Its not about the hair...
I have astrocytma grade 3. It does not have me by a long shot.
It carries with it sentence of 3 – 5 years. It doesnt, however, carry me with it.
What the devil means for my dismay, the Lord intends for my good. I have got a lot of living left to do, and I intend on living it.
I want to live. I want to see my children live.
I want to live.
[...] 7, 2007 More Prayers Posted by Danielle under Uncategorized for Heather who is recovering from surgery. She has a frightening diagnosis and an amazingly positive outlook. [...]
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[...] The supportive side of all of the christian and non christian blogger’s who I have come to know online (and some off). The caring individuals who helped raise money for my trip to Mayo. The countless people who prayed for me during and after my surgery. [...]
[...] knows that I am scared to death that I only have 2 years left – even though I know only He knows the number of my days. He knows that I wake up each [...]
[...] Astrocytoma Grade 3 : Especially Heather Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 05 7th, 2007 | no responses I have a friend, diagnosed in 2002 with Astrocytoma Grade 3. She could have no surgery, but did have radiation & chemo. She is Mom to 2 young boys & is happily married. View original here: Astrocytoma Grade 3 : Especially Heather [...]
[...] I know that statistics are only numbers based on the average. I have written about this many times, I know in my head that I am not a [...]
Heather, we are continuing to hold you in prayer. Your faith-filled response to this trial is inspiring. I thank God for you. All for His glory, all for His glory.
I am praying, Heather. Still standing right there with you. God is in the miracle business.
I am still praying for you Heather. God is awesome.
Heather…there are so many standing in the gap for you and your family. Satan doesn’t have a chance!!!
Praying for you this morning. The Lord is your strength- He will give you what you need to fully live today. His grace is given each day according to what you need. He is your refuge- he will wrap his arms around you and carry you as you allow him to use you.
Ignore the statistics- God is above any statistics. My son has a variant of the same tumor as you- we are five years out from diagnosis and no where close to death.
Praying continually.
I trust my God. He continues in the Miracle business every second of every day. He has put you here for such a time as this. Hugs and prayers…
YOUR God IS bigger than that! Praying for complete and total healing, praying, praying, praying.
Heather – God brought you to it, now he’ll bring you through it. He’ll never give you more than you can handle. You’re a fighter, God knows that and Satan will soon find out he can’t win this one!
HAVE NO FEAR. OUR MIGHTY GOD IS ALWAYS NEAR.
You’re in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be so.
You go girl!
I,ve been reading your blog for awhile now….I wanted to let you know that having worked in the medical field and having had family members that survived cancer you have the two most important tools in beating this disease: Unshakeable faith , and a positive attitude. Doctors and medicine are wonderful,but I truly believe the strongest medicine will come from inside yourself.And you have so many lifting you up in prayer. Cancer isnt who you are, it just happens to be your circumstance right now. Keep standing.
Angie Davis
Yes. This is not a sentence, but a calling. And you are handling it BEAUTIFULLY, in God’s sweet grace, pointing people to Him, and fulfilling the greatest commision right in the midst of your trials. Thank you for your strong leadership by example.
Heather,
I am praying for you every single day and will not stop. I pray that God holds you so tightly through this time and that Satan can’t even get close to you even alittle. I pray that this tumor never ever comes back that God keeps his precious arms around you and your family. Keep getting strong every day!!!
deezie
Just knowing it’s name and number will give you courage to fight it. Praying.
dawnz
you are an inspiration to all of us. May God continue to watch over you and your family. You are a SURVIVOR!
We’ll be walking with you in prayer, Heather.
Heather I have no doubt with your faith and courage you will live to see your children grow. I have seen in my own family how wrong they can be about time limits. Don’t let that define you. Stay strong, you are backed by so many prayers and well wishes.
Praying for you all, and watching for an outpouring of His power.
Heather, your in my heart and my continued prayers! Stay strong!
I am still praying for you and I think of you often! Stay strong! I am waiting for God to do something bigger than He already has! You are awesome, girl!
