Post-Op Day 1 Update
May 4, 2007
I have to apologize for not getting an update up earlier. I am very sorry, but thank you for being patient with me.
I just spoke to Mark, he was sitting down eating some dinner while Heather slept and she requested that he stay with her tonight so he will be going back to the hospital afterwards. Yes, she requested.
She has full mobility. She’s been walking around and changed from those hospital gowns to her nice, soft jammies today. She wants her hair washed. :)
She’s not really talking. It’s all there in her mind, she’s just having some trouble getting it from there to her mouth. She is able to shake her head yes and no and she understands you most of the time. She’s smiling and happy… she knows when people are there. I can only imagine how frustrated she is.
She’s not really in any pain, but she was a little dizzy earlier. Mark said he thinks it’s partially due to the fact that she wasn’t drinking enough. They are getting on top of that though.
Specifics for prayer:
- That she get some good rest.
- That her speech comes back quickly
- That she stays relatively pain free
Thank you sooo much for caring so deeply for Heather and her family. Thank you for those prayers and please keep them coming.
From Mark:
hey folks…pray that satan would be bound from Heather’s thought life, that she would not be discouraged or worried about the days to come, and that the Lord would comfort her and give her peace.
blessings HD’s Hubby
-Laura
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154 Responses to “Post-Op Day 1 Update”
I would love to hear from you!
What wonderful news!
Yes, Heather…God is good…all the time!
Still praying! Thanks so much for the updates!
Diane
That is fabulous! God is good. Still praying!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
Thank you so very much for letting us know what was going on. I have been worried about her today. We will continue to pray for her and the family. God has been so awesome through all of this. I have truly been touched by Heather and her family. They are such a blessing to me. Thanks so very much!! Lisa in Texas = )
Amazing, wonderful news!! Thank you so much for the update.
I am so glad to hear this and am believing Heather’s recovery continues to be beyond the miraculous! I believe that she will be completely free of pain and will rest comfortably tonight.
xoxo
Steph
What an update, I think we really could not ask for more at this point! What a wonder! Thank you for the update - and we continue to pray!
So glad to hear things are going as well as they are! And thank you very much for the update.
Thank you so much for the update! I have to admit to checking pretty constantly! :) Praying!!
Thank God she is good. I will pray for her rest, speech, and health. God will bless her.
Hallelujah! God is so good!
Bless the Lord. Those prayers will be specifically lifted up for her.
Jesus, also please give abundantt strentgh to Mark and her children and parents. Bless them all with peace during this time. May Your glory continue to shine through. Thank You for swift healing for Heather.
No need to apologize for the timing of the update. Of course we are all eager to hear, but your main focus is to be there for Heather and her family. God hears our prayers even when we do not know specifically how to pray!! :-)
PRAISE GOD!! PRAISE GOD!! PRAISE GOD!!!
Thanks for posting specific tings to be praying for. I have been praying for rest and pain control and will continue to do so! I will also now focus on the speech returning and being restored fully
I am also focusing prayer effort for rest, peace, comfort and God’s very presence resting on her as well as her husband and children.
To God be glory, honor and praise!!!
Continuing to Pray Without Ceasing!
Up and walking around….I am amazed and grateful! Prayers continued!
This is wonderful news! I have been checking every hour, praying in between for everything I can think of for Heather and her family! I keep praying for her speech to be there - and will continue as this I know was one of her greatest concerns.
Thank you so much for updating and letting ALL of us know that postop progress is moving along. So, so glad to hear she is up and able to get in her own jammies!
Thank you so much for the update. I am praying for Heather and her family. Great news!
Still praying here! Very good news that Heather is doing so well so soon after surgery!
Praising Him for His goodness and grace and sending love to all of you as we continue to pray and witness His awesome power.
Blessings,
Becky
Yeahhh God!
:>))))
Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
21Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
I have been in awe of this journey; of the love and support shown by strangers. I’m not a Christian–I was at one time but am not now but I am strengthened by what I see in this community of souls. It gives me hope..for myself, for my children and for the world. Heather, Mark and your family and friends–I wish you the best. We are ALL in this TOGETHER.
Thanks for the update I have been watching all day. It sounds like Heather is doing pretty good for the first day after surgery. I hope Mark gets some rest. Please tell her to try to be patient and hang in there. We are all praying for her and the family.
Oh my word. I’ve been checking in all day today to see what’s new. Thank you for the update! Praise God. That is awesome news.
