Dear friends,
this one’s going to be brief and to the point: Heidi’s bone marrow biopsy won’t be today as I originally heard–more likely it will be next Wednesday, with results a week later. Here’s the important bit: for the double transplant plan to move forward, Heidi’s cancer cells have to be 5% or lower in the bone marrow. Any higher, and (from what I’m hearing), it’s game over. No further treatment.
Here’s the rub–even after her super strong second chemo in March, the cancer was only down to 6%. It’s been six months since then, and while the focus has been on the kidneys, no one knows what the cancer has been doing. Please pray that God will knock the cancer down himself so that Heidi has a chance at life.
One happy thing–Heidi’s spirits are higher! I just got off the phone with Erica, who quoted Heidi as saying this morning, “The spirit of death has been lifted from me.” Last weekend I saw Heidi crushed into the dust and desperately wanting to die. She is not in that place today. Praise God!! May he plant her feet on the rock and never let her be shaken like that again.
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Praying and trusting God’s best for Heidi. So glad to hear her spirits are better and feeling more encouraged.
So thankful to hear that God has lifted Heidi's spirits and will pray for that to continue. Was praying for her yesterday, thinking it would be her biopsy, but will continue to pray for that magic number and God's great grace. Thank you for these updates!
Praying for Heidi for good numbers and continued strength, comfort, and grace for her and all who love her.
Thank you so much, Meg. We need prayers more than ever.
Just wanted to let you know that I have ben praying every day for Heidi to be healed and for her, her family, and you to be strengthened and feel peace in your lives. I don’t know the will of God, but I do know that He will bring peace to our lives in all circumstances. I know that Jesus will hold Heidi in His arms during her journey in the abyss.
Thank you so much, Terri. We need his peace!
Jehovah Rapha, heal Heidi! In Jesus name! Bring her numbers miraculously to the perfect place to receive a bone marrow transplant, in Jesus Name. Provide a FULLY MATCHING donor from your abundant resources, in Jesus name. Amen
Amen!!
HE DID IT !!! 1% !!! GOD BE PRAISED !!!!
It seems that her doctor must have been so thrilled that he couldn’t wait til next week to tell Heidi the good news.
I'll keep praying everyday!! Hugs to both of you