May God bless each of you for your prayers, words of encouragement, and yes good words from the Lord.
Heather tried to move onto the ICU bed all by herself, but the nurses were there to stop her, and do that for her. Thats a good sign don’t ya think? All she could do was nod her head and stare at us when we asked her questions. It will take her some time to come off the meds. It might take a few days for her to say anything so lets keep praying for a strong recovery.
When they rolled her off today it was like it hit all of us…OH MY HERE WE GO. And then we just had to go back to living moment by moment. Thats about all I have to say right now, 4:45am is catching up with me.
I leave you with this. As I sat and talked with my father-in-law today this passage in James I kept coming to me.
2-4Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.
5-8If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open.
9-11When down-and-outers get a break, cheer! And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so don’t ever count on it. You know that as soon as the sun rises, pouring down its scorching heat, the flower withers. Its petals wilt and, before you know it, that beautiful face is a barren stem. Well, that’s a picture of the “prosperous life.” At the very moment everyone is looking on in admiration, it fades away to nothing.
12Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life. the message bible
Go Get’em HD
Still Pressin On
HD’s Hubby
Thank you so much for taking the time to update us. I’m still praying. Now, try and get some rest.
Praying for a *restful* rest for all of you, and for God’s gracious blessings on Heather’s recovery.
WONDERFUL news!!!! I am just so thrilled!!!
Thank you for your words too – you are all teaching us so much!!!!
Many many prayers for Heather still.
Mark – Bless your heart – you must be totally exhausted! I’m so glad you are there for Heather. Thanks for sharing this update with us. Today, my thoughts and prayers have been on you and Heather, as well as your family and the hosp. staff. – ALL DAY! Will continue to pray for complete and quick healing of your precious wife. And I’ll pray for strength for you, as well. God bless!
Kate
Thank you so much for the update on Heather and … such a encouraging report too … Praise the Lord!
Mark, I hope you’re able to get some good rest as well as the rest of the family too.
And yes, still praying!
Love,
Jennelle
Thank you Mark!
I’m a lurker, but have been praying for you for awhile now. Praise God for His lovingkindness. Your scripture ministered to my heart, mind and soul at this moment that I’m thinking of you and your wife. God Bless You and I pray for a quick recovery and Victory in Jesus Mighty name!!
Sending love and prayer from all of us to her and your family.
Thank you for taking the time, your weary time, to update us. Sounds like that spunky Heather is shining through.
I pray for rest and recovery…for Heather, for you, for your family.
Praying for you all from the wilds of Scotland. Thank you so much for allowing us to share in your journey – your lives are such a witness for Christ and so many seeds will have been sown by your courage in sharing. May God continue to bless you richly.
Much love
x
God is still in the healing business..
Grandmother in Alabama
Woke up at 3 a.m. this morning…wondering about Heather. Had to come down and look for an update. I’ve been praying every time you guys come to mind.
Hugs to you all.
Am so relieved…as soon as I got up this morning, one of my first thoughts was ‘I really need to log on and check see how Heather is…’. Am praying for you guys, so much! God is your fortress, it is so evident to all.
Much love in Jesus
I have no words at all to convey how happy I am that Heather came through ok. I have only been reading for a few months, and commented perhaps twice, but she has become so very dear to my heart. My husband asked me today “how is Heather doing?”… as I had told him all about everything and he knew she would be in surgery. PLease know we are praying for you diligently.
Jenny
(Darwin, Australia)
Praise God. Only He gives peace that surpasses all our understanding. Praying and rejoicing.
Deborah
(UK)
certainly sounds as wonder as you can hope for! The prayers are still flying from the beach – thank you for taking the time to fill us in (and give us such wonderful thoughts to hold onto!
God Bless
Lauri
God has been holding you and
heather in the palm of His hands. C ontinuing to pray.
Praise God! Im still praying for Heather and all of you. Thanks for the update.
That is wonderful news. Thanks for taking the time to update us. Still praying!
Still praying and praising the Lord in Pennsylvania … for each of you.
Thank you for the update. Sounds like the news is good. Still keeping all of you in my prayers.
God is Great! Continuing to pray.
Good Morning Mark,
Thank you so much for taking the time and sending this message of Hope…..God bless you and your Family. Give Heather our Love. Baba
You and Heather are demonstrating Faith In Action. God Bless You and Your Testimony.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, relief… I will continue to pray. So cute that she was helping the nurses!!! (;~))
Mark,
Thanks for the update. Try to get some rest when you can. Heather seems like a true fighter. If times get rough for her, remind her that their are people all over the workld fighting for her and praying with you guys.
