Tomorrow will mark the half way point in my radiation treatments! So I am going to throw a party of sorts on my blog. Here is how it works:
Leave me a comment and in it tell me where you are from. (If you haven’t commented before, now is your chance to do so!) I am amazed at the map I have in my sidebar, all of the red dots mean that someone in that spot came to my website (the bigger the dot, the more times you came) since May 21! Yesterday alone I had 10,000 hits! That is just so very amazing to me!
Before I go, I have to tell you a “God Moment” I had this afternoon while at radiation. First, while sitting in the waiting room, I met a woman who has breast cancer. I have seen her before, but today we struck up a conversation. We began talking about treatments and their side effects. She was completely bald, but but had a glow on her face that I cant describe. I looked in her eyes, and saw tears as she said “I would gladly trade the damage done to my nails, the nights sitting on the bathroom floor shaking, and every hair on the top of my head for a fighting chance to beat this thing.” It was all I could do not to break down right there.
Then, after my radiation treatment, I was talking to the radiation tech. She told me that Friday night her husband, her and eight other couples went out, like they often do, and then she said something that amazed me. She said that they prayed for me.
Me. Out of everyone in that treatment facility they could have prayed for, they prayed for me.
After giving her a hug, there was a small bounce in my step as I left 21st Century Oncology this afternoon.
Today I am thankful for my new friend who has breast cancer. Her words really struck a chord with me. I am thankful for my friend and technician who prays for me, and I am thankful that tomorrow marks my halfway point for radiation treatments, and I am thankful for you… You all have been such a source of encouragement to me the last few months. I cant thank you enough.
God is so very good to me.
Dont forget to leave me a comment and tell me where you are from!
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Bullhead City Arizona, I’ve been reading your blog daily since you found out you had cancer.
by Kristy McKinleyHeather,
You are in my prayers. I read your blog entries and I find myself crying and laughing WITH you! You have become so dear to me! May the Lord continue to bless you. My dad did chemo/radiation last year for stage four lung cancer that was supposedly terminal. The doctors were hoping for just a little longer. Let me just say that my dad is cancer FREE and doing GREAT!
“Do not be afraid for you are DEEPLY loved by God! Be at peace, take heart and be strong!” Daniel 10:19a NLT
In HIS Love,
by Mary ArnoldMary from Florida
What? Am I number two? I’m from Pensacola. I like the red glasses.
by beccaHeather,
by Trudy WellerI am a heart Mom, and I learned about you from another heart mom. I have to tell you that reading your Blog in the last few weeks has been absolutely amazing. You have taught me so much. BTW, I live in Vail, Arizona (right outside of Tucson).
Okay, so I was number two…just took too long typing!
by beccaI have lead a nomadic existance. But currently in graduate school in Texas. I will be moving again in a year, not sure as to where…yet.
by BendingPeakThinking about you!
Birmingham, Alabama - I look forward to every update from you!!!
by pambhmPasadena California here…
Praising God for moments like the one’s you had today!
Thanking God for the priviledge of praying for you and learning from your journey.
I am changed…
by LyricDiane J. in Bay, Arkansas.
Go God and go Heather! :-)
by Diane J.Northern Alabama here–checking in regularly, Heather!
by chewymomI’m in Minnesota, very near the Mayo Clinic. I pray for you whenever God brings you to mind, which is usually daily. Keep up the good fight, girl!
by Kelly at Love WellI am currently in Eugene, Oregon, but moving to my new house in Florence, Oregon on the coast this coming weekend! How fun! You look wonderful! And I am SO happy your radiation is half way done! Yippee! Thank you for your testimony, Heather. It is so helping me in the fight I have now against bladder cancer. A new diagnosis.
How cool is that that the nurse and her friends prayed for you?
Praying for you and loving you from afar!
Shari :)
by ShariI’m the Hawaii dot…I visit almost everyday.
by MarjorieYou have made me rethink the tiny little obstacles I face each day. You have made me stop…and notice things differently. You have made me cry. You have made me laugh WHILE I’m crying. You are an angel sent straight from Heaven to change lives. And he is not finished with you by a long shot. So, from Cary, North Carolina I send many blessings and prayers.
by wendikellyI’m from Melbourne, Australia and I have been visiting your Blog almost daily since I stumbled across it just after you started posting about your Cancer. May nights I pully Hubby into the study to share with him what you have posted that day.
