Comments on: If you really knew..

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:15:12 +0000

Hey I dont know if you ever heard of Doug Kaufman. His website is knowthecause.com. Check out the video of Dr. Tullio Simoceini probably spelled wrong. I think you may be amazed. GOD Bless–Tom from South Carolina

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:49:45 +0000

Elijah was a powerful prophet, but he suffered from disappointment, fear, and depression. God allowed not only his triumphant story, but his weakness to be shown in the Bible in graphic detail. Everyone gets discouraged, everyone. God allowed Elijah to stay in his discouraged state for awhile. But I think the important part of the story is that God lifted him out of it. In our weakness, He is strong. If we don’t have weakness, what can God do? Heather, you shouldn’t be afraid to show weakness. God wasn’t afraid to let us see the weakness of many of His chosen ones in the Bible. I believe He did it to help us identify with them. I held and continue to hold Elijah’s story close to my heart throughout my cancer experience and in dealing with the fall out. I hope his story helps you too. To read a good explanation of the events surrounding Elijah’s depression, go to: http://www.pbc.org/files/messages/9837/3374.html.

By: melody

melody — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:02:50 +0000

Truth…it sets us all free.

I pray for you daily.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:49:13 +0000

Girl, you’ve never been stronger or truer or more inspirational in our eyes. We know it’s got to be hard some days, and it’s totally ok to use this place — your place — to pour out like water so we can hold up your arms. I *loved* the Velveteen Rabbit comment; it’s so true — we love you ’cause you’re REAL.
Praying for better days, Heather.

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By: The Simple Family

The Simple Family — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:59:20 +0000

I’m glad to read this. Christians struggle and sometimes, when people put on “the happy face,” it can be offputting.

Share your highs and lows. Your ups and downs. Prayers and praises and know that everyone else will probably feel a bit more “real” because of it.

By: Val

Val — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:11:46 +0000

Please don’t apologize. Please keep being real. And please know that even THAT ministers so very, greatly.

I don’t comment often, but I do pray. And I am praying for you tonight.

By: Donna Kay

Donna Kay — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:59:30 +0000

heather – you are remarkable and you are real. No one could ever ask for more than that.

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:17:16 +0000

I often times think of what my last day will be like, will it be painful, will I go in my sleep, will my family be around me or will I be aloneâ€¦

…I need to talk about how unfair it is and how much I just wish it would all go away. That doesnâ€™t mean that I donâ€™t trust God 100% with my futureâ€¦ I completely do.

Thanks for sharing. I read this post earlier today and was thinking about what I would say… nothing sounded right. I just wanted to say thanks for being honest. Yet, your posts ARE honest. So that did not sound right!

I did have some inferior complex at one time thinking I didn’t measure up until I spoke to you over the phone. We are all real and hurt at times. There will be ups and downs.

God is faithful this we know.
For the Bible tells us so.
Little ones to Him belong.
They are weak
but He is strong.
(a little rendition by me tonight)

By: Cmommy

Cmommy — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:51:57 +0000

{Hug}–your honesty is powerful. Praying for you, Chrissy

By: Bobbie

Bobbie — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:58:20 +0000

Oh Sweet Heather, Espeacially Heather, I am sure your husband, your daddy and your mommie have shared with you through this all; God knows your heart, He knows your thoughts and the words before you speak them. So there is no sense in lying to Jesus. He has really big shoulders and can handle anything you say. After all He heard it before you did!

Hugs to you as you experience the Love of the Savior and the joy that the tomb is empty!

Because of Jesus, Bobbie

By: Tee

Tee — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:58:33 +0000

Thank you for sharing the truth. I’m so glad to know you are human and not some superhuman woman that has everything together even though you are fighting for your health. Your truthfulness gives us specific ways to pray for you.

By: Hopefulmom

Hopefulmom — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:48:26 +0000

I love reading your blog whether it’s about good days or bad. I’m so sorry you have the bad, but please know that I pray for you.

Thanks for being real. I never get the impression that you are trying to be super-spiritual…just that you are trying to face what you are going through with Jesus at your side.

So, talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly…it helps us focus our prayers on what you need, when you need it.

By: Kari

Kari — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:05:55 +0000

Keep on sharing, Heather! We’re with you…through the good days and the bad! Christ is our life…REAL life, just be you! Love and prayers!!

By: Cory

Cory — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:21:51 +0000

Heather,

The way that I say this may come across as incredibly cheesy, but here goes… you are an incredible inspiration. I have a blog myself, and I have struggled with what to share, how much to share, etc., with the rest of the world.

Thanks to this post of yours in particular, I have found the courage I needed in order to share ALL of MYself with the rest of the world. I figure if you will share YOUR bad days with us readers, then why shouldn’t I share MY bad days with anyone who wants to read my blog?

Thanks, Heather, for being you. God’s Peace to you, my friend.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:22:32 +0000

My mom fights Leukemia and has these days every day. It is always a struggle, so I can sort of relate. You need to be strong when you can be and let others be strong for you when you can’t do it yourself.
God understands what you are going through and He still loves you even when you are angry with Him.
Hang tough Heather!

By: Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:39:34 +0000

Wow Heather, that was so honest! My Mom really needs to come read this. Thank you for this post!

By: Monica C.

Monica C. — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:23:40 +0000

We all know that you are human – beautifully human. I just wish there was something I could do to take those fears away. Thank God for God…

You are an inspiration, every day, whether you are up or down, you are a BLESSING to so many!

God bless!

By: Lyric

Lyric — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:29:34 +0000

That you are human is not a disappointment. That you struggle is not a surprise, not to me, to many here, but especially not to God. What makes your story inspiriational is not a “bed of thorn-less roses”. It’s the honest and transparent sharing of the journey – one that He takes with you – but one filled with anguish, fear, and uncertainty. Don’t be burdened by any expectations (your own, others, or the enemy’s)… please.

Your tears and your triumphs, the sorrow and the comfort, these are all part of the fabric of life.

You are loved as a human being, not a superhuman. My prayers continue.

By: Ivy Vega

Ivy Vega — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:36:01 +0000

Heather,

You are dealing with Cancer, period. There is no expectation that you should be encouraging, upbeat at all times. You are human, and I truly respect you for being forthrigth with your post.
You encourage even when you feel discouraged!
Hang in there. One day at a time.
xoxoxo