15/30
June 25, 2007
Tomorrow will mark the half way point in my radiation treatments! So I am going to throw a party of sorts on my blog. Here is how it works:
Leave me a comment and in it tell me where you are from. (If you haven’t commented before, now is your chance to do so!) I am amazed at the map I have in my sidebar, all of the red dots mean that someone in that spot came to my website (the bigger the dot, the more times you came) since May 21! Yesterday alone I had 10,000 hits! That is just so very amazing to me!
Before I go, I have to tell you a “God Moment” I had this afternoon while at radiation. First, while sitting in the waiting room, I met a woman who has breast cancer. I have seen her before, but today we struck up a conversation. We began talking about treatments and their side effects. She was completely bald, but but had a glow on her face that I cant describe. I looked in her eyes, and saw tears as she said “I would gladly trade the damage done to my nails, the nights sitting on the bathroom floor shaking, and every hair on the top of my head for a fighting chance to beat this thing.” It was all I could do not to break down right there.
Then, after my radiation treatment, I was talking to the radiation tech. She told me that Friday night her husband, her and eight other couples went out, like they often do, and then she said something that amazed me. She said that they prayed for me.
Me. Out of everyone in that treatment facility they could have prayed for, they prayed for me.
After giving her a hug, there was a small bounce in my step as I left 21st Century Oncology this afternoon.
Today I am thankful for my new friend who has breast cancer. Her words really struck a chord with me. I am thankful for my friend and technician who prays for me, and I am thankful that tomorrow marks my halfway point for radiation treatments, and I am thankful for you… You all have been such a source of encouragement to me the last few months. I cant thank you enough.
God is so very good to me.
Dont forget to leave me a comment and tell me where you are from!
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1,259 Responses to “15/30”
Bullhead City Arizona, I’ve been reading your blog daily since you found out you had cancer.
Heather,
You are in my prayers. I read your blog entries and I find myself crying and laughing WITH you! You have become so dear to me! May the Lord continue to bless you. My dad did chemo/radiation last year for stage four lung cancer that was supposedly terminal. The doctors were hoping for just a little longer. Let me just say that my dad is cancer FREE and doing GREAT!
“Do not be afraid for you are DEEPLY loved by God! Be at peace, take heart and be strong!” Daniel 10:19a NLT
In HIS Love,
Mary from Florida
What? Am I number two? I’m from Pensacola. I like the red glasses.
Heather,
I am a heart Mom, and I learned about you from another heart mom. I have to tell you that reading your Blog in the last few weeks has been absolutely amazing. You have taught me so much. BTW, I live in Vail, Arizona (right outside of Tucson).
Okay, so I was number two…just took too long typing!
I have lead a nomadic existance. But currently in graduate school in Texas. I will be moving again in a year, not sure as to where…yet.
Thinking about you!
Birmingham, Alabama - I look forward to every update from you!!!
Pasadena California here…
Praising God for moments like the one’s you had today!
Thanking God for the priviledge of praying for you and learning from your journey.
I am changed…
Diane J. in Bay, Arkansas.
Go God and go Heather! :-)
Northern Alabama here–checking in regularly, Heather!
I’m in Minnesota, very near the Mayo Clinic. I pray for you whenever God brings you to mind, which is usually daily. Keep up the good fight, girl!
I am currently in Eugene, Oregon, but moving to my new house in Florence, Oregon on the coast this coming weekend! How fun! You look wonderful! And I am SO happy your radiation is half way done! Yippee! Thank you for your testimony, Heather. It is so helping me in the fight I have now against bladder cancer. A new diagnosis.
How cool is that that the nurse and her friends prayed for you?
Praying for you and loving you from afar!
Shari :)
I’m the Hawaii dot…I visit almost everyday.
You have made me rethink the tiny little obstacles I face each day. You have made me stop…and notice things differently. You have made me cry. You have made me laugh WHILE I’m crying. You are an angel sent straight from Heaven to change lives. And he is not finished with you by a long shot. So, from Cary, North Carolina I send many blessings and prayers.
I’m from Melbourne, Australia and I have been visiting your Blog almost daily since I stumbled across it just after you started posting about your Cancer. May nights I pully Hubby into the study to share with him what you have posted that day.
I too, have learnt heaps from your journey and I thank you for being so honest and open with us all.
By the way, I love the photo of you today!
Ps. YIPPEEEEE on reaching half way of your treatment! :)
Tijeras, New Mexico!
I am a breast cancer survivor–8 years already!
I am happy for your halfway through radiation mark. I can hardly wait ’til you are at the 1 year in remission mark.
Best wishes for a complete healing.
Shalom,
Elisheva Levin
I’m in Conncectcut… I stumbled across your site a few weeks ago linked to another site I visit.
I read and pray for you every day.
Stay Strong!!!
