—Blank Stare—
April 18, 2007
Kelli and I were talking about this earlier this afternoon- Its an amazingly humbling experience, watching so many people give of themselves in order to bless you. I am amazed. I am in awe. I am so humbled.
I cant form the words, but my heart has so much to say. Thank you for caring about me. Thank you for loving my family. Thank you for standing in the gap for us.
I keep picturing the huge grin on Jesus’ face right now as he watches so many believers come together and take a stand in his name.
I stated this earlier, but it bears repeating:
What satan intends for my harm, Jesus will use for His glory.
I cant tell you how much this financial blessing means to us. I cant tell you the burden it has lifted off of my little family here in small town Florida. But more than anything, I cant tell you how much each and every one of you have touched us in ways you will never ever ever ever understand. No words will ever be able to express that.
So picture my entire family wrapping our arms around you, weeping and wiping snot all over your pretty shirts…. because your generosity has blessed our socks off.
Unbelievable.
God is good, isnt He? So very good.
Edited to add: Leigh asked how I was feeling, physically. The dizziness is almost gone, although I am still very careful when getting up and turning my head. Sometimes it still feels like the floor is falling out from under me (or the bed, if I am sleeping) The ENT specialist said that should subside in the next week or so… and then I will start “rehab” for my inner ear (Excercises to retrain my equalibrium).
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I would love to hear from you!
God is good and his Glory shines through you Heather!!!
Heather - just a question……… How are you physically feeling? Has the dizziness stoppped? Do you “feel” anything?
Love, hugs, and prayers!
Heather, Although we have never met, I have been blessed and challenged by reading Emma’s story and now, your own. I am tempted to ask the Lord, “How much is one family supposed to handle?” and yet I also realize that your faith and joy through these circumstances is bringing glory to Him in an amazing way. May He strengthen, bless, and protect you and your family today and in the days ahead. Thank you for your faithfulness.
Amen, sista!
You keep on keeping on and let you light shine bright. Your spirit makes my spirit wanna get up and sing.
PS - Hope the pic that I sent to Kelli brought a laugh to your day.
Love, Michelle
He is so good!!
I just get goosebumps when I look at that total! It’s awesome!! HE is awesome!!
I have e-mailed my special group of prayer buddies and have them all praying for y’all too!
And I count myself honored to have all of your family’s snot on my shirt! ;)
You have blessed us in so many ways through your life, Emma’s story, and your struggles. It’s great that you get some of the blessing back!!!
Dear Heather,
We are all praying , loving, and being inspired by you. Prayers and love. I hope the dizziness has stopped for you. Hugs to you and your family .
In his endless love,
Angel Mama
This has truly been a blessing to be a part of and as a new blogger, a joy to be able to participate in this wonderful work.
Blessings on you and your family.
Continuing to pray:
http://airmiles.wordpress.com/2007/04/18/for-heather-2/
Lana G!
Heather,
We are so blessed to be able to join with you in this very tangible way…to support and love you… through the entirety of this journey! We’ve got our armor on…and are in this battle for you!
Diane
Yay! Here’s to your cold, sockless feet! Here’s to a God who brings life and healing! I’ve been getting emails all day from folks who are praying for your family and passing this information on to prayer groups and friends, etc. Thank you for allowing us to come along side you.
Look out! God’s doing His thing. And it is amazing. ((hugs))
This has been such a blessing for all of us to be a part of!
We are weeping with you Heather. Isn’t God Good? To know that we are all connected with ties that can never be broken - eternal ties - is just so awesome.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY DANCE !!!!!!
Heather! I am so Thrilled!!! It is truely amazing to me how this Group of Blogging friends can all join together in a time of need! Truely Truely amazing!
I thank everyone for Helping my sister and her family out! GOD IS GOOD!
Continuing to send up prayers, Heather. I’m glad the dizziness is starting to fade. We are blessed to have Boo Mama out there to rally the troops. There is strength in numbers.