I’ve been checking all day too and praying. Thanks for the update!
Still praying here!
Praying, praying.
Thank you for the wonderful update Laura!
Awesome!
Still praying in Alaska!
Wow, what a hopeful update. Thank you!
hey folks…pray that satan would be bound from heathers thought life, that she would not be discouraged or worried about the days to come, and that the Lord would comfort her and give her peace.
blessings HD’s Hubby.
Please tell Heather she is AWESOME and that the prayers continue.
WAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
goose bumps and tears and relief and joy!!!!!
Continuing to pray.
So wonderful to hear that you are up and walking!
Praying here in Georgia!!!
It sounds like things have gone well so far… I will definitely remember the things you mentioned!!
His,
Shari (Mrs. U)
Tears of joy!!! Thanks so much for the update! Will continue praying, especially for the requests. PRAISE THE LORD!
Kate
Thanks for the update. What wonderful news about her mobility. We definitely will keep praying.
Love, Michelle
Speak! Thank you LORD!!!
Silly old brain tumor- shoo.
We need our girl back and talkin now…
oh, the relief…praise God.
Isn’t He wonderful, wonderful, wonderful? Isn’t Jesus my Lord wonderful? Eyes have seen, ears have heard; it’s recorded in God’s word.
Isn’t Jesus my Lord wonderful?!?!
Just one of my favorite Bible School songs from when I was a kid. I’ve been singing His praises all day long sing reading Mark’s post this morning. Soooooo glad Heather is doing well. Wow! I am amazed at all that she is doing…..only 1 day after brain surgery!! Will keep praying for her continued healing. Love to all!
I can only imagine how comfy she is in her own jammies. Everyone needs their own jammies and pillow for a hospital stay. God is good all the time; all the time God is good.
So glad to hear she is happy and smiling. We have a very good God!
Praise the Lord!! This news made my day! I will continue praying for her full and complete recovery. Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop.
Amen. ((hugs))
Thanks so much for the great update! I was checking in just about every hour to see if there was any news. She’s been in my thoughts and prayers all day.
Our God is an awesome God!
Praying…….
I am praying for a speedy recovery for you.
That our chatty, go get em girl!! WOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Best news I’ve heard all day :)
Thanks for the update. I have been checking today for updates and was glad to see one.
Will continue to pray in North Carolina!
So good to have the good news!
We’ll keep praying.
Blessings
Karen (Canada)
Hurray!
It absolutely amazes me that someone can have people poking around in their BRAIN one day and be in such good shape the next.
Praise God for the advances in modern medicine.
We’ll keep praying!
Heather’s Central Texas Fan Club is crying with joy! Glory to God! May He use these difficult times to draw you closer to Himself. He is worthy!
Yours and His,
Emmie
Thank you for posting and updating! It’s good to hear the good progress the Lord is blessing her with. I’ve been praying, and will continue to pray for Heather and her family.
Whoopie! I am so glad to hear this report!!!!
Continued prayers for her recovery and complete healing will be prayed.
Praise God! And still praying…
Still singing and praising and praying:
Every morning that breaks there are mercies anew.
Every breath that I take is Your faithfulness proved,
And at the end of each day, when my labors are through,
I will sing of Your mercies anew
When I’ve fallen and strayed, there were mercies anew.
For you sought me in love and my heart you pursued.
In the face of my sin, Lord, You never withdrew.
So I sing of Your mercies anew.
And Your mercies they will never end;
For ten thousand years they remain.
And when this world’s beauty has passed away,
Your mercies will be unchanged.
And when the storms swirl and rage, there are mercies anew.
In affliction and pain, You will carry me through.
And at the end of my days, when your throne fills my view,
I will sing of Your mercies anew.
I will sing of Your mercies anew.
Yeah!!! Still praying.
Renee’
Oh … Praise the Lord!!
Thank you so much for keeping us up to date on how Heather is doing.
I don’t know Heather personally and to be honest, don’t think I’d heard of her until I read about her on 5 minutes for Mom’s website,
and yet … I’ve been thinking about and praying for Heather and her family so often over the past few days, that I feel as if I really do know her. :-)
Love,
Jennelle
I’ve been praying for Heather since she found out about the tumor and will not stop until she is well.
Thank you so much for the updates!
Thank you for the update. I am sure heaven has heard many prayers concerning Heather the last few weeks.
