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Lindy

My life has been hijacked.  A week ago Monday I was hanging out in Chicago meeting with my plastic reconstruction surgeon and finalizing the last steps before being rebuilt.  Then we went on to Shedd Aquarium and had a blast with the kids. 

Next thing I know, I’ve been derailed on an out of control track.  I went to Holland’s ER room for what I thought was a silly headache.  Got a CT scan, was told I have two tumors, was drugged and transferred by Ambulance to Spectrum where I was told the two tumors are actuallly six and I have maybe a year to live.  How did my life go from slowly going back on course to a “new normal” with a body that at least looked “normal” (boobs) to a complete turnaround where death is knocking at my door?!  This isn’t supposed to happen to people right?  Not at 33.  Not when they have three little kids who need a mom. 

My friend Holly sent me some very powerful words lately  I’m so thankful I got them.  I hope she doesn’t mind me sharing them with you:

Just some thoughts for you and some scripture:—  I want to encourage you in your thoughts and words because the bible says that ‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.’ Proverbs 18:21I always feel that this means it is very important the way we speak…..if God says in his word that death and life are in the power of the tongue then I choose to speak words of life.  I choose to speak life into this situation where doctors are speaking death.  I claim (by Christ’s healing power) that you WILL live, you WILL see your kids grow old, you WILL be healed.  What do we have to lose by speaking life into this situation?  Our tongues are powerful….speak life with it. 

Thank you Holly.  I will begin speaking life today.  All of you need to speak life with me today too.Thank you to Gregg and Monica for taking Brooklyn to the beach yesterday.  She had a great time and slept like a baby when she got home. 

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67 Responses to “Life”

  1. Gregg Vander Zwaag says:

    We had a great day yesterday as well. Monica said the beach was awesome and it went really well with the 4 kidos. …And yes Monica and I slept REALLY well also… Love you guys,

    The VZ Family

  2. Maryann Rondeau says:

    Lindy

    I am speaking life for you today, and every day. If Lance Armstrong can beat brain cancer, you can too! I choose to have the glass half full.

  3. Amy says:

    I do not know you. I do not recall how I got to your blog (a friend, of a friend, of a friend perhaps?)

    I do know our God is an AWESOME God. I do know our God is the Great Physician. I do know that God hears your prayers and the prayers of the many, many people that are praying for you (including me).

    The following is from “Everyday Prayers for Everyday Care for Mothers” and I want to share it with you.
    When I Need Healing
    “To you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings.” Malachi 4:2 NKJV
    Father, You are the great Physician. You know me inside and out. You created my body, and only You know how to heal it perfectly. That’s what I’m praying for, Father. I know that physical healing isn’t always the answer You bring to this prayer, but it is the longing of my hear. And I know that the cries of my heart rise to Your throne. Please bless me with the healing I long for. Give me relief. Help me rest in Your healing hands. Amen.

  4. Shelley says:

    I don’t know you either (see above post). I think it’s a friend of a friend thing, too. Anyway, I am praying for you and your family.

  5. Jenny says:

    We are praying for you. All of our family and friends are also praying for you. You have an awesome support group of family and friends and together we will do whatever it takes to help in any way possible

  6. Michelle says:

    PREACH IT SISTER!!!!!

  7. Kathy says:

    Lindy, I just want to say “ditto” to all the encouraging words written previously. Heavens gates are definately being flooded with prayers for your family.

    I love the pictures of Brooklyn at the beach, such intensity as she’s running into the water. I hope no one got in her way:)

    Kathy

    PS:I’m anxious to spend time with your little ones tomorrow.

  8. Tina Amaya says:

    Yes, words of LIFE! When we got together with our exteded family last Saturday I was sharing your story and asking them all to pray for you. My mom found this scripture verse and wanted me to pass it on: Isaiah 7:9b-11. It reads:

    If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.

    The Lord spoke to ahaz through me again. He said “I am the Lord your God. Ask me to give you a miraculous sign. It can be anything in the deepest grave or in the highest heaven.”

    We are going to continue to ask and believe for a miraculous sign for you Lindy!

  9. Susan Alberda says:

    Speaking life today and from now on, friend. Speaking life!!!

  10. Marian says:

    Yes, LIFE!