You have inspired me to read the Bible again, to truly accept Christ, I am so thankful because my life has changed. I pray for you every night and I am sure you can defeat this. God is so great and powerful.
You are inspiring!! I am still praying for you and your family!
Dear Heather,
I’m still praying for you! Praise God the surgery went so well and now I’ll continue to pray for complete healing. Look at how many people have posted for you yesterday! God most definitely hears our prayers. You’re a beautiful testimony of how to “walk the walk” and not just talk the talk! Hang in there sweetie and rest on the promises of God!
Molly (:
I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers. You are being so strong through all of this – your attitude is inspiring and has made me appreciate my life all the more.
May He hold you in the palm of His hand. We are praying for you!
You will never die Heather.
Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is so strong in you. We believe Him, and believe He can and will heal you. God bless you sweet Heather. Keep your focus on Him…He is the worker of miracles.
Hi, Heather. I am new to your comments but have been checking up on you for a while now. You’re in my prayers. When I was little my mom would play guitar and sing at her weekly Bible study. I would tag along to listen. When I read this post I thought of the words of a favorite she would sing. I’m sure you know it, but here’s the chorus:
One day at a time, sweet Jesus,
That’s all I’m asking from you.
Just give me the strength
To do every day what I have to do.
Yesterday’s gone, sweet Jesus,
And tomorrow may never be mine.
Lord for my sake,
Teach me to take one day at a time.
So my prayer for you, for all of us, is that we all take each day as it comes, give thanks to God for it, and love hard all day long.
From a stranger but a sister in Christ,
Laura Joy
Hi Heather,
I just dropped in for an update. We prayed for you yesterday at church. Everyone was thrilled to hear of your successful surgery. Our prayers are continually with you and your family. Keep fighting, and know that there are thousands of our Mighty Father’s children uplifting you in prayer. Rest in Him!
I John 5:14 “And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us:”
Love, Lori
Praying for you. Your strength continues to inspire me.
Many hugs to you and your family Heather.
I wish there had been better news. You have an amazing strength. I have no doubt it will see you through this.
i’ve anxiously awaited an update and was happy to “hear” your voice this morning on the blog. you are brave but i pray for God to be close to you in times of fear and worry. we have a friend who was diagnosed with a grade 4 astrocytma (glioblastoma) 6 years ago. he was given a year. he had surgery and experimental treatment at Duke University – he continues to be in remission with no tumor activity. God is good. i pray for the same miracles for you, Heather. only “knowing” you for 4 days i already sense your strong spirit and determination. standing and walking with you.
This by NO means owns you. Satan has NO part in this story. With JESUS you WILL handle this… thing… with strength and grace. All I can think of is if ONE person… JUST ONE… takes a baby step closer to Christ through your story, your life has served a bigger purpose than you can begin to imagine.
Heather, YOU REACH THOUSANDS! Your strength, beauty and courage is bringing others to know our AMAZING GOD!
… and as for the dying?… NEVER. YOU LIVE GIRLFRIEND!
PRAYING, PRAYING, PRAYING!!!!!!
So much love to you and your beautiful family,
Laura
you are one amazing woman! Even though I have never met you your story touches my heart and each and everyday I pray for you, your family and friends! God Bless you Heather
Barbara Johnson’s Stick A Geranium in Your Cranium provided some moments of laughter for us among the dr visits & head-drilling procedures. HALLELUJAH that you are up & thinking & writing just to keep all your praying family up to date. My other list of “meditate on these things” in trials is archived at http://linda.walkworthy.us/. God bless you all!
Hang in there Heather! I worked with Cancer patients for a long time and the will to live is a powerful, powerful thing. Couple that with your amazing faith and strength and I have no doubt that you will beat this. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Kim.
Will continue to pray for you and your family!
You are such a strong woman and SUCH an encouragement!!!!
From North Carolina!