~Vicki
Hi Heather,
My name is Robyn, we live in Georgia. Your blog has blessed me so many times, God uses our tests as our testimony’s. God is bigger than cancer or anything else….its just sometimes we ask the “WHY”? I think God uses our why’s to witness and minister to those who have no hope and we might be the only hope or light they will ever see. As a mom, we have been through so much the past year with my 23 yr olds diagnosis of HIV she just had a little boy in March but we know we serve a BIG God and we want you to know all of my 4 youngest children pray for you every night, we have 7 children and 1 grandson. God is good…..and know he loves you and he walks with you every step of the way…….
Ceres (central valley) California
I currently live in WA state, but I am from good ole’ GA! You are so strong, and He is so good
Nashville, Tennessee.
And I LOVE the red glasses!
Blessings,
Karla
Hi Heather,
My name is Terri and I’m from Bryan, Texas….home of Texas A&M. I’ve been praying for you for months and I check your blog every day to hear about what’s going on in your life. You are an inspiration and a blessing and I am committed to pray for you daily.
We serve a MIGHTY God,
Terri
Following and praying for you in Seattle, WA.
Praying from Largo, FL!!!
Hi Heather,
You are in my daily prayers.
Shel, from West Palm Beach, FL
Praying for you from Pearl River, Lousiana
Here in Sterling, VA… You are amazing.
I am in western South Carolina. I check in with your every post and have been praying for you. :)
What a great moment at radiation you had! Here from Houston, TX. :-)
Prayers going out from Hendersonville, North Carolina — just south of Asheville!
Lifting you in prayer… here in Sunny Southern California.
**Smooches**
Hi Heather, Your still in my prayers and I try to check your site everyday so I can see how your doing. Glad you are at the half way mark!!! I live in Nevada, Missouri…..Peggy
P.S. Happy Birthday to your Mom….she doesn’t look old enough to be your Mom!!!!
From Northwest Indiana about 30 minutes from Chicago. Been quietly viewing your blog for about two months now. Praying for you and your family daily. You are an amazing, amazing testimony of faith and strength.
I’ve been visiting your blog and praying for you daily since you first posted about the tumor. I’m from Mount Vernon, OH.
Heather,
I have followed your blog for quite a while now. Your entire family remains in my daily prayers!!
Becky from Lansing, MI area
Snazzy scarf! :)
Someone in Bloomington, Indiana is praying for you!
Prayers from Vancouver, Washington.
I’m from Ohio! :)
I’ve been reading, but have never commented. I admire your strength!!
I live outside of Louisville, Kentucky
You have been a daily inspiration to me. You’re amazing! You have touched so many lives with your daily blog. You’re an angel on earth…thanks!
Corpus Christi, Texas
(Body of Christ)
Thank you for continuing to share your journey with us. Praying for you daily.
Allison in Orlando
P.S. I’m one of the MOG moms. Remember (it must seem forever ago) when the Florida people were going to meet in Orlando when you and Laura were planning to be here for a few days in May? So sorry we didn’t get to meet. Perhaps that’s still in the future sometime.
What a precious picture of you Heather!! :)
I’m glad God put people in your life today that touched you and blessed you. Oh and I am from Austin, TX!! Hook ‘em Horns!!
Hi Heather,
I found you through 99 Balloons when you were up at Mayo. We’ve put you on our prayer board here at home and you are prayed for daily. We live near the little, tiny town of Irwin, Iowa (about 75 miles from Omaha, NE).
Blessings,
Renae
Hi Heather, My husband and I are praying for you in Bulverde, Tx (just a bit north of San Antonio). This was such an uplifting post. I can just ’see” the bounce in your step. Isn’t God good? He has promised to work all things together for good. He always keeps His word.
I read every day and you inspire me with your determination and your faith - and even those moments when you are very transparent.
Praying from Suwanee, GA.
Norris City, Illinois!!!!!!!!!!! corn country!!
Praying often for you!!
Leigh
Heather, I live in the Northern part of Arizona. I have been praying for you since you were first diagnosed. You brought tears to my eyes as I read your post today. Isn’t our God an AWESOME God?!! He gives you the strength you need and the peace that you need. You have touched my life in a profound way with your willingness to be transparent and your character during all this. I am praying for you and your family and I’m so glad that the Lord sent you those special, precious people today to show you HIS love and care. God bless you, Heather!!
Heather, I’ve been checking in on you daily for some time now. You are an inspiration to us all. I am a survivor of Uterine cancer. I undrestand the lonley feeling at the radiation treatments! God is good, all the time. Lyn
Checking in from Pataskala, Ohio (outside Columbus), home of The Ohio State Buckeyes! I keep you in my prayers. You are one amazing woman and I am inspired reading your posts.
Illinois. I am amazed at your strength. I have been praying for you. I know when I had cancer, and people prayed for me it made things so much easier for me. I hope to complete the circle of goodness that was given to me, and pass it on to you. Someday when you are well, you will do the same for someone else.
