with ya.
Jamie
Dear Heather,
I have just found your blog after reading “Everyday Mommy’s” (I think it was that one…) I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers as you go through this. I am scared with you, but also comforted with you as you put your trust in our Father. May He grant you His perfect peace. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Janet Tuininga
tuiningatreasures.blogspot.com
Alberta, Canada
Your son Elijah’s question tears at my heart. I am going to specifically be praying for your children. 12 years ago I went through a year long battle with scary health issues and trying to get a diagnosis and the hardest thing of all was each time my two oldest kids asked if I was going to die. I hear your heart and understand.
Hello, my name is stephanie. And, I am just encouraged by your strength/story. We never know why we go through what we go through. But, I do know is that it makes us stronger for tommorrow. I will be praying for you. I know that God is in control even though it may not seem so. And, I know that HE loves you very much. Please, know when you have those moments please put on your worship and praise CD’s and just lift you your hands and worship HIM and dance. ANd, God will help you press through. “Psalms 34:4-I sought the Lord and HE answered me, and HE delievered me from all my fears.” Just rememeber GOd is there always. Please, remind encouraged. And, to never give up the fight.
love,
stephanie
i found ur blog on fairy moms blog and i want you to know you are in my prayers and jesus loves you emmensily….blessings to you hon…
Heather, your faith and your strength inspires me today and always. I pray that your children and your husband find comfort in God. Your entire family remains in my prayers.
Still praying today, Heather. Lifting you before the throne, knowing that God has mobilized all of us to surround you and to inspire each of us to lean more heavily on Him — not just for healing and for support for you, but for each and every one of our own needs as well.
God has His ways, most we don’t understand, but if this situation has drawn each of us who are praying along with you a bit closer to His throne — then to Him alone be the glory!
May our precious Father hold you ever close, dear Heather, as you move bit by bit closer to that day at Mayo Clinic and the answers you long to hear.
Keeping the prayers going. Your faith is beautiful.
Heather - I’m another one who has found my way to you through the many blogs posting your story, Emma Grace’s story, and the need for much prayer in your life right now. I have spent much of this morning and afternoon reading your posts and crying for you, crying out to God on your behalf. I praise God for your evident strength, trust in Him, and hope. God IS working a miracle in this situation, of that I am sure. We just don’t know what it is yet or who will be affected. I will continue praying. I am also 1.5 hours from Mayo, should you need someone to come and pray with you or help out in any way.
I was wondering if you had tried to get a consult with one of the best brain tumor specialists around - who is right in your backyard at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa? Look him up! If not for him, I have a friend who would not be around to enjoy his family…several years later, since his surgery. Consult with him, give it a shot, before/after Mayo…
Sorry - I left his name out like a ditz - Steven Brem…
Father, I pray especially for Easton today. That in this scary time for her, You would become more real to her than ever before; that she would begin to develop a deeper relationship with you. I pray that one day years from now she will look back at this time and say that it was when she began to understand your love for her. Surround her with your peace, help her mommy and daddy know when to give her time and space and when to draw her close. Help her find words for what she is feeling. We trust that your Holy Spirit himself will intercede for her when her words cannot express her heart. Give Easton a peace that passes understanding. Let her be a little girl who laughs easily and is still a little girl even though she has experienced and carried so much. Give Heather wisdom to how best to help Easton deal with everything. Father, I pray again that you would heal Heather totally and completely. And we WILL give you the glory!
Heather, your strength and faith amaze me. I’m continuing to pray for you and your family. Love and hugs, Janeen
I am praying…
Kim
Dear Heather,
I too, like many others were looking for the right words to express my love and prayerful thoughts for you and your family. You were so incredibly gracious and strong on the telephone when I called Friday night unbeknownst of what was going on. The brief time that we have been in communication, you have touched my life with your faith, courage and authenticity. Since then, I have thinking about you and praying for you and your family [as well as reading your blog] all weekend. I will continue to do so.
You also put some aspects of my life in perspective. As I told you, no worries about the website and blog. I have witnessed that you have an incredible team and I am sure it will come together in God’s time.
I want to leave you with my favorite poem of all times to add to your resource of verses and poems to give you strength as you walk along this journey…
Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?â€
The Lord replied,
“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you.â€
–by Mary Stevenson
I know that God has carried you before and will continue to carry you now and always.
Love, peace and prayers,
Kwanza Bowe
Stocking Island, Exuma
Bahamas
Dear Heather,
I, too, like some others have been looking for the right words to express my love and prayerful thoughts for you and your family. You were so gracious and strong on the telephone when I called on Friday night unbeknownst to what was going on. I have been thinking about you and praying for you and your family [and reading your blog] all weekend. I will continue to do so.
You have inspired and touched my life in the brief time that we have been in communication with your strength courage and authenticity. You also have added some wisdom to some of my life’s perspective and [perceived] challenges. As I said on the phone, no worries about the website, blog design or the Paypal. You have an incredible team and I am sure it will all come together in God’s time.
