This is another one of those difficult posts to write, and I hoped it would be a long time until I did another update on my health – but here we are. 18 months ago, I wrote this post about how we had found a mass on my left kidney, the mass and kidney were removed. At the time, it was decided that the tumor was benign with some high risk features. We kept up with consistent follow up scans to catch anything else that could crop up. In February, I had a CT and MRI that were both completely clear.
Fast forward to several weeks ago, I started to feel some pain in my lower abdomen and generally feeling unwell. I thought it was a UTI which it was not, so after a week of not feeling good I felt something wasn’t right and went to Cedars-Sinai (where I have all of my follow up care) emergency room. Turns out I didn’t get to leave the hospital that night, I was admitted and spent 2 nights in the hospital while they ran tests. Turns out my tumor came back in multiple locations, very rapidly. Ugh…
I am having major abdominal surgery on Monday to get as much of the tumor(s) as possible and then once I’m well enough I will start an MTOR inhibitor drug treatment to get rid of what’s left and keep it from growing (that’s the idea anyway). The kicker is that what I have which is an Epitheliod Angiomyolipoma or PEComa is part of the Sarcoma family of cancers and is very very rare, in fact our doctor said it was more likely we would win the lottery than have this type of cancer (yes please). It behaves differently than a typical cancer which is why it was so unpredictable, and now that it’s back it’s officially cancer (no longer “benign”). Of course the Covid-19 crisis makes this even more complicated to navigate.
The Ham’s are in the valley, friends. There are lots of unknowns, unanswered questions and uncertainty about our future. We are literally living one day at a time. Even in all this we’ve seen God provide in ways that were unexpected and feel His presence as He has directed our steps over these last few weeks and months. Having my husband with me all day at the hospital, in all of my appointments, and be the stay-at-home dad has been a huge blessing. He has been so caring and supportive. My mom has also flown out to help with the kids and some of my work. Of course the rest of our family and close friends have been a huge help as well during this time.
I don’t want this post to be doom and gloom, I honestly feel a sense of peace and positivity. I feel confident in my doctors and that with some surgery and targeted medication I’ll be good as new. But could I ask a favor? If you are a praying person, would you pray for us? The last time I shared health news I was overwhelmed with positive thoughts and messages and I appreciate that more than you know as I step into this fight. Also, sharing blog posts, watching my videos and shopping from my Amazon store are great ways to tangibly help our family.
I’m not totally sure how the next few months will go, likely a mix of recovering from surgery and rest, doctors appts, drug infusions and work sprinkled in when I can. I’m also not sure how much I will update on all of the nitty gritty of my health journey here, but if ya’ll are curious at all let me know and my husband and I can try to write out updates more often.
I saw this quote from Hope Heals and it rang true with me. “Don’t waste your stay in the darkness. Unearth the hidden treasures stored for you in the secret places.” As we all experience some sort of “darkness” in 2020, my prayer is that we will grow, learn and find our treasures that will get us through.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer in supplication with thanksgiving let your requests made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
I needed a refresher on my basic quilting skills as I’m making a special quilt for a loved one…I am deeply faith filled and know the lord wanted me to pray for your healing♥️ So try not to let anxiety consume you. Take comfort we are lifting your needs and letting them be heard. Much love 💕
Hi Melanie, I just wanted to tell you I’m Praying for you and hope your surgery went well. I’ve seen miracles through out my years and I Pray for a miracle for you. God is so good and he has his hands on this. Please continue to get well. I really enjoy all your videos and can’t wait for you to do more.
Hi Melanie, Learning to sew gave me back my sanity during confinement and you were one of my favorite teachers vía YouTube. You have a gift for teaching and I thank you for sharing it. You shall overcome, Melanie. By the grace of God you shall. I’ll keep you in my prayers, wishing you peace and unity so you can recover. May the peace of the Lord will be and remains with you forever. ❤️
Melanie I am prsying for you and your loved onrs during this difficult time. I am from Nort Carolina and discovered you and your talent quite a few years ago
I An a cancer surbivor and was only in mid twenties when diagnosed. I am an older woman now so just know God has this. Also know you have prayets coming from North Carolina and you are in my thoughts and heart. Hugs for now. Heal quickly!!💝
Just wanted to let you know there are continued prayers for you and your family as you travel this path. Know you are loved by so many. May you feel God holding you close. God’s greatest blessings…. ♥️🙏♥️🙏
6 years ago, l had breast cancer and found the hardest things to do was to be selfish. Take the best care of yourself and stay positive. It’s okay to pamper yourself as you heal. Praying to you.
Just saw you on u tube as i was trying to shut down for the night. Wow talk about God sending me somewhere unexpected. I am so sorry for your valley that you and your family were thrown into traveling at such a time as this. The mask alone are tuff to understand. I am a praying person Melanie and in fact I started a prayer line every nite at 8:45 cst. I’ve been amazed at the ppl who continue coming and praying with me to the Lord. It is amazing the miracles we have witnessed in so many lives. I want you to know that you have been jotted down into my prayer line book and i will continue to pray for you as much as we can !! I will be thinking of you thru the day so I am pretty sure I will reach out to our father and say a little prayer for you then. Melanie, you are in good hands!! He hears you and he saves every tear!! We will walk thru this fire with you!! Be brave Be courageous girl!! You are a child of God and He loves you so !! God hear our prayers, we pray for Melanie and a speedy recovery and we pray for good reports to come her way!! We pray for her family and their hearts and love for her! We pray for all of them to have a renewed strength and we pray for the rest that their bodies will need thru all the recovery time! We thank you for Melanie’s talent and all that she shares with all of us! Your Grace, Peace, Mercy and Love are so honored and praised and we Thank you for all of this and more Jesus!! We thank you for being more then enough! We thank you for helping us be the over comer !! Thank you for all our many blessings. We ask that you touch Melanie with your supernatural and devine intervention through her body and on her body. We ask for Melanie to be at peach and pain free!! Thank you God for sending your only son to die for our sins. Thank you Jesus for your suffering for our sins. We thank you for all our blessings and ask for as many blessings that you can send our way!! Thank you Jesus for your love for all of us! Please send your angels to stand with Melanie and her family, protect and guide them each and every day!! We pray this to our loving and almighty God and Father, Amen !!! wishing you love and peace and painless and quick recovery Melanie…hugzzzz Michele
Hi Melanie – no better place to be than at home with your family. Go easy – we’re all rooting for you!
Hugs!
Hello Melanie you have been on my heart and I keep looking for you on YouTube. So I came here to send you a love message. I’m praying for a fast recovery. May God bless you abundantly. Keep you well, we are cheering you on.
God bless,
Christina
Hi Melanie
Sending positive thoughts and socially distanced hugs to you and your family. I love your tutorials, they are always lighthearted, informative and fun.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best
I follow your you tube channel, I am from England, I wish you all the luck in the world for a healthy and positive outcome, Please keep us all updated , I am sure I speak for everyone in that we would very much like to know how you are recovering, take care , Debby
Hi, Melanie, can’t figure out how to comment without replying to somebody else’s comment, but wanted to say that I AM a praying person, and that I am praying for you.
I originally got on your blog to ask you if you can use a Sport zipper (chunky plastic teeth) to make your zippered box pouches. Now that I see what you’re going through, that all seems so trivial, but I believe God led me here to pray for you.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
-Psalm 46:10
In Him,
-Theresa Siegfried
I am a subscriber to your YouTube channel but am just now seeing your last posting. I am so sorry you find yourself here. I pray for complete healing. I have purchased a couple small items on your Amazon listings. Just needles and thread. I so hope I did it correctly. Your health is foremost. We will be carrying you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn
I learned how to crochet a baby blanket for my third grandchild, five years ago. My daughter thought someone , other than me made it. Thanks to you and your wonderful teaching skills, I was able to achieve this goal. My mother tried to teach me for years, but it just never happened.
I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Wishing you all the best for a full recovery.
Praying for you. You are so talented and lovely. Sending prayers for you, your family and your medical team.
Melanie, prayers with you this evening and alway’s,and your family. hope and prayer you will be better soon
Aloha Melanie ❤️🌈 I just left a message on your YouTube post. Our prayers beat this the last time. Right?! I’m very sure we will beat it again this time ❤️ We love you 😘❤️ Take care and don’t you worry. We got this ❤️ Aloha hugs to you 🌈❤️😘
Melanie, I have been thinking about you since your last surgery. Hope all is going very well for you and your family. You and your family are still in my daily prayers hope you are back on your feel real soon. Take care.
Joanne
Melanie,
I just started following you about a month ago. I sew and crochet but I wanted to learn to quilt. I grew up with my grandmother making quilts as far back as I can remember. She passed away a few years back before I got into sewing and with her being gone I turned to you tube for help and that’s where I found you! You’re videos are awesome and I’ve learned a lot! I’m working on my first quilt. I have my pieces cut and am starting the piecing process soon. I just wanted to let you know that I truly believe in the healing power of God and prayer! I will be praying for you and your family my friend! Much love!!
Hugs and prayers to you and your family. Rest and take care of yourself. God bless,,,
Amen! WE stand with you in agreement over your health, finances and family. Lord, be with this family every step of the way. I pray they feel your love like a quilt covering every pain and tear during this journey. Be with Melanie’s husband as he navigates the unknowns and stays strong for his family. Your will be done for this family Lord. Amen
Melanie,
Well, I wasn’t expecting that post. My heart hurts for you and your family. I have a close friend on the same journey and trying to save what’s left of his one remaining kidney.
Words aren’t enough but sometimes they are all we have to give. Just know our words are spoken and lifted in prayer for you and a speedy recovery.
As a former healthcare worker, I learned very early that cancer survivors are true warriors in every sense of the word. I have no doubt you have got this, having fought and won the battle before.
Dear Melanie
I am a new subscriber, literally, in the past month. I crocheted the pink baby blanket and the infinity scarf. Thank you for your tutorials.
I went on today to brows your other projects looking for something else to work on and came across the video that you were having surgery. I’m not sure if you meant you had the surgery last Monday or if it’s today, Monday. Regardless, I’m a Christian who believes in Jesus as my savior and I believe he heals, I know he heals. I believe in prayer and that He answers prayers. I’m praying for you for healing and strength for your recovery and peace. Praying for your team of doctors that God will give them wisdom and work through their hands as they work on you. Praying for your family that God will bring you closer through this time and strength to get through with you. Please let us know how you are doing.
God bless you and your family❤️
Melanie,
I have been following you for about 2 years now. I find your tutorials spot on and so encouraging! A complete novice, I managed to crochet scarves for my family members.
Now, for the past few weeks, I have taken up sewing my first quilt, following once again, your tutorials. While normally, my husband and I would be traveling in our camper through the summer, we have pretty much stayed home since March. My husband has underlying conditions and his dr advised him to try to have little contact with people as he is at risk with covid. Since I am not a home body, I have found it challenging to stay at home these past 6 months. So, my husband got me a sewing machine for my recent birthday, and I thought I would give sewing a quilt a try. Of course, you were my go to instructor. I thought, if anyone can teach me, Melanie can. Now, I am getting close to being finished, thanks to your tutorials and encouragement.
Melanie, it is obvious from seeing all these comments, you have touched so many! What a gift you are to all of us who have been so blessed to have found your website and blog. You may have thought, you were just teaching people how to make a craft, but in reality, you impart a goodness and a dose of life wisdom that is so needed in this world today!
I am praying that God gives you and your family strength as you go through this ever so challenging time. I pray also that our Lord sends amazing people your way that will wrap you in his love. I pray he guides your doctors and nurses to lead your to a full recovery and back to feeling great and cancer free.
Thank you for inspiring all of us! I would love for your husband to share updates about how you are doing. I look forward to the day when you are well again, sharing another new craft idea!
Lisa Howard
Dear MeLanie,
I was brought to tears to hear you announce that your cancer has returned. Please know that I am praying for you and your family that God will look down upon you all and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen and enlighten you back to health. Prayers work and miracles do happen.
I enjoy all your videos and have loved the results from the easy to follow instructions, especially the crocheting posts.
Rest up, God bless you and look forward to hearing and seeing you again. I know we haven’t’ met in person, but from your videos, you are such an upbeat, strong, sweet person who inspires people to try and do their best. Again, my prayers and God’s blessings to you and your family.
Love and hugs,
Ann, from Connecticut
Heavenly Father,
I thank you for the Ham family. I thank you for their salvation and deliverance. I thank you for breathing the breathe of life into Melanie and keeping her strong through the Holy Spirit. I thank you Father for driving out all infirmities from Melanie’s body and repairing her body on supernatural levels. I thank you Jesus for putting your mighty angels on assignment for Melanie and her family to ensure that God’s will is successfully accomplished. I thank you for provision and protection. I thank you for the gentle,the caring, and wise medical staff : Please provide each of these individuals with the supernatural wisdom they need for the medical care that Melanie needs. I thank you Heavenly Father for helping Melanie’s husband as he navigate the ins and outs of this situation. Please send men of God into this situation to minister to him and help him with the every day details. Thank you Jesus that by Your stripes Melanie is healed and made whole. 1 Pet 2:24 . I thank you Jesus for the testimony of supernatural healing that takes place in Melanie’s body. Please heal Melanie’s spirit soul and body from all forms of oppression and infirmities. Holy Spirit I ask that you will bring great depths of comfort to Melanie and her family as they walk through this together. Please strengthen them and comfort their children. I speak and declare that Melanie Ham and her family will recover from this and walk in the full wholeness and restoration that The Lord Jesus Christ provided for them. Amen
Melanie, if need me- you get in contact with me: I was dying But The Lord Jesus Christ brought me back to life. I am here for you if you need a sister in Christ to talk to and pray with you.
That was a beautiful prayer @ Kristal
We are lifting you & your family up in our prayers Melanie!!!
I just went on your site because I hadn’t received any new tutorials and saw what you’re going through. I’m so sorry that you’re going through this and I’m sending you my thoughts and well wishes. Good luck with your recovery and know that you are appreciated and missed! Hope all is well.
Hi Melanie, I only just heard about your news. I’m sorry you have to go through this however you are a STRONG person and you will
get through this. You have so much love around you and so many people thinking of you including me. I would love to know how you are and I send you lots of positive thoughts and healing all the way from Australia. Ronni xx
Hi Melanie I’m from Australia too and wish you a speedy recovery. Thanyou for sharing your journey sending you love and prayers. Thankyou for your courage and inspiration. With love and light. Mirelle
May God bless you with healing,peace, and comfort. Praying for your strength and resilience as well as strength and guidance for you family. Nothing is impossible with God.
