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It’s back

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Lindy

The headache and nausea didn’t go away so I called Dr. Hoberman’s office this morning. She consulted with Dr. VanderWoude and together they decided to send me to Holland Hospital. After they did a head CT, they found two brain tumors. At least now we know what’s causing the headaches. They admitted me to Spectrum and that is where I’m sitting now. I have a night full of tests ahead of me-MRI, CAT scan and bone scan.

Please pray we caught the tumors early and that the cancer hasn’t spread. Pray for Dusty, the kids and my parents. Pray that I can beat this cancer too.

We will update again after the tests are done and we meet with the neurosurgeon.

89 Responses to “It’s back”

  1. Rachel Baird says:

    Oh Lindy — there are no words. This is so, so, so unfair. I love you and I’m praying my heart out for all of you. Let me know what I can do.

  2. Anita Geurink says:

    Lindy,
    I LOVE YOU and you will be in my family’s prayers continously. May God give you the strength to fight this battle!
    Love,
    Anita

  3. Amy Sluiter says:

    Lindy… I’m in shock to hear this news. I’m so very sorry! We’ll be praying very hard for you, Dusty & the kids, trusting God to give you His complete healing and peace! Love you guys! you’re not alone!

  4. Susan Alberda says:

    Dear Lindy,
    My knees will be worn from here on out on your behalf.
    Love to you and yours,
    Susan

    Dear Lord,
    Protect this wife. Save this mother. Be so near to this family who is one again thrown headfirst into the unknown.
    But You are there, Lord, and there is no unknown with You. All these moments of uncertainty and times of fear have been seen by You already. Let them see You there now, Lord.
    Give them peace tonight, and indisputable evidence of Your presence.
    Amen

  5. Christa Meeuwsen says:

    PRAYING so hard for you and your family, Lindy! God answered our prayers before so keep believing and know that you are prayed and thought about daily by those who love and support you!

  6. Dani says:

    Lindy,

    I am speechless!!! My heart goes out to you,Dusty and the kids. Please know that Chad and I are praying for you and your family. Let me know if I can help. Hang in there.

  7. Sarah Terpstra says:

    Lindy,
    I just echo Susan’s prayer…
    Please know we are on our knees tonight for you…pleading to God for complete healing and undenyable presence. Our hearts ache for you and your family but we will stay strong and steadfast with HOPE that God will see you through this once again…
    Love,
    Nick and Sarah Terpstra

  8. Jim says:

    Dusty and Lindy we are in prayer for you and the entire family. The Haven body will surround you with love and prayers, you can be sure.
    God’s ways are not our ways!
    It’s so difficult in times like now, to understand His ways.

    May God give His Grace to get us through the next few days.

    Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed: save me, and I shall be saved: for Thou art my praise.
    Jeremiah 17;14

    In Christ name

    JIM

  9. Jana Z says:

    Surprised! Sad! Praying!!

  10. Wendi Kapenga says:

    Lindy,
    I have no words right now! Praying that God will surround you, Dusty and your families in these hours to come and give you all peace in the midst of all the uncertainty you are facing once again.

  11. Lindsay Bazan says:

    Lindy,

    I can’t even put into words how hard I am praying for you and your family. May God surround you with his peace, strength and love and give you everything you stand in need of at this time.
    Love,
    Eric and Lindsay Bazan

  12. Amanda Huizenga says:

    Lindy, Dusty, and Family…
    Praying for you all tonight that God gives you what you need right now in this moment. Praying that the tests go smoothly and quickly and that everything is very clear to the doctors as to what they need to do to help you fight this! You are a strong woman and we will be praying you thru beating this too!

  13. Jenny Vander Zwaag says:

    Lindy,
    I am so shocked to hear this right now. We will be praying for you and your family non stop!! May God guide you through this! I pray that he will give you strength in this time.
    Love,
    Jenny (Brit)

  14. Holly Balder says:

    “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people (cancer) do to me?” Hebrews 13:5-6 NLT

  15. Amy says:

    Hi Lindy: Praying for you and your family. Please let us know how we can help (and if you are up for visitors). Thinking about you constantly.

    Surrounding you with prayer and love,

    Amy

  16. Jen says:

    Lindy & Dusty –

    Just know I am praying for all of you! Please let me know if you need a place for Brooklyn at all this weekend – I will be home and would be happy to help out if you need it. I wish I had the right words to say right now but I don’t – just keep the faith! May God bless you with peace as you wait for all the results.

  17. Holly says:

    I am in shock as I’m sure you are…..we are praying, praying, praying. Lindy, may you feel complete peace right now….this very moment. Surround her Lord….help her to feel your actual presence in that room in Jesus name.

  18. Betsy Kikstra says:

    Crying out to God on behalf of your family. . . . “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Lord, please show us your overcoming power!

  19. Christina Adamski says:

    Lindy,
    I do not know you but I saw your blog off of my friend Lindsey Iverson’s blog. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my prayers as you face this next challenge. I pray for God to wrap his loving and healing arms around you, to give you and your family peace, and to give your doctors the knowledge of how best to heal you. Continue to be faithful and know that our God is a loving God and a healing God.
    Christina Adamski

  20. Livvy says:

    I can’t believe it, Lindy. In shock right now. Wish I had some words of comfort and encouragement. Just so in shock. Praying that this was caught early and God will give you strength.