Julie from Kentucky
AMAZING! Thanks for the Scripture and the update! It’s the first thing I looked for this morning when I got up!
Praying on!
Mark, Thank you for sharing this fabulous report with all of us! Heather, and your entire family, will remain in our prayers today….and each day forward. In fact, I think it’s safe to say, after awaking this morning during a dream where I was praying for Heather…that we can safely say…we are praying for her night ….. and day!
What a beautiful scripture! And how beautiful to see your faith in action…..while being tested! What an amazing testimony of faith alive!
Diane
It’s so great to hear that she is doing so well.
If you’re like me, there are Scriptures that we read and know the truth of on one level, but then God puts us in experiences where we understand it in a whole new way and the passage ministers us on a much deeper level.
God is so good!
Praise God for that awesome report! I know He’s with Heather right now!
PTL! Jehovah Rapha – The Lord Healer is at work. Many prayers are being said for Heather and You!!
Praise the Lord! The scriptures brought me to tears. And the thought of her trying to get into the bed by herself brought a smile to my lips. Rest well in God’s arms!
Thank you for stopping to update us. Really.
This morning I woke up as the sun was coming up. My first thought was of Heather and then of this scripture: Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings.”
I’m not slowing down w/prayers b/c the surgery is over (nor is anyone obviously!) I wish I could explain the verse better and how I’m praying for her–I just picture the sun rising and seeing it’s rays touch everything slowly until it’s as bright as the noonday sun. I’m praying Heather’s healing will be that way.
Be encouraged and rest!
So glad to hear the good report. We all will continue to pray for her and for your whole family. God bless you each in a special way – we look forward to more good reports. You and your wife have truly shown the awesome power of God through this trial!! Lisa in Texas = )
That’s our sassy Heather! Even under major medication!!
Know that we’re continuing to cover all of you (medical staff during recovery included) in prayer!!
Thanks for the update!
Praise the Lord, she was trying to get up!! What a great passage in James! Keeping you guys covered in prayer
God Bless~
Karen
Awesome!!! Take it from someone that has had a husband with brain surgery moving is a good thing!! We are praying for you Heather, your family, and all the medical staff around you.
Thanks for the update…looking forward to hearing how she did last night and today.
Prayers continue~
This sounds very encouraging. You and Heather have faced this with so much courage, you’ve put everything back into the right perspective for many of us out here. Give her a gentle hug for me. Continuing to pray.
Thanks so much Mark! So good to hear your update and what a POWERFUL passage the Lord brought to your mind. Moment by Moment living in dependance upon Christ, who is your life…keeping walking brother and sister…we’re behind you and praying for you! Much love in Christ…
That is great news! Your family is a POWERFUL testimony. Loved your words from James this morning. . .you are truly a man of God and head of your household and I admire you for that. Will keep praying for strength, peace, & rest for all of you!
I am praying for your whole family. Mark, I’m sure there will be times that you wish it was you undergoing the surgery, not Heather. It must be really hard to stand by and watch as she has to struggle to recouperate. She’s a lucky woman to have you by her side. I pray that peace will continue to fill your spirits, and that healing will be swift and as painless as possible. Thank you for sharing the verses with us…they apply in so many ways.
I’m so happy to hear that she’s doing as well as she is. Praise God! You’re all in my prayers every time I pray.
Thank God.
Thank you, God! Continue to reveal the way You have answered our prayers. Thank you that Heather is able to move! What a blessing to serve a God who likes to show off His goodness and power!
Still praying!
I’m so glad Heather is doing well!!! I’m still praying for her!
Mark — Praise God that she is showing determination even in the few hours after her surgery!
The scripture is so perfect, and anyone that reads this blog and/or knows Heather, knows that she IS “loyally in love with God”, and we are just sitting back claiming her reward of life and more life!!!
Wow! All I can say to sum my feelings up right now is… Ha–lle–lu–jah!!!
Still praying without ceasing.
Hallelujah! We are still praying, but want to rejoice at her being out of surgery and the tumor removed successfully. Thank you for the updates…hope you got some rest last night.
You have all been in my thoughts a prayers.
What an appropriate passage. Thank you for sharing what was on your heart.
There is so much strength surrounding all of you.
Praise the Lord!
So great to hear such good news. I will continue to lift all of you up. God is so good!