I agree with Dianne, Heather's spirit is amazing. I don't think I'd be as generous with my prayers.

heathers got a great soul to be praying for this chap already, i glade to hear she got a fighting spirite. A real insperasion

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JJ..how awful for all concerned!! Heather sounds like a fighter and all our thoughts and prayers will be with her..as Hannalore said once 'the power of forum prayer'.

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JJ, Any news of Heather's surgery?
I hope she becomes a walking miracle of beauty. A billboard proclaiming God's glory.
What a horrible thing. What is happening to our world? And to the people in it?

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Yes, I'd love an update too.

Actually TODAY (Friday) begins the string of surgeries. They are going to build her a jaw/chin, and reattach her tongue. They are also going to reset her eyes. I've never heard of that but my sister explained it in detail. I won't go into the particulars right now. Heather doesn't have any bone left to allow her to have teeth, or dentures, I should say, so I don't know what they are going to do to enable her to have some, even implants, but the good news is that she works for a dentist, MY DENTIST, and he is the best in the world, so I'm sure they will work it out somehow. He is also a surgeon for some things so I know she is in capable hands.

I would appreciate more prayers today for Heather as she goes through all of this. I thank you in advance for giving of your time and self to her.

My sister and I are talking about hosting some kind of benefit for her since she will be out of work for about a year. Her benefits and the money that's been raised so far will see her through about six months worth, plus what Doc (the dentist) is paying (you wouldn't believe it! He is wonderful)....but there's still more therapy, time off work, etc...anyway, I'll let you know if we come up with something AND what it is...

You better believe I will be praying for her.

Thanks for the update JJ.
I'll be praying along with you.
That is such a nice idea about the benefit. You and your sister are angels to do that !
I still can't get over the amount of damage she has lived through. God bless her!

JJ, does Heather have a family that can take care of her? What a wonderful idea to organize a benefit. Maybe even an on-line fundrasing page would be good. The poor thing will need every support in every way. She's in my prayers as well.

Thanks for the update. How is Heather doing, emotionally? And the rest of her family and friends? And how are you doing?
While I know it is really to early to know, but I just want you to know that we are all here for all of you way beyond the physical part of the story.