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 IN OREGON! Not sure if someone else has already mentioned this but are you aware of the fact the May 3 is the National Day of Prayer? How special! As people all over the country are praying for you, christians will also be stopping throughout the day to lift up our nation! The power of prayer knows no end!! Bless you, Heather!
150 JESUS IS WELL ON YOUR SHOULDER MY DEAR!!! ALL US PEOPLE PRAYING FOR YOU AND WHAT ELSE CAN HE DO HUH!~ I WANT YOU TO WAKE WITH JOY IN YOUR HEART,AND SEE THE COMMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN LEFT FOR YOU. WE HERE ON THE OTHER END OF THE SCREEN HAVE HAD YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAST AND SAFE TRIP HOME.
((HUGS))
JESUS IS LORD, Jaye
My dear hubby and I and our 10 precious little children are missionaries in Mexico about 800 miles south of the us/mexico border… our family and our little church here in our small town is praying for you too.
Heather, I continue to pray for you and your family!!
Heather, I’m praying for you and your family! I have a daughter with autism, and your precious Emma is sooooooooooooo on my heart during this time!!! My church took time tonight to specifically pray for you. You may think you’re going into an operating room in a few hours, but we’re all placing you at the foot of the cross!
Prayin’ for ya Heather! God will take care of you!
(((HUGS)))
Dear Father God, I am praying for Heather at this very moment. Lay your mighty hands upon her. I pray that’s you’d heal her. Wrap your arms around her – I pray that you’d comfort her and continue to give her peace.
May your angels surround the operating room and your Holy Spiri guide the doctor’s hands.
Thank you Lord, In Jesus name, Amen
I looked at the clock just now and realized you are mere hours away from pre-op. I am paving your path with prayer, sending the Holy Spirit before you and all God’s angels to lay a blanket of blessing for your journey to healing.
You’re almost through it, Heather. Your strength and faith continue to amaze so many and I, personally, thank God for your inspiration.
I usually go to bed at about the time that you will be going through your MRI, etc. so I count it an honor to use that time of my night to pray for you, and pray you into a successful surgery!
Hugs!
I will be praying for you. I also posted a prayer request on my blog, so I’m sure my blog friends will pray for you too.
May God protect, sustain and heal you!
Sending tons of prayers from over here in Italy!
Talk soon!!!!!
I’m awake and praying for you Heather, and for your husband and family. Prayers are covering you around the clock. Love, hugs & prayers!
Praying. Hope you are sleeping now.
Love and peace. And heartfelt prayer.
Im praying for you throughout the day today.
I have been praying for you since I first read about your situation, and I am earnestly praying today.
Began my day praying for you and for EVERYONE invoolved in/affected by this.
We will see you “on the other side” of your surgery!! You and your family have a LOT of new friends!
Take care, all my best. Prayers, prayers, prayers….
Heather, you are in my prayers today. Praying for a wonderful surgery and quick recovery.
Heather,
You, your family, and your medical team are in my thoughts and prayers today. Look forward to hearing from you after your surgery. . .
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. (Psalm 55:22 NIV)
God Bless!
(praying)
Heather,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am believing that God will bring you through this, and that He will be glorified through it all.
Love and hugs!
I know you won’t see this today, but I’ll thinking about and praying for you today.
we will be praying for you and your family today.
I went to bed praying, woke up once in the night and prayed, and now I’m praying at 8:15 a.m. in Michigan. Praying for the God of all peace to fill your family as they wait, and for protected and guided hands of the Dr. and all the medical staff.
God be with you,
Kelly
Praying for all of you today!
I woke up this morning thinking about you and started praying for you before my feet ever hit the floor.
You are covered in prayers my friend. God bless!
Storming the gates of heaven with prayers.
Today is the National Day of Prayer! How awesome is that?!?
Lord, be with Heather today and give her family an opportunity to share Your love with those they encounter. Give them tangible reminders that You are with them today!
Heather, I’ve been praying for you all through last night and this morning since I woke up.
Thank you so much for your testimony of faith. You have ministered to me so much. I pray God holds you in His hands today and carries you safely through this.
Heather, I’ve been praying for you all through last night and this morning since I woke up.
Thank you so much for your testimony of faith. You have ministered to me so much. I pray God holds you in His hands today and carries you safely through this.
Keeping you and your family and the medical team close in thought and prayer throughout the surgery and your recovery.
My heart has been hard and stone-cold for years, and I don’t even remember the last time I prayed. But I’m praying today…
You don’t know me, Heather, but you have touched me in ways you will never, ever know. And although I’m sure you’ve touched hundreds of others, I honestly believe (after having come to “know” you through your words) that if you knew I were the ONLY one whose heart you had touched you would be REJOICING! That is so powerful…
So be at peace today knowing that you have done what you set out to do…You have borne witness to the incomprehensible and unfailing love of Jesus Christ. And that your life has had meaning…if for no other reason (and I am humble enough to know that there are MANY other reasons!) than that you found one of God’s lost children…and started her on the path that leads back Home.