Heather,
Your faith and courage in the face of this scary situation is an amazing witness for the Lord and a great encouragement to the rest of us! I pray that God keeps you strong and uses this for His glory. He already is, through your visible faith and unconditional commitment to Him!
You will be in my prayers.
Ashley
Heather,
We’ve blessed you? No way…YOU - YOU - YOU have blessed us!!!! I am encouraged, inspired, and so many other words I can’t even think of. Reading about you and all you have endured - all your family has endured - and then reading how faithful you are through it all…WOW!!! It was a blessing for my family to help and it is a blessing for my family to say prayers for you and yours every day. It is a blessing to come on here and read your uplifting thoughts, even when things seem so dark you are seeing the light in it all - you are amazing and I only wish I could be HALF the woman you are. The tears pour down my face just thinking about it. I don’t even know you, but sister, I love you - may God continue to do mighty things in your life!
You sweet, sweet girl - YOU are a blessing and don’t you forget it! And know that you know that you know that you are being brought to the throne of God all day long!
Thank you for blessing me!
Big hugs right back at ya!:)
dawnz
Dancin’ right along with y’all! So thrilled to see how so many have stepped up to the plate and given from their hearts.
It is a privilege to be a part of what God is doing here, Heather. We give Him all the Glory!! May His name continually be praised.
What we’ve all been able to do today is so tiny in comparison to what God is doing.
Heather, you (just by being you) remind me each and every day that we serve a big God, and if He can sustain and carry you — certainly He can handle the little things that I face each day.
Still prayin’, dear sister.
I am honored to be a part of God’s work here.
Heather, I have never prayed so hard for a “friend I’ve yet to meet” as I have for you and your family. Snotty hugs right back at ‘cha.
Yes, God is good. God rocks!
I checked the totals just now. Over 5 thousand dollars. I’m blessed just watching.
My little bit, and another little bit and more and more and more all put together this huge blessing.
God is so amazing!
It is our honor, Christ’s achievement, and a testament to the blessing you are. :)
I’m shocked and stunned and full of goose bumps because of that pile of cash! I reiterate what someone else said, I’m privileged to be a part of this MIRACLE journey! I think this is just the beginning of what GOOD God is going to bring into your life!
You have been a blessing to us, we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Don’t ever forget how much people care.
From a Florida neighbor, your blog has blessed me and I want you to know that I’m praying for you.
Hugs!!
:-) Susan
It is our honour to be able to be a part of this, Heather. I love the idea that Jesus is grinning as He watches what is happening!
So glad to be a part of this. I live in Minneapolis, so if you pass through the Twin Cities on your way to Rochester and need anything, please let me know.
We’ll be continuing to pray, Heather. I’m asking God to remove it..don’t laugh. Over and over I am asking, believingly…He is faithful! So glad to pray and to give…our very Great God Loves you so!
Holly
Although we have not met (you recently designed my blog!), know that friends all the way across the world from you in Hawaii are praying for you and your family. It’s definitely a priviledge to be able to help in a small way.
Praying for you. I am glad you feel blessed, and that you are certain that God holds you in the palm of HIS hand. Take care.
It’s a privilege to pray and give.
You and your famiy are loved.
So glad we’re able to show you our support! Praying for all of you!!
I’m very happy that your family has received this support! Just keep your eyes on Jesus!
Sallie
Such a joy to share with you all and to pray too.
SO SORRY for your suffering!
Praising God for His sovereignty and goodness even in this fallen world.
Your sister in Christ,
Tara Barthel
Oh, my mouth was wide open when I saw the updated love offering amount. You are worth it. We all love you. We may not “know” you, but we love you.
Steph
God is Good, all the time - all the time, God is Good!! You and your family have blessed me - we’ve never met - you woudn’t know me from ‘boo’ - :) - but God put you and your story in my life for a reason. Thank you - bless you - and praying for you.
