My 16-year old son Todd (in blue jacket with red stripes on sleeves) has been sick for about a week.
I took him to the doctor yesterday and then back again today to find out the results of his x-rays. He’s doing breathing treatments at home and taking a couple of medicines until he goes back to the doctor AGAIN on Friday. Shew! His Christmas break started a little early. 🙁
As we sat in the waiting room today, his friend Nolan walked in (on far right) for an appointment. Just a few minutes later, in walked the principal (in center) from their high school. He was bringing his son for an appointment as well!!!
Nolan’s mom and I both had our cameras, so we had to take a picture! It was so funny to have that many people from Grayson in an Ashland doctor’s office at the same time!
Moral of this story: If you miss school, be careful where you go…….you never know when you might run into your principal! And if you’re going to run into him, it’s always great to be sitting in a doctor’s office!
Makes me think about all of the places we go and all the things we do in a normal day and how we’d feel if Jesus walked in.
If we could simply remember, He’s already wherever we are. He already knows what we’re saying, where we’re going, how we’re acting, and what we’re doing…………..
Matthew 28:20b
…..And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”


In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 

Hey Tammy,
I saw my first “Nick’s Nook’s” today. I was at Bellefonte hospital on the pediatric floor to pick up my niece. While I was waiting for a nurse to direct me, I turned around and there it was! It was so great to actually see one in person after having heard about them. My favorite part was the copy of the paper that Nick wrote about reading a book on his 1st day. It made my day!
Have a great Christmas, Donna/Columbus Ohio