Whole family is praying for you–just north of Pitsburgh, PA here.
I forgot to tell you in my last post. I’m from Jenison Michigan. Just out side of Grand Rapids. Lyn
Praying for you in two states!
Work in Southern California. Live in Bothell, WA!
Thumbs up backatcha girl!!
((hugs)) Naperville, IL
Praying for you from Long Island, New York!
Grace and peace…
Jeannine
I am from Lebanon Maine! I have shared your story with my husband and 3 children and they ask me every day how you are doing! You make me laugh and cry and inspire me incredibly. My son (5 years old) is fighting a rare disease that may or may not be cancer (time will tell), and it is only through the Lord I have been able to watch and give him his treatments. I can relate to when your husband said he feels like he is poisioning you. I have to give my son radiation therapy, and I have battle the same things. I found your site before you were diagosed in search of other women who have children that are battling illness. I never knew that you would touch my heart so each and ever day. I pray for you daily, think about you constantly. You are so incredibly strong and faithful!
Stephanie Lebanon ME
cute glasses!
Kristy from Atlanta, GA
I’m amazed and inspired every time I read this blog. Reading from northeast of Atlanta, GA.
praying for you in Fargo, North Dakota
Merrimack, New Hampshire here - your blog is an inspiration - thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings and prayers with all of us.
Hi Heather ;)
I am from Houston, TX - and I stumbled onto your blog through BooMama and Beth Moore’s LPM blog…..I have a heart for people like you as I worked as an Oncology nurse before I began staying at home with my 3 littles…..I am praying for you today that you would be blown away by the body of people that adore you, and that you would not feel alone in your circumstance…..
heather from houston
From North Canton, Ohio - we’ve been in the news way too much this past week because of the tragic Jessie Davis story.
Praying daily for you…love the scarf!
I’m originally from Royal Oak, MI (a suburb of Detroit), but now I live in Alexandria, VA (a suburb of DC). I’ve been praying for you!
Southern California ~ You my friend are beautiful!! You inspire me and so many others!
I’m in Moyock, NC and you and your family have been in our prayers since we read about your dx. We continue to lift all of you up and know that God is doing wonderful things with this experience not only for your family at home, but also for the Christian blogging family.
Be still and know that He is God!!
Alabaster, AL. You look great! Congrats on being 1/2 way through! :D
Hi Heather,
I’ve never posted before, but I’ve been praying for you and following your blog since shortly after your tumor was found. A blog that I read occasionally asked for prayer for you with a hyperlink to your blog. I clicked it and now you are in my favorites. I check in often and pray when God lays you on my heart. Your posts are so encouraging. Keep fighting!
Juli in Portsmouth, VA
penni from northfield, new jersey - love your scarf, you are brilliant and gorgeous, just like i thought you’d be :)
You are a doll!
Waving Hi from Valparaiso, IN !
Steph
I’m from McDonough, Georgia and I love reading your blog. You’ve been a huge blessing to me.
Hello to alla’ y’all! I’m writing from Atlanta, GA……..Heather, here we call women like you “Steele Magnolias”. We find alot of ‘em in waiting rooms at cancer centers!
Blessings to you. PS: The glasses and scarf match and are just way cool!
Praying for you in southcentral Pennsylvania!
Girl you look so SASSY WOOHOO :) Checking in, Melody in MO, praying for you, and my Sun. school ladies ask about you regularly :) xoxo melzie
Praying for you from St. Louis, Missouri! Your eyes are brilliant in that picture!
So proud of you!
Praying for you in Oxford, Georgia!
I am from Indiana :)! I think the scarf and the glasses look great! :)
What a great thing to celebrate!!! I’m in Utah!
Georgetown, Texas — we’re out here and we’re praying for YOU!
I check in on you daily, chick! Just don’t often comment. You know where I am, but for the sake of others. . . Jacksonville, FL. I Love You and I’ll never forget our night at Mimi’s. ;~) Big HUGS to your whole family!!!!
I’m in Toronto, Canada and have been reading your blog since your diagnosis. Lost my sister to this awful disease ….. btw, absolutely love your scarf and glasses. You’re looking wonderful. (((HUGS)))
I am from Smithers, British Columbia Canada. I was directed here from another website when you found out you had cancer. I think that God is working through you and this website to spread the Word. I know that I personally have had my faith strengthened by learning through you. Part of the Grand Plan I am sure. Look how many more people you have touched and spread the Word to because of your trials. I pray for you often.
Praying in Methuen MA…..first place I visit every morning. You are such an inspiration to me.
Hey Girl! Long time visitor - at least a year now and have been praying for you daily. We are in Suwanee, GA - on the Northeast side of the ATL. Love and prayers.
You have an awesome spirit!! Admiring you from Alpharetta Georgia!!
You are in my prayers. I check your site every day. I think you are a very strong person. I am in kansas. Happy halfway mark!