I am so sorry to hear about everything you are going through. “You won the lottery” That makes me giggle because everytime I go to the doctors I get to hear the words “Well this is how rare you are” for I am a walking medical mystery. Several years ago I had a procedure done and found out I have four working kidneys so should you need one I would love you give you one. Here is the kicker though, my blood type is B-. Yes I am very weird, but I would give you what ever you need. Stay safe and God bless you.
Praying that God our Father, the Great Physician will give you complete healing, a fast and uncomplicated recovery. Abba, Father wrap her in your loving arms.
Dear Melanie, my thoughts and prayers are with you from New Zealand. You are very fortunate to have a kind and caring family, so stay strong, and I look forward to seeing your happy and cheerful face on you tube again, when you are well. Positive thinking!
Dear Melanie, my thoughts and prayers are with you from New Zealand. You are very fortunate to have a kind and caring family, so stay strong, and I look forward to seeing your happy and cheerful face on you tube again, when you are well. Positive thinking!
Hi, Melanie. I truly believe in a God who cares and heals. My son had surgery the same day as yours, but in Atlanta at Emory Midtown. He had his larynx (sp?) removed due to throat cancer. His first occurrence/treatment was last fall/winter and was cleared Jan.-Feb. but came back within a few months. His was malignant both times. But he’s doing so well he might get to come home on Day 10. Praise the Lord!
Praying for your speedy recovery and continued healing, in Jesus’ name!
I’m so sorry to hear the Melanie. Praying for a speedy and full recovery.
I continue to pray for you and your family as you navigate surgery and post-operative treatments. As the many comments attest, your videos make a positive difference!
Melanie, you are in my prayers today and will continue to be. I’m so thankful that we have a God who can do the unthinkable and show His healing through the medical team taking care of you. You have a huge community ready to listen to what if anything you want to share through your journey and will be praying over you all the way.❤️
I am so sorry you are going through this. As always, I am sure you know, God has a plan that you cannot yet see. But be assured that He loves you. I will pray for you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers for healing, prayers for you doctors for wisdom in treating your illness.
“Fear not, for I am with you. Do Not be dismayed for I am your GOD. Yes, I will strengthen you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand. ”
Isaiah 41:10
Hugs to you, sweet Melanie. 🤗
I will join in with the host of friends and family to pray for your healing, and for your family.
I made my first quilt watching your quilting videos and have also completed some crochet projects following your videos. I find your instructions clear and easy to follow. It’s been a real blessing following your blog. I am a Christian and will continue to pray for you and your family. Love and Blessings in Christ. X
Dear Melanie,
I just discovered you on YouTube, and I’m so sorry to hear of your news! Sending prayers and good vibes to you and your family.
Melody Moser
Keeping you and family in prayer. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19
Melanie,
I am sorry this has happened. l will be thinking and praying for you and your family.. Get well soon.
Dear Melanie,
You and your family will be in my prayers, as well as our daily family prayers.
I just found your blog in January and have enjoyed reading all your posts. You videos have been truly inspiring and so helpful. I want to say thank you for all of the information you share.
God Bless,
Lori Humphrey
I hope they got it early and everything goes well.
All good thoughts and healing thoughts sent to you.
Just really hope the cancer gets killed off.
Healing thoughts sent to you.
Hi Melanie,
I literally discovered you last night as I was searching how to make a quilt. I am BRAND NEW to all things sewing, quilting and crocheting…have been making masks like a fiend to send to family and friends as a way of feeling a tiny bit of control in this roller coaster of life 2020 has been.
My favorite quote/prayer…”The Will of God will never Lead Me, Where the Grace of God cannot Keep Me.”
I will be praying for you. Praying for God’s Divine guidance to be over those providing you medical care…for your family to be blanketed with peace and courage and calm as they help care for you through your recovery and these next months of medical care…For YOU to be filled with Divine Peace, Calm, Courage and Grace.
I look forward to going through all your tutorials while you are healing, and will continue to pray for you and your family.
Peace,
Melody Parrish
I will be praying for you!
“9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
https://sovereigngracemusic.bandcamp.com/track/mercies-anew
May God bless you and your family with hope at this time. Saying many prayers for a speedy full recovery, and may all the kindness and positivity you have shared with us be returned to you ten-fold. Thank you for teaching me how to crochet (years ago!!) and for being such a good role model for all of us. Bless your husband and children with courage and strength, lean on folks for whatever we can do. Take each day step by step and allow yourself space to examine, accept, and heal. God will provide for you. This is so hard – please know how much we all wish that the surgery and drug therapy will be successful!
Dear Melanie
Even as a new reader of your blog (I didn’t know about you until yesterday where I searched for quilting guidance on YouTube), I am very sad to read about your cancer desease
I don’t know if it can be of any comfort to you, but my sister in law is at the moment figthning abdomal cancer (I unfortunately don’t know the clinical name of her variation), but it has been identified as the most aggresive and dangerous of the 7 different abdomal cancer variations. Actually she back in January was told, that she would die from this and she would probably not have more than 6 months to live in. This was horrible, but she kept on figthing. And thank God for that, for she has responded extremely well on the treatment that was just ment to be life prolonging and not a cure. She is treated with classical chemo therapy and a new chemo therapy (still in it’s trial period) called PIPAC (they blow chemo directly into abdomen under pressure). Combined these seem actually to be able to fight the cancer. The last 2 tests after the PIPAC have shown absolutely no cancer cells, so as we speak, it could seem that she will survive this deadly desease. Also she is very observant on what she eats – menaing she eats as much as possible (she is naturally very thin) but also actively chose fruits and vegetables with high amount of polyphenols (known to help the immune system).
So with this, I just want to say to you: hang on and keep fighting – miracles do happen 🙂
Wishing you all the best
Iben from Denmark
Hi Melanie,
I just thought if you are resting and want something comforting to watch and read during your recovery, you may check out the website through the link below that is widely available in over a 1000 languages and free publications for download to read at your own convenience.
Take care and looking forward to hear good news on your health! 💐❤️
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/request-a-visit/video-why-study-the-bible/
Hi Melanie,
So sorry to hear the challenges you have to go through in this difficult period. Stay strong and positive, hope and trust in God, our Creator and rely on His strength. Will definitely keep you in my prayer for a speedy recovery and the peace and endurance you will need.
“May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in him.”—Romans 15:13.
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.” (Proverbs 12:25) An especially “good word” can be found in the good news of God’s Kingdom. (Matthew 24:14) That Kingdom, a government by God, will soon do what we alone could never do—eliminate all anxiety by removing the root causes, including sickness and death!
You may click the link below for a wonderful future we can all look forward to:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/view-future-tract/view-the-future/
I hope to see you active and back in your creative works! ❤️
Saying prayers for you and your family. May God carry you through this surgery and bless the hands of all those wonderful doctors and nurses.
Thank you Father for giving them the skills that can heal the sick. Praying that God will restore your health after the surgery. Melanie your in my thoughts. We will be looking forward to you getting back on your feet, enjoying your family and doing what you love. We appreciate you taking the time for all of us.
Lifting you, your family, and your medical team up in prayer for healing, comfort, and strength.
Praying for your recovery.
Melanie, so sorry to hear this news. Prays for you, your family and your team of doctor’s/nurses.
I am praying for you,
Continue to run to Jesus Christ for everything. He is our everything.
May His peace continue to be in you as you walk through these deep waters.
Amen. Will be in my prayers.
Still praying for you Melanie!!
Melanie Im praying for you hoping you have speedy recovery
Hi Melanie, so sorry to hear about your health struggles – thank you for sharing with us. I only found you recently and have finished my very first quilt thanks to you.
I will keep you, your family, and your doctors in my (Buddhist) prayers for your full recovery and victory, and for you to ‘turn poison into medicine’ and come out of this with renewed joy, peace, and well-being. Please keep us posted when you can.
All the best!!
Lifting you up in prayer Melanie. Our Father is great and good all the time. May He surround you and your family with his angels. Fill you and your family with His presence. He is the Great Physician and Healer. May He guide your team of doctors with knowledge and skill. Please grant her peace Father. And know that through Your promise you will never leave her or forsake her. father. We claim these promises today Father. In our Saviors name Jesus Christ we ask these things. Amen.
Sending tons of prayers to you from NY for a healthy recovery and for your family and doctors who are supporting you! Love and peace — kl
Prayers to you and your family! I recently came across your blog and have learned so much already. You are so gifted. Hope you get well soon!
Melanie I send you my support and praying from Spain. I follow you for a long time. A big kiss
I was very sad to hear the news about your health concerns. I believe in your strength and in both of our faiths. I have started a special novena for you and your family to my patron St. Anne. She has never failed me and helped me through the worst of times.
You and your family will be prayed for non-stop and I will be thinking of you tomorrow. I know you will come through this and be well again! I look forward to hearing great news from you in the near future!
In Jesus name,
Sylvia A. Burns
Thank you for sharing your situation, Melanie. I’m praying for the Lord to have mercy and bring you complete healing. I know that as you keep holding His hand, He will be faithful to be your comfort, strength, and hope. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” -Psalm 46:1. I would be interested in updates, but only if you’re comfortable about sharing, and health permits. Try not to worry too much about us; but about getting better. I’m sending a hug to you. God bless you and your family.
Sending prayers for you and your family. I pray for all to go well and quick recovery. I will wait anxiously for another one of your videos.
Hi Melanie,
You are the first person I followed for crocheting on you tube. When I first learned you were the best out there and how you explained things just clicked for me. Till this day my first ever project was blanket where I followed along your video to do. Hearing your news 18 months ago was hard but I was so happy to hear your results. Now I will send you all the positivity that is out there. Thank you for sharing your talents, skills and letting us in to be a part of your strength. Sending good thoughts, prayers, and lots of love!
Oh Melanie, I’m so sorry to hear this news! I’m definitely praying for you and your family! I’ve always enjoyed your videos and I have always thought it would be great to meet you! Please take care of yourself and I’ll continue to pray and watch for updates! In Christ’s love,
Gloria
Praying for healing and peace for you all.
Stay strong! We are here, waiting for you. I wish there were any words that make you feel comfortable and cheer up.
Hi Melanie,
I saw your video that you posted regarding your health update this evening (August 18). By this time your surgery has taken place already. I pray that all went well and that the Lord was the surgeons guide through the entire process. Your life is in the hands of the author and perfecter of your faith. I will pray for your recovery and for your family as you navigate a new type of normal. May God give you strength and your loved ones wisdom and patience. And I pray that what He has allowed will be used to honor and glorify His name. May your light continue to shine before men so that your Father in heaven will be glorified.
May God keep and bless you.
Jeremiah 29:11
Melanie,
God bless you. God loves you and us watching out for you. You are in my prayers. I know you’ll beat this!
My prayers are with you and your family Melanie. My church will keep you on our prayer list each Sunday. As you said, the power of prayer is a miracle. God bless you all.
Melanie,
God bless you. God loves you and us watching out for you. You are in my prayers. I know you’ll beat this!
Much thought and love to you all…
Praying for hope, strength, and your recovery. All the best – always.
Melanie,
You will be added to our ladies’ prayer list as well as your family. Have faith in God’s unending love and grace..
I just saw this video and want you to know I am praying for you! I know that God‘s grace is sufficient and my prayer is that you will rest and feel the strength of that grace through your recovery. By the way I saw the video after finishing part five of the beginners quilting series, which you taught so well that I had a successful first attempt at quilting. I just started following you and instantly fell in love with you and your sweet personality and easy teaching style. Hugs and prayers to you, Melanie! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
I pray for you, your family and doctors. Sending lots of love and hugs.
Melanie,
I am praying that the days to come will only get better for you! The positivity you have is heartfelt! Stay positive and strong! Always keep your faith in God throughout this journey to the top of the mountain! 🙏🏼
Melanie & family,
I will be keeping you in my prayers, for peace, for wisdom , for healing and a very speedy recovery. There is every reason to be positive in this season. God bless you & keep you.
Karen
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
As soon as I saw your you tube video, I immediately prayed for you to make a full recovery. I made lap quilt a month ago, thanks to you, and your videos just touched my heart. I will keep you in prayer, as well as your family.
Dear Melanie,
My favorite passage in the Bible is Philippian 4:6-7. I pray for you and your family to feel peace & hope at this difficult time. I pray that Jesus will be guiding the surgeons hands and all those assisting. I pray that you feel Jesus holding your hand through the surgery and recovery and know that you will get through this with His love and that of all your family, friends and supporters.
God Bless you.
Cristie
Dear Melanie, you are in my prayers. God loves you very much..I am your biggest Fan. Your apron video opened a whole new world of sewing for me. Your talents are boundless.May God bless you and your family.
Sending you healing prayers. May the good Lord watch over you and your family. You will be fully well again ❤️
Was just thinking about you and hoping that your surgery went well and you’re getting some rest. Continuing to pray for your healing and peace through this journey. God lives you and so many others. I swear I had to scroll for a minute straight just to get to the bottom of all the wonderful messages that everyone has left.
Take care.
Mattie from MI
Best of luck to you.
I know you will get
Through this,your strong
& Beautiful.😇
Stay strong. God is with you always. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Rest and take one day at a time.
God speed.
Lori in Kentucky
Melanie, May God bless and keep you, and May He give you His healing comfort during this time. We love you and will be praying for a successful surgery, and a quick and complete recovery.
Praying God’s hand in this surgery and that angels encompass your bed. Thanking God in advance for his healing over your life. God bless you and your family.
Melanie, May God bless you and heal you, and help your family stay strong and support you in your healing journey. In His name we pray, Amen.
Dear Melanie – You are a breath of fresh air in all that you do. I had cancer in my bladder and 2 surgeries, It has been 13 years now cancer free. I feel blessed to know you and your family and I pray that God’s angels will wrap their wings around you and your family and keep you all save.
I saw your update yesterday and fell to my knees praying and crying for you. You have been a huge inspiration to me. I pray that God will restore you to complete heath. Thank you for always shining Gods light in this world. May peace and light be on you. 🙏🏻
Amen!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Likewise here.
Prayers for continued healing!