God bless you and your family, Heather, and grant you peace and healing. I will be praying for you…
Praying last night, this morning, and whenever I feel I should throughout the day.
HUGS
I’m up. It’s 6am here. You should be getting to the hospital about now. I’m praying. I love you sweet, irreplaceable friend.
Just wanted to let you know I have been praying and will continue to pray. Last night I prayed not only for rest for you and your family, but also for the surgeons. I prayed they would sleep well to provide for clarity, focus, wisdom, knowledge and top notch performance!
Jesus go with you dear one!!! He is all you need! He is the Great Physician!! Continuing to Pray Without Ceasing!!!
Lots of love and prayers from our family Heather.
We’re here and we are praying. I just wanted you to know that.
What a testimony you’ve given to God’s power and love. God bless you and your family today. No matter what, He will hold you in His hands.
“I Can Only Imagine” was on KLove at 9:00 and I spent the entire song in prayer for you, Heather. We are all waiting so anxiously today, full of hope for you.
And to Paige: Hallelujah! I rejoice with the angels for your return. JoY! Joy!
Praying now! I’ve faced brain surgery myself, and I know the peace that prayer brings! May God cover you with His peace right now!
Just checking in and letting you know that on this national day of prayer, YOU dear Heather are foremost on our minds.
Praying and wondering and thinking of you…
Heather,
Watching your page every few minutes waiting for the updates. We are in prayer for you, your family, the surgeons and everyone involved in your care. Passing the word along to everyone I know to say a special prayer for my friend I’ve never even met
We love you,
Julie from Kentucky
Heavenly Father,
I can only assume that Heather might be right now in surgery to remove her tumor. I can’t be sure, Lord, but you are. Father, we know that You have your eyes fixed upon Heather and each and every member of her family right now Lord, every one, wherever they are. Father, I pray that You would please bring them, each one, directly into their hearts, peace at this very moment. Please, especially be with Mark, as he is waiting, to bring him calm and Your inexplicable peace as he sits and waits on You. Please do the same for Heather’s parents and friends, dear God. And Lord, I just pray right now this moment for the children and their caretakers. Give Mark’s parents wisdom in dealing with the kids specifically today, whether they choose to keep them busy and occupied or whether the children, especially Easton, have questions. Lord, thank you, for working so quickly on all the logistics. Thank you for the swift action at an excellent facility and for pulling the family in so quickly to each be in their unique roles for this day. I pray that, even right now if Heather is indeed in surgery, please guide the hands and steady the eyes of the surgeons and the anasthesiologist, dear God. Clear the air from germs, if You will and give confidence to the entire team. Father, we know that You created and planned before time every single cell of Heather’s body. You knew the tumor would grow as she played innocently outside as a little girl and You knew when and where it would appear. And you know now the outcome. Please help us all to praise You whatever it is. Help us to remember to trust that this is all part of a PLAN. A strategy You developed before any of us even knew what salvation was! But Lord, You know the servant that Heather is, and the need of her children to be taught of You the way that she commits herself to do – and if You will, please bring her safely through, whole and with all the capabilities she’ll need to raise them up to You. Lord, mostly, thank You for ordaining me worthy to come before You with these requests because of Jesus Christ and His blood washed over me. By sending a willing witness to lead me to You when I knew nothing of You at all. Thank you for that friend and for preparing my heart beforehand to be willing to accept Your gift of Your own Son’s precious blood. Thank You for doing all it took to make sure that I would understand and accept the sacrifice of Your son and my most incredible Savior, Jesus Christ. And thank You, God, for comment #180. I rejoice with the angels over this woman. Thank You for letting me be a small part of “meeting” this faithful family. Please bless each one now, God. In JESUS most peaceful name, Amen.
Heather – Praying for you today. May peace be a blanket of comfort for you and your family today.
Hugs, Kari
Unceasing prayer going on here. We eagerly await an update.
Praying along with all these other amazing folks! I’m sure Tara has this covered but if there’s anything we can do while your family is here, we can make it happen…
Lifting you and your family up in prayer today!!
Our God is faithful…praying for you and trusting in HIM!
Praying for you.
Praying for the surgeons hands to be guided and a very speedy painfree recovery. May your light shine to all who encounter you. May they feel the presence of God and desire a relationship with him because they have met you.
Marla
Father God! Hear our prayers. Hear our prayers!
Prayed for you at 3am, 5am, 7am, 9am pacific time and will continue throughout the day everytime I think of you.