Comments on: courage unwrapped http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/ Its not about the hair... Wed, 16 May 2012 19:46:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Paige http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27240 Paige Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:32:45 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27240 You go, girl! You go, girl!

]]> By: Morning Glory http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27210 Morning Glory Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:17:55 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27210 I haven't been reading blogs much, but I'm glad to read you're still doing well. This was a really meaningful post. Bless you. I haven’t been reading blogs much, but I’m glad to read you’re still doing well. This was a really meaningful post. Bless you.

]]> By: Imajackson http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27208 Imajackson Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:55:18 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27208 Heather, will you please e-mail me at my above e-mail address? I have a private message for you but I can't find a listing for your contact info anywhere on your blog. I just don't think my message is for the great wide world. Thanks! -Imajackson Heather, will you please e-mail me at my above e-mail address? I have a private message for you but I can’t find a listing for your contact info anywhere on your blog. I just don’t think my message is for the great wide world. Thanks! -Imajackson

]]> By: Kristi Rogalske http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27203 Kristi Rogalske Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:21:43 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27203 Hi Heather, I am a cancer survivor as well and completely understand this post. When I was fighting cancer I felt so strong and tough and at the same time so scared and afraid. I know that strength only came from God and it took me being weak for it to come through. I was so sick after my surgeries and during chemo that the only thing I could do was pray. I was so close to God and so at peace with life which seems ironic because all the medical staff liked to inform me that the odds were stacked against me. I would always reply that I don't believe in statistics - I believe in God and my God is bigger than any numbers. Now that I'm done with chemo and in clinical remission I've gone back to life as normal. I'm caught up in the busyness of life. I really miss that closeness that I once had. I wish I could get that back (minus the cancer of course!). I'm trying but I'm struggling. I usually try to avoid reading blogs that involve cancer because I become too emotionally involved. Your blog is so amazing though that I had to keep reading through it and will continue to. God has blessed you with the gift of writing and you are using it to glorify Him. Thank you for sharing your experiences to encourage others. Kristi Rogalske a cancer surviving blogger from dreary, rainy Michigan :) Hi Heather,
I am a cancer survivor as well and completely understand this post. When I was fighting cancer I felt so strong and tough and at the same time so scared and afraid. I know that strength only came from God and it took me being weak for it to come through. I was so sick after my surgeries and during chemo that the only thing I could do was pray. I was so close to God and so at peace with life which seems ironic because all the medical staff liked to inform me that the odds were stacked against me. I would always reply that I don’t believe in statistics – I believe in God and my God is bigger than any numbers. Now that I’m done with chemo and in clinical remission I’ve gone back to life as normal. I’m caught up in the busyness of life. I really miss that closeness that I once had. I wish I could get that back (minus the cancer of course!). I’m trying but I’m struggling. I usually try to avoid reading blogs that involve cancer because I become too emotionally involved. Your blog is so amazing though that I had to keep reading through it and will continue to. God has blessed you with the gift of writing and you are using it to glorify Him. Thank you for sharing your experiences to encourage others.

Kristi Rogalske
a cancer surviving blogger from dreary, rainy Michigan :)

]]> By: Mayte http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27198 Mayte Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:41:42 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27198 I have read your blogs before and have found encouragement in your words. My mother-in-law is batteling cancer and she is an amazing woman who adores the Lord and has served Him fervently. Today started off with the news that she was on her way to the ER with difficulty breathing and I couldn't help but to cry out " Where are you Lord in this." That's when I went to Google and typed in God in Cancer and got a link to your blog on Oct. 28 2007 titled When God and Cancer Meet. I don't believe it was a coincendence that you wrote that exactly 2 years ago today. I thank you for being obedient to your calling and for the reminder that God is in Control and has plans to use this illness for His Good and we are vessels for His Glory! I have read your blogs before and have found encouragement in your words. My mother-in-law is batteling cancer and she is an amazing woman who adores the Lord and has served Him fervently. Today started off with the news that she was on her way to the ER with difficulty breathing and I couldn’t help but to cry out ” Where are you Lord in this.” That’s when I went to Google and typed in God in Cancer and got a link to your blog on Oct. 28 2007 titled When God and Cancer Meet. I don’t believe it was a coincendence that you wrote that exactly 2 years ago today. I thank you for being obedient to your calling and for the reminder that God is in Control and has plans to use this illness for His Good and we are vessels for His Glory!

]]> By: Blessed Adventures http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27194 Blessed Adventures Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:28:26 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27194 What a awesome blog! Great to meet you. Cat What a awesome blog! Great to meet you.
Cat

]]> By: Dayle http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27193 Dayle Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:11:19 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27193 Every day, a precious gift. Every day, a precious gift.

]]> By: Cynthia@RunningWithLetters http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27191 Cynthia@RunningWithLetters Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:50:28 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27191 Heather, Thanks so much for visiting over at my place today. I've been reading over your stories for the past hour or so and I am amazed by your attitude, perspective, and by what God has done in your life through the most difficult circumstances I can imagine. And the hair? I wouldn't stress too much about that-you certainly don't need it to be absolutely gorgeous!! Heather,

Thanks so much for visiting over at my place today. I’ve been reading over your stories for the past hour or so and I am amazed by your attitude, perspective, and by what God has done in your life through the most difficult circumstances I can imagine. And the hair? I wouldn’t stress too much about that-you certainly don’t need it to be absolutely gorgeous!!

