Ohh ohh we’re living on a prayer! That seems to be the motto of my life.
Before I start this post, let me welcome you to my blog party and also tell you a little about myself and my family. My name is Heather George, and I am a vibrant semi young mother of three. Easton is 11, Elijah is 7, and Emma Grace is 6. I am married to Mark, the most amazing man on the planet in my opinion.
I semi-homeschool Easton and Elijah (with the help of a local school), and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. I plan on homeschooling full time next year, with the help of an umbrella school.
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This week marks the halfway point of my chemo (you can clap!) and I want to celebrate it with you! If you are new to my blog, I have brain cancer. I had a malignant tumor (anaplastic astrocytoma) removed last May and underwent chemo and radiation simultaneously for 6 weeks and had a month off, then started my full year of chemo. I am on a 5 day on, 23 day off cycle and I am six months in (or out!) of that treatment!
Like I said, You can clap!
The surgeon that preformed my crainiotomy gave me a prognosis 3-5 years to live. God says in His word that only He knows the number of my days. Only He knows the number of hairs (or lack there of ) on my head. Only he knows what the future holds for my life, and I am trusting the great physician…
God has been so very very good to my family. If you have read my blog, you will know that I am a firm believer, I make no excuses about my faith, and I hold nothing back when it comes to where my trust lies. I often say that my cancer did not take my God by surprise, and either way this ends well for me! That doesn’t mean that I don’t (often) have stern talks with God, and ask “why” over and over (and over and over) again. Trust me, I do, but I figure He has broad enough shoulders to handle it! I also live life to the fullest, I embrace each day for the gift that it is, and I cherish every.single.moment I have with my family.
Take a moment and look around my blog. Click on the many things I have in my sidebar (Yes, I know I have a ton!) but before you leave, if you dont read anything else, please read “The Name” and “The Cancer” and “Emma Grace” up top in the left sidebar. I promise you that you will not leave here empty and you will not leave here hopeless.
More than anything, I want you to leave here with hope… hope that you can face any circumstance with Christ by your side. And when you are not strong enough to walk, He will carry you, like he has done me and my family through the many trials of our lives.
Thanks for stopping by!
There are so many cool prizes to be won at this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, but my top three picks would be:
Bead Dangle Photo Tile Necklace (LOVE this!)
Provided by: Elemental Memories
Orange and Blue Beaded Necklace
Provided by: Autumn Daisy Studio
12 Basic Boutique Bows
Provided by: MommyMandy.com
And if my top three picks are already chosen, I’d love any of the following (in order of preference):
1,86,61,3,82,119, or anything else related to life as a mom raising 3 children ages 6,7 and 11.
sarah in va says
March 7, 2008 at 7:51 amWay to go. Party hard!
Teresa from SC says
March 7, 2008 at 8:19 amLet’s Celebrate !!! Heather you look great and your family is beautiful. I praise God for your witness throughout the world. Have a great day 😀
ukrainiac says
March 7, 2008 at 8:23 amHooray! Thank you for your hopeful and encouraging posts…
Geggie says
March 7, 2008 at 8:40 amI will not leave empty!!
I’m clapping like crazy for you. Congrats on finishing the first half of chemo.
And what a beautiful family you have!
JanMary, N Ireland says
March 7, 2008 at 8:46 amClapping lots here.
And I love the photos/hooks on of your kids behind you in the last photo.
Every time I visit your blog I am inspired to live out my faith more. Thanks, and hugs and prayers.
Beth/Mom2TwoVikings says
March 7, 2008 at 8:51 amPerfect summary! Clapping SO hard for you! Wondered how you were gonna sum it all up after having been through so much! LOL Too God be the glory!
pam says
March 7, 2008 at 8:59 amGreat news, Heather! Clapping myself silly for you over here in GA. May the Lord be praised!
Blessed be the name of the Lord! (That just happens to be what I’m listening to right now).
Praying for you right now, Heather.
marie says
March 7, 2008 at 9:23 amHi Heather,
In my prayer every night for EXACTLY what you NEED.
I like the photos in the background.
God bless, Looking forward to your next blog.
Blessings
Kilikina says
March 7, 2008 at 9:29 amI read your blog every time you post, but I have rarely commented lately. I am glad to hear you are halfway there. Thanks so much for such encouraging posts!
Tammy says
March 7, 2008 at 10:08 amHow exciting!!
Looking forward to the day when you post ALL DONE!!
Michelle Potter says
March 7, 2008 at 10:27 amHi, Heather! I haven’t been to your blog in a long time, and I am so happy to hear that you are halfway done with your chemo!
Have a great Blog Party and an awesome weekend!