I too, have learnt heaps from your journey and I thank you for being so honest and open with us all.
By the way, I love the photo of you today!
Ps. YIPPEEEEE on reaching half way of your treatment! :)
by jeanetteTijeras, New Mexico!
I am a breast cancer survivor–8 years already!
I am happy for your halfway through radiation mark. I can hardly wait ’til you are at the 1 year in remission mark.
Best wishes for a complete healing.
Shalom,
Elisheva Levin
by Elisheva LevinI’m in Conncectcut… I stumbled across your site a few weeks ago linked to another site I visit.
I read and pray for you every day.
Stay Strong!!!
~Vicki
by Vicki K.Hi Heather,
by RobynMy name is Robyn, we live in Georgia. Your blog has blessed me so many times, God uses our tests as our testimony’s. God is bigger than cancer or anything else….its just sometimes we ask the “WHY”? I think God uses our why’s to witness and minister to those who have no hope and we might be the only hope or light they will ever see. As a mom, we have been through so much the past year with my 23 yr olds diagnosis of HIV she just had a little boy in March but we know we serve a BIG God and we want you to know all of my 4 youngest children pray for you every night, we have 7 children and 1 grandson. God is good…..and know he loves you and he walks with you every step of the way…….
Ceres (central valley) California
by KirstenI currently live in WA state, but I am from good ole’ GA! You are so strong, and He is so good
by ErinNashville, Tennessee.
And I LOVE the red glasses!
Blessings,
by Karla~Looking Towards HeavenKarla
Hi Heather,
by TerriMy name is Terri and I’m from Bryan, Texas….home of Texas A&M. I’ve been praying for you for months and I check your blog every day to hear about what’s going on in your life. You are an inspiration and a blessing and I am committed to pray for you daily.
We serve a MIGHTY God,
Terri
Following and praying for you in Seattle, WA.
by KaraPraying from Largo, FL!!!
by TraciHi Heather,
You are in my daily prayers.
Shel, from West Palm Beach, FL
by ShelPraying for you from Pearl River, Lousiana
by DebbieHere in Sterling, VA… You are amazing.
by DivrchkI am in western South Carolina. I check in with your every post and have been praying for you. :)
by Barbara H.What a great moment at radiation you had! Here from Houston, TX. :-)
by aggiejennPrayers going out from Hendersonville, North Carolina — just south of Asheville!
by renaeLifting you in prayer… here in Sunny Southern California.
**Smooches**
by DeborahHi Heather, Your still in my prayers and I try to check your site everyday so I can see how your doing. Glad you are at the half way mark!!! I live in Nevada, Missouri…..Peggy
by Peggy GP.S. Happy Birthday to your Mom….she doesn’t look old enough to be your Mom!!!!
From Northwest Indiana about 30 minutes from Chicago. Been quietly viewing your blog for about two months now. Praying for you and your family daily. You are an amazing, amazing testimony of faith and strength.
by HarmonyI’ve been visiting your blog and praying for you daily since you first posted about the tumor. I’m from Mount Vernon, OH.
by TheresaHeather,
I have followed your blog for quite a while now. Your entire family remains in my daily prayers!!
Becky from Lansing, MI area
by BeckySnazzy scarf! :)
by CindySomeone in Bloomington, Indiana is praying for you!
Prayers from Vancouver, Washington.
by JaneI’m from Ohio! :)
by AnnaI’ve been reading, but have never commented. I admire your strength!!
I live outside of Louisville, Kentucky
by KimYou have been a daily inspiration to me. You’re amazing! You have touched so many lives with your daily blog. You’re an angel on earth…thanks!
by BevCorpus Christi, Texas
(Body of Christ)
Thank you for continuing to share your journey with us. Praying for you daily.
Allison in Orlando
P.S. I’m one of the MOG moms. Remember (it must seem forever ago) when the Florida people were going to meet in Orlando when you and Laura were planning to be here for a few days in May? So sorry we didn’t get to meet. Perhaps that’s still in the future sometime.
by AliAnnWhat a precious picture of you Heather!! :)
by Kelly in texasI’m glad God put people in your life today that touched you and blessed you. Oh and I am from Austin, TX!! Hook ‘em Horns!!
