I received this today in my email from my husband. I thought I would share it with you.
DEAR GOD:
I want to thank You for what you have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now.
I am thanking you because I am alive.
I am thanking you because I made it through the day’s difficulties.
I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles.
I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.
I’m thanking YOU, God…You haven’t given up on me.
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Amen.
Well put! I’ll amen that one, too.
How true! We need to always be thankful – no matter the circumstances.
Betty in Oklahoma
I am thanking you God for Heather’s voice, the one her chidren hear daily, the one that whispers into Mark’s ear and the one that shouts on her Keyboard”Jesus is Lord!”
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
Still here, interested and praying, Heather.
Wow. I needed to hear that today! Thank you for sharing.
P.S. I think your husband is a keeper!
Thanks I needed that
Exactly what I needed to hear today. Thanks!
Praise God From whom “ALL” blessings flow.
Hugz Sistah!!!
WOW!
That was very powerful.
I am so moved my your story. I will be bookmarking your site!!
WOW…and Amen, too!
I have been by before but not in a long time. Just wanted to share with you…I once had a dear friend who was healed of brain cancer..yes, truly he was. He lived many healthy years after he was sent home to die. He has since passed away..from pneumonia, no less….but I’ll never doubt that what God has done…He can do..be encouraged sister.
That was beautiful…what a blessing…just checking in on you and letting you know that you are prayed for from the other side of the globe-(Japan). He LOVES you so much…something to CLING to dear one.
I am thankful for you Heather, and blessed to be one of the many praying for you. Have a wonderful weekend of thanksgiving. You are loved by me.
Laurie in Ca.
Thanks for sharing that
May God bless you and yours today.
Thank you God…for Heather, especially!
I love, love, love to hear His work through your family. He is worthy, friend. He is good.
You have a beautiful family and I praise the LORD for His goodness and blessing in your life.
Praying daily, because as a friend told me just today, I can’t not pray for you. So Heather, I can’t not
Love you!
holly
What a great reminder.
Thank you for sharing this post with us.
Makes us put life in perspective.
Be well.
That was wonderful. I know a few people who could use reading that.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just got back from a Women’s retreat and this just FORTIFIES everything God said to us. I am forwarding it on to the other ladies that were there.
Amen!!!
Amen.
I have given you the “You Make My Day Most Excellent” Award. It is on my blog if you wish to snag the button.
I happened upon your blog while ’surfing’ during the Super Bowl! What an inspiration you are! I will check in frequently and pray for you, your family and your friends daily!
God bless…
heather – this is truly amazing. i begain reading your blog back when you were first diagnosed with your brain tumor. in the meantime, nov 30th my daughter was almost 8 mo pregnant and had a placenta abruption and her baby died. just today, somehow she discovered THIS blog of yours and in her blog(oursydneygrace.blogspot.com)claimed the message your husband gave to you. she has had a rough j(journey so far and i’m so grateful to God for leading her to your site at this time. it has come full circle. i pray His blessings continue to fall on you and your family, jan (familymargrave.blogspot.com)
Awesome! AMEN!
That was awesome! Something I think we should all keep close to our hearts
Thank you…
I hope you don’t mind if I borrow this one…it’s too good not to pass on.
Thank you for being YOU.
Hugs!
Kat
this is just what i needed to hear and i’m sure i’m not the only one! thank you so much for sharing this…i’m going to have to steal it for myself!
found you from the nester…and i’ll be back!
I am also going to cut and paste this wonderful message also. Your message is strong, Heather, and I know we all know it is God speaking through you.
I hope Easton’s fracture heals well. I’m a nurse and I know that the itching will bug her soon with the cast so hang in there. She might think of it as her cross…with a wonderful HN signature on it! Lucky girl. Loved the pics. Have a blessed day and you and your family continue in my prayers.
Good words from a brave woman – life is to be felt and you can only feel the now and know the past and trust in the future – I believe in your belief – a belief can define an existence – existence is unable to define belief – the capacity to hope is what separates us from the animals – and you have your hope and now you have mine – this is often enough as some would say inshallah.
It’s been so long since you have added a post, I am just praying that everything is going well for you.
Take care and remember that we are all here to support you.
January 25, 2009 – I received an e-mail from a friend yesterday, it contained the writing your received from your husband nearly one year ago. I’m near Toronto in Canada and marvel how the internet continues to manage to help us to grow and to heal, to be grateful and to find the courage to take action. Thank you.