Dear Melanie – sending bundles of love and the purest , most powerful healing energy to you and your family to conquer this illness. Wishing you a COMPLETE and SPEEDY recover from your friend LynnAnn in Connecticut
Dear Melanie – I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers and hope that you are recovering well and that the journey will have the best outcome. You are loved by so many. I found your site when I was just starting out and instantly fell in love with your methods and communication style! So easy to follow and understand! You are a great inspiration to so many! I pray for you, your family and your medical team.
Blessings –
Laurie
God Bless you and your family
Been thinking of and praying for you today. I know the hospital isn’t a great place to get good sleep, but I hope all went well today and you can get some rest tonight. ❤️
Melanie,
Iyou are so precious. Ihave prayed for you and will continue. You are such an inspiration in your Grace through this tough time.
God is the ultimate healer, he’s has this but most of all he has you. You are a child of God and it shows. He knows everything about you and all your needs. Stay strong in faith and spirit. Praying for full and complete healing!
In Christ
Dina
Melanie,
Iyou are so precious. Ihave prayed for you and will continue. You are such an inspiration in your Grace through this tough time.
God is the ultimate healer, he’s has this but most of all he has you. You are a child of God and it shows. He knows everything about you and all your needs. Stay strong in faith and spirit. Praying for full and complete healing!
In Christ
Dina
The following was written by a young wife and stay-at-home mother of five. I believe that it was inspired by God and hope that it will speak peace to your heart: She writes:
I can’t sustain my life. You can’t. You can’t tell your heart to beat or your lungs to inhale oxygen or exhale carbon dioxide. Every breath you breathe is a gift from Almighty God. And friends, just as you cannot keep yourself alive, when God calls you home (if you be in Christ) you won’t argue with Him. When the days appointed for you have completed you will go home. Nothing will shorten the time God has appointed for you. No disease, no sickness, no accident. He has appointed your days before the foundation of the world and there is nothing you can do to thwart that plan. It is set. The same goes for our children and loved ones.
With that truth in mind we can, as believers in Christ, truly rest. We can be good stewards of our lives and bodies, of course. But we can LIVE without fear of a virus, or cancer or a car accident. Because we are sure that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. If He upholds the universe by the word of His power (Hebrews 1:3) surely He can be trusted with our physical lives here on earth.
Just rest.
I forgot to add what makes her comment even more inspiring and: her husband has been battling brain cancer since February of 2019, and, sadly, appears to be losing that battle.
The following was written by a young wife and stay-at-home mother of 5, whose husband has been battling brain cancer since February 2019. I believe that it is inspired by God, and hope that it will speak to your heart. She writes:
I can’t sustain my life. You can’t. You can’t tell your heart to beat or your lungs to inhale oxygen or exhale carbon dioxide. Every breath you breathe is a gift from Almighty God. And friends, just as you cannot keep yourself alive, when God calls you home (if you be in Christ) you won’t argue with Him. When the days appointed for you have completed you will go home. Nothing will shorten the time God has appointed for you. No disease, no sickness, no accident. He has appointed your days before the foundation of the world and there is nothing you can do to thwart that plan. It is set. The same goes for our children and loved ones.
With that truth in mind we can, as believers in Christ, truly rest. We can be good stewards of our lives and bodies, of course. But we can LIVE without fear of a virus, or cancer or a car accident. Because we are sure that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. If He upholds the universe by the word of His power (Hebrews 1:3) surely He can be trusted with our physical lives here on earth.
Just rest. ❤️
My prayers are with you and your family. I pray that God’s love be with your surgeons. I pray for everything comes back 100% clean.
Melanie, I love your videos and I’m so sorry to hear about your breath crisis. I do hope your surgery was as successful as it can be. To cope with the anixity May I offer this suggestion. Worry does not soLve anything, it just creates more problems. It does not give you any answers. It clouds your judgement. Find a silver lining in the day, the moment, the hour. Even if it’s that the sun is shinning. Or your put your feet on the ground this morning. I spread from a place of knowledge. My 29 year old son is seriously ill. He has had many many long and dangerous surgery, the last one just three weeks ago. This is how we have gotten through the last six years. Oh, and acknowledge your feelIngs, don’t compare your suffering to anyone else. This is your fight. Yes, it can always be worse, but be grateful it is not. And most importantly, let your family and friends care for you. They love you. And when you are able, take care of you! ❤️❤️❤️
These are the wisest words on here.
I will follow this ethos myself Thank you.
Melanie, I love your videos and I’m so sorry to hear about your breath crisis. I do hope your surgery was as successful as it can be. To cope with the anixity May I offer this suggestion. Worry does not soLve anything, it just creates more problems. It does not give you any answers. It clouds your judgement. Find a silver lining in the day, the moment, the hour. Even if it’s that the sun is shinning. Or your put your feet on the ground this morning. I spread from a place of knowledge. My 29 year old son is seriously ill. He has had many many long and dangerous surgery, the last one just three weeks ago. This is how we have gotten through the last six years. Oh, and acknowledge your feelIngs, don’t compare your suffering to anyone else. This is your fight. Yes, it can always be worse, but be grateful it is not. And most importantly, let your family and friends care for you. They love you. And when you are able, take care of you!
Melanie. Prayers for strength as you face this and hopes that treatment works completely and quickly. Know that all of us are keeping you in our thoughts.
Sweet Melanie, I’m praying for you for a full recovery from surgery. And sending positive loving energy to you and your hubby. Hugs and healing , Carol
Hi Melanie, my prayers are with you and your family. I am trusting God and believing for a positive outcome. I have only been crocheting for about a year and a half and your beanie was the first thing I made😊
I know that we will be seeing your beautiful smiling face again soon and I can’t wait to continue learning from you. Your tutorials are the best! Be blessed my sister in Christ 💕
So love you and your kind spirit. It always comes through in your videos. I am a card maker and would love to send you a card to encourage you. Can you send me your mailing address? Send to alma_dirpaul@sasktel.net. Love and hugs !!
I’m so sorry you are going thru this.
Psms 23 says tho you go Through the Valley, remember it says go through. Not stuck there but going thru.
I pray that you will be comforted with Supernatural Peace and thru The Great Comforter.
May all the people taking care of you give you Favor and that you will be their favorite..
May your children be understand and patient and May your husband and family get The Lord’s insight to how to take care of you.
May God heal you fast and may no more cancer in your body grow. I curse it in Jesus’ Name.
God I pray that Melanie’s body and her immune system be ampted up so this cancer will not return or have control over her body in Jesus’ Name!
May God bless you greatly financially at this time too!
Much love and hope are yours in my prayers. Be safe hope all went well and continues to do so love from angie in the uk xx
Hi Melanie,
I’ve been thinking of you and your family constantly since I read your post last evening. You are all in my prayers. I am tucking you into my daily rosary. I have asked Jesus and his Blessed Mother to hold you in their arms and bring you comfort and peace. I will also be asking for the intercession of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer patients. God bless you.
Praying for you and your family, Melanie. I learned to crochet from one of your videos and haven’t set a hook down in almost five years. I am beyond appreciative of all the joy and knowledge you’ve brought to our world. Praying that you beat this. Much love to you and yours.
Hoping your surgery went well and praying for a quick and full recovery ❤️💐. May you be filled with strength, courage, surrounded with love and also some humor (since laughter is good for healing)!
Dear Melanie, the Dancy family will keep you and yours in our prayers. Be encouraged and continue to believe that God is with you. Believe with faith that He can heal and make you strong. God’s Will be done.
-Michelle D.
My sweet sweet Cousin!! I love you very much! I am praying for you in this time and in all times. I hope your surgery went well. Always keep your head up. You are strong always, you are loved always, your caring always, your are faithful always! Brooklin and Annabelle and Calvin love you so much!! I know I’m far away but please call or let me know if you need something! Love you cousin!!
Dear Melanie,
Please know that I am lifting you in prayer and all will be well! Faith in God is the very best gift anyone could provide and you already have that, what a blessing. May the merciful God hear our prayers for healing and health for you and grant you that blessing. Be well, stay strong and pray on!
Prayers going up!
Pam L
Dear Melanie ,
I am a praying person and will be praying for your complete return to health. You are a light to many who know you through your beautiful craft . I’m sure you are an incredible light to your family and I will pray for them as well . This must be so hard for them too.
“What came to be through him was life , and this life was the light of the human race
the light shines in the darkness , and the darkness has not overcome it . “ John 1 4-5
God bless you Melanie .🙏🌸
Irene
Just saw your video and read your blog….I hope surgery went well and that you are now on the mend….I pray for healing peace and comfort for you and all your family…Gods got this and He will get the glory no matter the outcome….take comfort in His word and in knowing that as believers we look forward to heaven where everything will be perfect….thank you Jesus for loving us and bring Melanie back to health for her family and her admirers🤗
Hi Melanie,
It’s Monday evening, & I have been thinking about you & praying for you all day. I hope that you are back in your room, & resting comfortably by now.
Sending love & hugs your way.
Grace Patane
Dear Melanie,
I hope all goes well and as planned for you today. My prayers are with you and your family and wish you a speedy but restful recovery.
God bless
Estelle x
Dear Melanie — just stumbled across your YouTube channel a couple of months ago and you have been such a great source for this new beginner sewer. Your positivity and skilled presentations are always delightful. I am sending prayers to you and your family as you face this tough journey. The uncertainty of the disease is scary but I hope the power of your faith, the competence of your skilled healthcare team and the support of your family and friends will lift your through the dark times and guide you to a complete recovery. And we will be here in the background, sending love, prayers and and a big hug to you.
Truly devastated about the trials you and your family are facing currently. Your videos have helped me so much over the years. I went through a hard season and crochet was one of my “go 2” places. I didn’t know where to start but with your help I was able to start creating small projects that started giving me joy and a purpose. I’m praying for you and trusting the Creator of all things, YHVH Elohim to strengthen you and heal you. As you go through the valley of the shadow of death, fear NO evil, for YHVH is with you. He will strengthen you and uphold you with His righteous right hand. Much peace and love to you Melanie
Melanie, wish you all the best and to get well soon. You seem such a nice person, you help a lot of people that you don’t even know, all around the world, watching your videos, keeping busy, learning new skills, feeling good about themselves. I really wish all that you give comes back to you in the forms of encouragements and love and prayers from all of us. I am really sorry that this had to happen to you, I wish you all the best and for you to be soon back with your family.
Robi, from London UK
I’m praying for God to wrap his arms around you and your family. I’m praying for peace and strength and all the best for you. Please know that you have so many people thinking of you at this time and during your recovery.
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Praying our Heavenly Father wraps his arms around you and heals you of this cancer. Also praying that the surgery goes well and they are able to remove all of the mass. God is the great physician! All things are possible through Christ! Phil 4:13.
My thoughts are with you. Keep good thought and send them to the universe!
My thoughts are with you and your family. Sending lots of positive, healing energy out to you.
Thinking about you today Melanie. Sending positive vibes and healing energy your way.
Best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time. The peace of God will help you deal with this trial. Be courageous and strong 🙂
Best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time. The peace of God will help you deal with this trial. Be courageous and strong 🙂
My prayers and God’s blessings for you and your family today. May the Holy Family surround you with their love and protection as you are on your journey to recovery
My prayers are with you and your doctors & surgeons Melanie.
Hi Melanie
Sending you light and love from Michigan. You are my inspiration for doing my first quilt. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family💕
Praying for you and your family, that you may have good health and peace during this very difficult health crisis. Take extra care of yourself, may God bless you as you recover from surgery. We are praying and lifting your name to our Almighty God that you have a return to good health very soon. Thank you for your lovely sweet spirit.
Praying for you all as a family, and for renewed health for you Melanie, from Ireland.
The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord make his face to shine upon you
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Gillian
Melanie.
I am praying for you and your family. May God give you peace and a speedy recovery.
Lord God grant my dear friend a healthy body in Jesus Name
Amen
Praying for you, and your family.
Praying for you Melanie from Calgary Alberta Canada. God is with you always.
Melanie,
Praying for you and sending you love and positive energy. Yo can do this -YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU KNOW!
We will all be here when you are ready to come back to work. Love your tutorials.
Kelly
I am praying for you here in Spokane Washington!. You are such a beautiful person inside and out. You will beat this because cancer does not win every time. Be strong and show us how it’s done!!
Dear Melanie – I am so sorry to hear of this news with your health and I do understand the fear and trepidation as I too am dealing with cancer, lymphoma to be exact. It is so scary in the beginning and the future so unknown, which is the scariest part of it all, but it gets better and you become more confident as you navigate through this journey in your life. I will pray for your quick recovery and complete healing so you can get back to your beautiful family!
There is a series that I just finished called The Answer to Cancer, that is so inspirational, I hope you can find it on the Internet and watch it at some point. I will be praying for you, especially today as you go through this surgery! Sending you love from San Diego! ❤️
Melanie—-I am praying for you today (Monday)! I will also be sharing your story with my awesome prayer warrior friends as we zoom tonight. Two of these ladies are dealing with their own cancer journeys and relying on the peace of God to help them through. He is always with you! Praying for your recovery and peace, strength to your family!
Melanie, As I was reading this I found myself choked up! Know that you will be in my prayers. It says in the Bible that “Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
Well there are a whole bunch of us praying for you!
Praying for you this morning
Same.prayers for you and your family.
Praying for you & your family!
Dearest Melanie,
Tonight I came across your most recent video and then read here in your blog. My heart was so saddened to hear of what you and your family are going through. Yes, I definitely do believe in prayer, and in the only God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Dear one, I WILL be praying for you! You are precious in His sight, and He will hold you! We are weak as water, but He is our strength and ever present help. As we look to Him, he promises to be with us always, even in our darkest hours. Yes, life can change in an instant, but He changes not. Melanie, I will be praying for you tonight and tomorrow (Monday) and my husband and I will be praying together for you and your family. God is so kind and so FAITHFUL! He has brought our family through many dark seasons. I pray that our Lord would fill you with the peace that only He can give, as you look to him. Blessings and love to you in Christ,
Lisa Freeman 💕
My prayers will be with you and your family
Lord Jesus we call upon your blessed name as we pray for Melanie.. please surround her with love, strength and courage. We ask your hand to touch her with your healing. May they be directed to the right treatment and may you administer to her medical care team in your spirit. May every cancerous cell be replaced by healthy ones and your peace and love surround them. In your precious name.
Julie
Melanie
I will be praying for you and your family . You are such a great teacher . Love your blog and utube Chanel . Learning so much from you . God is with you on this journey .