We are still here praying and will continue until we celebrate Heather’s full recovery. And you and your family are in our prayers as well, that you will have the strength and courage to go through each day supporting and caring for Heather. Will be back for updates. Lots of HUGS and prayers coming your way tonight, Nina
Every praise and worship song that came on the radio today, I thought of you Heather.
I wanted to raise my voice in praise and worship for you, to Him, as I know you are in your heart!
What a mighty God we serve!
Yay God! Thank you for the update. I’ll continue to pray for her recovery.
Oh, this is so wonderful to hear. Such good news! Yay, Heather!!! Yay, God!!!
Yes, continuing to rejoice and pray. Praying against the attack of the enemy in her mind and that it is replaced with peace, sweet peace and knowing that God will see her through until the words in her head are formed and said with her mouth.
:) Kari
Praise God from whom all blessing flow!!!
Wonderful news! I’ll keep praying though for more good things.
Thank you Jesus! Still praying. It’ll come. It’ll come. Prayers also for rest upon you all.
Wow. Thank you, Jesus. Tears of relief.
Prayers continue for exactly the things you’ve requested.
Heather,
I am friends with Alexis and Val and they lead me to your site. I know I don’t know you but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. GET WELL SOON!
Jen
God is soooooooooooo good!!!!
Praying!!
Thank you for the update! I’m encouraged.
Mark, I saw your comment. I can’t imagine what Heather is feeling wanting to say things and unable. I asked my husband if he knew a verse or something to share with you. He suggested 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (NKJV) Then he said, “It’s got a double meaning.” I think he’s right.
I’m praying for NO fear in Heather’s heart. And a SOUND MIND to be displayed. I’m praying her body gets aligned with her heart and spirit!
Be encouraged. And tell Heather to be, too! We love and are praying for you.
Whoo Hoo!
No apologies needed.
Praying the warfare prayer over Heather.
Rest well Mark & Heather.
How amazing! Thank you Laura and Mark!
Heather - you continue to amaze us sweetie. Many good thoughts heading your way!
xoxo
Karen
Praise the Lord!!! We will continue to be in prayer.
Amen and continued prayers….
Heidi
Oh happy day! I’m so glad the healing is going well. I’ll keep praying over here in Oregon.
Praise GOD! We’ll keep praying for her to continue her quick recovery and for rest for her loved ones! Peace be with you, Lisa
Dearest Heather,
As you know we are all praying for you , believing with you and so proud of you. Praise the Lord. Praying for you , your protection , health and family as always. Sir Nick ( our six yr. old …LOL and Sir Jon dedicated a prayer this evening to your children and you .
I will send you a copy of the prayer bulletin.
Dear Mark,
I am so glad that Heather has you for a husband. My husband and I had a special father and husbands prayer said and dedicated to you at church this evening.
Dear Laura,
True good Chrisitian friends and sisters in Christ are gifts from God to us . I am so glad Heather has all of her friends, support , love and prayers. I know all of her friends and us praying means so much to her but I am so glad she has you and my children had a prayer dedicated for you at church this evening.
Dear Heathers parents and family,
As a parent my self I know that you know the gift of our children is the most important and precious gift besides the gift of our savior in our lives. May you be blessed this week and always . We as a family had a prayer dedicated from Heather to you in our church this evening. There was not a dry eye as we all prayed over your precious daughter. She is such an inspiration.
Love and Hugs,
Angel ( Angel Mama Pearls of Wisdom)
Thanks for the update. God is awesome! I will be praying for Heather to rest well, for her to regain her speech speedy quick and that she not have too much pain.
Wow. I am encouraged by her recovery to this point - it sounds like things are happening sooner than maybe was expected? I pray for peace in Heather’s mind, that attacks from the enemy would be bound up & cast out of her thought life, that her thoughts would be replaced by the peace, joy & comfort of the Lord. I also pray that God would use a miracle in Heather of healing to display his power & authority to those who know of her story, people in the blogosphere & the hospital alike.
I believe this is my first time posting a response on your blog, but I just want you to know that God has used your blog to bring me closer to Him than I’ve been in a very long time. I’m finally closer to the peace I once knew in Him six years ago. I will agree in prayer with everyone here that her speech will be fully restored, and that she will not be frustrated. I pray that God gently reminds her that her speech will return in HIS perfect timing. God is not done with Heather. She has so much more of Him to share with those of us who have been so deeply touched by her story thus far. Not only that, but God will use her to touch the lives of those who have not yet heard her story, but will, in God’s perfect time. I want to thank you for being faithful to God so that He could use your testimony to bring me closer to Him. Your family will remain in my prayers. Ta for now dahling!