Mindy
The name of JESUS is above EVERY name–that includes cancer, astrocytma grade 3 and anything else the enemy might TRY to put on you. John 10:10 says, (my paraphrase), “only the thief comes to kill, steal and destroy, but I (JESUS) come to give you life more abundantly.”
Still praying.
This just come to mind as I started to post this reply:
Who’s report will you believe?
We will believe the report of the Lord!
His report says I am HEALED
His report says I am filled
His report says I am free
His report says VICTORY
Still praying for you and your family.
Love,
Jennelle
Heather,
Your story is such an inspiration. Please know that I am praying for you!
Corie
You are amazing.
You continue to be an inspiration and a blessing and you remain in my prayers!
Hang in there and know that SOOOOOOO many people care and are praying for you every day!
Heather, I was just looking around on Google trying to understand your situation. I found a message board and on it is a man who was diagnosed with the same thing, fought it, won, and is still alive 5 years later. You can beat this.
Heather, it’s good to hear from you! I know what the doctors say. I know what the devil says. But he is the father of lies. Jesus is truth. His word for you is life, health and wholeness. When we walk by that faith and not by what we see we’ll see LIFE! I’m praying. For your healing. For your faith. For your family. God has GOOD plans.
Praying that with God’s help you’ll kick its cancer butt.
Fight sister- fight. We’ll be here cheering you on, and helping you through.
love ts
Keep fighting girl…we are with you and carrying your name to our Father. Keep drawing close to Him.
Wow Heather, you’re a fighter! We are all fighting this with you and your family. We are standing in faith that you WILL beat this and you WILL see your precious children grow up.
Thinking of you and your family
((hugs))
Dear Heather,
I have a friend who was diagnosed with a Grade 3 astrocytoma back in late 2002. They took a
biopsy by drilling a small hole in the top of her head; however, unlike you, she could not have surgery – it would have been too dangerous.
My friend then went through radiation which,
these days, can target the PRECISE location of
the cancerous tumor. This lasted for 6 weeks; &
she had chemotherapy also.
She is the mother of 2 young boys & is happily
married. Before she got brain cancer, she was
self-employed as a website designer.
The doctors at the University of California &
at the University of San Francisco gave her a
3 year survival prognosis.
Today, my friend’s cancer in her brain is GONE.
We prayed for her like crazy & the radiation
essentially burned the tumor, destroying its
malignant cells totally. She is in REMISSION.
It is unclear how long remission will last
because, once a person has brain cancer, it can
always start to grow again. Thus, my friend
goes every few months for an MRI, & she takes
anti-seizure medication & anti-depressant
medication.
As I said, she was/is not as fortunate as you:
she could have no surgery whatsoever.
Today, my friend is still happily married. She
is still Mom to her 2 young sons. And, while
she enjoyed website design, her true love &
life’s dream is to do illustration professionally. Well, guess what, Heather? She
is going that right now!!! Her work is in a
national directory of illustration, it is on
the web; and she is progressing as she can,
doing what she loves the most.
She told me that, had it not been for brain
cancer, she would never have had the courage
to pursue this dream. However, she has been
able to go on social security disability; and
this has taken the pressure off of her need to
earn a living through website design. Thus,
she leads a slower but far richer life now,
going at God’s pace. I would say that she
hears God’s voice more clearly & profoundly
than ever before.
She is there for her children. And, when she
can’t be, her husband is there for them. This
is rare anymore.
She can walk and talk and see and think deep
thoughts. And, nearly 5 years after diagnosis,
she is cancer-free today.
Do not give up, sweet Heather. Have faith. You
have more of us praying for you than my
friend has had. SHE MADE IT.
Long life is promised to none of us. Depth of
life is enhanced by the cancer experience, if
you let it. Jesus Christ is “the God of 2nd chances”. Here is your 2nd chance!
Love & prayers to you, much encouragement and BRAVO for making it through this very scary ordeal!!!
Lifting up prayers for you, your family, friends, and medical staff in Tennessee. . .