Rosemary. S.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I am going to be praying for you and your family, Melanie. You will be included in my daily rosary. I ask Our Blessed Lady to cover you with her mantle and the Dear Lord Jesus to be with you. I will also be praying to St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer patients. God Bless you.
I love learning from you.. I will be praying for you and your family. You beat this once with god by your side stay strong and keep praying.
My heart goes out to you luv.
Will be praying for you and your family. You are such a ray of sunshine. Because of your videos, I was able to do my first FMQ. What got me going was your enthusiasm. In fact, I ‘m going to repeat what you said on the video that really stuck with me and that was “You can do this!” Well Melanie, By the Grace of God, “You can do this!”
My prayers are with you. You are a day of sunshine. God be with you
I saw your post about your upcoming surgery and just wanted to wish you all the best. I found your youtube channel when I decided to challenge myself to learn how to crochet in May after a couple of friends showed me the single crochet stitch. Your beginning blanket project (where you crochet between the Vs) was the first one I was able to complete successfully. i’m now on my third, and i truly appreciate your clear instruction and gentle encouragement. I wish i could crochet a little more loosely, but i hope that will come in time. Anyway, you never know when you’ll touch a life, but please know that you’ve made a difference in mine. You strike me as a positive and resilient woman who is fortunate to have good support and love in her life, which can only help you on this journey. I’ll look forward to updates as you travel down the road to recovery.
Father God, I ask you to lay your Hand of grace upon Melanie and give her peace and calm as she prepares the day before her surgery. Father please be with her, her surgeon, and every single member of her medical team as they perform her surgery and remove every bit of that tumor from her body. Lord we know that you’re the ultimate surgeon, the ultimate healer.Lord God we ask you to bring Melanie back to perfect Health. Take every bit of that cancer out of her body and bring her back to perfect health. Father God I pray this in your most precious name, amen
I agree with your prayer,Connie.
I speak the Name of Jesus, “ by Whose stripes you are healed, Melanie Ha,and I plead the blood of Jesus over your surgery, your entire body and your loved ones. Revelation 12:11 says that we overcome the evil one by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.”
Melanie,
I can sew a box pouch because of YOU! Although I have never met you I feel like I know you personally and have been. inside your sewing room a hundred times. I am praying for you to heal quickly and seamlessly and have this all behind you as soon as possible.
I wish I lived close to you so I could drop off meals or something. Just please know that you are such an inspiration and please fight with everything you have because not to be selfish…but I really want to learn more cool things from you!
Traci West
Melanie,
Through your videos and cheerfulness, I’ve started quilting with my mom…we are enjoying spending special time together and you have made the craft possible with your positive teaching tips!
I want you to know that we are faith filled people and you are and your family are in our prayers. There is absolutely power in prayer. You’ll be in our thoughts…
Looking forward to hearing news of your recovery!
Faith and friendship from the East Coast of Charlotte, NC
Chris/daughter and Denise/mom
Father in Heaven I ask that you give Melanie’s medical team the specific wisdom and skills to perfectly meet her needs tomorrow during surgery. Lord I know you can perform miracles and I would pray for one for this beautiful lady and her family. Hold them very close and comfort them as they go through this journey.
Dear sweet Melanie, yes I do believe in prayer and I will be praying for you during this extremely difficult time. You are such and encourager to so many and have a teacher’s heart. Being in my 70’s, who would have ever thought I would finally learn to quilt. Just seeing your smile and cherry uplifting spirit gave me the encouragement I needed to at least try. Thank you for that. These are trying times for so many right now but having to deal with this right now is extra hard. I do believe if God brings you to it, He will see you through it. During some of my darkest scariest times in my life, this verse has brought me great comfort. I hope it brings you comfort as well. Much love to you.
“Ah, Sovereign LORD, You have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17
Dear Melanie, I have only recently started following you as I’m new to the sewing world but I love your videos and they are so well explained and easy to follow for a beginner like myself,
I am so sorry to hear your news and you are in my thoughts and prayers, I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.
“Don’t worry about tomorrow, GOD is already there”!!
Melanie, please know you are in my prayers. I discovered your blog this year and I am enjoying it so much. You have really helped me learn how to crochet. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. Thank you, Janey
Melanie,
When I first started to learn to sew it was your videos that helped me to learn how. I can’t say enough about how much you have taught me. I know you probably don’t think your videos have that much of an impact but they did for me. I am forever grateful for them. I have followed you on Facebook so I know about your last kidney surgery. Hearing this news made me very sad , Your such a sweet, kind person and I am so sorry this is happening to you and your family. I will be adding you to my prayer list. I had major surgery in 2018 when I had 12 inches of my colon removed and one particular bible verse was always with me it’ was “When you go through deep waters I will be with you” Isaiah 43:2 . I hope maybe this bible verse will give you some encouragement that he will be with you along the way. I hope you update when you can. I will definitely be praying hard for you . Good luck and God bless ❤️
Dear Melanie,
I am a praying grandma and I am lifting you up in prayer right now.
“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; for where show my help come?
My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
Psalms 121:1-4
Dear Melanie,
I am a praying grandma and am lifting you up in prayer right now!
“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip;He who keeps you will not stumble.
Behold, He who keeps Israel will never slumber nor sleep!”
Psalm 121:1-4
Sending you love! God has you in His arms and He will carry you through this scary time. It’s okay to feel doom and gloom at times (this is scary) and don’t think that you have to keep that away from your sewing/quilting community. We all love you and I will keep praying for you! I am so glad you have a huge support system. God bless you!💗
– Candace
Colorado
Melanie you are such an amazing person with a beautiful light around you. I am sending you all of my healing thoughts and prayers for your speedy recovery
Hi Melanie, I have never written but have been keeping up and learning from you for at least 3-4 years. You seem like such a sweet person and I must have missed the health issue before but wanted to let you know that I will sure be praying for you this time. I had to have the Coratid Artery in my neck cut and stitched back together a few years ago and was very nervous about that until I ran across a photo on line of Jesus guiding the surgeons hands. It was not an accident that I found it , it was The Lord giving me some peace about the situation. Anyway, I hope that you can envision that and it comforts you as much as it did me! You have many followers who love and care about you so put it in Jesus hands. Love you , Janet
P.s. I tried to send the picture but it would not allow me to.
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Everything is out of our hands…God has a plan, we just don’t know what it is!
Let others take care of you. Don’t be afraid to ‘ask for help’ when needed.
{HUGS|||
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Early last month, I had my 5th brain surgery. Knowing that so many people we thinking, and praying for me helped me to recover faster than ever before. I want to be one of those people supporting you, reminding you that you’re loved. Prayer is so powerful. Support is so important. You have both from me. It’s Impossible to tell you not to stress, but enjoy your family as much as possible during this time. You’ll get through this. Hugs!
My prayers go out to you and your family as you navigate the next few weeks. Cancer in any form is a tough blow. I will be sending prayers and good vibes. I hope you have a speedy recovery and that everything goes well. Remember to stay strong even when you don’t feel like it.
My prayers for you and your family. You are such a source of sunshine in a gloomy world and I ask God’s blessings and healing hands on you. Stay strong in your faith and do please keep us posted.
Dearest Melanie,
You will be ok. I share your fear and anxiety as I too have a rare abdominal sarcoma and had major surgery to remove as much of it as possible. It is called a Desmoid and acts like a cancer as it can grow back at anytime.
I am 17 years post surgery and go yearly for MRI for the rest of my life.
Please try and stay strong. You’re so loved by hundreds of people.
Sending you all the positive vibes I can.
With love and hope,
Debbie
Hi from one Melanie to another,
I happened upon your video and felt sad that you, such a young, vibrant woman should have to suffer so much and just want you to know that I too will add my prayers to the many others on your behalf. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.
May His grace and mercy abound to you. I pray He, who is the God who heals us, would heal you and that you would find Him faithful to His character and name.
Many blessings to you and yours,
Melanie Harris UK
Hi from one Melanie to another,
I happened upon your video and felt sad that you, such a young, vibrant woman should have to suffer so much and just want you to know that I too will add my prayers to the many others on your behalf. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.
May His grace and mercy abound to you. I pray He, who is the God who heals us, would heal you and that you would find Him faithful to His character and name.
Many blessings to you and yours,
Melanie Harris UK
Melanie you and your family are in my prayers. May God surround you in His healing light and hold you close through this difficult and scary time. May He guide your surgeons and see you safely through surgery. May He guide your doctor’s and nurses with your recovery. Keep your spirits up and keep fighting. Love and light to you. ❤
Praying for a speedy procedure and recovery- for peace and calm for your family! PRAYERS!!
Prayers for successful treatment and renewed health for you Melanie. May Jesus the Lord of healing be with you and your family each moment of this journey. Thank you for allowing this group to say prayers of healing for you. Blessings with Christian love to you and your family.
Im sorry to hear that this happened to you but very happy to hear you are doing much better and are well. Sending positive energy your way!
I follow your YouTube channel and I am so praying for you . Focus on healing and your community will keep you and your family in thoughts and prayers!
Tons of prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. Beginning now, feel as if a blanket of love stitched from all those that love you, and those that have come before you, are wrapped around you during this time. Relax in that comfort and know their love. 🙏
Dear Melanie
I just saw your post this morning & of course I will pray for you. They found a mass in my right kidney 10 years ago in September & I was so scared. I still am . With all the new medications today I am sure they will help you get through this at this time. That is my hope for you.
I am a long time sewer & have enjoyed so many of your videos. You are very special to want to share this and I wish you a very speedy recovery & especially good health in the future. I will absolutely pray for you & your family.
Dear Melanie,
I am so sad to hear this news. I hope and pray for your speedy recovery. I pray for renewed strength for you, your family, and loved ones every day.
I should tell you that you really are an inspiration and your authenticity shines through in your videos and your blogs. I am deeply touched and strengthened by your faith.
Love and prayers, Susan
Melanie,
So sorry to hear this! My thoughts and best wishes go out to you and your dear family. I was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer and am in the process of all the pre op testing and what not, so although I can’t possibly know what you’re going through I can definitely empathize with you and this next journey you’ll be taking. I’ve always followed your posts and I love that you allow us, your loyal fans, dare I say friends to share in your life. As I go through my upcoming surgery and recovery I look forward to following you through yours. I too feel a sense of peace and positivity going into my procedure and have complete trust and faith in my doctors. Bless you and I’ll be thinking of you and following your progress as you battle this as the warrior woman you are! You go girl and give em hell!
Melanie,
So sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for you and your family. Praying for God to heal you and to wrap his arms around you giving you comfort and peace. Stay positive and strong. Your are an amazing person and you have the strength to fight this. Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers.
💕🙏🏼🙏🏼💕
Juli
Melanie, I will be praying for you and your family! God will be with you! Philippians 4:6 – Don’t worry about anything; pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.
Hi Melanie,
I will be praying for you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Remember… “All things work to good for those who love God!” God bless you!
Gabrielle from NH
Dear Melanie,
All our prayers from Tinos, Greece. Our church here is miraculous and we will all be praying for you tomorrow.
We are sending you all our love and positive thoughts!
Angeliki from Tinos Greece
May the Good Lord return to you a thousand fold the strength, positivity and love that you have shared with countless others.
Allow the Holy Family to surround you and yours during the days ahead your strength will come through them, you are in my daily prayers
Dear Melanie – today was the first time that I came across your videos and I loved them. I believe that I was meant to see your post so that I could pray for you. You are so talented! I will be praying for you. Know that with as many followers that you have and your family and friends, we will all uplift you in prayer. Faith can move mountains and I know that God will see you through this – that is why you feel at peace. God will guide the surgeons and the medical staff who will be taking care you. Believe that hundreds, if not thousands will be praying for you as you begin this journey. Be blessed always!
Dear Melanie.
I was so sorry to hear of your sad news, keep positive and you will come through this. I will be praying for you Melanie as will so many others. Stay Strong.
All my love and positive energy.
Helen (from the North of England)
Xx
Wow! Sorry to hear about your current health issues and yes prayers does wonders and I will be putting you on my prayer list. Glad you can have family and friends that are helping you. Know that you are loved and we are all pulling for the doctors during surgery and a speedy and successful surgery and recovery. Please keep us posted when you can. Hugs and more hugs.
Wow, Melanie! I really hate to hear this news. I will be praying to our holy, sovereign and merciful God who made the heavens and the earth and everything in it, including you. I will be praying that he completely heals you and be glorified by all those who hear your story. I pray His light continues to shine through. I will be praying for your family as well as the doctors and nurses. I pray for protection from any outside illness or complications. May He bless you and keep you and may you feel Him holding you every step of the way.
Your Sister in Christ,
Lauralee
I really should proofread what I type, lol.
*shine through you*
Melanie,
I just watched a couple of your videos tonight and loved them.
Then I heard your video about your health.
I will certainly be praying for you, as we know prayers work !!!
I am a cancer survivor and I know that prayers got me through it.
Your name will be lifted in prayer during our worship service tomorrow, which we have outdoors.
Kathi in NC
Dear Melanie,
Will definitely be praying for you at this time , know that Gods wrap around presence is with you xx
COVID has got me sewing again and your videos have been such an awesome help !!
Thanks and God bless
Chris (Australia)
I am so sorry to hear this news.. I just love your videos! Thank you for all you do and I pray that your surgery will be a success and that you will eventually regain your health. You are young and a survivor! Hang in there! You got this!
Joanne McMahon
This is definitely hard to hear-I m sorry you are having to walk this road. My heart is with you, my prayers are for you , and my hope is for the best! Xoxo
Sending prayers for you and your family, Melanie. Take care of yourself and keep the faith. God promises ‘All things work together for good to those who love the Lord, to those who are called according to His purpose’. Romans 8:28
Marvelous Melanie,
Take care of yourself first and foremost! If you can squeeze in an update, then great, but don’t worry too much about it. We will catch up with you when the time is right. Praying for you & your family, strength, healing, peace, & unwavering faith to hold strong through all this!
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10
<3 Marelyn
Marvelous Melanie,
Take care of yourself first and foremost! If you can squeeze in an update, then great, but don’t worry too much about it. We will catch up with you when the time is right. Praying for you & your family, strength, healing, peace, & unwavering faith to hold strong through all this!
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10
<3 Marelyn
Marvelous Melanie,
Take care of yourself first and foremost! If you can squeeze in an update, then great, but don’t worry too much about it. We will catch up with you when the time is right. Praying for you & your family, strength, healing, peace, & unwavering faith to hold strong through all this!