Mark - Thanks so much for giving us specific things to pray for her. Be assured that there are many people praying for your entire family! God is always in control and he will be glorified!!
Lisa in Texas = )
Praise God for a great start to her recovery. I will keep you all in my prayers!
Amen! and Amen!! May God touch the mind and mouth of Heather, bringing together once again the synchronizing of her thoughts and speech. I pray that satan will have no satisfaction in her recovery, that she will continue to remain encouraged, happy, and rested. Praying for Mark’s strength and peace as well.
Ultimate Praise and Glory to God!
In the Name of Jesus Christ,
Julie in Texas
I just saw the updated specific request from Mark and will add that to my list of specific requests.
The praying has yet to cease… continuing to pray, pray, pray…
So much happened in my little world on May 3, that I just got around to checking if Heather is ok. I’ve been worried about her though. I’m so glad to hear she is doing well. We’ll keep praying for her. God is good and He will provide.
I am so glad to hear this news! We prayed for Heather at a gathering of homeschoolers today! We will continue to keep her…and all of you…in our heartfelt prayers!
ALL requests prayed for!!! So glad to hear that she is responding and smiling. Oh, what a relief! GO GOD!!!!
Praying.
I will continue to keep her in my prayers. She is so strong.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, praise the Lord! What wonderful, fantastic news to read. Thank you for the update! We are continuing to pray.
Oh - I am just so happy to hear all that great news! She even wanted her hair washed! That’s our girl!!!
I will still be praying of course….
Encouraged…
Inspired…
Praying…
~~katie/ atlanta, ga
Praying for yall!
Dear Heather…Girl, I’m praying specifically over your thoughts and concerns…God has you tenderly in His care, never once looking away or shrugging you off. You are His Treasure! I know that I think you’re a treasure and I don’t even know you personally. Ask Him to continually give you a song in your mind. Ask Him to give you His Song…it’s one of Love, I know!
Not forgetting to pray at all..each detail…everything that brings you concern.
We love you in Him,
Holly and Chris
BOY sadly at times hubby would love for me to loose my speech. Great news!!!!! She will be up and talking real soon I can only think of all the things in her head she is waiting to tell us all!
Thanks for the update Laura.
I will pray just as Mark requested. and will continue to pray for healing.
Liza
Thank you for updating. So awesome to hear that she is UP!! And from the sounds of it ready to engage in recovery.
Praying.
WOW! That is awesome that Heather is up and moving. Very good indeed. The speech will come back in time I am sure. Just take it one day at a time! god bless and the prayers are continuing!
Been checking and praying all day. Praise God that she is doing well and praying for her speech and for her patience.
dawnz
Praying! (I love your web design, btw. You are a genius!)
Maggie
I have learned so much from you both about WHAT to pray for. I read over your prayer requests, and you never ask for outcomes, but attitudes. What an amazing lesson. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of praying Heather through.
Praise God that everything is going as well as it is! :)
Thanks for the update, and will be praying!
Thank you for the updates. Still praying…
Wonderful news! Praise God! Still praying for you all and for Heather’s speech to return asap. Day One… so much to be thankful for.
Praise God!
You go, girl!!
love&blessings,
Heather Marks
I am so glad to hear that Heather is doing well, and please remember, even if you can’t hear her voice, God can, and He is always listening! I know she is praising Him in a song that only He can hear, and THAT is fabulous!!
Still praying!
Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God. Psalm 146 v5
Delighted to hear how well Heather is doing - I’ve never heard of anyone being up & about so soon after the removal of a brain tumour. I was given Heather’s site address by our Pastor’s wife & we’ve all been following her progress. Praying in N. Ireland.
Praise the Lord!
How wonderful that Heather is doing so well. I trust her speech will recover soon.
I just came across you website — I don’t know you but I will be following your “story”. God bless you Heather as you recover from surgery — I pray for a complete, full recovery. May the rest of the family find peace in Jesus as you wait and support.
Praise God for the good news. We will continue to pray for her as she awaits the arrival of those first words and the flow to come afterwards. God is able. Nothing is too difficult for Him.
Such wonderful news! God is so very good. He is able to do so much more than we give him credit. Praying for Heather’s speedy recovery. May God continue to bless Heather and her family and friends during this time.
Christine
Still praying. Thanks for the update!
Thats so awesome!
Thanks so much for the update!! I will definitely keep praying for those requests.