Dear Heather, you are such an inspiration! I am from Montana and am praying for you and your family!
Hi Heather! I love your blog and have been praying and crying with you on this journey God has put you on. Keep your head up and eyes on our Lord Jesus! He is faithful!!!! -Melissa, sister in the Lord and fellow lover of all things worship (especially the worship leading part!)
Colville, Washington - reading and praying since you received your diagnosis.
…of course I forgot the point of the comment. I’m from Seattle-area Washington. Geesh. :)
Florence, SC- been reading your blog daily for months now!!! praying for you and your family=) You have been such an encouragement to me!
Dear Heather,
I’ve been a very faithful lurker since Barb’s Blog pointed me to your site. I’ve prayed for you many times. How can I be so connected to a stranger that I even cry or laugh when reading?…because you are a sister in Christ, that’s why. I’m a nurse practitioner and I think it sounds like you are doing GREAT!! Keep your positive attitude. God is using you in amazing ways. OUR God is a great big God!
From Goshen, IN….(near South Bend).
PS… LOVE your new look!
Dayton, Ohio. I’m here more than once daily. I get such encouragement, strength, and comfort from you. I have a brother battling stomach cancer. I pray for you as I pray for him always. Truly sisters in Christ.
Fayetteville, Ohio I’ve been reading your blog everyday for about two months but have not posted. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Nolensville, TN I’ve been reading & praying for you for a while now. You inspire me every day! God bless you & keep you strong.
Heather,
I have been following your journey for some time now. I have never commented, but have been praying for you and your family. You have been such an inpiration to me. You are truly a mighty woman of faith, love and the testimony of God’s strength. I am glad to see you doing so well. I am from Louisiana and praying for you each day.
Amanda
Hi from Broadalbin in upstate NY, foothills of the Adirondack Mtns!! I have been reading your blog for a long time now, and you certainly are an inspiration to me on a daily basis. Thank you so much for sharing your struggles and your praises, may God bless you and your beautiful family.
Praying for you Heather… Jessica from Tualatin, Oregon. (I love the scarf!! ) :)
Praying for you here in Groton, Connecticut! I’ve been checking in on your blog daily since before the cancer. You are just beautiful inside and out and so inspiring! God bless your day!
Indiana girl here honey. And it rocks you can post the pic of you in your glam scarf! :o))
Praying in Philomath, Oregon!
Sunshine here from near North Texas (near Dallas)! You are an inspiration to people all over the world! God Bless you
Olathe, KS. You continue to be in my prayers! You are amazing.
Hey, I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of months. I have been encouraged by you and am praying for God’s strength and healing over you. I am from Tennessee.
“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee. In God whose word I praise , In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4
Normal, Illinois…I’ve been following your blog since a few days before your surgery. I have been praying for you ever since.
Regina, Saskatchewan - Canada
Like many others, I found my way here shortly after your tumor was found. I never comment, but I check daily for updates and look forward to hearing how hard you’re kicking this cancer in the butt! I can not believe how amazing you look for somebody who recently had major brain surgery and is going through chemo & radiation. Keep smiling!
Prayers of Healing and Prayers of Thanksgiving from Germantown, TN. Each time I read your blog (and several times throughout the day), I thank God for His healing power over you. I also thank God for your always encouraging and faith-building words. You are truly, truly a blessing.
Prayers coming your way from…Stoneham, MA
Woohoo! Half way through!!! This is Diane sending love and prayers from Peoria, Arizona!
My small group and I have been praying for you from post #1!!!! I’m from Springfield, MO.
Tampa, Florida. I found you while BooMama had the blog fundraiser. I’ve been reading and praying for you ever since. Our families have been through the cancer battle twice with an aunt and an uncle. Your story and your faith has touched me deeply.
Sending up prayers from Crozet (near Charlottesville), Virginia
Best wishes coming your way from little ole Pittsburg, Texas….population 4000 something…..saaaaaalute! (For anyone that remembers Hee Haw!) :-)
Always here in Western Connecticut, and always praying for you. xoxo
Our church has a homegroup that meets every Wednesday night (five families) and we have been praying for you too.
I’m in Covington, Georgia (just east of Atlanta).
Patrick AFB, FL…been reading everyday from BooMama.
Sending celebratory hugs from Tampa, Florida!!
I have been praying for you daily.Your words are the most encouraging even in the midst of your battle,God is doing great things with you, girlfriend!!
I have commented before, but my husband has been living with a brain tumor for 8 yrs and is doing great…with your attitude and determination, nothing is going to stop you!
Keep that beautiful smile!
We think of you often here in the Peach State! Glad there was a bounce in your step today!!! :)
First time commenter but everyday reader from a tiny town in Northern Wisconsin. Your witness is incredibly powerful. You wear God’s fingerprints every day!
I’m from Michigan, near Detroit. You are awe inspiring to me.