]]> By: Kelli http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27186 Kelli Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:42:15 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27186 Isn't it wonderful to know that it's through Christ that we gain strength and courage? Praying for you today!! Isn’t it wonderful to know that it’s through Christ that we gain strength and courage? Praying for you today!!

]]> By: Melissa @ Breath of Life http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27181 Melissa @ Breath of Life Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:42:48 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27181 Beautifully said, and boy do I understand! I'm feeling pretty courageous right now in my circumstances (only by the Lord's grace!) I hope it's a feeling that doesn't leave! Beautifully said, and boy do I understand! I’m feeling pretty courageous right now in my circumstances (only by the Lord’s grace!) I hope it’s a feeling that doesn’t leave!

]]> By: Kimberly http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27178 Kimberly Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:18:56 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27178 I think you have all the courage in the world to continue on living life "normally". Each daily task completed is an effort in courage. I'm amazed. I think you have all the courage in the world to continue on living life “normally”. Each daily task completed is an effort in courage. I’m amazed.

]]> By: Lisa B @ simply His http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27174 Lisa B @ simply His Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:47:50 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27174 I feel the same about my salvation. I was so hungry to learn, to read my Bible, to pray and have quiet time. Nothing else really mattered. Now, years later I've seem to have lost a little of that passion. I have my ups and downs with it, but I think I'm on my way up now :) I feel the same about my salvation. I was so hungry to learn, to read my Bible, to pray and have quiet time. Nothing else really mattered. Now, years later I’ve seem to have lost a little of that passion. I have my ups and downs with it, but I think I’m on my way up now :)

]]> By: Frelle http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27171 Frelle Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:06:15 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27171 Thank you for sharing your thoughts about living with courage and being filled with joy at the thought of "one more day!" instead of the drudgery of "ugh, time to make the donuts..". I needed to hear this! Thank you for sharing your thoughts about living with courage and being filled with joy at the thought of “one more day!” instead of the drudgery of “ugh, time to make the donuts..”. I needed to hear this!

]]> By: ||| laura frantz ||| http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27170 ||| laura frantz ||| Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:04:50 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27170 Aw, hon. Of course He is to be our first and best source of strength, but you also have so many who love you, from whose love you can draw strength. Maybe you just need to be reminded of that love from time to time. This time of year I take courage from the trees, who are losing all of their beautiful leaves and face a long, hard winter. But they also have the promise of new life and new leaves waiting inside. Don't lose heart. :) Aw, hon. Of course He is to be our first and best source of strength, but you also have so many who love you, from whose love you can draw strength. Maybe you just need to be reminded of that love from time to time. This time of year I take courage from the trees, who are losing all of their beautiful leaves and face a long, hard winter. But they also have the promise of new life and new leaves waiting inside. Don’t lose heart. :)

]]> By: Kristine McGuire http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27169 Kristine McGuire Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:40:39 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27169 Several years ago I went through myriads of testing because I was having chest pain and the doctor was concerned for my heart. I remember at the time I was paying so much more attention to every detail of my life in case I was given difficult news. Turned out the whole mess was caused by an underachieving thyroid. While I certainly cannot say I've experienced the clarity or courage you discuss in this blog, I think I can understand a small part. Life does become mundane once again even after a catastrophic announcement. Perhaps it's up to each individual to find that courage (with God's help) even in the every day. Several years ago I went through myriads of testing because I was having chest pain and the doctor was concerned for my heart. I remember at the time I was paying so much more attention to every detail of my life in case I was given difficult news. Turned out the whole mess was caused by an underachieving thyroid. While I certainly cannot say I’ve experienced the clarity or courage you discuss in this blog, I think I can understand a small part. Life does become mundane once again even after a catastrophic announcement. Perhaps it’s up to each individual to find that courage (with God’s help) even in the every day.

]]> By: WackyMummy http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27167 WackyMummy Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:12:05 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27167 Thank you for sharing your courage. It takes a lot of courage sometimes for the little things, to say nothing of the big things! Each test us in their own way, and I've really come to see lately that we are not given more than we can handle... even though it feels like it sometimes! You still have that courage... it's in you, waiting until you really need it. =) Thank you for sharing your courage. It takes a lot of courage sometimes for the little things, to say nothing of the big things! Each test us in their own way, and I’ve really come to see lately that we are not given more than we can handle… even though it feels like it sometimes! You still have that courage… it’s in you, waiting until you really need it. =)

]]> By: Melissa Multitasking Mama http://especiallyheather.com/2009/10/27/courage-unwrapped/comment-page-1/#comment-27166 Melissa Multitasking Mama Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:06:53 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=2661#comment-27166 This is so true! After my embolism last year, I have written and prayed a lot about not losing that same courage, to be and do what God has for me. We are still here for a reason- and the courage to remember that in the mundane may be the hardest part! Great post! This is so true! After my embolism last year, I have written and prayed a lot about not losing that same courage, to be and do what God has for me. We are still here for a reason- and the courage to remember that in the mundane may be the hardest part! Great post!

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