I havent really lived an exciting life, yet the life i have been blessed with is amazing in my opinion. I am extremely close to my family (to the point we live less than 5 minutes from them, and lead worship at their church!) My faith wasn't really shaken until much later in life. I loved the Lord with all of my heart, but my trust in him would be tested in ways I never thought possible.
I met my husband at church on a Saturday night, our first “date” was the next weekend on my birthday and we have been together ever since. I wouldnt trade him for the world.
We named our first daughter Easton, after Easton Pennsylvania where crayola crayons are made. She loves the Lord passionately and was led to christ by her father whom she adores.
Elijah was born in 2000. He was as big as a fort and quiet as a mouse. He has the kindest soul, and will make a great husband one day- We pray for that little girl on a daily basis.
Emma Grace is our miracle baby. She was born in congestive heartfailure and received a heart transplant at the age of 5 months old. The first 5 months of her life were spent in ICU on life support. I have never been closer to God as I was during those 5 months- and still today knowing the odds of her future, I can honestly say that she has been firmly placed in the center of the palm of the Lord. We named her Emma Grace, because we believed Gods grace would be sufficient- no matter what we faced with her future. Today she is a ball of energy who also happens to be Autistic, she loves her autism school almost as much as she loves Barney. She has taught our family more in her short life than most will ever learn.
I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in April of 2007, and underwent surgery to remove the tumor in May 2007 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. The surgeon removed 99.9% of the tumor, which was later found to be an Anaplastic Astrocytoma. I have completed 6 weeks of Radiation and Chemotherapy (Temodar) simultaneously and am currently taking chemo for the next year. I have come to depend on my Savior more in the last year than ever before. He never left His throne through all of this…
He simply brought me closer to it.
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties.
For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:8-10
I know you don't know me because I'm just one of your readers, but I feel like I know YOU! LOL Anyway, Heather, you're in my thoughts & prayers this Mother's Day and always.
I cannot believe our relay is right around the corner. All this hard work is about to pay off. I have been super glued to my laptop and we have so any donations it is unreal. I umpired a couple of games today and Robin is taking a nap right now. I think the hardest thing is the not knowing. I think once we know for sure if the cancer is in the abdomen we can deal with it come up with a plan. This whole is it there is it not? One dr saying this one Dr saying that. Sigh. Robin is allot more tired the past two weeks than normal. Her pain of course is a constant battle. We hope you are having a great evening and we send you tons of love and hugs !!!!!!
I am also SICK OF BEING SICK !!! You always inspire me with your blogs.... You stay soo positive , much more than I have been some days!! Hang in there sweet heather .. I adore you and your strength !!!! You are a very special Lady !!!