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10
💜💖 Marelyn
Dear Melanie,
I know some of what you are going through, I am a 7 year pancreatic cancer survivor! Mine also was very rare and chemo won’t help so I depended on a VERY major surgery called the Whipple Procedure to get the cancer in my pancreas. It had spread to the liver so that was another surgery all it’s on.
My prayers are certainly with you and your family and just know that Gods got this and your faith will help you stay strong. I am a miracle just in the fact that I lived through the surgery! So I know with all my heart that you and your family, though it’s tough, will get through this valley.
May God Bless You!
Please know you and your family are in my prayers. May God continue to fill you with peace and your doctors the skill to remove these tumours. love and prayers
Dear Melanie, Like countless people above, I am so sorry to hear about this news. Your kind and generous soul shine through tutorials, and you have touched the lives of many including me. I will be praying for you and your family. I cannot wait for the day that you share with us the happy news that the tumor responds exceptionally well to the treatment, and that you have recovered your health. Sending you a virtual hug.
Hi Melanie, I just want you to know that thanks to your videos, I have had the courage to try quilting. Since covid-19 started, I decided to try something new and when I scrolled by your sweet smiling face I stopped and watched many of your tutorials. Thanks to you I have made many quilts of various sizes, which have been a great joy during all that is going on in our world today.
I am sad to hear about your current diagnosis. I too, will join many others by lifting you up in prayer. So happy to hear that you are a woman of faith and as you continue to trust in the Lord, I pray that your story of peace and strength and ultimate healing will encourage others to put their faith in Jesus as well. He is Jehovah Rapha, God our healer, and I pray that Every cell in your body would will line up with the word of God, that by His stripes you are healed. Cancer dry up at the root and disappear, in Jesus name.
Isaiah 41:10 says, “so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am you God. I will strengthen you and help you with my righteous right hand.” May God bless you and your family! Sincerely, Donna
Melanie,
You taught me how to quilt during this crazy difficult time we are living in. You are an amazing teacher and an inspiration. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope you have a speedy recovery . I’m so sorry that you and your family have to go through this..
Sending healing thoughts and prayers.
Lori
Praying for your health and recovery. Your tutorials have brought me so much joy.
You are my inspiration to learn to quilt during covid. And this is coming from a person that has never sewed. Thank you for being you. My heart is with in this time of need.
You are my inspiration to learn to quilt during covid. And this is coming from a person that has never sewed. Thank you for being you. My heart is with in this time of need.
I just found you a few months ago and enjoy following along with your tutorials. Look forward to seeing more in the future. Please take care and take it easy concerning your upcoming surgery. Prayers to you, your family and your doctors for a successful outcome.
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear about the negative development in your health. I started watching your videos this year in March when I embarked on my first quilt. I followed your steps and made two beautiful little quilts for my three year old granddaughter. I am working on a larger one now for a dear friend. You helped me connect with family and friends in a new way, made all the more important because of the current state of things that keep us from doing so in our normal way. I am so grateful to you for that. You will be in my prayers and my heart. I hope to hear soon that you have conquered this beast and are back to feeling well and thriving. Blessings to you and your family. <3
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear about the negative development in your health. I started watching your videos this year in March when I embarked on my first quilt. I followed your steps and made two beautiful little quilts for my three year old granddaughter. I am working on a larger one now for a dear friend. You helped me connect with family and friends in a new way, made all the more important because of the current state of things that keep us from doing so in our normal way. I am so grateful to you for that. You will be in my prayers and my heart. I hope to hear soon that you have conquered this beast and are back to feeling well and thriving. Blessings to you and your family. <3
Melanie I am praying for your doctors to be guided and for you complete and total healing in Jesus name! Your videos taught me how to crochet, you also taught my 9 year old daughter who is now 11 to crochet. We love you for that! We will keep praying for you. Get well soon 🤍
Melanie;
I am 59 yrs old and am new to quilting. I started in March, before the Pandemic started. Your videos were so easy to follow and so incredibly encouraging. Thank you for sharing your gift so freely. I may be new at quilting, but not at walking with the Lord He is so very kind and loves us in ways (this side of heaven) we can barely fathom. I am praying right now that you feel his touch, and that he fills you up with courage to stay close to him in this horrible storm. I am praying for your complete healing. For clarity, wisdom and unity in your family.
Father, thank you for this beautiful woman of God. Heal her body, Amen
You and your family are in my prayers. You are an inspiration to me and a WHOLE lot of others. Thank you God that You are bestowing your favor on the Ham family.
Stay positive Melanie God be with you.
Dearest Melanie, you are an inspiration to me and a WHOLE lot of others. You and your family are in my prayers. Thank God He is with you and Thank you God for your healing favor bestowed on Melanie. In Jesus name, Amen.
Stay positive!
Dearest Melanie, you are an inspiration to me and a WHOLE lot of others. You and your family are in my prayers. Thank God He is with you and Thank you God for your healing favor bestowed on Melanie. In Jesus name, Amen.
Melanie, Absolutely you and your family are in my prayers. Please check into the book “The Truth about Cancer” by Ty Bollinger.
Numbers 6:24-26, ” The Lord bless you and keep you;, the Lord make His face shine upon you; the Lord lift up His countenance to you and grant you His peace.”
Love, hugs, and prayers, Cindy ❤
I have totally enjoyed your quilting videos and hints. I am so sorry to hear about your struggle with this repeating health issue. But I am sure with faith and strength you will be strong and quickly recover. You will be in my nightly prayers. And though my beliefs do not include Jesus as G-d’s son, I will ask Hashem to bless you and watch over you and your family during this difficult time.
Much good thoughts, wishes and hugs!
Melanie, I am praying for you. You are a light in this world and I feel blessed to have found you and your story.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3: 5-6
Melanie, you will be in my prayers. You are a light in this world and I feel blessed to have found you and your story.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6
Melanie,
I started making my first quilt back in April using your video series. You are a fabulous teacher, and I’ve enjoyed making my daughter a quilt “with you.” I’m on the final step – the binding – and after that, I’ll be making another quilt, so you can bet I’ll be watching your videos over and over again. When I saw your post on Facebook, I felt that I had to write and send you well-wishes and hugs and positive thoughts for health and recovery. Please take care of yourself.
Your (virtual) friend, Gail
Hi Melanie. I don’t usually comment on blogs or videos, but today I feel compelled to do so. I am a praying person, and I will be praying for you and your family. I love watching your videos. You are a wonderful, talented teacher with a beautiful, positive spirit. Your videos have helped me learn how to crochet, and your video about Operation Gratitude inspired me to start crocheting scarves to donate to that organization. So far, I have completed two which, as a beginner, I am very proud of. I am also working on a hat for my little great-niece and a shawl for my aunt. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, your time, and yourself with all of us. Stay strong and positive. And anytime you don’t feel strong, remember to lean on God and your loved ones and remember that you have a whole community of people praying for you. ❤
Will be praying for you and your family!
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you…“
Isaiah 43:2
Melanie,
Here’s wishing you and your family all the best for a successful surgery and post-op treatment. You are a bright light in this world – a generous and loving soul.
Stay strong and keep the faith. You are in my prayers.
Melanie,
Here’s wishing you and your family all the best for a successful surgery and post-op treatment. You are a bright light in this world – a generous and loving soul.
Stay strong and keep the faith. You are in my prayers.
I will be praying for you Melanie. I love watching the videos you do with your mom especially. I am close your moms Age and my daughters do not sew. I will keep your mother especially close in prayer also. Stay strong and know you are very loved and cherished by so many.
My thoughts and my prayers are with you Melany. I’m glad you have God in your life from two broke. I lost my husband a year ago in July and I yes and I am so thankful to God because he got me through it he helps me every single day. He will help you to God bless you on your journey
Hey Melanie…of course I would love for you to update us when you can on your journey. But most importantly, take care of you. You and your family will be in my prayers and I hope and pray all goes smoothly on Monday. Rest in God’s loving arms! Lots of love, Tammy
Dear Melanie
I was so sorry to hear your news. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Hi Melanie, I am so sorry you are in this valley right now. We are praying for you, all of your family, your medical team of doctors and caregivers, for the absolute best outcome of complete healing and recovery!
My brother had a very rare cancer too, (It is different than yours, they didn’t even try meds, because it has a track record of not responding) but the docs removed the tumor, and we are 6 years post-surgery and he is still well. While he was sick (and since then) I took comfort in God’s Word.
Please read Psalm 145:8-19 – over and over. I will be praying this for you too.
P.S. Because of your teaching on how to sew a box-shaped cushion cover, my family now enjoys a lovely window seat with matching curtains! I appreciate and love you! Love, from Texas!
You are and strong a fearless woman of God. May God always hold you in his hands. I plead the blood of Jesus over you from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. I ask our Blessed Mother to hold you in her arms and guide you through this bump in the road. God Bless you and thank you for your awesome videos. Love them so much.
You are and strong a fearless woman of God. May God always hold you in his hands. I plead the blood of Jesus over you from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. I ask our Blessed Mother to hold you in her arms and guide you through this bump in the road. God Bless you and thank you for your awesome videos. Love them so much.
Dear Melanie, I am so sorry to hear about your health and will definitely keep you in my prayers for a successful surgery and a complete recovery. I know that Cedars view only too well myself as my family member was there several times. It is a wonderful hospital with terrific doctors, nurses and all other medical and administrative professionals. You are in good hands. 🙂 You are the first person I started following and I love all of your videos. Here’s to many more. <3
It’s sad really sad! I am Claudia Esteves I am from Brasília Celia but I am now U. S.A.. I am so sorry . Bless you!
Melanie, I just recently discovered your you tube videos and you have helped me so much with my quilting. I am so sorry to hear of these health issues. I will definitely be praying for you! We serve an awesome God who can heal all of our diseases! Praying He will touch you and completely heal your body. He is able!
Melanie, I’ve so enjoyed your videos and calm patient style of teaching. It feels like I know you and will definitely send prayers for you. My husband is Native and I will ask him to smudge and pray to the Elders for you. Sending you strength & love.
I’m writing from Italy. I don’t have a big Faith, but I promise I’llpray for you and your family. Stay Happy and faithful as you are, it’s a blessing. In Italy we Say: ” in bocca al lupo!!” That Is in english ” stay in the wolf’s mouth!”
Desirè
Good morning Melanie I have watched you for years I have done different projects with you I Will continue to Pray for you and your family the Doctors and nursing staffs Remember no matter happen Keep Your Hands In GOD HANDS HE Will always be there for you May GOD Continue To Bless You
I have watched technology change over my 63 years. You have used it to teach and inspire us. The treatment of cancer has also changed over those years. You are right that you are in great hands medically. You are also in the thoughts and prayers of all of us around the world that you have touched. Praying for your speedy recovery and continued healing.
Melanie, your struggles appear to me to be the equity of Goliath against COVID’s David. You write so well, and your peace and trust in our Heavenly Father exudes through, touching my heart deeply. Your parents attended my church for a little while a few years ago, and we heard about you often, and our prayer team is praying for you as I write this, and will continue to do so. Praying for healing and that your family will experience His love, comfort, peace, and power daily.
Melanie, I am sorry to hear about your health issues. I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I just learned to crochet earlier this year from watching your videos. You are a wonderful teacher! I hope you can feel all of the positive thoughts from everyone you have touched.
Take care and God bless!
Dear Melanie: You are a gifted teacher who has touched me deeply. I am a Presbyterian minister and when I was ordained I had to vow to “seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination and love.” I think of that vow whenever I think of you because you have a spirit of intelligence, love, and service that has moved people around the world. I, like countless others, am praying for you. I hope you can rest in that assurance because the power of prayer is great! With love and respect, Lois Annich, Cleveland, Ohio
I’m sorry for three posts. I kept getting an error message saying it wasn’t going through so I kept trying. Argghhhh! Oh well, I guess that means my prayers are TRIPLED! <3
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear about your health struggles. I have been watching you on Youtube for the last 3 years. You taught me to crochet when I was sitting at home looking for a hobby to keep me busy. I thought you were a beautiful soul inside and out. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I believe that the Lord will bring you out stronger than you entered and your faith will see you through. Remember to always look up and know that the Almighty is always with you and clearing your path. You’ve got this Melanie!! <3
Dear Melanie: God has given us the gift of technology to connect with each other around the world and that’s how I found you. You are an amazing teacher–competent, encouraging and kind and that’s why so many people are drawn to you. I am a Presbyterian minister and one of my ordination vows was, “Will you seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love?” I think of that question when I think of you because that is what you do as you lovingly remind people of their own creative gifts. I, like people around the world, am praying for you. I hope you will rest in that assurance, for the power of prayer is great! With love and respect, Lois Annich, Cleveland, Ohio
Melanie, thank you for sharing your difficult news with your followers, along with all the joyful posts and tutorials you’ve shared. Life is all of the above – the happy, creative times, and the challenging ones, too.
Sharing a few suggestions. There is a site called Caring Bridge where you or your husband can share updates on the progress of your treatments. Keeps everything related to your cancer journey in one place and saves you trying to respond to individual inquiries while you’re trying to cope with recovery, family responsibilities, nutritional needs, etc.
Also, I went through Stage 2 breast cancer 12 years ago. One of the best tools in my arsenal to survive and thrive was the Cancer Support Community. We are very lucky in the Southland that there are several chapters here, along with the national organization. With COVID-19, face to face support group sessions, educational seminars, and other workshops aren’t being held, but many virtual ones are ongoing. I urge you to consider bonding with others who are on a similar journey. There is strength in numbers, and it’s very powerful to be connected to those who “get it”!
Best wishes!
Hi Melanie – I just happened across your youtube channel last week when I was looking for crochet tutorials. How sad I was to see your video yesterday. But I also feel your strength and also a sense of Peace that will hold you and your family during this time of treatment and healing. I have a quote that I have had on my email signature for a few years now – it reminded me your quote so I thought I would share with you: “The most precious light is the one that visits you in your darkest hour”
― Mehmet Murat ildan
Melanie, take care of YOU and continue to let your family and friends help you in anyway they can. I understand if you don’t want to post anything,so please know there are a lot of us out in the world of social media sending you good vibes, warm thoughts and lots of prayers.