Hi Heather,
I found you through 99 Balloons when you were up at Mayo. We’ve put you on our prayer board here at home and you are prayed for daily. We live near the little, tiny town of Irwin, Iowa (about 75 miles from Omaha, NE).
Blessings,
by RenaeRenae
Hi Heather, My husband and I are praying for you in Bulverde, Tx (just a bit north of San Antonio). This was such an uplifting post. I can just ’see” the bounce in your step. Isn’t God good? He has promised to work all things together for good. He always keeps His word.
by LindaI read every day and you inspire me with your determination and your faith - and even those moments when you are very transparent.
Praying from Suwanee, GA.
by SarahNorris City, Illinois!!!!!!!!!!! corn country!!
Praying often for you!!
Leigh
by Leigh GrayHeather, I live in the Northern part of Arizona. I have been praying for you since you were first diagnosed. You brought tears to my eyes as I read your post today. Isn’t our God an AWESOME God?!! He gives you the strength you need and the peace that you need. You have touched my life in a profound way with your willingness to be transparent and your character during all this. I am praying for you and your family and I’m so glad that the Lord sent you those special, precious people today to show you HIS love and care. God bless you, Heather!!
by JulieHeather, I’ve been checking in on you daily for some time now. You are an inspiration to us all. I am a survivor of Uterine cancer. I undrestand the lonley feeling at the radiation treatments! God is good, all the time. Lyn
by Lyn PiperChecking in from Pataskala, Ohio (outside Columbus), home of The Ohio State Buckeyes! I keep you in my prayers. You are one amazing woman and I am inspired reading your posts.
by Bonnie JoIllinois. I am amazed at your strength. I have been praying for you. I know when I had cancer, and people prayed for me it made things so much easier for me. I hope to complete the circle of goodness that was given to me, and pass it on to you. Someday when you are well, you will do the same for someone else.
by toriWhole family is praying for you–just north of Pitsburgh, PA here.
by HeatherI forgot to tell you in my last post. I’m from Jenison Michigan. Just out side of Grand Rapids. Lyn
by Lyn PiperPraying for you in two states!
Work in Southern California. Live in Bothell, WA!
Thumbs up backatcha girl!!
by Lana G((hugs)) Naperville, IL
by LundiePraying for you from Long Island, New York!
Grace and peace…
by JeannineJeannine
I am from Lebanon Maine! I have shared your story with my husband and 3 children and they ask me every day how you are doing! You make me laugh and cry and inspire me incredibly. My son (5 years old) is fighting a rare disease that may or may not be cancer (time will tell), and it is only through the Lord I have been able to watch and give him his treatments. I can relate to when your husband said he feels like he is poisioning you. I have to give my son radiation therapy, and I have battle the same things. I found your site before you were diagosed in search of other women who have children that are battling illness. I never knew that you would touch my heart so each and ever day. I pray for you daily, think about you constantly. You are so incredibly strong and faithful!
by StephanieStephanie Lebanon ME
cute glasses!
Kristy from Atlanta, GA
by KristyI’m amazed and inspired every time I read this blog. Reading from northeast of Atlanta, GA.
by Lynne-And Babies Make Sixpraying for you in Fargo, North Dakota
by NicoleMerrimack, New Hampshire here - your blog is an inspiration - thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings and prayers with all of us.
by AnnetteHi Heather ;)
I am from Houston, TX - and I stumbled onto your blog through BooMama and Beth Moore’s LPM blog…..I have a heart for people like you as I worked as an Oncology nurse before I began staying at home with my 3 littles…..I am praying for you today that you would be blown away by the body of people that adore you, and that you would not feel alone in your circumstance…..
heather from houston
by HeatherFrom North Canton, Ohio - we’ve been in the news way too much this past week because of the tragic Jessie Davis story.
Praying daily for you…love the scarf!
by BethI’m originally from Royal Oak, MI (a suburb of Detroit), but now I live in Alexandria, VA (a suburb of DC). I’ve been praying for you!
by LisaSouthern California ~ You my friend are beautiful!! You inspire me and so many others!
by MarlaI’m in Moyock, NC and you and your family have been in our prayers since we read about your dx. We continue to lift all of you up and know that God is doing wonderful things with this experience not only for your family at home, but also for the Christian blogging family.
by Sue G.Be still and know that He is God!!