Kay says
March 7, 2008 at 10:32 amAwesome post! You are beautiful!
melissa says
March 7, 2008 at 10:53 amHeather,
i have been lurking on your blog for nearly a year and I just have to take this time to tell you that your story is a true inspiration. And, while that fact may not take away the pain I want you to know that I AMEN along with all of your posts and I am rejoicing with you on your halfway mark! I, too, believe that our Great and Awesome God knows the days He has numbered for you and NO ONE can take that away from you. I’ll continue to pray for a complete restoration and for you to stay strong in the storm!
momrn2 says
March 7, 2008 at 10:55 amClapping loudly here! Although I don’t often comment, I am always reading! 🙂
Great party! 😉
Kathryn says
March 7, 2008 at 11:18 amCongratulations! Nick and I will be praying for you in Georgia. 🙂
Laurie says
March 7, 2008 at 12:24 pm😉
Oh Heather,
I am CLAPPING LOUDLY with you, and Happy Feet dancing for you today, your halfway day. I am so proud of you and your testimony of true faith in your life. I continue to pray for complete healing for you dear friend. God loves you so much and so do I.
Party On Heather, you bless me. 🙄 😆 😆
Love, Laurie in Ca. 🙄 (I just love these faces:) ❗
Karyn says
March 7, 2008 at 1:23 pmThanks Heather for keeping the faith.
His Word is true.
You are an encouragement to many.
marianne dalton says
March 7, 2008 at 1:28 pm🙂 hi heather, i am so happy for you that you are half way!!! great feeling!!in reading your last post i am a bit confused…even with the chemo is your prognosis still at 3-5 years??? i am so sadden by this news…i guess i must have missed something in translation..if you are feeling up to it could you please clarify for me! thank you so much.
praying for you and all affected by this nasty thing called cancer.
mlpinky says
March 7, 2008 at 1:43 pmHi Heather,
I have been lurking for a while now. I have been praying for you and your family. Congratulations on reaching the halfway mark!! I’m clapping for you over here in Ontario, Canada.
Love in Christ,
Meredith
Cindy says
March 7, 2008 at 2:06 pmCelebrating with you!!
Jill says
March 7, 2008 at 2:43 pmHeather- Just wanted to leave a comment (I read every day) and say hi and congrats on the half-way point. You’re a true inspiration. You designed my blog in December 2006…. I LOVE IT! Take care.
laughing mommy says
March 7, 2008 at 2:58 pmWho needs hair? You have a beautiful face!
Amber says
March 7, 2008 at 3:03 pmLove your glasses, and the name Easton. I have never heard it before, great choice! 🙂
Ruth says
March 7, 2008 at 3:06 pmahhhhh YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! and i am lovin your red glasses!
Mamma D says
March 7, 2008 at 3:29 pmSo very happy to party with you!! Clappin’ a winners clap for you!!
Paula says
March 7, 2008 at 4:08 pmCongratulations!!!!
Thank you for sharing pictures of your lovely family. What a treasure!!!!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Paula 🙂
Betsy says
March 7, 2008 at 4:25 pmYay! Praising the Lord with you (in this storm)! He is so good! 😛
Heidi says
March 7, 2008 at 5:00 pm😀 Where’s the little clapping blinkie?! I’m thrilled to hear that you’re 1/2 way through your treatments~ that is awesome! You are such an inspiration. And you look gorgeous with no hair!
Val says
March 7, 2008 at 5:12 pmHeather, what a celebration this party is for you in more ways than one! I want to tell you again how proud I am of you for your strength and the inspiration you have given me as a Christian to love and worship my God even more and to be the person God created me from day 1 to be. Hope you have a great party, and I agree absolutely 100% how gorgeous you do look without hair. Wow!! You look amazing, girl!
Fresh Girl says
March 7, 2008 at 5:16 pmBest party I’ve been to yet! Heather, I’m so glad you’re doing well. You’re an inspiration to me and I know so many others, and I know the Lord is blessed by the way you continually point others to Him.
Party hardy! 🙂
Bonnie says
March 7, 2008 at 5:24 pmHooray !!! I’m so glad you’ve hit the half way mark !! 🙂
Erin says
March 7, 2008 at 5:39 pmI visited your blog back when you found out you had cancer. I’m so blessed to see you holding onto your faith. You are an inspiration and you will be in my prayers!
campstamper03 says
March 7, 2008 at 5:52 pmclapping extra hard for you and happy blog party, you go girl! Love the pictures of your family. The half way mark is definately something to celebrate!
