UPDATE: Urgent Prayer for Heidi
UPDATE: Heidi was home as of yesterday evening. The hospital refused to give her an IV for insurance reasons. They planned to visit the doctor today. Pray that he was (or will be) able to give her an IV.
Directly before the New Attitude conference, we posted an urgent prayer request for Heidi M. of A Blessed Servant — a dear sister in Christ and former Honor Roll Member on the Forum. Early this week she sent out an email update, posted below. Please join us in continued intercession for her.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I don’t quite know how else to write this, so I’ll say it outright: I’m to be admitted to the hospital sometime tonight.
Many of you may have read the post on the Rebelution blog requesting prayer concerning my escapade to the ER in an ambulance. Thank you so much for all who prayed, and for the Alex [Poythress] and the Harris twins for posting that. From what we have gathered, it was the result of eating food I was allergic to (didn’t have a choice, as I’m allergic to all of them) combined with the aftereffects of a flu bug I had been fighting for three days prior to the emergency.
The reason for being admitted is quite simple. I have either a) become severely allergic to all known foods, including the synthetic one, or b) there is something wrong with my digestive system we have yet to discover. I must get my nutrients somehow, and if I did not have such severe reactions to the car, I would be able to simply go to my doctor’s office three times a week. Today’s doctor visit confirmed we had no choice but the hospital, and since I am losing weight quite quickly, there’s no time to be lost.
Please, please pray. The ER visit last Friday uncovered allergies to adhesives, gels, and the like. Pray that the nurses will be understanding. My immune system is very shaky right now — pray for the Lord’s hand of protection over me. Pray also for my family…
PRAISE: Our insurance will cover it!!!
I’d write more, but I’ve very weak and have more things to do before we leave.
Thank you all so much,
Heidi
May 31st, 2007 at 9:23 pm
I’ll be praying for her.
May 31st, 2007 at 9:55 pm
I’m praying for you Heidi! God’s strength and healing be on you!
May 31st, 2007 at 10:05 pm
It’s stories like Heidi’s that smack me in the face and remind me how selfish I am and how much I take for granted.
May God bless her and uplift her through this trying time and I’m definitely praying.
May 31st, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Thank you for posting this. I will be praying for her.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:01 am
Thank you for the update. I have been praying and will continue to do so.
It is wonderful to know that we have a God to watch over us, and that all things are in His hands.
June 1st, 2007 at 1:25 am
I am definitely praying for her!
June 1st, 2007 at 1:41 am
I am praying.
June 1st, 2007 at 8:16 am
I’ll be praying for her too.
My brother has allergies also, but not as bad as that. So I do know what some of the symptoms are. And I can tell you, they aren’t fun at all.
June 1st, 2007 at 10:46 am
Our family is praying!
June 1st, 2007 at 11:01 am
I will be praying as well!
June 1st, 2007 at 11:28 am
Thanks for keeping this before everybody, guys.
June 1st, 2007 at 11:31 am
Praying.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Praying.
June 1st, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Though I’m fairly new to The Rebelution, I have read about Heidi a couple times and I will definitely keep her in my prayers. May God be with her and her family.
June 1st, 2007 at 2:14 pm
I’m praying for you Heidi as well as your family! - I know exactly what your going through, I have had to deal with it all my life. But what has helped me is that GOD is bigger than all that and will help and guide you through all of it! Praying in Christ!
-Jessinah-
June 1st, 2007 at 2:17 pm
I’m definitely praying! There’s nothing too big that our God can’t take care of!
June 1st, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Praying Sincerely, Phillipians 4:19 is the perfect verse. Thanks for keeping us posted.
June 1st, 2007 at 2:28 pm
I’ll be praying for you Heidi! Phillipians 4:19 IS the perfect verse. In Him - Hiedi M.
June 1st, 2007 at 2:35 pm
I agree with Steffi - there is SO much I can so easily take for granted. Heidi is in my prayers.
~Lady Tai
June 1st, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Steffi is right - we do have so much to be thankful for! Thanks Karyn for the verse! -Jess
June 1st, 2007 at 2:58 pm
I have sever allergies to animals, pollen, and some fruits, but nothing like that. I will be praying!
June 1st, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Praying for you Heidi!
June 1st, 2007 at 3:40 pm
I’m praying that God will heal you, Heidi!! God has a purpose for everthing. Lets see what God has in store concerning this.
June 1st, 2007 at 4:07 pm
I will continue to pray; thank you for the update!
June 1st, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I’m praying for her!!
June 1st, 2007 at 5:01 pm
Praying for Heidi - I liked what Cara M. said! And that’s totally true! God made you, and His will is perfect!
Praying for U!!
Libby
June 1st, 2007 at 5:05 pm
James 5:16 says- Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual ferverent prayer of a righteous availeth much.
That’s a great verse too! -In Him-
~*Jessinah*~
June 1st, 2007 at 9:35 pm
Thank you so much for keeping us updated. What a piercing reminder of how much I take for granted! Every waking day is purely a gift of God…for all of us.
