I wish I had some good news (Update below)
May 7, 2007
I know many of you have asked that I keep you updated on Heather’s progress.
She had surgery on Thursday and the tumor that was removed was as long as a dollar bill. This weekend every time I handled money I thought of Heather. Have you held a dollar bill up to your head? I couldn’t help but think of how miraculous it is that someone could have the skill to cut open a brain and remove something that large.
I thought, really thought, I would have some great news to share.
So unfair.
Update:
Here is a link to the most recent update written by Heather’s husband.
Posted by Chris @ 10:03 am
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Just pray.
I know first hand the doctors are NOT always correct. I am currently in the 17th month of “6 to 18 months to live.” I assure you, I’ll be here next month.
Just pray.
May 7th, 2007 at 10:49 amI saw her post this morning. I am soooo sad for her. I had hoped for better news too.
She has lots of support and prayers so hopefully she can beat this.
May 7th, 2007 at 10:59 amGod is SOOOO much bigger than a dollar bill.
May 7th, 2007 at 11:26 amI have been keeping up on her blog since your original post. The whole thing makes me so sad.
May 7th, 2007 at 12:25 pmJEANNE: Prayers and hugs for you, as well. You have the right attitude.
May 7th, 2007 at 12:26 pmDoctors gave my cousin 6 months to live at birth. He lived to be 17.
May 7th, 2007 at 1:18 pmYes, Kim said it right, God is SO much bigger than a dollar bill!
She’ll be around longer then the 3-5 years!
That post from her felt like a kick in the gut. But once I got over the initial shock I realized how right she is…”What the devil means for my dismay, the Lord intends for my good”
She is an inspiration and her faith is amazing. Thank you for telling us about her and her situation. She is always in my prayers and I will continue to be encouraged by her courage.
May 7th, 2007 at 3:03 pmshe is a tremendous inspiration…
I hve no doubt that her attitude will take her far in this fight.
Thanks for the update.
May 7th, 2007 at 3:15 pmThanks for the update.
And this is completely crazy, I’ve never even met Heather but when I read the news, I burst into tears. I’m rarely cry for anything. This is terribly sad but I’m amazed at how positive she is.
May 7th, 2007 at 4:11 pmDon’t give up, friend. Truth can’t always be seen with our eyes. I’m believing that God is going to surprise us all so very much! That is my prayer for Heather and for you, as well.
May 7th, 2007 at 4:26 pmHave a great week!
With Joy,
Holly Smith (isn’t that funny? I saw Holli Smith comment above!)
Katie - I know, I too lost it this morning when I read her site….and I just started reading her blog two weeks ago. I cried for her, for her kids, for her husband. I can’t imagine facing the same ordeal.
May 7th, 2007 at 4:30 pmi think your friend, Grace, had it right here too.
May 7th, 2007 at 5:29 pmThe original post was very disturbing, but her husband has posted an update that is MUCH more encouraging in the outlook. We will just have to keep praying!
May 7th, 2007 at 8:31 pmMy husband was given 6 months to a year to live when he was first diagnosed with cancer… that was over 10 years ago. Keep the faith. Worry changes nothing; prayer changes everything. You’re in our prayers.
May 7th, 2007 at 9:06 pmGod has cancelled cancer many a time. She deserves the best life and He’ll give her that.
May 7th, 2007 at 9:55 pmWait! Wait! See her hubby’s latest post!
May 7th, 2007 at 9:57 pmI think if I had cancer, and was given three to five years, I would be grateful that I had 3 to 5 years. When I first found her post, her doctor had said the tumor was inoperateble (spell?) but then she found doctors who could. Now they’re saying maybe 3 to 5 if it’s a certain type of cancer. There is so much time to hope for change, new cures, and different diagnosis. And with her personality, I know she’s going to stay positive.
May 7th, 2007 at 11:20 pmAs my dad always says:
It ain’t over ’till the fat lady sings.
(He is referring to operas, the fat lady has to sing before a little guy can consider himself a survivor of an opera-ordeal. Where is the fat lady? I have not localized her yet, so I guess the opera will keep on going… wonder how dramatic the music will be?)
May 8th, 2007 at 3:37 am