MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Especially Heather' source. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:44:24 +0100 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/450645755/ I’m asking God for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his house my whole life long. I’ll contemplate his beauty; I’ll study at his feet. -Psalms 27:4 (The Message) This morning, as I [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1955730 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:31:45 +0100 1955730 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/447802457/ Easton, Michelle and I were walking in the local mall on Saturday. I stop at the wig store (yes, we have a wig store in our mall, go figure!) and began looking at wigs. Easton picks one out and says “This looks so much like your natural hair and cut, mom!” I was [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947863 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:43:17 +0100 1947863 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/443431983/ Even before there was a drop in the ocean. Even before there was a star in the sky. Even before the world was put in motion. You were on Your throne. You were on Your throne. You reign. Gory in the highest. You reign. Let creation testify by Your name. Every knee will bow and every tongue proclaim that Jesus reigns. Even [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940075 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:47:28 +0100 1940075 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/441880974/ I remember growing up, there was a honeysuckle bush that grew on my houses fence.  My friend, Stephanie Davis and I would sit against the fence and suck the honesuckle and talk about boys, Amy Grant, and solve the worlds problems as much as any 11 year old could. Life was good. I remember riding my bike [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933514 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:43:16 +0100 1933514 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/427442420/ “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me” -Matthew 10:32 Many people come to Christianity thinking it is going to make their circumstances better… it is going to solve all of their earthly problems, that Jesus will tie them up in a great big polka dotted bow. [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1895982 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:28:06 +0100 1895982 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/416173323/ Click To Enlarge Now. You will notice that it is coming in quite nicely on the sides and in the back. Right? Now Look at the top. Not so much. I have hair there, but it is just blonder than all get out. How do I know that I [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865898 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:10:01 +0100 1865898 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/414894142/ Eliot (Please watch this video in its entirety) Life is to be nourished. Life is to be cherished. Life is to be protected. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863300 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:13:20 +0100 1863300 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/412678949/ Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good. Keep away from every kind of evil. -1 Thess 5:21-22 (GW) People often ask me what political party I am associated with. My simple answer is the one who represents my Savior the best. I vote by MY moral compass and in no way am I saying that [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856655 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:58:40 +0100 1856655 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/403742837/ You need me. I need you. My broken world needs you. Many a weary troubled heart needs you. Many a troubled heart will be gladdened by you, drawn nearer to Me and you both. Do you ever feel forgotten? Do you ever feel as if nobody in this vast wide world knows your deepest needs, much less cares about them? Do [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1833642 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:02:41 +0100 1833642 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/402773446/ Okay, for those of you who have never heard of twitter (Honestly, I hadnt until the last month or so) here is a brief video on what twitter is about and how to use it.  I really enjoy it because it keeps me connected on days when I feel like I dont have much to [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1829714 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:15:20 +0100 1829714 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/402087182/ Thank you for your prayers and your support…  I am going to go to dinner with my family but wanted to update those of you who couldnt check my twitter account.  I havent quite yet figured out how to update my blog through text - but I have through twitter Thanks again for your [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826524 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:48:38 +0100 1826524 http://especiallyheather.com/music/04%20Let%20It%20Go.mp3 The Lord is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1) When I am afraid, I will trust in you. (Psalm 56:3) I sought the Lord, and he answered me, he delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4) Don’t be afraid; just believe. (Mark 5:36) Stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826525 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:56:51 +0100 1826525 http://especiallyheather.com/music/05%20At%20The%20Cross.mp3 Help and peace and joy are here.  Your courage will be rewarded. Painful as this time is, you will both one day see the reason of it, and see too that it was not cruel testing, but tender preparation for the wonderful life-work that is ahead of you. Try to realize that your own  prayers are [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826526 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:41:26 +0100 1826526 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/386583975/ For not taking the time to post, but right now managing my time is getting away from me.  So when I think at the end of the day “I should write a quick post about that” when we are homeschooling ; the end of the day turns into next week and I am just so [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1775957 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:06:26 +0100 1775957 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/378052167/ You may notice that I don’t have many pictures of my son, and there is a really good reason for that. I cant get him to be still long enough to take them! :) Every time I get the camera out, he bolts…. So, here are some pictures of my two girls, who [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1743060 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:50:19 +0100 1743060 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/376502962/ Introducing Tenth Avenue North I can’t describe how much this CD has touched my heart. It draws me into worship, and I feel like it is only me and my Savior every single time I hear the songs. Every song. I encourage you to buy this CD. I cant emphasize that enough. [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739706 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:56:41 +0100 1739706 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/375104454/ It wasn’t so long ago that you were mired in that old stagnant life of sin. You let the world, which doesn’t know the first thing about living, tell you how to live. You filled your lungs with polluted unbelief, and then exhaled disobedience. We all did it, all of us doing what we felt [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1734478 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:45:50 +0100 1734478 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/373034087/ We went to this concert Friday night and this song really spoke to me.. I cant describe to you the enormous praise and worship session we had!  