I’m in a small town in Maine and I pray for you daily, Heather.
God Bless!
I’m from central Florida. I don’t comment very often because I am overwhelmed by how many folks do. I can’t imagine that you can keep up with them all and I don’t want you to feel you need to. But I’m chiming in today, as you requested. I pray for you often, Heather. So good to see your smile today.
First time commenter but I read everyday from Airdrie, near Calgary, Alberta, Cananda. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for the music.
Hi Heather,
I live in Fishers, Indiana. My husband has been a pastor/district superintendent for 37 years. I discovered your blog a couple weeks ago.
I shared your story tonight with a pastor’s wife in our district who has ovarian cancer. She has just lost all of her hair and is in the middle of chemo treatments. I hope she will be able to read your blog. I know it would be up-lifting for her.
You have such a positive spirit and it’s obvious that the Lord is the center of your life. I have been praying for you.
God is Faithful!!!
Hey Heather,
Congratulations on being halfway through! I’ve commented before but infrequently. I read your blog regularly and pray for you often. So glad to hear of your encouragements and blessing :)
Robyn (Australia)
Heather,
I came across your blog tonight and am so greatful I did. Congrats on the 1/2 mark!!! I am from the Madison WI area. I will begin to read your blog regularly and you will definately be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gala
your strength has been such an encouragement!
kristin
ann arbor area, MI
First time commenter, but I read every day. I live in Marietta, Georgia (near Atlanta). I’ve been praying for you since you found out you had cancer. God bless!
Indiana! Praying for you every day! You are an inspiration!
I found your blog while clicking on other people’s blog roll and it led me to you. When I found you, ironically I realized that I’ve stumbled across you several times within the past year while I’ve been researching groups and message boards in FL. Actually, I just joined a local homeschooling group shortly before you did. Small world, I suppose. I guess I was just meant to find you so that your story could touch me, because it truly has! I have a long family history of brain cancer, therefore that has always been one of my biggest fears. My migraines have always scared me to death for this reason. But reading your blog and seeing the strength you have and how close your relationship is with God just amazes me and shows me that even cancer can be something we survive and something that brings us even closer to God. You are an amazing person and I’ll definitely be following your blog and praying for you and your family through all of this. ((hugs))
Reading and Praying for you from Southern Maine. May you continue to feel God’s peace in your life!
With love from Sunnyvale, California.
Prayers coming your way from Cypress, Texas!
I’m glad you’re feeling better. Radiation goes relatively quickly, although it seems like forever when you’re going through it.
I wanted you to know about Couture for Cancer, an organization that is paired with Redken and who will provide free hairpieces or wigs to people going through cancer treatment.
You can find out more here:
http://coutureforcancer.org/41921_113187.asp
- Kathy
San Diego, CA
Praying in Columbus Ohio!
I can see that God has been providing some much needed blessings these last few days. Congrats to your daughter on her step of faith!!!
And praise God for the great new wig he provided. It looks awesome!
Checking in from Kansas City, Kansas, where you are being covered in prayer!
i’m here praying for and loving you from central arkansas! i found you on notes from the trenches when boomama was raising money for your trip - been a faithful reader since then.
yea!! on the half-way mark!!
I’m from central Florida and have you on a blog feed so I always know when you have added a new post. Recently a friend from church, who is going through cancer treatments and is starting to lose her hair, said she was going to go this week to get a wig. I sent her the link to your post and photo of your new hair and it gave her great hope. You reach more people then you know.
God’s blessings to you!
San Antonio Texas.
I am constantly thinking of you.
Sometimes I am just sitting somewhere feeling overwhelmed when I remember you and realize how strong you are and then I feel stronger too.
You are a child of God and he has given you the strength to conquer all that has come your way.
I realize that I too have the strength to conquer all that comes my way.
Of course, my trails seem so much more trivial compared to all that you have experienced.
I love your blog.
I have been praying for you since the week of your diagnosis. I sat here trying to think just how I stumbled upon your blog. I don’t for the life of me know how I got here, but God does and that is all that matters. I know I have been praying for you, but you have been blessing me. So together we will keep up the good work.
Won’t stop believing for your miracle ~
Christi in West~Georgia (50 miles west of Atlanta and 100 miles east of Birmingham)
Here in Charlotte, NC - praying for you and reading your blog reguraly. You look great with the scarf - seriously!!
Medford Lakes, NJ here. I’ve been praying for you since I found your blog several months ago. You are a lesson in strength and faithfulness to all of your readers. Thank you.
Orlando, FL - inspired by you daily
Praying for you from northeast Louisiana. Congratulations on the halfway mark in your radiation!!
Hi! I am a nice gay girl living in Madison, WI. I found your site after you posted a comment on Leroy Sievers’ MyCancer blog on npr.com. I read your blog almost daily. I am currently taking a class in learning to provide Patient Advocacy services. My assisgnment for this week is to consider the following questions. “Are you empathizing with your clients? Are you empathizing with some more than others? What personal attitudes help or hurt your ability to empathize?” You are definitely an inspiration in my efforts to learn to better empathize with those I am trying to advocate for.
