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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Hi Heather! You’re beautiful as always!
I’m currently in Stillwater, PA, but we move to Far Rockaway (NYC) this weekend. Sorry life’s been crazy here so I’m a few days behind on the blogroll, but know that we are praying for you here.
Blessings and prayers from Texas!
Walking this journey through your eyes has touched my life. It blesses me to observe the strength and faith you have in your Lord.
You are in our prayers as well.
Watching by way of Arkansas.
From South Dakota. Praying for you and your family.
I don’t think you’ll even remember me but you did a blog design for me and I was so happy to be reintroduced to you about four months ago. Your diagnosis was such a shock to me but your grace and honesty while dealing with this has been a lesson to me. My church prays for you and my pastor emails me each week for an update. Modesto, CA is in prayer for you and Emma Grace.
Hi Heather! I am from Greenacres, FL. (Southeastern part of state). I have been checking in occasionally since you received your diagnosis. You are absolutely an inspiration and I am praying for you…
Way to go Heather!! You have more prayer warriors out here than you know. Continue to fight hard and keep your spirits high!
Love,
Shelli
Alabaster, AL
((((Hugs)))) Been a lurker for quite a while… from Jefferson City (central) Missouri
I’m Alicia from Dallas. I actually found your website pre-diagnosis because I have a heart for children with autism, and sweet Emma Grace touched my heart. Praying for you!
Hi, I know your story because of Chris at Notes from the Trenches. I come visit your blog every week to check how you are doing, and I am always inspired by your strength and positive thinking. I wish you the best!!!! I am from Santiago, Chile. (yes, you have readers overseas!)
A big hug from Seminole, Florida (west of Tampa) I stop by every Friday to see how you are and to be inspired by you.
Hi Heather,
Greetings (from Atlanta, GA) in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You are such an inspiration to me! I am a newbie to the blog world and this is my VERY FIRST post. I think I probably found you through “Blessed Beyond Measure.” You are now on my list of daily (well, I do miss some days), prayers ~ as well as Emma Grace. When you in BOLD TYPE put you do not want to be known as the girl who has cancer, but HIS CHILD ~ I just had to respond. Trust me, you are SOOOO SHINING A GLORIOUS BEACON OF CHRIST’S LIGHT, that no ships will ever be lost to those whose lives you are touching. My niece, Corinne, has been battling cancer for 4 years now (she’s 17). She, too, does NOT want to be known as the girl with cancer and her courage and strength blows me away ~ as does yours!. Keep fighting the good fight, sweetie ~ there’s an army of bloggers and blog-readers backing you up with Jehoveh-Raphe as the Commander-in-Chief. I could go on and on…but I know I should keep it short. So, precious one, with the joy of the Lord as your strength, go forth, and the peace that passes all understanding guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. by His grace and for His glory and with Love and Prayers, Becky
Congratulations on being at the halfway point! You are touching people right and left and I am so glad the tech let you know she prayed for you. How special.
Fight the good fight!
Heather, I just read your blog for the first time. I’m not part of the blogosphere, but one of my closest friends is. She sent me your link after I told her I am freaked out to be going for an MRI of my brain.
I want you to a know you are an inspiration to many.
Melissa
Hi Heather, I am a little late, but just wanted to say hello and a very very big congrats on your halfway point!
With love from Statesboro, Ga!
Jenna
Found your blog just as you were having your surgery.
Been reading ever since.
You’re so beautiful, sistah!
Inside and out!!
Oh, forget to post this on my first comment.
I’m from Northern Indiana.
Hi Heather! I’m praying for you from just outside Atlanta, GA.
Hi,
I stumbled on your blog a few months ago, right before you received the diagnosis, and have been checking in on you regularly since then. Thinking of you and rooting for you in Crofton, Maryland!
Prayers from Hamilton, Ontario
Indianapolis, IN
I stumbled across your site a few weeks ago. So glad I did! You remind me of my sister.
Your intimacy and closeness to God is tremendous. The songs that you post are beautiful and strong and brave. We moved from Singapore to Colorado 7 years ago. I think about you always and offer a silent prayer for your intentions often.
Adele
Heather, you are a true inspiration. I’m praying for you.
- Melanie in Round Rock, TX (near Austin)
Greetings from the great state of Maryland! I’m just popping over here from BooMama’s place. May God bless you and keep you and cause his face to shine upon you. I’m praying for you!
I’ve been on vacation and am a tad late for this comment, but I’ll add it anyway.
I’m from Nampa, Idaho (just west of Boise)
WOW – that is a TON of comments girl!!!!!!!!
Well – you know where I am from… But still wanted to add to this crazy big total!