Hugs & prayers,
Norma
kate5kiwis says
March 7, 2008 at 5:52 pmhey heather,
you are one fab chick,
have been following your journey since the last UBP and am so in awe.
you go girl
mwah X
Kerry says
March 7, 2008 at 6:29 pmHope you can hear me clapping here in Michigan…You go Girl!!!
Thanks for sharing yourself,as well as your beautiful family and journey with us!!
Hugs and Prayers Kerry
Aka~always,Hope.
P.S. I think this fits:
*I can do all things through
Him,who strengthens me.*
Phl.4:13
Tammy :):):) says
March 7, 2008 at 6:52 pmooooh I haven’t been by here in so very long! I’m so happy to hear things are going well for you. You are so very inspiring. And your daughter (black shirt, no bangs) has your eyes! I probably wouldn’t have seen that if I hadn’t seen your updated photo (I believe the last one I saw was on a button in a sidebar with hair). She’s beautiful… well, you all are, but the eyes… the eyes… windows to the soul and all.
party on!
Tammy :):):)
Quirky is a Compliment says
March 7, 2008 at 7:41 pmI’m not only clapping but also waving my arms and doing the funky chicken dance! Congrats on being halfway there! Your blog is an inspiration. Thanks for joining the party and it’s nice to meet you!
http://quirky-is-a-compliment.blogspot.com/
meritt says
March 7, 2008 at 8:42 pm😛
I accidentally dropped in on a PARTY day and didn’t even know it!? LOL.
It’s been FOREVER since I’ve been around but I was here last year when Cat introduced us. Looks like you are doing great – partying hard and keeping the faith. 🙂
SJ says
March 7, 2008 at 8:43 pmFound your blog through a friend that thought your experience would help me. I was diagnosed with anaplastic oligo astrocytoma 27 Feb 2007. Like you I had a craniotomy followed by 7 weeks of weekday radiation at the same time as 7 day a week chemo, followed by another 6 cycles of chemo ( 5 days on – 23 days off) which finished Dec 2007. Unlike I didn’t have the full deletion on the genetic testing so unfortunately needed another craniotomy 2 weeks ago. I will pray and send positive thoughts that you continue on strongly. Look forward to checking in regularly to hear your progress.
Rebecca says
March 7, 2008 at 9:07 pm::: clapping wildly :::
::: waving at Heather :::
Laura says
March 7, 2008 at 9:54 pmThank you so much for your insightful, encouraging and beautiful thoughts. Praying for you and yours!
Wendy says
March 7, 2008 at 10:30 pmWhew! Heavy reading! This is my first visit and I read through your recommended reading posts. I’m glad that everyone is well and you have learned to cherish every moment together. I think that is a hard lesson to learn. A year and a half ago my husband was diagnosed with leukemia, and I’d like to think that it gave us a new perspective on life, but we still find ourselves falling into the same patterns of discontent and being unappreciative. I guess you just have to take everyday and every moment one at a time.
I’m glad you are doing so well, and I hope your entire family will be able to enjoy health and happiness for a long time to come.
Chanin says
March 7, 2008 at 10:33 pmHi, Heather! Nice to meet you and your family!
Nickole Duncan says
March 7, 2008 at 10:33 pmHeather – Boy my Lord is strong at work today. Out of the long list of peoples parties I closed my eyes and selected one to join first. The Lord sent me to you. You are a blessing not only to your children and your husband, but to all the moms who may happen to check out this blog. You are such an inspiration and I will be back to check your blog regularly. Oh….and I am glad that one of our products made your top five list. Whether you win or lose we will be in touch 😉 May God continue to bless you and pour out a blessing you don’t have room enough to receive. Look to the heavens from where all the blessing flow.
Nise' says
March 7, 2008 at 11:54 pmCLAPPING….I believe I got to “know” you from last year’s UBP and have been praying for you and your family since your initial diagnosis. Thank you for sharing your journey with such eloquence, grace and faith.
Elizabeth...mommy...etc says
March 8, 2008 at 2:58 amI AM CLAPPING FOR YOU…1/2 WAY THERE!!! 😀 😀 😀 *elizabeth
Kristin says
March 8, 2008 at 3:15 amWhat a powerful witness you are for the Father. It is amazing the strength and mercy he pours out on us so lavishly. My dad died almost two years ago, five months after receiving a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Those 5 months, and the two years since, I have learned more about myself, and my dad, and my Father, than I could have imagined. I am leaving your blog with the hope that you promised. I’ll be back often.
Bobbie says
March 8, 2008 at 3:49 amOh Heather everyday with you is a party! Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate!
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
Laurie says
March 8, 2008 at 5:22 amThinking of and praying for you. All the best to you and your family. I hope you’ll drop by my party and enter my contest.
Chick says
March 8, 2008 at 8:56 amYou go girl!