Happy Half-Way party to you! With our prayers from Connecticut!
Karen
Just across the bridge in St.Petersburg,Florida!
You have blessed my socks off!!
Keep the Faith!
Melbourne, Australia!!! Had many internationals put up their hands yet?
Atlanta, Georgia!
Here’s the thing—YOU DO have a fighting chance to beat this! Look what God has done and is doing in you and for you! He’s got GOOD plans for you! We’ve already seen them come to pass. I can’t wait to see more miracles in your life, Heather!
Fort Mill, SC
I am praying for you in Milledgeville, Georgia. Isn’t it amazing that I feel like I know you so well just by visiting your blog each day? You are an inspiration to me and many others. Keep the faith and may God continue to bless and keep you.
Mandy
http://www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
I’m from St. Louis, MO. I visit every day…while I’ve never met you I talk about you like you are a best friend! You are a real-life inspiration…not someone who is always perky and positive, but someone who has shared the goods and the bads of her life and has still held firm to the Lord. Thank you for being real with us and for taking us along on your journey. You continue to be in my prayers.
I am the Michigan dot.
Abilene.Texas.
Love the picture.
Royal Oak, Michigan…
Checking in and faithfully praying.
THUMBS UP SWEET MAMA!!! ;)
Love, prayers, and hugs from Bowling Green, KY! I think about you often, keep your faith and we’ll keep the prayers coming!
Grand Rapids, Michigan. Check your blog every day… am encouraged by how every time you get discouraged, you grab onto your faith and Jesus pulls you up again. We’ll be praying for you, too.
Elizabeth
The fact that over 150 comments have been left in under 2 hours speaks volumes of what a difference you are making in people’s lives Heather. I check the site every day to see how you are doing and I can’t say enough times that reading your journey and seeing your Faith has started me down a road I’ve been trying to get on since my sister died 7 years ago. From Dallas, TX, a huge (((((HUG)))))) and prayers every day. I love the scarf and the red glasses. Your beauty shines right off the screen.
From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What blessed moments today for you! God is good!
Have been reading faithfully, but this is my first time to post :)
From Huffman, Texas (north of Houston)
Checking in from Juneau, Alaska.
You are an inspiration, dear Heather! May God continue to richly bless you through this battle! Prayers, Bethany (Virginia)!
Heather, you are a huge blessing to me. God’s words through you have encouraged me and lifted my spirits more than once. I pray for you daily but especially each Thursday when I take my nine year old son to clinic for his chemo.
You are halfway through…keep looking to Lord and his strength. He is faithful!
Love,
Kelly in Knoxville, TN
North Carolina!
Praying for you Heather!!
You have inspired me so much. Prayers are coming your way from the Sooner state!
Tyler
Oklahoma City
San Antonio, TX
You are a true inspiration
Broken Arrow, OK - check on you daily HEATHER, THE HEALED ONE
Hi Heather! I’m in Houston, Texas. Thanks for the inspiration you give in sharing your story!
Hi - I am from Colorado Springs, CO. I, too, am a mom dealing with cancer - but it is my child who has terminal cancer. I appreciate reading your religious takes on all of this - it is helpful to me.
I have left you comments on various occasions. Your walk through the fire is a stirring inspiration. My blog name is Penless Writer and I am from Coweta, Oklahoma, a small town 25 miles SE of Tulsa. I am a silver hair grandmother of 6 and mother of 4 and have been married for 48 years. I say this just to let you know you are reaching all ages and all groups with your story.
heather - i visit your blog twice a day - mornings at work before i start my day, and evenings before i wind down for the night. i gain so much from you and only wish i could return the honor to you… thinking of you and your family often from tampa florida, linda.
Praying for you in Alpharetta, GA. Isn’t it just amazing how our God works? With love.
You are often in my thoughts and prayers. I am convicted and inspired, everytime I visit, to strive for a closer walk with the Lord! Thank you for that! From International Falls,MN.
Hey Heather, geesh talk about the bottom lol. I know you and pray for you everyday.
I live in Mansfield Texas!!
Blessings
Southwest Michigan!
Hi Heather, congrats on your halfway-mark! I am so happy for you. I enjoyed your post about your new breast cancer friend. I also met the nicest, most interesting people in the infusion waiting room, and also while sitting in the “chemo chair”. Had a great “impromptu support group” with 5 other cancer survivors one afternoon this spring as we waited for the techs to fix the radiation machine!
It is amazing how cancer strikes so many; good thing we are fighters both physically and spiritually.