Take Care
Jenny
Melanie you were one of the first You Tuber I watched when I started on my quilt and crochet journey three years ago. You have touched so many people across the globe. I am from Trinidad and Tobago. Who knew that 2020 would be such a dark year, it started with so much promise. I am sorry to read this has happened but I admire your faith even in these difficult times. I too will say a prayer for you and strength for your family for their support. Love you Melanie may the Almighty God continue to bless you.
I pray for God to wrap you in comfort. I pray he guides the drs hands during surgery And leads them down the path he has planned. I will pray to God for your family and their strength during this time and this journey. Blessings to you and your family.
Melanie, my heart is breaking for you and your family… but God is good and I know He is with you. I will continue to pray for you from my town in Kennewick Washington. You hang in there for now. Praying for success in your surgery on Monday. God’s got you.
Melanie,
We are here for you! Please know that prayers are being lifted up to God in your name and your family. We know that He is with you and surrouds you with everlasting love. God bless you and keep you. Prayers for your full and complete recovery. Please keep us informed.
Holing your hand from afar.
Christy
Melanie, I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this, 😢 I do know we have a heavenly father that loves us ❤️ & he will be with you every step of the way. I will be praying for you Melanie..
Your friend,
Nancy 🙏💞
Praying in the name of Jesus.
Fern, Phoenix, AZ
Aug.15, 2020 at 7:20am
Dear Melanie, I am so sorry to hear this sad news, I know this a very difficult time , My son just recently was diagnosed with throat cancer he had surgery to remove the mass and the DR’S say they got all of the mass and he is cancer free. God works in mysterious ways, I know with lots of prayers that he will always be there. Stay positive, always be strong, take courage the Load your God is with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family We Love You! .God Bless! Fern Phoenix, AZ
I lifted you up in prayer as I was watching your video. I’m so sorry that you are having to go through this and will continue praying for you and your family.
Covering you, your family and the health team in prayer.
I am praying for you and your family. Thank you for the opportunity to pray 🙏❤️🙏
I am so sorry to here that you are going through this. I starting watching your videos just about the time you shared your news about the first mass. You are such an inspiration. You will tackle this just like you do everything else you create. Sending hugs and positivity to you and your entire family.
Dear Melanie,
Yesterday in my search for sewing inspiration I came across your video for a box pouch. I loved it! I have seen many other sewing videos but I have to say your easy directions and your exuberance made me want to come back for more. Today I visited your website/blog. What a shock! I am so sorry about your illness! I see from the comments on your site you have many followers who are also concerned about you. We all want you to get healthy! I will keep you in my prayers for a full and speedy recovery!! Stay strong.
Thinking about you and sending virtual hugs! Adele. Canada
Dear Melanie,
Yesterday in my search for sewing inspiration I came across your video for a box pouch. I loved it! I have seen many other sewing videos but I have to say your easy directions and your exuberance made me want to come back for more. Today I visited your website/blog. What a shock! I am so sorry about your illness! I see from the comments on your site you have many followers who are also concerned about you. We all want you to get healthy! I will keep you in my prayers for a full and speedy recovery!! Stay strong.
Thinking about you and sending virtual hugs!
Dear Melanie: God has given us the wonderful gift of technology and through this gift I found you! You are a beautiful, luminous soul who has helped many people tap into their creativity. You teach with such competence and love and that is why people are drawn to you. I’m a Presbyterian minister and one of the ordination vows I took years ago was, “Will you seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love?” I firmly believe that is what YOU do all the time! I am absolutely praying for you–without ceasing. The power of prayer is strong. People all over the world are lifting you up to God’s healing love and light!
With love and respect, Lois, Cleveland, Ohio
I am praying for you and your family. Thank you for the opportunity to pray 🙏❤️🙏
Hi Melanie
I’m so saddened by your news. I can only imagine how scary this must be for your whole family but especially for you, as a mother and wife. The other posts say it all; I will be among the thousands who will be praying and sending super positive vibes in your direction.
If you feel comfortable to share news, we will be waiting to hear it and if you can share a surgery date, there will be a million prayers floating gently around you and your doctors that day.
Stay strong and remember that you can be strong and scared and sad all at the same time. God made you, so He understands.
Wishing you the best for surgery and healing. Lots of good get well vibes are going your way I can see here! So sorry you are going through this…glad to hear you have such good support!
Dear Melanie,
Sending prayers for you and your family. Wishing you a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.
Thinking all good thoughts for you and your family!!! 🥰💗
Oh I’m so sorry! Thank you for sharing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers – for peace, for patience, for joyful discoveries, for the doctors, for your caregivers, for healing and that you feel surrounded by the vast number of well wishes and prayer from your community. You have given us crafters so much joy watching and learning from your videos; now it’s our turn to give back to you in the form of prayer. Wishing you well through this journey. Prayers and love, Renee
Melanie, As I was reading this I found myself choked up! Know that you will be in my prayers. It says in the Bible that “Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
Well there are a whole bunch of us praying for you!
Another verse “Be strong, be bold, don’t be afraid or frightened of them, for ADONAI your God is going with you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Hello Melanie,
My name is Dimitra and I m from Greece. I watched your you tube videos a few years ago! You are the reason I started sewing! I learned from you a lot about crocheting and quilting, and I now I m startIng my own Etsy shop with a friend of mine! Today 15august here in Greece we celebrate Mother of Christ Mary! You are a blessed person, you helped too many people!! I pray for you Melanie, especially this day!!! As we say in Greece “ H Panagia mazi sou” (Virgin Mary is with you and she is protecting you) Melanie you got this!!
Lots of love
A friend from faraway!
Dimitra
Hello Melanie,
I am sorry you have to go through this and I can only imagine. I am a beginner quilter at 56 and I went on Utube and found you. I was still indecisive whether I wanted to do this or not. Your upbeat attitude in your videos lite a fire under me. My wife thinks I was nuts at the start but now see I really want to get into this. So bottom line thank you for what you do for others and I bet in some ways you give people a purpose in life to do their hobbies either crocheting, quilting or sewing where it brings them peace. So prayers are with you and your family and keep up your positive attitude. Thank you for giving me my small purpose in doing this. Best of luck. Lock forward to you getting back again.
Wow this broke my heart. So many strangers love you and simply adore your videos, blogs and social media’s posts. You have touched more peoples lives than you know. I found you and your videos during COVID and I can honestly say you saved me. All of the things you teach me has helped keep me sane in the mist of this darkness. You kept my mind busy so that’s I couldn’t focus on all the chaos happening in the world around us. As you take gods loving hands and walk thru this next chapter of your life, having watched my aunt (who was like a sister go thru ovarian cancer) you will have good days and some very bad days. On those bad days remind yourself how much of an impact you have made on so many people’s lives and as well your family & friends. Your a shining light in a world of darkness. This will bring you motivation to put one foot in front of the other, one day at a time. God will see you thru and be by your side every step of the way. We will all continue to pray and remain positive for you. I appreciate you sharing as much of your journey will allow. It makes me look at my own life and evaluate what’s truly important because as you said it can change in an instant. Sending love and prayers!!! 😘
Uplifting you and your family are in my prayers. ❤️
I’m so sorry Melanie! There’s so many people (strangers, actually) who love you and follow your blog and really think of you as a friend. Speaking for myself, I am keeping you and your wonderful husband and kids in my prayers!! God bless you!! You’re truly a beautiful person!!!!!
Dear Mel, I‘m so sorry to hear that. My prayers are with you and your family. I wish you a lot of strength for the upcoming time. All the best for the surgery on Monday!
Hugs,
Cristina
Dear Melanie..I am so sorry to hear about your health problems…I think u r a very nice person and I wish you full recovery and happiness very soon. I want you to use your convalescence time to read the Quran ….trust me you will find a great difference..please give yourself a chance . Thank you and I wish you all the best…I will pray for you.
Uplifting you and your family in prayer. 💗
Melanie, I was so shocked to read this. I only found you a year ago but already feel like you’re a friend. I am 66 and have sewn all my life but never quilted and never wanted to then I came across one of your videos and decided to give it a go. You have definitely been an inspiration to me and are my goto when I get to a tricky bit. I’m not a believer but I know you are and that is whats important, it will get you through this. I am sending you lots of happy thoughts and my best wishes for a long and happy future. From Julia, Yorkshire UK
My dear Melanie,
I can’t express how sad I was to watch your video tonight. I’m so sorry you are having these health issues. I so enjoy your videos! I just want to say, you, your husband and your family will all be in my thoughts and prayers Monday and forever as long as you need them. I hope your surgery goes well and that your recovery is speedy. Take care!
Melanie, please know you are not walking this road alone. God is with you every step. Praying and believing in God’s healing for you. Bible says, Matthew 18:20“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” We are all standing in the gap for you and asking God to fill you with his Devine healing!! Prayers, Love and peace!!
Love, peace and healing to you dear Melanie. Shine your light :: sending much love from Queensland Australia x x x
Dear Melanie, in this challenging moment of your life that requires all your strength and courage, know that, like me, many other people love you, are with you and send you strength and healing thoughts. You are such a helpful, generous, full of life person. You have given us so much with passion and enthusiasm and now it is our turn to support you. You are in my heart and in my thoughts. Marta
Dear Melanie,
I am sending you and your family love and prayers 🙏
I will be thinking of you on Monday and our family to yours will lit up a candle in our church for you ❤️
Sending you lots of positive thoughts from Belgium
Hugs
Nicky
Dear Melanie
I will pray for you. Stay strong and positive. Thank you for all you do
Sincerely.
Adrienne from Florida.
I will lift you up in prayer! I know that you are a precious child of God, and He is definitely using you. Your sweet spirit shows through everything you do.
THANK YOU for your honesty and transparency
Hi Melanie. I will be lifting you up in prayer and, having spent some time at Cedars myself, I know you’ll get the best of care. We’re all here rooting for you. Take your time healing and recovering. – Nikki in Burbank, CA
Dearest Melanie, I’m so very sorry and disappointed at your news. Call it esp or whatever, i had a feeling something wasn’t right.I feel like we are friends. I’ve followed you for over six years. You are the only person whom I could learn crochet from.. I learned on that peach colored baby blanket. Your sweet little family is in my fervent prayers as you all go through this. I will be in quiet prayer all day Monday, awaiting word of the surgery. Please have your husband or mom keep us posted as often as they can. We love you, Honey.
Dear Melanie and family.
My husband and I are praying for you all. You, your husband and children are such wonderful examples of kindness and giving in action. Your mission work is very uplifting. Remember He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. Ephesians 3:20. He is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our healer and he holds you in the palm of His hand.
I will look through your videos and be happy to watch as many as I can and I will check out your Amazon shop.
We are also praying for my aunt who is dealing with cancer and I have peace about her situation and I have a peace about yours. We will go boldly to the thrown for you because His Word is alive and powerful and He is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Hang in there sweet friend. 💞
Dear Melanie: I became a praying 🙏 person in November when my sister was very ill. I wish for you a speedy recovery. I enjoy your YouTube channel and I will strive to carry on quilting and think of you. You are a very inspiring teacher. 😊 I will be ordering from your Amazon shop. I am praying for you. I am an expat Canadian living in New Zealand. Cheers! 💖♥️🥰
Melanie,
My heart goes out to you and your family as I read this upsetting news. Prayers are being sent. You’ve felt like a best friend watching your videos. Love to you and yours for healing and peace.
Mal, New Hampshire
Dear sweet Melanie,
You have brought such joy And inspiration to me during this quarantine I have learned how to crochet and I’m finishing my very first blanket. I will be praying for you and your family during this very difficult time I pray for wisdom for your doctors. I pray you feel the love that surrounds you.
Xoxo Terri Watkins – Dana Point, CA.
Beautiful girl, I am so sorry for what you are going through and having to endure. I will pray for you and I know that prayer works. A good book I would recommend is Becoming Supernatural by Dr Joe Dispenza. I have had my own trials and tribulations regarding my health and my faith has definitely gotten me through some tough times. “Whatever you ask and pray for, believe that you have it already and it will be yours”. “Do not worry, but if there is anything you need, just pray for it asking God for it with prayer and thanksgiving”.
Hi Melanie,
I wish all the best with your surgery on Monday. Keep you and your family in our thoughts! God be with you and help you get well very soon. Thanks for all the work you teach us. Love your work and positivity. All will be well.
Be safe!
Hi Melanie
I am a Project Linus co ordinator in the UK and I recommend your My First Quilt tutorial to all my new quilters ,
Your tutorials helped me and many others on our quilting journey, We are all sending our love thoughts and prayers to you as you travel on your journey through this difficult time .
Be strong , stay positive you are loved by many . ❤️ X
Barbara
Dear Melanie, as a 2 time cancer survivor I can understand alittle what you are going through although everyone’s battle is different. I’m so glad to see your faith is strong, please know you and your family will be in our prayers for sure. I would love to send you something if you by chance have a Post Office box. Anyway, stay close to the Lord and He will walk this incredibly tough journey with you and your family! I know that to be true! Thanks for sharing your light and talents with soooo many of us!
Lynn Woodard
Dear Melanie, Robert and family,
I am so sorry to hear of this burden you all are carrying… I will most certainly pray for you all.. that the love and comfort of Jesus would be felt close… that your Drs would have great wisdom as they process your circumstances, and may the Lord keep and uphold your children through this too.
I have SO loved your blog and content and will check in as I can to support your family. I so loved getting to be at your wedding what feels like a million years ago…. (pre-kids and RIGHT after graduating from TMC!).
Praying,
Kelly Gundersen
I am praying for you & your family. Stay strong & always have faith! Everything will go well come Monday!
You are a very brave, beautiful, talented woman. I will be praying for you. I look forward to your updates when you feel up to posting
Dear Melanie, you have help me in so many ways. Emotionally you have saved me, you have taught me so many things from cleaning my sewing machine to making Christmas wreaths. You have a wonderful and supportive family and a community that will do anything for you. Please know that your body and mind will be blessed during this time. Please rest, and take as much time healing as possible. We will all be here excited yet patient awaiting your return.
💛Stacey
I am a surgical nurse and I know how each health care provider you come in contact during your treatment can make a difference. I will be praying for the Lord to send you the right nurse, nurse aide, doctor, NP, hopitalist, housekeeping, x-ray tech, lab tech and the many others that will help with your care. That whoever he sends will bring a message of encouragement to you during this very difficult journey in your life. Thank you for being brave enough to share.
Melanie I have followed you from the very beginning with Iheartstitches and prayed for you and your family before and continue to. The dear Lord will help you and you will be recover. The most important thing is to pray and believe in our God. Love and prayers to you and your entire family. 🙏
I’ll be praying Melanie!! Good luck on Monday!