    Living
    In
    Faith
    Everyday

    That is what you must do…and we as your friends, we must believe in faith that God WILL do miracles in you and through you. We all believe that God CAN do a miracle in your life but we all must believe that God WILL do a miracle! We need to claim God’s promises from His Word and expect that He will keep His promises. We have seen God being faithful to His promises before to your family…why would we have doubt that He would do it again. We encourage you to Live In Faith Everyday and we promise we will do the same on your behalf!

  11. Amy Sluiter says:

    Yes… We’re joining you in speaking and believing God has LIFE planned for you, Lindy! “No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5

  12. Dani says:

    Lindy and Dusty,
    So true!! Ephesians 6:10 Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. I am boldly praying for you guys.

  13. Aunt Shirley says:

    What encouraging words from your friend Holly. You have wonderful friends so full of God and LIFE. God Loves LIFE -He created it. He saw what He had created – a beautiful little girl named Melinda who He claims as His daughter and smiles and says “It Is Good – She Is Special to Me” and now she has grown into this beautiful woman of God. I absolutely love this verse from prophet Zephaniah 3:17 – The Lord your God in your midst (every second of your LIFE), The Mighty One, will save;(He is in control) He will rejoice over you with gladness,(your praise and glory you give Him -No Matter What) He will quiet you with His love.(In those times of fear of not knowing) He will rejoice over you with singing.(Can you imagine God singing over you – me being in music – I am sure He has perfect pitch and it has to be beautiful) This was my own interpetation of this verse – it’s a verse that I always run to because I picture God holding us on His lap and stroking our head and making us quiet and saying – it’s okay- I’m here – I won’t leave you-I promise. Delight in God-Aunt Shirley

  14. Karen Kamphuis says:

    Lindy,
    I choose to speak Life for you today, the God we Serve, Trust, & Cherish is still a God of Miracles and I (as well as many, many others) are fervently praying that God will choose to work a Miracle in your life and by doing so, make Himself real to many people, some maybe you don’t even know! Whatever the outcome, your testimony will be strong and will be used by God to reach out to others, speaking about God’s Faithfulness and Love!
    Hoping that you feel the many, many prayers being lifted to God’s Throne on your behalf!

    Karen Kamphuis
    First Reformed Church – Zeeland

  15. Claudia Navarro says:

    Dear Lindy, Those are some very powerful words from our Father. So today along with you and many others I chose to speak words of LIFE into you. I have been praying from the beginning for our Heavenly Father to bless you with a long healthy life where you will see your children grow and your childrens’ children.

  16. Kelly Wolthuis says:

    You don’t know me,but I know a few people who know you. My family is praying for you too!

  17. Kim says:

    Praying LIFE for you today and everyday! It gives me goosebumps everytime I read or hear of someone that says they “don’t know you, but are praying”! So completely awesome how many people are praying from all over and care so deeply for you and your family! So amazing to be part of the body of Christ! Love you guys!

  18. Shana and Rudy Washington says:

    Hi Lindy,

    You may not remember me but, I work with Dustin. I live in Los Angeles, Ca. I attended your shower just before Brooklyn was born. Lindy, I just wanted to tell you that you have been in my thoughts and prayers everyday, and I mean that. My husband and I said a prayer for you and read your blog everyday. I have been reading your blog for quite some time now, and it has always been an inspiration to me and my family. Your family, the kind of mother you are, your strength, and most of all your faith in GOD. I believe that God will perform a miracle Lindy. You beat this before, and you will beat this again. God is with you, and so is a community of people who love you, support you, and will be right there with you every step of the way. I hope this message brings you some comfort in knowing that you have another friend who thinks of you everyday, and prays for you and your family. Praise GOD.

  19. barb baumann says:

    Dusty and Lindy,

    “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

    With love and prayers….In His Grip, barb

  20. Grace Datema says:

    Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
    – Psalm 119:195

    I so agree with the importance of our words! May God continue to bless with His songs of deliverance & hope!
    His words are indeed wonderful words of life!

    Wonderful Words of Life words …
    Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life,
    Let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life;
    Words of life and beauty teach me faith and duty.

    Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life,
    Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.

    Christ, the blessèd One, gives to all wonderful words of life; Sinner, list to the loving call, wonderful words of life; All so freely given, wooing us to heaven.

    Sweetly echo the Gospel call, wonderful words of life;
    Offer pardon and peace to all, wonderful words of life;
    Jesus, only Savior, sanctify us forever.

    Lindy & Dusty … may you be blessed with God’s songs of deliverance … continuing to uphold you in our prayers!

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