  21. Robyn Stephenson says:

    We pray for patience, wisdom for doctors, healing hands and that you feel the love that we all have for you and your family.
    Robyn and Brain

  22. Amy Lampen says:

    Lindy…just caught up on your long journey thanks so a friend’s post on Facebook. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
    Amy (Dreyer) Lampen

  23. Deb Van Heck says:

    Lindy,
    My heart aches for you and Dusty. We are praying like crazy for you right now. “We pray for the doctors and nurses that will be with you. Please, Lord, give them wisdom to know how to treat Lindy tonight and for the future. Please be with Dusty, the children, and grandparents, as they endure this hard time. You are the great healer, so we pray for HEALING AND NO CANCER”. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

    Steve and Deb Van Heck

  24. Rachael Budiwarman says:

    Lindy unfair doesn’t even begin to cover it. You and your family have had more than your fair share. Praying very hard for clarity, understanding, wisdom and another complete recovery. With love, Rachael

  25. Doug brenner says:

    Lindy, I have listened to your story I want u to think seriously about going to mayo clinic,my mother and I hav 12 years experience at mayo- the best in the world, please email me if u need any help. You’ll be in our prayers. Doug and Melissa brenner

  26. Sue Timmer says:

    Lindy,
    Please know we are praying for you and your entire family. Strength and courage have been gifts that the Holy Spirit has given you in the past and we know He will fill you again. You are an amazing woman! Hold tight to God’s promises.

  27. Wendi Taylor says:

    I am a friend of Lindsey Iverson’s and saw your blog website on her facebook update. I just want you to know that I will be praying for your and your lovely family. I am sorry that you are going through this it sounds as if you have a a long year already. Please know that God is with you, not just holding you hand, but His arms are completely wrapped around you. God Bless, Wendi

  28. Jana Ver Beek says:

    Let me know what I can do to help….also, are you at Blodgett or Butterworth??
    You whipped it before, you can whip it again, Lindy.
    Right now I’m pretty angry with God, my praying is more like pleading…..
    Love you all,
    Jana

  29. Muriel says:

    Lindy–while I can not even imagine what you are going thru right now, keep “our” verse in front of you. Al & I are praying for you, your family and your doctors.

  30. joan wyrick says:

    A song that comes to mind is Be strong in the Lord, Gods got his hand on you !! Lindy your testimony in church was a strong one ( just like you ), you and God together. Praying Joan Wyrick

  31. Maryann Rondeau says:

    Lindy – praying that the cancer hasn’t spread, praying that you feel God’s love and strength, praying that you and your family feel the comfort and peace that you need right now. Just praying.

  32. Rachel Dy says:

    I am shocked. We will not stop praying Lindy. Lord you said “by your stripes we are healed.” We ask for complete healing over Lindy right now father.

    “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the LORD.
    Jeremiah 30:17

  33. Mike & Kristi O'Neill says:

    Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and your whole family. My heart aches for you, I can’t imagine having to go through what you’ve been through. You are a strong woman!

  34. Suzie (Geerlings) Knoll says:

    Lindy,

    A friend just posted your blog site on Facebook and I just read bits and pieces of it. I am heartbroken and crying with you. Just know that you have one MORE person who is praying for you. Love…Peace… and…Hope to you.

    Suzie

  35. Daysha Rotman says:

    Lindy- Praying hard for you.. I heard your story from a friend and realized I used to see you back at HMI, long, long ago. My heart breaks for you right now and I got all teary just reading this last post. Please know we’ll be praying daily for you. Keep fighting!!

  36. Gregg Vander Zwaag says:

    Don’t know what to say… Love you guys, let us know what can be done to help in anyway. We are praying for strength and patience…

  37. Sue Ensing says:

    Lindy,

    We are holding you in our prayers and thoughts, and also your family. We pray for guidance for the doctors and all the decisions that will have to be made and know we love you. May God bless you!!

    With love,
    Aunt Sue and Uncle Bob

  38. Marian Grassmid says:

    Lindy, Dusty, children and parents, I too am so in shock. I am praying continually. I cannot sleep right now and I am pleading for you for healing, for miracles, for grace for each of you as each has a different journey, though the same, you each have different needs. May God show Himself to you. I know you are weak in this news but may God continue to make you strong. You have been such a testimony of God’s faithfulness, we know and believe that God will continue to be faithful! We wait in expectation for more of God’s story through your lives. Hold tight to His promises! Love you guys and many prayers on your behalf! Marian

  39. Marian Grassmid says:

    Lindy, I was just going through your past posts and came to your January 29th post. In it you claim God’s promise…“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Hold on to this…when you wrote before you were celebrating, but now you need to hold tighter to this. I will hold tight too on your behalf as well as your families!

  40. Mary Weatherbee says:

    Lindy , Dusty, and family;.Please God, we humbly and desperately pray for a recovery.
    There are times that it feels the world is caving in on us. Be strong and fight.Know that you are loved by many. You have faith and always remember Gods promises.

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