For those of you who don’t know, Nick gave himself the nickname “7-11” when he found out that he had a second brain tumor at the age of 11. He had his first one at the age of 7. We thought this was such a cute response to the news, and the number has been special to us ever since!
Well, not long after Nick died I learned from Lynn, a dear friend of mine here in Grayson, that she too had a very special number with her son Jerry who was killed in a car wreck about 10 years ago. It is 11 11.
So now we have this special little bond. If either of us sees the time and it is one of those two numbers, we text or call each other and we say a pray for each other.
The other day I was so excited to see this license plate!
My heart immediately thought of Jerry and of Nick and then I whispered a prayer for Lynn and her husband Bob.
Thank you, Lord, for simple reminders of your faithfulness and to pray for those we love.
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 
You know My grayson address is 711 st H?
Forgot to say that I have been praying for you today and for your trip tomorrow.
Ms. Carol
Tammy, Your blog is one of my two favorites. My other favorite is Jody Ferlaak’s blog.
http://jodyferlaak.blogspot.com/
If you get time, please check out her blog. You both have a very deep faith and have lost children. You have so much in common. It is late and I am rambling but I know you would enjoy each others blogs.
Love,
Linda (who used to live at 711 Elm)
Precious!
Oh, Tammy! I love this post. He is really faithful with the little things in the middle of heart-blasting pain.
I REALLY wish I could have met you at She Speaks…I hope you had an amazing time…
Love,
Jess