I want to share with you my favorite poem of all time. I hope you will add to your resource of verses and poems that you pull from to give you strength and courage in your time of need and meditation…
Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,
“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?â€
The Lord replied,
“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you.â€
–by Mary Stevenson
I know He has carried you before and He will carry you now and for always.
Love, peace and prayers,
Kwanza Bowe
Stocking Island, Exuma
Bahamas
I am praying for you and your family. God is good - all the time.
I’m praying fro you Heather. I hear the Lord in my spirit telling me to tell you to hang there in the “Yet, I will rejoice” part. I am an intercessor and have stood in the gap for so many, so again I’m asking God to wake me up and pray for you like He has before for others. I want you also to know that about 6 weeks ago I got a call saying that a friend of mine from high school (now in Iraq) got a call in the States that his 7 year old son Noah has an inoperable brain tumor. Mick came home to be with his son. Just 2 weeks ago they did a scan and the tumor was…..GONE. Keep your hope, dear Heather and don’t let anyone steal your joy. Praying as you go to appointments and as you are Mom and Wife.
Love in Jesus,
Holly
Praying for you Heather and your family.
Bambie
“Thou will keep him in perfect peace him whose mind is staid on Thee because he trusteth Thee.” (Is. 26:23)
Praying for you and your precious family!
Cling to our Jehovah Rapha, The LORD our Healer!
In Him,
Angel
Heather - I remember so well sitting in the doctor’s office waiting for the test results. My heart was pounding so heart I thought it would literally beat right out of my chest. It was bad news - but somehow - I guess because it was the “period” at the end of the sentence I began to be able to deal with it. I began to be able to pray again. I couldn’t talk to God for so long. You are doing so much better. You bless and encourage my heart. I keep thinking of the verse in Psalms that I used to repeat over and over “What time I am afraid, I will trust in You.” He knows there are going to be times when we are afraid. When I finally reached the point of trust - I found Him - and peace. And the diagnosis was not mine - it was my loved ones’.
I am praying, praying, praying
It’s very odd to me but the last time I was here at your blog I thought of that song for you - “And Now My Lifesong Sings” - and that very verse from Hab. - they speak so eloquently to our deepest need - to know Him in, and through, our deepest trials.
I remember my 6 year old boy asking the same question as I was heading off in a plane to Ontario for open heart surgery. It nearly broke my heart to look at his little face and wonder if I would be able to watch him grow up.Now he is turning 22 and married to a wonderful Christian girl.
Heather I am praying for you - lifting you up to Him who holds the world and you in the palm of His hand.
Heater,
Just received the sight from the FIAR website. Wow, what a TESTIMONY YOU are to God’s GRACE!! Tears were rolling down my cheeks as I read. I will be praying for you and your husband and precious children.
Continuing to pray for you, Sweet Heather.
Praying on a MIRACLE!
Big smootchie hugs and kisses,
Colleen
Praying for you … got the For Heather banner up too!
Heather,
I pray God gives you and your family, peace,comfort and understanding.
Remember what Paul said,(paraphrasing)What is best? to die and BE with God, or to live and serve Him? As Christians WE don’t lose! I know there is nothing I can say to make it “better”. So I’ll just say, I’d rather have 10 friends praying for me than all the money in the world.
Our God is Great!
Heather, I don’t know why God lets things filter through His fingers that we want Him to stop. But I DO know that nothing touches the life of a child of God that has not passed through His hands first. I don’t understand it fully, but I know it.
I also know that your strength, your fears, your tears, and your openness ministers to people you will never know in this lifetime. I don’t know how it will, but I know it will.
Sweet Heather…you already are a miracle from God. Your faith, your honesty, your testimony, your family…all are a miracle from Him. We’re just waiting on Him to work another one.
One more thing I know…He loves you, and He has a plan to prosper you, and not to bring you harm…Jeremiah 29:11 tells me that, and I have to believe it, or the rest is also a lie…I don’t know how He’s going to do this…But I know He will.
Keep holding on to Him, Heather. And when you don’t feel like you can hold on…don’t worry…He’ll still be holding on to you.
I love you…
I added your name to the prayer list at my church. I am praying for you and oh so many others are, too. God is Great!
I will be keeping you in prayer!
I am still praying for you. Rest in Him tonight!
just checking in to hear how you are doing. praying and thinking about you all the time.
God is good …ALL the time. Keep your eyes on Him and not on the storm! I’m praying for you every day.
Heather -
I marvel at our Lord. He is sufficient enough for me today and in this moment and I pray with confidence that He will be your portion today for every moment you face. I know you will have tough moments and days, but I stand firm in saying that this is how I would want to react to the circumstances of life. I recently read Living Worship by John Randall Dennis and stood in awe…coming out with questions like, what if the natural response to cirucmstances or roller coasters was to worship Him? Just truly worship Him…oh, Heather, I see you doing that!! It’s okay to ask questions and even say, Why?, but you have encompassed worshipping Him and I wanted to acknowledge how you were handling all of this.
It’s not glory to Heather, but glory to the Almighty God.
Love,
Karen
God bless you and your sweet family. This is a horrible thing but how awesome to have the Lord to carry you through it and comfort you and your family. I will continue to pray for you!