May God and his Angels be with you and your family for a
safe and full recovery:)
Sending love and prayers. Please keep us posted on how you’re doing , whenever you can. Yarny hugs and love ❤
Oh dear Jesus, wrap your arms around my crafty sister. She brings such joy to us- guide us as to how we can be that joy now to her. Heal her, lift her spirits and guide the medical hands that treat her. In Jesus name, Amen 💕
Melanie, I wish nothing but the best for you and your family. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery for you. You have a wonderful attitude which is always half the battle. You are also blessed with a wonderful supportive husband and family. God bless you all.
Melanie,
I am sorry to hear about the news. You taught me how to crochet years ago (maybe 6-7 years). Thank you for your wonderful tutorial/friendship. I am praying for you and your family!
I am looking forward to see you soon. You got this, my friend! Virtual hugs:)
Julie
Heavenly Father wrap your loving arms around Melanie & her family. May they feel your presence that you are with them on the journey & bring them peace. Be with the doctors & medical staff performing this surgery. We trust you Lord as you are the almighty healer & physician & you are in control of this situation & at the end of it all we thank you for the healing you will impart on Melanie.
But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD” ~ Jeremiah 30:17
Melanie, I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. I definitely believe in the power of prayer. I will pray for you, for healing and strength, comfort and faith. You can beat this! God’s speed. 💗🙏
My prayers are with you and your family. Our Father will watch over you and guide you gracefully through this next stage. You are blessed. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 You have this.
Melanie, Prayers are sent out. I shared this on my FB page to others to lift you up in prayer. I pray God lifts you up and heals you real soon. You are such a blessing to us and I’m sure to your family. Take care.
Melanie,
As you well know God is bigger than anything!! May you and your family feel his loving arms surround you with healing, comfort and peace. Stay strong in your faith and remember who holds tomorrow in his hands.
Prayerfully,
Peg
Melanie,
I’m very sorry to hear your news but am hopeful that your treatment and recovery goes smoothly.
I started watching your YouTube videos a couple years ago when I received a sewing machine and had no idea what to do with it. I found a couple projects to try and with your thoughtfully planned instructions and encouraging words, it worked out. My mom and I both watch your videos now and we just refer to you as Melanie in our chats as if you are a close friend. You are a wonderful online presence and we look forward to returning when the time is right.
Sending prayers for a speedy and effective recovery. You are strong and have the support of many behind you. Our thoughts are with you and your family
Melanie, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your friends.
Praying for the doctor’s wisdom in your surgery and treatment. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12. Having the support system around you is so important.
I’m so sorry to hear this terrible news. You don’t know this, but you taught me to crochet through your YouTube videos. Praying for you and your family.
Melanie,
Praying for you Proverbs 3:5,6 We don’t understand sometimes but God does. I am standing in the gap praying with you.
❤️🙏Pam
Dear Melanie,
Many daily prayers are coming your way! You are an amazing woman, and we are all storming heaven with prayers for you & your family.
Sending love & prayers daily. Jesus is there, holding you in the palms of His Hands. His love and comfort are wrapped around you.
With love,
Patricia
Melani. I was so sorry to hear this news I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Praying for you and your family. I’m sure I speak for plenty of your following when I say that we appreciate your humanness. We love you and can’t wait to hear from you!
Melanie….I too have been through something horrendous 15 years ago, but I’m still here..and praying harder then ever for you and your beautiful family! I know that my injuries were no where near your journey, but,God knows exactly what to do, and He will! Keep your faith strong..and your love for life stronger….we’re ALL PRAYING! Love you in Christ!
Renee
It is a privilege and an honor to pray for you Melanie. GOD is faithful and strong. A very present help in trouble. I will be faithfully praying for you, your family and GOD’s anointing on the skilled doctors and nurses caring for you. May The Lord’s peace bring you comfort and a speedy recovery. GOD Bless you! Your sister in Christ Jesus.🙏🏽💕
Melanie Please read The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav to get you on the Path of Positive Healing, Hr is also on You Tube. I have fllowed you for 5 years now for crochet and quilting, you are simply wonderful . My Prayers are with you XXX A Aussie Follower
Melanie my prayers and thoughts are with you. It is good that your faith is so strong. The lord is always by your side.
Melanie,
I’ll be praying for you and your family! God is good and will be with you on your journey!🙏🏻
Carol B
Melanie I just love you and love your youtube videos. Thank you. Im praying for your healing. God is with you. Life is hard at times but will be with you thru this storm too. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am praying for you. I’m a breast cancer survivor. My husband has leukemia and we have three teenage boys. These things can be really difficult, but there will be many to help you through. I discovered you when making masks and you seem like such a sweet, bright light. May the savior be with you in this journey.♥️
Melanie, My husband always says that without a test there is no testimony. Your faith lived out loud during the darkest days sows seeds and your testimony changes lives. I will pray for you and for your family. Always interested in an update so I know how specifically how to pray.
Please know my healing prayers are with you, your doctors and family. Make you healing quickly and may your family and faith grow stronger. 🙏🏽
Melanie, I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this! Jesus will help you get to the other side! It’s clear that by seeing all these precious comments that you are being covered in prayer. Mine are included for you, your family and the medical staff. May you feel the Lords presence wrapped around you like a warm comforter.
You are truly loved! God bless you!!
Love, Alice
Praying for you Melanie, you will kick this cancers butt
I only recently started to try and learn to crochet and very recently discovered your videos, and I loved your cheerful /joy filled way of presenting.
I will pray with you and your family and all the other people that you have touched with your life and videos.
Stay in Gods Word – Your mind is the Battlefield, so keep it full of Gods Promises. [Jeremiah 29:11]
Keep the faith!
Big virtual hug.sent your way
Desray xxx
I will be praying for you! I believe in the power of prayer!
Sending love and prayers for you and your family Melanie xx
I have watched and enjoyed your videos and tutorials and will pray for a speedy recovery and the cancer gone for good! All my love for you and your family! 😊
Praying over you and your family, for peace and healing. And yes, please update us as you feel up to doing!
My thoughts and prayers are defnitely with you, Melanie. God does answer prayers, truly. He has been answering prayers given for me after I was diagnosed with cancer, and even with treatment, given only 10-12 months to live. That was 3 years ago. After much treatment I am now in remission! Pray, stay strong and fight the good fight. You never know what God will bring. One day at a time.
My thoughts and prayers are defnitely with you, Melanie. God does answer prayers, truly. He has been answering prayers given for me after I was diagnosed with cancer, and even with treatment, given only 10-12 months to live. That was 3 years ago. After much treatment I am now in remission! Pray, stay strong and fight the good fight. You never know what God will bring. One day at a time.
Praying for you and your family, Melanie! Sending love, hugs, and prayers from Maryland!
OMG! I am keeping you and your family in my daily prayers!!
🙏🏻💖
Lots of prayers coming your way! for health and peace of mind.
There is great power in prayer, praying for you sweet friend.
You don’t know me but I do consider you a friend you have taught me much.
Praying for you and those who attend you.
🙏 I will be praying!
🙏 Will be praying!
Sending my prayers for you, your family and your doctors.
I walked my husband through gliosarcoma so I know how scary such a dx can be. Lean on Christ and go one day at a time. I will pray for you.
🙏
Melanie I am so sorry to hear this! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay Strong! 🙏
Prayers for you and your family 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Sending healing prayers and my God wrap you and your family in his loving arms and give you the strength to get through this.
Praying for healing! Peace for you and your family, wisdom for the doctors and nurses.
Praying for you now and in the future. You are a blessing to so many. Very thankful for you. ❤️
Praying for healing! Peace for you and your family, wisdom for the doctors and nurses.
Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you and your family! Hang in there lady you got this ! There are a lot of people praying for you ❣️❤️🙏
Have loved you from the first time I saw your projects. Praying for you and your family.
Matthew 6:25-34
New International Version
Do Not Worry(A)
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry(B) about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.(C) Are you not much more valuable than they?(D) 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?(E)
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor(F) was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?(G) 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.(H) 33 But seek first his kingdom(I) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.(J) 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear your news. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, keep the faith and when you feel all alone, know that the Lord is walking with you each step of the way. I am new to your videos and found you while teaching myself to crochet. Hopefully, I can master this task. You are a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to us all. Take care. Love to you and your family.
Prayers for you and your family🙏
My prayers and thoughts are sent your way. You mentioned you’re in the valley…please remember in Psalm 23 the valley is a temporary thing and the darkness too. Stand on God’s promises for He is truth.
Take it slow, and forward one day at a time.
Melanie stay strong kiddo you got this x x sending you and your family so much love and heart felt well wishes from this moment onwards x x I will pray every single day for your family x x chin up girl you fight this mofo
Denise
Xxxx
I am praying for you and your family. God is in control and will hear all our prayers for your recovery.
I totally understand the power of prayer. I had breast cancer and the prayers felt like hugs. Prayer sent for you and your family. I love your videos btw.
All my best!
Renée
Hi Melanie. I’m praying for you and your family. May the Lord give you the strength and peace you need at this time 🙏🏼💜 By the way thank you for your infinity crochet video. Because of that video I was able to crochet and have made so many infinity scarfs. Your an amazing women! Sending you positive vibes.
Oh gosh, 2020 has indeed been a stinker! But with God all things are possible, prayers for you and your family and the doctors! Rest know all thing work together for the good to those who love the Lord…Roman’s 8 28❤
Sending a smile, hugs and prayers from my family to yours. My 13 year old son is on the mtor drug Afinitor, after having kidney surgery to remove tumors. After almost nine years after starting Afinitor, his tumors continue to shrink or stay small, no new tumor growth. I pray that your treatment plan is successful and that you remain strong. You have a village of people praying for you!
Sending a smile, hugs and prayers from my family to yours. My 13 year old son is on the mtor drug Afinitor, after having kidney surgery to remove tumors. After almost nine years after starting Afinitor, his tumors continue to shrink or stay small, no new tumor growth. I pray that your treatment plan is successful and that you remain strong. You have a village of people praying for you!
Melanie, as I read your post you talked about “my tumors”. Those are not your tumors. They may be in your body, but they are not yours. Remember Jesus died on the cross and shed his blood for you and by his stripes you are healed. He has taken all the for you. Who’s report are you going to believe the worlds report or the report of the Lord! Jesus is our healer! Continue to seek him through this journey you are on. I pray that God will direct the doctors in what to do for you and the way they should go. I pray that God will heal you completely and be made whole again! And to remove anything that’s not of Jesus from you body! In Jesus’ name, Amen
Melanie, for sure a major setback, so sorry to hear this news.
You have some big pluses, good medical care, a loving family and your faith.
I will be sending positing vibes from 90065 your way.
Hang in there and “keep on truckin”
Brian
Glassell Park
Hi Melanie from the UK. I’ve been following your videos for a couple of years now and really enjoy them. Sending you love and best wishes for a speedy recovery, and special thoughts to your husband and family. Please let us know how things are going when you feel able xxxx
Oh Melanie, I hate hearing this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know those ups and downs and highs and lows as my husband has been going thru prostate cancer. The waiting and not knowing us do hard. I’ll be praying for you and your family. I would also like to share a website with you. Mycancerstory.rocks Just read it and see what you think. This has helped so many people. My husband is doing it and right now his psa is at .00 and I’m pretty sure this is why. Of course you have to do what is right for you but it’s worth reading.
Love and prayers.
Robin
Dear Melanie thinking of you and your family and sending you bright blessings and healing wishes,. May God hold you in his kind love and support your recovery. You are such an inspirational woman on your YouTube channel and thank you for helping me to understand how to make my very first quilt.
Gail Ellis, Hampshire England
From Australia sending you love and prayers. I will pray for you ❤️
From Australia sending you love and prayers. I will pray for you ❤️
Melanie, I am praying for you.
Oh Melanie, this is just such sad news. My family and I will be praying for you and your family everyday until we get the good news that you will be ok. These things are sent to test us. Think only positive thoughts to help keep you strong. Sending love from the UK. Xxx❤❤
I am so sorry you and your family are going through this – but I am glad you are finding peace and comfort in the Lord. You will be in my prayers tonight and until I hear you are recovered. Stay strong, and know that your sweet nature has always come through so well in your videos, and has won you many many followers (fans) – who wish only the best for you and yours.
I am so sorry to here that you are going through this. I starting watching your videos just about the time you shared your news about the first mass. You are such an inspiration. You will tackle this just like you do everything else you create. Sending hugs and positivity to you and your entire family.
Hello ,Melanie,I will be praying for you today and everyday
Sweet child of GOD you are loved and cherished. Your community and beyond will be praying for you and your family. May you feel all the love and prayers we are all sending to you all. Blessed times to come. Much love. D~
Oh Melanie, I am tearing up reading of your trials. Please take comfort that you have a world full of people caring about you and praying for you. Keep your head and your heart up, and fight this battle with all your might.
Dear Melanie,
I have been following your blog for quite a long time and have always appreciated you, your warmth and happy and cheerful self! Please know me and many of your followers are thinking of you and sending 🙏🏻🙏🏻 your way!! Please let us know how you are doing when you are able. 🌸🙏🏻🙏🏻
Praying for you Melanie and your family. May God give you complete healing!
Hi. I am sooo sorry to hear of your health issues returning. I know this must be very scary. My daughter was diagnosed early this year with a very rare form of ovarian cancer. She had an ovary removed and then began chemotherapy treatments. Then the pandemic hit in March. She stopped after three treatments but is dong well so far. But I, being the mom, still get concerned. Her faith was very strong through most of this. It’s hard. She has two boys 4 and 6. I’m glad you have many people, including myself, praying for you. Thank you for sharing. I have learned so much from your videos. You’re one of my favorites when I need a tutorial! I crochet and quilt. Take care and may God bring beauty from ashes.
Praying for you and your family.
Dear Melane,
God is bigger than any health problem. Lean on Him. I will be praying for you and your
family. Gods will be done.
Much love,
Denise
My heart goes out to you and your family Melanie. My love and prayers go with you on Monday.
Margi ✝️💖
Prayers non stop are headed your way. Have faith Melanie in Him….please leave it all in His hands and he will get you through this.
Prayers for you Melanie and your family during this time. thankful you were concerned enough about your health to get back to your doctor. Prayers for your surgeon and staff as he administers his skills to you!