If you havent heard of Tenth Avenue North, I highly suggest you go right now and purchase their CD. Go.  Now. Hurry. Hold My Heart - Tenth Avenue North How long [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1729759 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:20:05 +0100 1729759 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/366450327/ Mark shaved his head too! I love this man…. We had a really fabulous night, and great food. Mark got an award for the “200% Club”, which only one other person it the companies history has done :) Ill have to ask him again what the 200% represents… I asked him last [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1710055 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:28:53 +0100 1710055 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/365644883/ A woman’s hair is her beauty. To go without it shows her strength. -Anonymous Okay, here is my delima. Mark has a big “Business Casual” Awards Banquet tonight, and I have my outfit all picked out…. except I don’t know what to do with my hair.. or lack there of. I have been sitting here all morning [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1710056 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:47:20 +0100 1710056 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/361866751/ Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction. - Anne Sullivan This morning, while I sit here drinking my coffee, scared out of my mind waiting for the kids to get up, I started thinking about the above quote and what it means to my family. My children have been through so much. First [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696622 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:41:24 +0100 1696622 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/357544595/ Isn’t she lovely! (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686734 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:21:02 +0100 1686734 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/357326523/ These are things that can often be heard around my house: Mark: Emma, dont eat that book! Emma: The wheels on the bus go poop poop poop! The driver on the bus goes poop poop poop! The blinkers on the bus go…. you get the point.. Easton: Elijah, get out of my room! (x 1000) Elijah: Emma, get out of my [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686735 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:32:54 +0100 1686735 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/350603909/ Most of you know that I am planning on Homeschooling fulltime next year.. (which is right around the corner)  This is where I need all of my fellow homeschoolers to give me their best advice!  I already have the curriculum for Easton and Elijah: Easton: Grammar - Wordly Wise Language Arts - Daily Grams Math - Saxon 65 Science - [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668881 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:45:44 +0100 1668881 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/343539298/ If we trust in the sovereignty of God, we wrestle our way to peace in the knowledge that if an answer to prayer is for our highest good, the God who loves us will not withhold it -Lana Batement I have been thinking alot about Gods sovereignty lately.  Like I wrote in my last post, I know [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649490 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:21 +0100 1649490 http://www.especiallyheather.com/music/12%20None%20But%20Jesus.mp3 This morning at church, we really really worshiped, not that we don’t always really worship, but today we really really worshiped. We sang one of my favorite songs, None but Jesus by Hillsong, and although we have sang it a dozen times at church, it really really ministered to me this morning. I was all [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649491 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:47:15 +0100 1649491 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/340955293/ This morning at church, we really really worshiped, not that we don’t always really worship, but today we really really worshiped. We sang one of my favorite songs, None but Jesus by Hillsong, and although we have sang it a dozen times at church, it really really ministered to me this morning. I was all [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640456 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:47:15 +0100 1640456 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/336307099/ Natalie Grant - I will not be moved I have been a wayward child, I have acted out, I have questioned sovereignty, and had my share of doubts, And though sometimes, my prayers feel like the mountain of the sky, the hand that holds won’t let me go, and is the reason why I will stumble, I will fall down But I will not [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625932 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:10:22 +0100 1625932 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/330768271/ Lately I have been doing alot of thinking…about why I am doing what I am doing and what it is doing to me on a deeper level. I have to admit it feels quite awesome when someone walks up to me at the grocery store or some other random place and says “I know [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1606474 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:08:22 +0100 1606474 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/325923980/ Benson, My “End of Chemo” present (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575808 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:37:55 +0100 1575808 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/321246458/ (Edited to add: I have uploaded videos of Emma Graces Transplant and Autism Awareness on her page) The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. -Exodus 14:14 That is so hard, just to be still and trust. I was reading my devotional this morning and ran across this: God is neither shut up nor [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1552314 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:28:37 +0100 1552314 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/316215787/ I am sorry that I haven’t updated, but I have been so exhausted! Emma is home now and is so happy to be reunited with her Little People! I, on the other hand, am so happy to be reunited with my bed! I start chemotherapy Monday evening, which will be my next to last [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1532157 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:40:01 +0100 1532157 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/313002398/ Dr K just came in and said that the cardiologist that prescribed the Milrinone didnt know Emma, and was just going by her BNP numbers… Hers are always high because of her Coronary Artery Disease.  He is going to cut the dose in half today and stop it in the morning.  We should be discharged tomorrow [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522698 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:47:14 +0100 1522698 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/312566393/ Emma is back at ACH.  