Katie in Virginia (lived here for 15 years, but I’m originally from Albany, NY)
I’m from southeast Idaho. We moved here almost 4 years ago. Before Idaho, we lived in Illinois. I’ve been reading your blog ever since I heard about your cancer. I was new to blogging, well I guess still am, under 6 months. You blog has been such an inspiration. Congratulations on the milestone. Have fun with your part. :)
JoAnn
Praying for you in Indianapolis, Indiana!
I must almost be the ten thousandth one today! Signing in from New Zealand….met you at the Ultimate Blog Party….followed you ever since.
My heart sank when I first saw your new trial - told my friends - some of us cried - and now we pray.
God bless you
Rachael
Heather,
I am in Choctaw, Ok and have been checking in ever since the diagnosis. I had been following Emma’s story for a while before, but only started reading your blog - and praying for your health as well as Emma’s after you learned you had a brain tumor. You faith and courage inspire me and I pray that I could be as strong and as graceful as you have been throughout this journey. Thank you for sharing your life and for allowing me to pray for you.
annb
I’m in Norman, Oklahoma. I hit your blog a zillion times a day looking for a new post. I’m so blessed to be a part of those with whom you share your story!
Delafield, Wisconsin :) You are looking great!
Orange County, CA :)
I found your blog through a homeschool link. Started reading a couple of weeks ago in South FL, but just moved over the last 2 days to Salem, VA (950 mile drive!). You are a remarkable woman; may He continue to fill you with joy and peace.
Recently from Independence, MO. Used to be from Augusta, GA (Ft. Gordon.) Before that, Shreveport, LA and before that, Searcy, AR.
Hugs,
Melinda
Central Ohio!
Hi,
We are in southern California.
You are such an inspiration to me! You constantly inspire me to focus on God and not on what is going on around me!
Lori in Miami, here! Praying for you daily! Happy “half-way-through-radiation” day!!
Hi! I’ve posted with you on Mom’s of Grace. I’m in Lawrenceville, GA. What a sweet post. I pray for you, the lady you met, and the gal praying for you. May you all be blessed by the Lord’s goodness!!!!
I am in Allison, Iowa…You magnify our Lord even through the hard days! I think of you and your sweet family regularly.
I’m Martha in Chicago, Illinois. You have a beautiful blog and I get strength from your posts. You are so amazing!
Nebraska City, Nebraska….praying for you!
Hi, I’m Staci from Oregon. Congrats on the half way mark!
Okay sis you know where I live, but I will tell everyone else anyways! Raymore, Mo. And I read you because I LOVE YOU! have since the day you married my brother in law! ;)
see you in 4 Days!!!!!! WOOHOO! can’t wait to see you girl!
Praying from the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Maryville, Tennessee. I’ve left comments before but read your blog on a regular basis. You are a blessing and inspiration to me!
Mackinaw, IL. Walking every step with you in spirit. Gratefully encouraged everyday by your testimony.
Hi, my name is Julie and am from Illinois. You have been such a testimony to me and wanted to let you know you are in my prayers.
Lebanon, Indiana
Heather, I do not comment often, but I faithfully check your blog…and you continue to be an inspiration to me. I pray that if God ever ordains that I should walk a similar path…that I would walk it like you!!!! I know that you have your down moments (and I am thankful that you are so honest about them) but you keep running headlong into God….and I love that!!!
Hang tough, you!!
I,m from Northwest Iowa, Love your blog. Read it several time a day. God is Good, All the time. Hang in there Heather. Love your scarf.
Hi Heather - I am from Toronto, Canada and have been reading your blog and praying for you daily. You are a true inspiration to me.
Hugs,
Jess
I am from Louisa, Virginia and have been so encouraged by you! God bless~
I’m Amanda from Irving, Texas. 10,000 hits? What a ministry you have!
Hi! I’m Glenna from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
rock on with the scarf…too cute!
God is working through you in so many ways…and that my dear friend is the bright spot in this otherwise crappy situation.
GO GOD…GO HEATHER…Morrisville, NC (Raleigh) praying and rejoicing with you!
Fairport, NY…..I visit you everyday since I found your site via NPR “My Cancer” site. You really inspire me with your honesty.
Hang in there!
Charlottesville VA
You rock!
I’m from Long Island, NY as my Name suggests! ;)
Look at you and the big smile! Lookin’ great, my friend!
Love,
Amy in Northeast Ohio
Hi Heather, I love the scarf!! I’m from Oconto, Wisconsin.
Love ya!
I’m from Guelph, Ontario in Canada. I’ve been keeping up with you via your blog since about 2 months before your diagnosis. You’ve blessed me enormously and have encouraged me to focus on God and not my circumstances.
Hugs, Johanna
I check in daily from Southern Ontario, Canada to see how you are and always enjoy listening to the music you post.
Praying for you from Cabot, Arkansas!!
Keeping you in prayer!
much love,
Amy - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Praying for you in Kingston, Ontario, Canada :)
Love and prayers from Oklahoma City, OK! You are awesome and I’m so grateful that you had a sweet day!
