Today will be spent with family. Tomorrow’s updates will come as soon as Mark receives word from the surgeons. Laura will be updating for us through out the day, and Mark hopes to be able to update tomorrow night- depending on how things go. I do not have a surgery time as of yet. I will find that out late tonight. I have been asked to be at the hospital at 6:30am tomorrow for prep and an MRI so, I would assume that I am the first surgery of the day (which I am thankful for, steady hands and an alert doctor are good things when it comes to brain surgery)
See ya soon!
Praying that God gives you peace that passes all understanding!! Love, Lisa in Texas = )
I lift you up before my prayer closet doors even close. Throughout the day, your name is lifted high to our loving Father who already knows my prayer before I utter it. When I blink, and move my hand, when I taste food and walk to the sink…when I do all these things that I daily take for granted I am asking God to please preserve these abilities for you.
I am praying over the hands of the surgeons, the watchful eyes of the anesthesiologists, the tender care of the nurses tomorrow as they take you into their care.
You are loved. You are watched over. You are on your way to putting this behind you. I praise God for the strength He has given you and your family and the strength that is to come in the days ahead.
Faithfully anticipating the good news that you are in recovery. And smiling as your eyes open.
Heather~~You go get that brain all cleaned out!!(well, maybe not all, just the mass)lol
And we will be praying for you and your family as Jesus holds both your hands tomorrow.I bet he would even cradle you in his loving arms, if you wanted that. Can’t wait to see you back at Moms Of Grace and here on your bloggity!!!!!
“Be courageous! Have FAITH! Go forward!â€
— Thomas Edison
Heather, you are being prayed for by many in South Texas!
You have God on your side. There’s an army of love, prayer and support behind you as you fight this battle!
Love&blessings,
Heather Marks
Heather,
All of my prayers and thoughts are with you. I hope you can feel the love and prayers surrounding you. I can’t wait to see how well the surgery goes! What a beautiful picture of you.
My family and I are praying for you, Heather! Jesus, we trust in Thee ….
Father God,
Guide the hands of those who will be operating on Heather tomorrow…be with her husband, her parents, her boys, and her Emma. Thank you so much for being there for her. I ask for success in this surgery, Lord. What success means is up to you. We trust YOU, Lord, not the doctors, to get this right. You are a good God, and I ask that you would keep Heather and her family on our hearts through this.
In Jesus Name, AMEN!
I have been listening to the music again, and thinking of you, Heather. It is nearly Thursday here already. I am sending you lots of love and prayers. Again.
I was impacted by Connie’s prayer (comment #32), and I agree with that prayer! Jesus, I pray that you would remove every trace of this tumor that the doctors would have to declare this a “spontaneous remission”! As I was praying for you Heather, Acts 20:9-12 came to my mind. I believe this is God’s promise to you and your family. That even though you have seen death’s door, and faced it, the Lord is going to restore you – this is not unto death. Verse 12: “And they took away the boy/Heather alive, and were greatly comforted.” That is His word to you. Be blessed and greatly comforted by His presence. Amen.
My continual prayers are being sent up for you and your family.
I know from my cancer surgery at Mayo that you’ll be in good hands. The rest is in the hands of God. I pray that you have a swift recovery with no permanent side effects. I know HE is watching over you and will continue to do so as you go through your surgery and recovery.
Blessings!
Praying for you and your family, Heather.
Dear Heather,
I am praying for you and will be all day tomorrow. I pray that God will give you a calm spirit before and after the surgery. I am praying not only for you but for all of your family. Have a restful night doing something you love that relaxes you! Still lifting you up in my prayers daily!
Molly (:
My dear Heather,
I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU TOMORROW!!! FERVENTLY!!!
Chris from Canada
I’ll be praying.
Theresa in Ohio
I have just recently came across your site but you have really impacted my life. Your strength and most of all your FAITH is incredible. May God comfort you and your family in these precious hours before your surgery. Remember the Lord our God IS THE GREAT PHYSICAN. I know he will guide the doctors hands and minds. You will be just fine. Praying constantly for you girl. Look forward to “hearin” from you soon.
Praying for you and your family and for all the medical staff taking care of you.
Your Sister in Christ!
Jon, the children and I are praying for you! And with tomorrow being the National Day of Prayer, you’ll be totally surrounded in the good stuff. We’ll be beating down Heaven’s gates for you.
Love ya!
We’re praying! I hope it’s over and that you’re comfortably resting with ALL good results before you know it!!