The complete faith you show each day has inspired me to be more a light to those who know me (or meet me). Believe that God is using you as an instrument of His will and His peace.
I pray for you daily, from Ellicott City (just outside of Baltimore, MD).
Southern Ontario here–have prayed for you and think of you often.
I recently discovered your blog via Boomama — and am now a frequent lurker from a suburb north of Cincinnati, Ohio.
You have an amazing support system here among your devoted fans and friends who love and believe in you. I am impressed by your faith, love of God, strength, courage, and ability to share your experiences (positive and negative) with so many.
Thanks for sharing your faith, attitude, and encouragement. What an inspiration you are!
Double prayers, hugs, and blessings from Colorado! My mom prays for you too!!
Prayers and great thoughts coming to you from Georgia!
You and your family continue to be in my prayers. (Colbert, Georgia)
Hey Heather! I don’t get a chance to read every day, but I am inspired when I read your blog. Your faith is a testimony to others. I am from Northern Ohio.
Praying for you!! Choctaw, Oklahoma (20 miles east of Oklahoma City)
You are amazing and are in my prayers. Your spirit and courage is inspiring. Congrats on half way through. Hang in there!
I am from Gilbert, Arizona.
Jennine
Hi Heather, just catching up on your last week or so of blogs. You amaze me. You uplift me or Christ uplifts me through what you are going through and how you handle it. I love your youtube add ins…I’m from the Minneapolis area in MN> God Bless…stay close to your savior. Kathy
Hi Heather, I came here from Chris’ blog Notes from the Trenches just before you had your full diagnosis. I am inspired by your courage and your faith – I wish you all the very best for your treatment. You are in my prayers. I’m from Canberra, Australia.
Hi Heather. I’m from Nanaimo, British Columbia. I have been following your blog for the past few weeks. You are an inspiration to so many! Thank you for sharing this journey, as your love of Jesus’ and your view of making the most out of life is an example to all of us readers. I pray daily for your speedy recovery!
Hi Heather, I’ve been following your blog for several months. I think of you often in my daily life…you are such an inspiration. God is working many miracles through you. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. God bless you, sweetie! I’m from little ole Stoneville, NC (about 2 1/2 hours north of Charlotte, NC….which is 3/12-4 hours north of Atlanta!)
Heather, Keeping you in my prayers!! You are an inspiration for sure!!
Love, Sherri
P.S. I’m from Northeast Ohio
Hi Heather,
Michele from St. Louis Mo.
I have been lurking for awhile now, not one single day has gone by since I have been reading that I have not thought about you, and prayed for you and your family!
Heather– I linked over to your site from Holly and Justin’s. Your strength is very inspiring and you are in my prayers. We are Americans but living overseas in Leiden– the Netherlands. Keep the faith!
Katie Flanagan
Hi Heather – I found your blog a few months ago – your writing is beautiful and inspirational. I check back every so often, as I don’t want to feel like I am hovering over your site, but my word, there are over 1200 comments and 10,000 hits…I’ll drop by more often!
Bless you and your family, and know that you will be ok.
PS – your new hair looks great!
Rebecca
Sammamish, WA
Heather ~
You are an inspiration to me! God bless you as you serve Him! Are you taking full spectrum minerals for the purpose of alkalinizing your body? Cancer cannot live in an alkaline medium, only acidic. The minerals can’t hurt you and may even help!
I live in Fountain Valley, CA
Press on, dear! You are so very cool and I love your blog layout!
Love in Christ,
Marci
Praying for you from Surrey, South-East England (near London).
Lara, age 18.
Heather,
I read about you every day. I am praying for you every day. I am from outside of Atlanta, Ga.
You are the one ministering to me. I just wanted you to know that. Thank you.
You are unbelievably courageous.
from Nevada
Your attitude, strength, faith, conviction, and spirit completely inspire me to be a better person. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your story with honesty and conviction. God led me to your Blog today, and I praise Him for that. You and your family are in my prayers daily.
B in St. Louis
I am from Buffalo, N.Y. It is so ironic that I came across your Blog today since this morning I had my very first Chemo treatment for metastisized thyroid cancer. My thyroid was removed 2 years ago and just last December they found that thyroid cancer cells had gone to my lungs. I have many small tumors that are inoperable. I have gone through the radioactive iodine treatment which did not work at all and caused me severe side effects. Now I’m beginning my Chemo battle.
Your Blog is wonderful. I haven’t been able to read all of it yet but what I have read is so uplifting and encouraging. God sent me to you. I need you to lift my spirits and to help me keep a positive attitude. God bless you and you are in my prayers. Thank you.
I’m from Southern California and found my way here via Oh the Joys!. You have humbled me with your purity in thought and life. You are in my prayers.
Agape.
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