Jeremiah 29:11
Irapuato, Guanajuato, MEXICO.
Praying for you and your lovely family!
Woo Hoo! Denise from Oklahoma City!
Praying for you daily from Iowa.
Loving you from Murfreesboro, TN! :) You are so special to me. You have no idea how awesome I believe you are…gift from God…you can see Christ in you…thank you!
Hi There,
I have been following your blog for a couple of months now. I am so inspired by your continued perseverance in Christ. Your walk with the Lord has seemed to strengthen and it is such a testimony to me. God is using your life in such a HUGE way and I am just grateful that you decided to let us in on your journey. God bless YOU and KEEP you!! God’s face shine upon YOU and give YOU HOPE for the future. You are a precious soul.
In Christ,
Heidi
OH! I forgot! I’m from Florida! Bless YOU!!
Prayer for you from Frisco, TX. (45 mins. north of Dallas)
Houma, Louisiana
Many prayers for you and your family, Heather. :)
your beautiful! Casey from Murray, Ky
Love to everyone…HAPPY BLOG PARTY!!! Thinking of you so often!! Blessed good health and humor you to and your wonderful family!!!
I have been reading your blog daily for close to a year now to keep up with how Emma Grace is doing. I can’t remember how I came across your blog but I have never left a comment…just always said a little prayer for your daughter after I visited.
I too found out that I had cancer about 6 months ago (doing great at the moment…Praise God!). Of course I added you to my prayer list when I found out you had cancer. I remember thinking last month that I will not complain again about hardships considering you have been through more than what 10 families will face in a lifetime. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease (more cancer to come) as well as my husband lost his job. Still I had you in the back of my mind. Your faith is so strong…mine had to be as well.
God sent me to your blog a long time ago and now I know why.
Your family is in my family’s prayers. Keep the faith….the prize is awesome!
Kate in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dear Heather,
Thinking of you from Howell, Michigan. Here’s where I am;
Hold up your right hand and look at it.
Go about an inch down from the center of your palm.
Then, go about 1/2 inch to your right.
Can you see me? {waves and jumps up and down}…
Anyhow, I’ve been reading your blog for several weeks now and check up on you almost every day. Your blog is so well written and full of faith - you communicate beautifully.
No wonder your parents are so proud of you. By the way, I saw your mom’s photo. I think she’s very pretty. You sure did get your good looks from her!
Time for me to go back to my lurker status.
hugs from Howell,
Karen
You are an inspiration and always in my prayers!
Kim from across the bridge in St. Pete FL
visiting from Manhattan, KS (the LITTLE Apple…and yes, that is TRADEMARKED!). I pray for you all the time. I generally read your blog via RSS, but I’ll make an effort to come here daily and get those red dots growing!!!!
God is gracious and He will guide you!
Came to you from Notes From the Trenches-I am Lucie from Calgary, Alberta Canada
Thanksé
Happy Halfway Day! Signing in from my farm near Rochester! (We moved, kids love it!) Avery had her 4 month appt today, 11 1/2 lbs.
I’m not a crier. Your post today about the woman with breast cancer brought a tear to my eye remembering my MIL. Fight on my friend and sister. Fight on.
Hi Heather,
I’m from sunny southern Ca. Long Beach to be exact :)
Heather,
It has been very encouraging to read your blog, even through your tougher times. You have amazing strength! My mother had breast cancer and after a masectomy and 40 rounds (or straight days,not including saturdays and sundays) of radiation she is considered cured! As of this past March she was 5 years post-dday. Keep fighting the good fight! You are in my prayers daily!
Isn’t God wonderful in the way He works? I continue to go in for treatment for breast cancer and actually look forward to it…not only because it’s helping me fight this thing, but because He has placed two non-christian women in my life, who are going through the same thing as me, to be a friend to and share the hope I have. There are no accidents with God. He has us right where he wants us - to minister and be ministered to.
Praying for you from Nevada City, California.
Praying for you from the bush of Ghana West Africa.
Blackwell, Oklahoma (1
Sorry! Forgot to add that I am posting from the Detroit area in Michigan! :-)
Hi Heather,
I have been reading just in the last couple of weeks and am inspired by your trust in God and your willingness to learn and grow through all you are going through.
I will keep praying,
Heather
Ottawa, Canada
ACK! I hit enter on accident. Such a DORK! I was going to say that your scarf ROCKS!
You look absolutely precious in your scarf and glasses!
I have been following your journey…or walking with you in prayer, I should say…since BooMama put up the little note about you. There are so many ways God has used your testimony to encourage me I can hardly count them…but one big way is your use of worship music/videos in your posts. I have built a nice little collection on my own blog from your video picks! I love how worship music can orient our hearts towards God!
Heather, you continually point yourself and others to our loving Creator…He has used your journey with Him to touch so many hearts.
Heavenward…
Ann in Lincoln, Nebraska