Ruth :)
I was listening to NITRO PRAISE today…and it made me think of you, the song (I can’t remember the name of it…of course)…but it says “So when I stand let me stand on the promise you’ll pull me through and if I can’t let me fall on the grace that first brought me to You…” I looked it up, it’s called “Awesome God”. It is so awesome! I just wanted you to know I thought about you…
Dearest Heather, I am on my bended knee for you and your precious family. This show of love is but a shower compared to the downpour of grace God has in store for you. You get to know Him in these days in a way many of us never will.
Deut. 4:7 “What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?â€
He is near to you dear one…
Lisa
Heather,
I do not know you - although I’ve been to your blog a few times…I found you through the 5 minutes for mom Blog Party.
I am truly happy to have been able to help you and your family at this time - to see the number keep climbing is to see God truly at work in the world.
Keeping you and yours in my prayers
TeaMouse
We’re about to head over to BooMama’s. The kids are bringing me their donations. They did for Kelli, too. I’m glad we’re able to bless you; it blesses us in return.
The body of Christ at work. Amen!
love,
Cathy
Heather, you know how the snowball picks up momentum as it rolls along? You were instrumental in MOG, I met your sil Cat there, and I’m so greatful for that! We’ve met several times, talk every day and she’s just become a wonderful part of my life.
So it never ceases to amaze me how one thing leads to another and another and how it all knits itself together into that big plan! So…..thank you. Very much.
xoxoxo ~Stacey
Heather, I’ve been so blessed by your posts. I’m missing my Mom so much these days that sometimes, I’ll admit, I can hardly read your entries. I hear her voice in your words and it’s hard. But you are right where you need to be at this point … safely enfolded in our Father’s arms. My husband and I are blessed to be able to help. Blessings to you and yours. We are praying to the One who can do exceedingly more than we can ask or imagine! GO GOD!!! ~ Evanna
Hugging you right back…being able to do anything at all for your family blessed me and restores my hope and my joy, after the events of this week. Thank YOU for allowing us to be blessed by blessing you.
{{{{{{{{gentle hugs}}}}}}}}}}
Ooh..could you hand me a tissue…I’ve got a boogie on my collar…:-) From the hugs, doncha know:-)
To God be the glory for this outpouring of love for you. I will continue to hope and pray for your healing.
God and His wondrous plan… it is simply amazing!!!!
Thank You Jesus for the opportunity to give and bless those in need. May You bless this family in ways we can only imagine!!
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
**Lots of Hugs**
Deborah
People are only giving back to you what you have given us. Hope that God does deliver on his promises.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I know many people would need to keep things very private. You are blessing us. I’m so thrilled for you that so many people have responded with love and moola to pour out on you!
What an honor and privelage it has been to come alongside you in prayer and support! You just keep taking care of yourself and your family and let us continue to stand in the gap for you!!
I hope you can picture us wrapping our arms around you… but more importantly… I hope and pray you sense God Himself wrapping His arms around you and filling your spirit with His very own!!!
Continuing to pray and be a “gap stander” on your behalf!!
I’ve been reading about you all over the web today. You’ve got my prayers.
I am blessed through you and my dh and I were united in desiring to bless you in return. Much love to you and your family, Heather. What an incredible outpouring to witness today.
Blessings,
~Toni~
Hi Heather,
I am just one of the many other people you do not know. I just started reading your blog last week. I just want you to know that I see, hear and feel GOD all over you. I can imgaine him putting his arms around you and loving and comforting you. Every time I read your posts I get big tears welled up in my eyes. I am not crying for you because you have a tumor. Don’t get me wrong I don’t want you to have it but I cry because you get it. You get GOD. You make me want to shout praises to him. You know that everything is going to be alright as you said no matter what happens. That is the way we should all be. Yeah none of us want to go through the hard times but it’s how we handle ourselves when we do. When we claim to be Christians all through the good times it’s the hard times when people really pay attention to what we say, how we act. And not only once but twice you have shown, spoken and believed and put your trust in GOD for the world to see. You are a great teacher of the word and a great example of how we should live our lives through GOOD and HARD times. You are an inspiration, blessing and refreshing person. I pray I could handle the situations you have been in as well as you have. I will continue to cry with you, pray with you and rejoice with you. TO GOD BE THE GLORY. (I know this is long but you don’t have to post it in your comments its just something I had to share.)