Heather,I am a fairly new reader to your blog, but have found it to be a favorite place to visit. I will be storming Heaven tonight, tomorrow and the days to come for you, your family and all medicial persons.God Bless You And Keep You Safe.
you are being continually lifted up in prayer… we love you!!!
I pray everything goes well.
blessings, dear one. will be praying tomorrow and will light a candle for you…
Praying hard here! I am in awe and amazed by your faith and endurance
Oh, Heather! So many wonderful comments! I’m so looking forward to see what God does. I want the MRI to show NOTHING. I’m praying now and all day tomorrow. Can’t wait to hear good news. GOD news!
Will be praying for you!
Prayers to you and your family, your medical team, and for slow, steady, calm, healing, loving, beautiful days ahead.
Dear Heather,Praying,praying,praying.
Bambie in Texas
all the best, Heather.
Praying for you Heather…
I am keeping you close to my heart and in my prayers. You are in His hands.
Praying for you and your family.
My 5 children attend a Catholic School on the property of our Catholic church. Today I went to carpool early. Got out of my car, went into church to pray for you. As I prayed at the alter, I asked God to be with your doctors, with you and your family. I know you are going to be fine. My very best for a speedy recovery. Godspeed, Heather!
Fondly,
Dawn
Praying with all of my heart!
Praying…
Waiting to rejoice with you.
You’re in the best hand, God’s hand!
Dear Heather…You don’t know me but if you could page through my prayer journal you would find your name. I have carried you to the throne of grace and requested our Father to heal you and make you whole and well. I have cried out to Him for a miracle that would obliberate that foriegn mass from your brain without surgery and leave only healthy tissue. I have asked Him to explode His glory over your life and cause people to take notice of what Jehova Rapha is doing .I have prayed that men and women who have spent their lives acquiring medical wisdom and knowledge would be brought to the brink of their human understanding and allowed to peer over the edge into the boundless depths of His sovreign power, and yet my understanding is so small as to the circumstances God allows into our lives to bring forth good even when it does not seem good at all. So should that tumor still be there in the morning and surgery go on as planned,I pray Our God will be in control of every procedure that you undergo and God Himself will do the surgery using the human hands of the Surgeon. Will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
sending prayers
may the doctors hands be steady and true
and may God watch over you
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
Psalm 121:1
Praying for you tomorrow morning. Love and prays from the hills of southern Ohio.
Terri
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God is a miracle worker. Keep the faith!
Lifting you up before the Great Physician!
Heather,
I was just driving to pick up my daughter and once again I found myself at the foot of the Throne praying for you. This song by Selah came on the radio and I added it to my prayers for you…
Be Thou Near To Me
Jim Brickman feat. Selah
O, Lord I come with heart here open
For in my hour of darkness I may be
Seeking the joy of love unspoken
O, Lord be Thou near to me
And the holy voices sing hallelu..
Ever will thy reign be
As I wander through this life
O, Lord be Thou near to me
Though in this burden of my making
Yet in the shadows still a light I see
Maker whose love is not forsaken
O, Lord be Thou near to me
And the holy voices sing hallelu..
Ever will thy reign be
As I wander through this life
O, Lord be Thou near to me
dawn
I can’t imagine what your going though right now – as I type this, fear, love, hope, faith, glory – frankly I cant imagine it, you are in my every prayer!
I am praying for all of you sweet lady! May God guide the doctors and other professional through this surgery and your recovery. You are in my thoughts and my heart!
I wanted to stop by tonight and let you know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. We will be praying for the Lord to guide the hands, minds and hearts of all the physicians, nurses, labs and any one else that you come in contact with.
You are an amazing child of God!
Serving Him,
~Tamara
Dear Heather,
Praying. Love you.
Hugs,
Angel
Praying for you, dear one!
Love,
Jennelle
Sending you all my love, prayers, and positive energy. You have been a fabulous gift to me by sharing your stories. Thank you. Many blessings to you, your kids and your husband.
Christine
Praying for you and your whole family.
Love and comfort and blessings and gentle nurses and skilled docs…all are being prayed for dear one.
God be with you.
Donna
It’s midnight here in Florida. I have started praying for you already in Jesus name.
Diane
The Lord bless you and keep you Heather as you rest in Him!
so many prayers… so much love!!! i am reading through these comments, in tears, praying, waiting for tomorrow to come and for Mark and Laura to tell us everything went great! It is amazing what God has done in your life – all of it – and now your faithfulness here in this terrifying time.
I wish I could give you a real hug – but I would be bawling so that wouldn’t be good… but I guess you are all very familiar with bawling right now.
Love you!! {{{HUGS}}}