Praise Him, Praise Him!
When her speech fully returns…I bet she’ll be talking non-stop for days to catch up!
Awesome news!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQhB-c0cIhw
God is good…all the time! Please share the above link with her, I’m sure she’ll enjoy it.
I’m continuing to pray my simple prayer…’Jesus heal Heather’.
Praise God. How awesome that she has full mobility. More prayers that her speech will fully recover. Thank you for the update
God is good!
Praying in Michigan
This is such good news!
As a fellow singer/worshipper and talker, I KNOW how scary it is to lose your ability to speak/sing. I’ll be praying all over that and against the spirit of discouragement.
All our prayers are with Heather and her family!
Be strong, have faith.
God is good.
Great news! Glad she is up and around already. . .will keep her and all of you in my thoughts and prayers. . .God is watching over you!
This is great!
Thank you so much for the update. I always check in here to see how I should be praying for the day.
Such good news!!! God is so good, isn’t he?! Continuing to pray for you all daily…
Rachel
Thank you Laura for doing this for Heather. You are doing a great job with the updates. I am glad she has a great friend like you.
Love, Heathers sis
Thats wonderful! Please let know im praying for Heather. and her family.
What great news! How wonderful that the tumor is gone and Heather is well.
The speech will return, I know it will.
Time and prayers, that’s all Heather needs now.
Praise God! This is awesome news! God is so awesome to be working through all of this!
I know how dangerous it can be for Satan to attach our thoughts so I’m praying continually for Heather to have strength to battle those doubts and thoughts that may come to her mind that are not from God!
Rock on Heather! Get back to blogging soon!
Lisa B.
I find myself thinking about your family daily. So happy to hear this great news! We’re praying for your family.
Praying for the speech to return! I am so glad she is doing so well after surgery! Praying, praying, praying. - Heather :)
Wonderful news!
I’m continuing to pray for you, Heather!!
It is awesome that you have gotten so far, so fast!!! I bet the speech will return as well!
Praying that her speech comes back right away; I can only imagine her frustration. Thank you so much for the update.
We’re on it! I’m going to Bible study today and we’ll pray for Heather and Mark and family…
It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord works. Praise His name \o/ Give Heather a big hug for all of us and we will continue to pray for these specific prayer requests.
Praise God! His glory is so evident! I will continue to pray for you all, and specifically that Heather’s mind will be guarded against Satan and his evil ways. Praise God!
Praise God! Thank you for these updates. We check every day. Prayers will continue.
Thanks so much for the update. It is so encouraging. God is so good. We continue to pray for Heather and Mark and the family. Thanks again.
Continuing to pray. Encouraging news! Thank you, Lord.
Continuing to pray. . .
I am so glad Heather is doing well. I’ll be praying for her speech to return, and that she doesn’t give in to Satan in her thought life. I know how hard it can be.
Hugs and prayers,
Melinda
Such wonderful news. Am continuing in prayer and for the special requests!
I am so glad she’s doing well!
All Glory to God!!
Shari
Eugene, Oregon
I read this entry and almost instantly I felt led to write and encourage you. This reminds me of the story of Zacharias in Luke. God silenced him for a different reason I know, but I thought how God can use this time of speechlessness(don’t even know if that’s a word - LOL) in Heather’s life too.
God will graciously give her her voice back in His timing and for His glory.
I will continue to lift her and your family up in prayer and specifically for what you asked about keeping Satan away from her thought process.
praying, praying and praying!!! We know that she will trust in the Lord.
” I’VE GOT JOY IN THE LORD AND HE IS MY STRENGTH! “
thank you so much for the update! She is in my constant thoughts and prayers!
Praise the Lord!! Still on my knees.
So happy to read the good news!
God’s still working
A Grandmother in Ala.
It sounds like an amazing recovery so far. Praying that her speech will be returned soon!
That sounds like really good news for such a short time after the surgery.
I will be praying for her morale as she continues to improve.
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Prise God! I am so happy to hear of Heather’s progress. Thanks for the update.
(That last URL I provided was typed incorrectly. Sorry about that)
Praying fervently! Thank you for allowing us a window into your world.
God has his loving arms wrapped around you and is doing such incredible things through Heather. May He continue to grant you all strength and courage. This is such incredible testimony to his awesome power and love.
Our prayers wil continue!!
Remeber he says he will NEVER leave us nor forsake us–hes right there with you
Be strong
Much Love to you & your Family
Sonia