You have been such a blessing to us. It is a joy to be able to be a blessing to you.
God bless!
So glad to help financially - you are in my prayers. Laurie
OH Lord I have stopped by to Give you my best. I cannot donate money at this time but!!!!! I can offer all my hearts prayers!!!!!
Hang in there Jesus will stand and hold your hand.
I want to share your story with everyone I know…I really do. You remind me of the lady who leads our Bible study…she has been through SO MUCH in her 50 year walk with the LORD. Just right now, her daughter & 13-year old grandson are battling cancer. The doctors have said that the boy will probably die from his. And yet she is full of joy. She doesn’t like the circumstances, but she loves Jesus, and He has just filled her so much.
If you want to, she made a Myspace page, and you can contact her. I guarantee that she will pray for you if you ask, and love on you. I don’t know if that will help, but it’s just been on my heart for some reason. Here’s the url: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=155780495&MyToken=cac76ed1-2865-4d9e-add1-9f1e0efdc664
God bless…
Happy to help! I have an inner ear condition that causes vertigo and I can so totally relate to feeling dizzy! It stinks! I am so glad that it is getting better for you!
Awesome - look at what God accomplished, through all these sweet bloggers - just awesome!
Hi Heather, I just dropped by and was totally shocked by what I was reading…I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I know that sounds so small with what you are going through, but I do want you to know you being lifted up. Blessings to you and your family.
Heather, you haven’t been out of my heart today. I think every other thought was for you & your family and wondering how BooMama’s little lovin’ was going. It was awesome to come home finally and see.I’ve been singing hymns just thinking about it. May this just be the tip of the iceberg of miracles that you wil see on this journey you sure didn’t ask for.
In Him,
Julie
Thank you for living loudly the life that God created you to live. You are not a shrinking daisy in this noisy carnal world. You are an amazing faith-filled woman that is shining brightly. Thank you for your courage, your strength, your voice.
It has been a blessing to me to be able to reach out to a sister in Christ…someone I will spend eternity with…even though I may never meet you here, someday we will meet. It is an honor to serve you and your family with the money God has given me and with my prayers.
I haven’t commented before tonight, but I have been praying for you since the day your prayer need was requested. I share a very special place in my heart with you as we have a daughter named Emma Grace…and she has her own miracle story being born early at 33 wks 6 days. God has His mighty plans for our lives and I give Him all the glory! ((((Praying for you.)))
~Tamara / Training Hearts Mom
Heather, you remain in my prayers. I’m glad to have been able to do what I could. God bless you and your sweet family.
God bless you Heather. I woke up with you on my heart. You don’t know me from Adam but God knows you and your needs.
How wonderful - I am so glad you go this big {{{HUG}}} from your many sisters in Christ!
Dearest Heather,
I just love ‘ya so much sweetie! I feel very blessed to have been a part of all this love! ((hugs))
-Don’t worry about the snot! I always wear t-shirts! Besides, I’m weeping and wiping right along with you!
This scripture was in my e-mail this morning:
“I am the Lord, the God of every person on the earth. Nothing is impossible for me.†-Jeremiah 32:27
-Christina
I am praising God for bringing us all together to lift you up!
What a story. What a lady. What a servant. God has and is and will use you for His Glory, and we will praise Him along with you — in the sunshine and through the storms. You will not walk this path alone. I am so thankful to have met you through this blog. Praying for you and loving you and knowing God has BIG plans for you!
Whatever each one offers to you, it is very little compared to the ministry you are doing for us.
With love, wishes and prayers for you and your family.
Love you girl! So glad the Lord allowed all of us to be just a small participant in seeing the glory of the Father.
Much love to you and your family. Keep shining!
God is indeed good! It never ceases to amaze me what the blog community can accomplish when we all pull together!
You’re still in my prayers each day!
Prayers for you.
What a blessing that so many came out to support you yesterday. I don’t know you but you’re in my prayers. I hope the Mayo Clinic can bring you some good answers or at least some relief from the pain you are suffering with.