Heidi, may our Lord take you close to His heart, and there may you find the peace, consolation, and healing you so need.
Your Sister in Christ,
Claire
June 1st, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Tears come to my eyes while reading this. I will be praying consistently. Even though it may be hard to see it, Christ has a plan. He loves you!
-Justin
June 1st, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Heidi,
My prayers are with you today as I read this - remember please, that no matter what is going on in your life or what you may encounter, God is with you and will never leave you!
For some reason, God has decided to place this burden on you - or at least to allow it. Be encouraged to know that you are special in that way … that God knows you strong enough to handle something as serious as this. He will be the comfort that you need!
Remember also that there is a very special plan that God has for you … this may be the most important part of it. Remain faithful always, and in your most fearful moments, look to the only One that will be there for you completely!
I’m praying for you … God bless.
Charity
June 1st, 2007 at 10:35 pm
You are in my prayers and thoughts, Heidi dear. Take some comfort in the fact that we are all here lifting you up tonight and tomorrow and the next day and the next. We will keep on praying for you. *HUGS* God has a plan, and when you can’t see it, trust His heart, because He is always good. May He give you peace and healing.
Praying…
Elizabeth
June 1st, 2007 at 11:28 pm
Praying
June 2nd, 2007 at 12:24 am
Saying a prayer RIGHT NOW!
*Hugs for Heidi*
June 2nd, 2007 at 3:57 am
I am praying here too.
June 2nd, 2007 at 8:47 am
praying for Heidi!
June 2nd, 2007 at 10:20 am
Praying for her! Can I subscribe to her e-mail updates?
~Nella
June 2nd, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Still praying.
June 2nd, 2007 at 1:10 pm
I am praying!
June 2nd, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Continuing to pray.
-Lady Tai
June 2nd, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Heidi, you are SUCH and example to me, and I am sure I can speak for all of us. God blesses and he is blessing me through you. I know that God still has blessings in store for all who put there trust in him and run after Him; and that would mean you.
We are praying hard for you.
~Naomi Elizabeth~
June 2nd, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Thanks for the updates guys.
Heidi, It breaks my heart and brings tears to my eyes to hear of your current condition, yet God has a plan for you — even though the going is difficult. Keep seeking His face! Thank you for the blessing and inspiration you have been to me. I am continually praying for you.
June 2nd, 2007 at 11:19 pm
Yes… praying for Heidi.
June 3rd, 2007 at 6:05 pm
Hiedi, I am praying for you, I know what it is like to be in the hospital. I am praying Jehovah -Rafa(The God who Heals0 for you. May God’s face shine upon you in this hard time. Remember when you pick up your cross and follow Christ, there may be splinters.
Praying for ya.
~Stephen Field
June 3rd, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Heidi–
I’ll pray for you. I can’t imagine what it must be like for you right now. At the risk of bringing up unwanted advice, I wonder, have you tried 100% organic whole foods? There are many people these days having acute reactions to the toxic chemicals we encounter everyday in our surroundings, so perhaps you’re having a reaction to Genetically modified foods (they’re everywhere now), pesticides, herbicides or fungicides extensively used in the foods you see in the supermarkets. If you want to try it, look for organic foods at local farmer’s Markets, Whole Foods Market, Wild Oats, Trader Joe’s and other natural foods suppliers. I’m not saying I know this is your problem, but it’s worth taking into consideration. The Lord is Able.
Jenny Abrenica
June 3rd, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Praying for you, Heidi. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. *hugs*
Jenny, Heidi eats only 100% organic foods as she is allergic to anything that is not organic, also.
It is true what you said, all those GM foods and poisons and everything is enough to make anybody sick.
June 4th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Heid, we’re praying for you dear Sister in Christ
June 4th, 2007 at 8:43 am
I’m continuing to lift you up in the Lord! *HUGS*
June 4th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Praying for Heidi!
May God show His glory as well as His grace.
June 4th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
I’m definitely praying for you Heidi!!!
June 5th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Hiedi, I am praying for you and that everything will work out great
June 5th, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Heidi, I’m praying for you! God bless.
June 6th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Anybody know how she is doing??
We are still lifting her up.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
I’m praying for you Heidi!
June 7th, 2007 at 2:05 am
Heidi, My heart goes out to you as you walk through this challenging time. I can see you are walking with Jesus. Remember our God said that He will never leave you or forsake you. May His unfathomable peace fill your spirit, mind and body. I am praying for healing for you.
June 13th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
I’m adding you to my prayer list, girlie. Hang in there. *hugs*
June 8th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Heidi, I was searching for meanings to my name and came acrossyour letter. please continue to keep the faith. For if God is putting you through it he will certainly pull you through it. I am and will continue to pray for you. Remember healing is in the power of the tongue. So keep speaking healing things and you will be healed. God’s blessings to you.