She had a fever of 101 this morning and was complaining of a headache.  I called her ped, and she said to bring her back to ACH.  When we got here they did an ECHO, which was unchanged since the last one on her birthday (6/5) but her white blood [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522699 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:53:17 +0100 1522699 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/310376605/ It is one thing to speak of hope when things look doubtful… when the future is uncertain… when circumstances are crowding in. It is something else to speak of hope when there is no doubt about the present (it is a disaster) when the future is certain (and definitely uninviting) when circumstances have crushed [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512494 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:33:22 +0100 1512494 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/309575165/ Here are a few of Emma’s Birthday Party, I will be back to writing soon… I am really worn out from chemo and the past weeks experience.. but am working on a post :) Here are the pictures (Click to enlarge the small ones) Its soooo good to be home!! [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509643 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:42:13 +0100 1509643 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/305401495/ Her Echo was the same as yesterday without Milrinone, so it was obviously viral. We are busting out of this joint just in time for her 7th Birthday :) ! Thanks for your prayers! (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1497982 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:35:43 +0100 1497982 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/304760797/ The last few days Emma has not wanted to get out of bed, much less stand. She has been in pull ups (which is so not her) and has taken 6 hour naps (which again, so not her) only getting up to eat. We have had to bribe her to take wagon rides [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494765 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:02:18 +0100 1494765 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/304582990/ I got up early this morning (5am) and went downstairs at the Ronald McDonald House. I went outside and just broke down. What a year life it has been. If you would have told me 8 years ago that I would have a child with autisim, a heart transplant and mitochondrial myopathy I [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494766 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:31:49 +0100 1494766 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/304140175/ The biopsy indicated that it wasn’t rejection (If you are familiar with heart transplant biopsies, it was a 0), so that leaves viral infection (which we wont get the results back for atleast two weeks, and even then it isn’t conclusive) or Coronary Artery Disease. The true test will be how she handles coming [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1492502 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:06:01 +0100 1492502 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/302990661/ They just told us that the first surgery is done, so they will be taking her in about 10 minutes. She is an anesthesia risk (putting her under is a risk) so please pray that she comes through with flying colors. Also pray for the doctor doing the procedure and for us, we are [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1489195 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:04:10 +0100 1489195 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/302975261/ Heart Biopsy Update…… The surgery has been bumped up to 11am. we wont know results until tues evening. Thanks 4 your prayers. (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1489196 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:31:08 +0100 1489196 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/302488729/ We just spoke to the cardiologist. Her heart function has significantly improved since Friday and there is little fluid left around her heart and lungs. He said that this convinced him even more that it is acute rejection. She is still scheduled for heart cath and biopsy tomorrow to determine what type [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1485119 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:45:35 +0100 1485119 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/302347044/ First, thank you all so much for your prayers.  Emma is doing slightly better as of yesterday, she was taken off of oxygen so that is good :)  Her Echocardiogram looked slightly better regarding her function, so the Milrinone is working.  The fluid around her heart and lungs is decreased, but there is still alot there.  [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1485120 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:49:21 +0100 1485120 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/301826874/ We recieved a call from Emma’s school yesterday around noon. Her teacher said that she was “sittiing at her desk, non engaged, and her lips were blue”.  I called Mark, called my parents to watch the kids, and went to pick her and Mark up. When we arrived at All Childrens in St. Pete, they [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1482701 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:13:19 +0100 1482701 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/301655149/ This is Laura and I’m posting at the request of Mark and Heather. Emma has been admitted to All Children’s Hospital in St. Pete. I honestly don’t know much. I am hoping to talk to one of them again soon. But please keep them all in your prayers. As soon as someone can we [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1481078 Sat, 31 May 2008 04:23:50 +0100 1481078 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/301256407/ There is a certain situation that Mark and I have been dealing with for the last 13 years. I always tried to make it fit in a perfect little box, tied up in a bow. It didn’t. I couldn’t. I became angry and bitter. Words were exchanged that honestly shouldn’t have [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1481079 Fri, 30 May 2008 13:07:16 +0100 1481079 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/300488257/ All I can say - David Crowder Lord I’m tired So tired from walking And Lord I’m so alone And Lord the dark Is creeping in Creeping up To swallow me I think I’ll stop Rest here a while And didn’t You see me cry’n? And didn’t You hear me call Your name? Wasn’t it You I gave my heart to? I wish You’d remember Where you sat it [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478425 Thu, 29 May 2008 11:16:11 +0100 1478425 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/299768814/ I bought a new Bible the other day. It is called “The Daily Walk”. In it, it has devotions on the side lines of the chapters called “My Daily Walk”. I am reading the book of Job right now, and let me tell you, it is kicking my butt bigtime. This is [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475624 Wed, 28 May 2008 11:16:11 +0100 1475624 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/especiallyheather/EH/~3/299115978/ The House of Representatives passed this bill last week: H. Res. 1124 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 21, 2008. Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of death from solid tumors in children under the age of 20, and are the third leading cause of death from cancer in young adults ages 20-39; Whereas more [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472856 Tue, 27 May 2008 14:10:27 +0100 1472856