Alabaster, AL. You look great! Congrats on being 1/2 way through! :D
by The Pumkin PatchHi Heather,
by JuliI’ve never posted before, but I’ve been praying for you and following your blog since shortly after your tumor was found. A blog that I read occasionally asked for prayer for you with a hyperlink to your blog. I clicked it and now you are in my favorites. I check in often and pray when God lays you on my heart. Your posts are so encouraging. Keep fighting!
Juli in Portsmouth, VA
penni from northfield, new jersey - love your scarf, you are brilliant and gorgeous, just like i thought you’d be :)
by ~m2~You are a doll!
Waving Hi from Valparaiso, IN !
Steph
by Adventures In BabywearingI’m from McDonough, Georgia and I love reading your blog. You’ve been a huge blessing to me.
by KieshaHello to alla’ y’all! I’m writing from Atlanta, GA……..Heather, here we call women like you “Steele Magnolias”. We find alot of ‘em in waiting rooms at cancer centers!
by SandraBlessings to you. PS: The glasses and scarf match and are just way cool!
Praying for you in southcentral Pennsylvania!
by TCCGirl you look so SASSY WOOHOO :) Checking in, Melody in MO, praying for you, and my Sun. school ladies ask about you regularly :) xoxo melzie
by MelodyPraying for you from St. Louis, Missouri! Your eyes are brilliant in that picture!
by KariSo proud of you!
by DebbiePraying for you in Oxford, Georgia!
I am from Indiana :)! I think the scarf and the glasses look great! :)
by Heather BixlerWhat a great thing to celebrate!!! I’m in Utah!
by TirzahGeorgetown, Texas — we’re out here and we’re praying for YOU!
by MarlanaI check in on you daily, chick! Just don’t often comment. You know where I am, but for the sake of others. . . Jacksonville, FL. I Love You and I’ll never forget our night at Mimi’s. ;~) Big HUGS to your whole family!!!!
by DawnI’m in Toronto, Canada and have been reading your blog since your diagnosis. Lost my sister to this awful disease ….. btw, absolutely love your scarf and glasses. You’re looking wonderful. (((HUGS)))
by GailI am from Smithers, British Columbia Canada. I was directed here from another website when you found out you had cancer. I think that God is working through you and this website to spread the Word. I know that I personally have had my faith strengthened by learning through you. Part of the Grand Plan I am sure. Look how many more people you have touched and spread the Word to because of your trials. I pray for you often.
by TerriePraying in Methuen MA…..first place I visit every morning. You are such an inspiration to me.
by YvonneHey Girl! Long time visitor - at least a year now and have been praying for you daily. We are in Suwanee, GA - on the Northeast side of the ATL. Love and prayers.
by Karen (Changed by Christ)You have an awesome spirit!! Admiring you from Alpharetta Georgia!!
by mrsvargasYou are in my prayers. I check your site every day. I think you are a very strong person. I am in kansas. Happy halfway mark!
by AimeeDear Heather, you are such an inspiration! I am from Montana and am praying for you and your family!
by JenHi Heather! I love your blog and have been praying and crying with you on this journey God has put you on. Keep your head up and eyes on our Lord Jesus! He is faithful!!!! -Melissa, sister in the Lord and fellow lover of all things worship (especially the worship leading part!)
by MelissaColville, Washington - reading and praying since you received your diagnosis.
by Carrie K.…of course I forgot the point of the comment. I’m from Seattle-area Washington. Geesh. :)
by MelissaFlorence, SC- been reading your blog daily for months now!!! praying for you and your family=) You have been such an encouragement to me!
by RebeccaDear Heather,
I’ve been a very faithful lurker since Barb’s Blog pointed me to your site. I’ve prayed for you many times. How can I be so connected to a stranger that I even cry or laugh when reading?…because you are a sister in Christ, that’s why. I’m a nurse practitioner and I think it sounds like you are doing GREAT!! Keep your positive attitude. God is using you in amazing ways. OUR God is a great big God!