What? You think we did this for you? Ffffpt. Girl, we did this to give God some glory; you just happened to be the means by which we could do it… this time.
So glad that you and your family will be utterly blessed with this gift. Relax, take a deep breath and know that God has everything covered from money to health to peace.
I’ve never commented on your blog, but have been following your story since the onset of your diagnosis. I am praying for a total healing of your body, and God will be glorified through this. Seems you’ve got others asking “God-size questions” and He’s giving you the answers. Thanks for being faithful, and sharing your real feelings, and how God is ministering to you.
I hope the donations keep pouring in. It’s our little way of wrapping our arms around YOU.
So glad to be able to be a very small part of this, even though I don’t know you personally, I feel like I do.
I pray through this, God meets some of your financial needs, so you can get a breath…….
You are loved in Indiana.
Chris from Notes from the Trenches sent me. I’m praying for you and your family and hope your trip to the Mayo Clinic goes well.
Many many blessings to you and your family!
Karla
Hi Heather! Yes, God is good, and if you can actually find a clean spot to wipe snot all over my pretty shirt, well then go ahead. And yes, that spot right there really is vomit. Why do you ask? Have a great day!
OH MY!
Heather’s Hubby
I have been keeping you in my prayers, sweetie! ~BIG HUGS~
Heather and Family,
You are in my continued prayers. Jesus has a HUGE smile of His face. All of the donations have been for His Glory. I too will donated what I can. Remember He gives us no more than we can handle. Right now His arms are around you and his love is among you. I truly believe that what you are going thru is a testament to us all. A HS friend of mine has a daughter that I wish you to read about, she nearly died several times and thru faithful prayer from lots of people and HIS faithfulness and loving she is at home getting better day by day. here is the link : http://www.carepages.com
sign in for free, then type EmilyAyers to read her couragous story.
May God Bless you.
In Him,
Kerley’s from NC
It has been a blessing just to witness your faith. Your ability to continue to honor God throughout this is humbling. Very, very humbling.
Best of luck to you, Heather, for a speedy and full recovery. God bless.
Your attitude is truly inspirational. It is wonderful to see so many people rally. We want to help, even if we don’t know you and know nothing about curing tumors. But we do know how to support people, pray for them, and encourage them. So, that’s what we will do. I send my love from Utah.
Heather,
I admire your transparency, the way you share from your heart & soul…thanks for touching my heart & life!
I am just so glad for you, Heather. I hope this makes things a little easier for you.
It is an honor to share in your journey with you, and a blessing to give. You are in my prayers, constantly.
Heather, I am so encouraged and blessed by your faith and witness here. I’ve been reading some posts around blogland and I am amazed at how God is working through your experience, and your blogging, to touch other people. I’m praying for you, my family and friends are praying for you, and I know that God holds you in his hand. It is a very, very safe place to be.
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} We love you.
Heather:
I am praying for you daily, sometimes hourly. I don’t know you but I know that you have allowed God to be in complete control of your life … including cancer. I KNOW He is going to do something amazing through you!
Love and prayers,
Your sister in Christ
prayers Heather!
I’m so glad that you aren’t as dizzy. That was one of the biggest things I was concerned about! :) I can’t imagine trying to just BE while the world is spinning. Thanks for letting us know. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers - always. I’ll be praying for your trip. I’m so happy to hear of the results of the charity blogathon! God is working miracles for you already!
I am not even sure how I came across your website over an hour ago… but here I sit in a full “blubber session”. :) Your strength and faith in our Lord and savior amazes me. I will definatly keep checking on you and praying hard for you. your family and the doctors who will be “treating” you.
You are truly a angel on Earth.
God bless you sweetie!!!!!!!!
My twin brother is going through the same thing as you.. He’s 42…Your story is such an encouragement to me. Stay strong in the Lord sweet sister…He WILL see you through this. Don’t give up on Hope that you can beat this…Many beat the statistics….(((Big Hugs))) Lisa B