From Goshen, IN….(near South Bend).
by LeahPS… LOVE your new look!
by LeahDayton, Ohio. I’m here more than once daily. I get such encouragement, strength, and comfort from you. I have a brother battling stomach cancer. I pray for you as I pray for him always. Truly sisters in Christ.
by TamiFayetteville, Ohio I’ve been reading your blog everyday for about two months but have not posted. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
by PamNolensville, TN I’ve been reading & praying for you for a while now. You inspire me every day! God bless you & keep you strong.
by CindyHeather,
I have been following your journey for some time now. I have never commented, but have been praying for you and your family. You have been such an inpiration to me. You are truly a mighty woman of faith, love and the testimony of God’s strength. I am glad to see you doing so well. I am from Louisiana and praying for you each day.
Amanda
by AmandaHi from Broadalbin in upstate NY, foothills of the Adirondack Mtns!! I have been reading your blog for a long time now, and you certainly are an inspiration to me on a daily basis. Thank you so much for sharing your struggles and your praises, may God bless you and your beautiful family.
by CarolPraying for you Heather… Jessica from Tualatin, Oregon. (I love the scarf!! ) :)
by JessicaPraying for you here in Groton, Connecticut! I’ve been checking in on your blog daily since before the cancer. You are just beautiful inside and out and so inspiring! God bless your day!
by SarahIndiana girl here honey. And it rocks you can post the pic of you in your glam scarf! :o))
by AngelaPraying in Philomath, Oregon!
by StacySunshine here from near North Texas (near Dallas)! You are an inspiration to people all over the world! God Bless you
by DanaOlathe, KS. You continue to be in my prayers! You are amazing.
by HeatherHey, I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of months. I have been encouraged by you and am praying for God’s strength and healing over you. I am from Tennessee.
“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee. In God whose word I praise , In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4
by JenNormal, Illinois…I’ve been following your blog since a few days before your surgery. I have been praying for you ever since.
by AnnRegina, Saskatchewan - Canada
Like many others, I found my way here shortly after your tumor was found. I never comment, but I check daily for updates and look forward to hearing how hard you’re kicking this cancer in the butt! I can not believe how amazing you look for somebody who recently had major brain surgery and is going through chemo & radiation. Keep smiling!
by JenPrayers of Healing and Prayers of Thanksgiving from Germantown, TN. Each time I read your blog (and several times throughout the day), I thank God for His healing power over you. I also thank God for your always encouraging and faith-building words. You are truly, truly a blessing.
by BarniePrayers coming your way from…Stoneham, MA
by EssyWoohoo! Half way through!!! This is Diane sending love and prayers from Peoria, Arizona!
by DianeMy small group and I have been praying for you from post #1!!!! I’m from Springfield, MO.
by Girl Gone WildTampa, Florida. I found you while BooMama had the blog fundraiser. I’ve been reading and praying for you ever since. Our families have been through the cancer battle twice with an aunt and an uncle. Your story and your faith has touched me deeply.
by ameliaSending up prayers from Crozet (near Charlottesville), Virginia
by CrisanneBest wishes coming your way from little ole Pittsburg, Texas….population 4000 something…..saaaaaalute! (For anyone that remembers Hee Haw!) :-)
by KimberlyAlways here in Western Connecticut, and always praying for you. xoxo
by MamaleeOur church has a homegroup that meets every Wednesday night (five families) and we have been praying for you too.
I’m in Covington, Georgia (just east of Atlanta).
by PamPatrick AFB, FL…been reading everyday from BooMama.
by AmySending celebratory hugs from Tampa, Florida!!
by Wendy LeonardI have been praying for you daily.Your words are the most encouraging even in the midst of your battle,God is doing great things with you, girlfriend!!
I have commented before, but my husband has been living with a brain tumor for 8 yrs and is doing great…with your attitude and determination, nothing is going to stop you!
Keep that beautiful smile!
We think of you often here in the Peach State! Glad there was a bounce in your step today!!! :)
by jodiFirst time commenter but everyday reader from a tiny town in Northern Wisconsin. Your witness is incredibly powerful. You wear God’s fingerprints every day!
by MelissaI’m from Michigan, near Detroit. You are awe inspiring to me.
by KimI’m in a small town in Maine and I pray for you daily, Heather.
God Bless!
by PaullaI’m from central Florida. I don’t comment very often because I am overwhelmed by how many folks do. I can’t imagine that you can keep up with them all and I don’t want you to feel you need to. But I’m chiming in to