Jesus is the ultimate healer. Praying for a super natural recovery. Blessings
Melanie, prayers for you and your family!!! Thank you for sharing with us!!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please update as you can. We are a quilting family and will all go thru this with you.
Prayers Melanie for you and your family for strength and endurance through this journey. You are a strong person with a great attitude!
Praying for you and your family.
The Lord be with you at all the times.
🙏🤗🌷
I am so sorry you and your family have to go through this. You have such a positive light I feel very good that your recovery will go well. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers and please keep us apprised of your progress. All the love and healing vibes to you.
Debbie Barton
Dear Melanie,
I am with you.
You and your family will absolutely be in my prayers
Your community of fans are also with you during this time.
I have to tell you that your good heart, and genuine personality absolutely shine through on all of your posts. I have followed you for a long time and even made some things from your video’s (2 blankets and a pillow), which I still get rave review’s on. I feel like telling everyone it was really you that did it lol.
I wish you beautiful sunrises and sunsets while you walk this journey and know we are all with you along this path!
Dear Melanie, You are such a beautiful person.. So sorry you’re going through this… Love and prayers from a big fan in the UK 🙏❤️
Praying for strength and healing for you Melanie! May God bless you and your family, your doctors, and health care team. 🙏🏻❤️
You’re a very strong person! I’m sending lots of prayers your way.
Praying for you and your sweet family! May God bring strength and peace and may He guide the hands Of those who care for you.
Dear Melanie,
i am so sorry to hear your news….. i have just discovered you and your amazing inspirational tutorials….. i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers….. hang in there
Carolyn xx
Sweet Melanie, I pray over you today that God will heal your body and give you and your family Godly peace only He can! You have changed my life with crocheting and sewing in so many ways! I’m 62 and continue to learn and you helped me with that. God bless you and your family!
Dearest Melanie: So very sorry to hear of your health struggles. I am a strong believer in prayer and I’m blessed with a deep faith in the goodness of our Blessed Lord and His mother. When faced with uncontrollable difficulties my prayer has always been “I bind it, I reject it and place it at the foot of the cross”, please keep this mantra in mind and the Lord who promised to never abandon us will deal with it for you.
You, your family and all who suffer will be in my morning rosary and I pray you are returned to good health in a sort period of time.
As so many have said, I too feel like we are friends, just hearing your positive and uplifting voice improves my day. You are surrounded by love and prayers. Stay strong and know you are loved.
Peace
Penny
Melanie,
Like so many others, I feel as if I know you. You share your talents with the world, and now it’s our turn to say our prayers for you. I’m so very sorry that you and your family are going through this. I hope that knowing. you will be prayed for by so many brings you comfort. Your kind heart and authentic self shines through in everything you do, which is why so many love you. I’ve already prayed for you as I read your story, but will continue to keep you and your entire family close to my heart in prayers for strength, healing, peace, and the knowledge that God is right beside you, helping you navigate the valley, and the way out. We all love you, and are here for you however you need us.
With a prayerful heart,
Susan O’Neal Smith
Dear Melanie,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having to go through this. You are such a bright light in our fiber community and I always enjoy and learn from you. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. This scripture has helped me through some difficult times. I hope that it will give you some comfort and strength as well…
Fear not, for I am with you
Be not dismayed for I am your God
I will strengthen you
I will help you
I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand
…Isaiah 41:10
Take care and please do keep us updated.
Colleen
I am so sorry you and your family have to go through this. You seem a genuinely nice person, through your work you have invested a lot of your personal time to teach useful and fulfilling skills to many of us. You became a daily presence in my mission lo learn sewing and quilting during the lonely covid times, and for this I want to thank you. I also want to truly wish you the speediest recovery. I know Covid makes things even more difficult but keep the faith and stay strong. You will overcome this. Robi from London, UK
Sweet Melanie, I have learned so much from you and love your videos! You are such a lovely lady, inside and out. I , along with so many others that love you, will be lifting you and your precious family up in prayer! I’m so happy to know you believe in the power of prayer and have the assurance that God will never leave you. May God richly bless you and your family.
Melanie, I will be praying for you. You have been a blessing to me during this quarantine. You are a gifted teacher, and I have enjoyed your quilting videos. I hope you’re able to take comfort in the fact that so many of us are thinking of you. Best wishes to you and your family during this difficult time.
Melanie..I discovered your blog and videos only a few weeks ago. Already I feel as though you are a friend who has reintroduced me to the joys of sewing. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. God is good and He will be with you each step of the way.
Hello Melanie
I am not a praying person, nor do I believe in god however please know that you are in my thoughts and I shall light a candle for you, sending you love light and healing thoughts xxx
I will be praying for you. Hang in there you can pull thru. My sister went thru a similar situation. God Bless you,
Melanie,
I’m so very sorry to hear this news. It breaks my heart to see you sitting and waiting with your Covid mask secured and in place. An upsetting sign of our times.
You’ve inspired me so much through your tutorials, I feel like I know you. I planned to start a jelly roll race quilt tomorrow, I’ll stitch it in your honor!
Sending prayers and strength to you and your family.
Susan Byrne
You got this!!
God bless this amazing woman.
Dear Melanie, I have been going a health trial also. But, nothing like you’re experiencing….my prayers are with you and your husband. God is Faithful! I’m all we go through we can rest assured He is ever present with us.! May you feel our prayers and our love sent to you!!! God bless!
Melanie, it IS your faith that HAS made you whole. In Jesus Name Amen 🙏🏽
I will be praying for healing, as well as prays for you and your entire family. I so enjoy you video’s and looking forward to you making many more. May God lay his hands on you during surgery.for healing. XOXOXOXOXOXO
Sweet Melanie, I’ve always enjoyed watching your videos and when I saw this, I immediately thought it was about Covid. You can’t imagine the surprise in hearing your news. First of all, I can’t even imagine the thought that went into weighing whether to share this news or keep it private. And secondly, the braveness you showed in deciding to share it and keeping your composure as you spoke.
Please know that so many of us in the quilting community will keep you in prayer throughout your journey. Not just for you but for your family as well. I do believe in the power of prayer. And so I pray that the healing hands of our Lord be placed upon you, and that you recover to your full strength and go on to live a very long and healthy life.
Please keep us updated. We care about you! Take care and God bless you. Prayers from Texas. 🙏♥️
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I’d love to see updates Our God is a great big God xxx💗🇬🇧🙏
Keeping you and yours in my thoughts. You have taught me so much and for opening the window to quilting I thank you.
With warm wishes … Jan … 🇨🇦
Dear Melanie,
Praying for you and your wonderful family.
Dear Melanie,
My husband has been through 2 bouts of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. A little over a year ago we were in a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit finishing up his last days of a 1 month stay. Through both bouts and all the times the unknown overwhelms, he, and I, cling to Psalm 91. Read it in the Message Version. Prayers and thoughts are with you and yours through this journey. Steve says God is still good and I win either way. Blessings.
Hi Melanie, I’m new to your blog and although I’ve not followed you long, I love your posts…all except this one. I’mC so sorry you and your family are going through this. I’ll be praying for you every day and will include you in my Rosary intentions. I have gone through many health issues and understand the weight of all the doctor visits and recouping and lab work. You seem like a very strong woman and it looks like God has surrounded you with a very supportive family. Rest in His mercy. Keep us updated, as I need to see your pretty, sweet face showing me the ins and outs of sewing. I made my first quilt right along with your video! Stay strong and in prayer. You’ll beat this.
I will most definitely be praying for you and your recovery! So glad you are feeling peace and positivity despite everything.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
Melanie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My Mom was very recently diagnosed with cancer so I know somewhat what you are going through.
Take a step at a time.
God bless hun! Stay strong!💕
Will be praying for you and your family. Philippians 4:6-7 is one of my absolute favorite Bible verses. Sending prayers and hugs!!!
Sending many prayers your way ❤️
Hi Melanie, I’m sorry to the bad news but God is greater than your cancer!! I’ll be praying for you and your family!! Stay focused on Him , let Him be your strength!
I am so sad to hear this news. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I made your hat and mittens today and loved seeing your smiling face. I know we will again soon. Stay strong.
Oh Melanie❣️ Thank you for sharing your life with us. You’re an inspiration and a blessing❣️ Isiah 49:16 Behold, I have engraved your name in the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. ❤️🙏
I am so sorry you’re going through this
you will be in my prayers. God is with you always.
You are such a beautiful person inside and out. I pray that the Lord will give you and your family strength at this difficult time. Also, may He guide the physicians with all the knowledge available that will help you to heal and recover. May your family shower you with love an affection. God bless!!
Hi Melaine, I’m so gutted to hear this news but know that you’re in my prayers. You have people that are from all over the world, I’m from Liverpool, UK, who are rooting for you. Love to you and your family. Take care hunny.
Love Trisha
Omg. I am so sorry but totally believe in the power of prayer and positive thinking. Please don’t eat sugar!! Starve the tumors by eating Keto! Lots of science behind that! Research!!! Drs are good but they rarely know the science between diet and cancers. You are your best advocate for yourself. It sounds like you are doing an amazing job already. Prayers to you!!!
Hi Melaine, I’m so gutted to hear this news but you’re in my prayers. Know that there are people from all over the world, I’m from Liverpool, UK, who are rooting for you. Love to you and your family. Take care hunny.
Love Trisha
My thoughts are with you and your family. Lots of love and hugs!
I just sent you a prayer and loooots and lots of love, peace and light <3 You are a bright and shining light in the quilting and crafting community and you are the one who started me on my love and success of quilting so you hold a special place in my heart! You've got this and I personally would love to hear how you are if you are feeling well enough to update us.
Father, we lift up Melanie to You and ask that You be with her family during this uncertain time. Foremost we ask for healing. We pray that You guide the surgeon’s hands and give her the best medication that will help her. Be with her family. Wrap your arms around them and let them know that Yiu are there and care for them. During this time, allow Your Holy Spirit to speak to them and assure them that You will never leave their side.
Amen
Melanie- I appreciate your vulnerability in sharing this with us. The scripture you quoted is my favorite scripture and has helped me in some hard times too. I just recently decided to start sewing in June after acquiring a vintage machine knowing it would help me find joy during these hard times. The first place went was YouTube which is where I found you!! My first project was your bookmarks! And now your quilting series, which my little 9 year old is watching too. We will keep watching and learning from your tutorials while you are getting well and healing and share your videos etc with others as much as I can. May the surgery, treatment and healing go well. You have such a kind sweet spirit and no doubt that mindset and reliance on God, family and friends will help more than anything. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time.( 2 Corinthians 1:3-7)
Prayers being sent your way for you and your entire family during this difficult time.
My prayers are with you!! I found you on YouTube some 6 years ago and you have inspired me so much in my sewing adventures. I love your energy and positivity. My prayers and thoughts will be with you until your YouTube post comes out about how you beat this thing! You go girl! You got this!
I am a student in your stay at home quilt class: Melanie, sending you buckets of love and strength during this trying time. You are an inspiration to so many of us starting out in the quilting/ crocheting/sewing community. We love you and want you to heal quickly!
Melanie,
It is a hard thing to deal with a diagnosis such as yours. I am sorry you have this challenge in your life. 2020 seems to be an absolutely Hell Year for everyone. You are fortunate to have so much support from family, friends, your customers 🙂 It was one of your scarf video’s that got me back to crocheting after a 20+ year absence and I thank you for that.
You and your family are in my prayers. ((Gentle Hug))
Dear Melanie, of course I will be praying for you, I already am. Know that you are surrounded by such big love and the highest hopes by your friends and famliy. We love you! Call me if you need or want _anything_ at all. I’m nearby and waiting to serve you and your family in any way I can. Janet
As I am typing my comment a Covid 19 advertisement comes up reading “This is not forever, this is right now”. Monday and probably the next few weeks will be tough, and in a time like this we have a lot of emotions to deal with, but you will get through this. All the best to you and your family. Love from South Africa.
As I am typing my comment a Covid 19 advertisement comes up reading “This is not forever, this is right now”. Monday and probably the next few weeks will be tough, and in a time like this we have a lot of emotions to deal with, but you will get through this. All the best to you and your family. Love from South Africa
Prayers are on the way! You can do this.
Melanie,
My prayers to you and you family. I know just how you feel. I have epithiliod hemangio endothlioma. EHE for short. It is also a rare cancer of the sarcoma class. I have 3 tumors in my liver. I had an ablation done in February and will have a follow up MRI at the end of September. Keeping my fingers crossed that the tumors are smaller or gone.
I know the uncertainty.
The EHE motto is “Just live”
Melanie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m so very sorry you are going through this valley. You are a positive and resourceful person, and you will beat this! God will put his arms around you and carry you through. You bring so much joy to everyone through your creativity, and my life has been made better because of you!! Blessings, and focus now on you and a speedy recovery!🙏🙏🙏🤗
Oh sweet Melanie! Your videos and blogs always put a smile on my face! Thank you for sharing your life with us! I, too, have had those same views from Cedars Sinai and I do believe you are in the best hands. You are strong beyond measure! Sending you love and light always 🤍 You’ve got this, girl!!!
Yes my dear I will pray for you and your family. God is using the bad things to bring good things. His blessings are eternal. Love to you!
MaryAnn
Melanie,
I sure will be praying. I have marked Monday on my calendar. I will be praying that God gives you and you family peace. I will be praying for your doctors and nurses and all who will be caring for you. Praying success for this surgery and a complete healing from this cancer. ♥️
Dearest Melanie, we are sisters in that we both are fighting cancer. I remember when you told us 18 months ago regarding your mass and removal of the kidney. I prayed for you then and I am praying for you now. I hope all the prayers you receive will help you to be strong.. God Bless You and your family. We are here for you.
We are all praying for you and your family. I hope your recovery goes well. Keep positive thoughts and if you encouragement let us know and we will be there to get you through your tough days. May god bless you.
Hi Mrs. Melanie I feel so sorry and sad of what happened to you all my family and I will pray for you 😘 God Bless You.
How wonderful that you feel at peace,. Praying for you and your family.
Oh girl! I hate to hear this! YOU taught me to crochet and we have NEVER met. I will most definitely pray for you and your family and your healthcare providers. 🙏
How wonderful that you feel at peace,. Praying for you and your family.
Lots of prayers for you and your family. The good Lord will see you through.
God Bless and Keep You.
Ginger
Dear Melanie,
May you and your family be surrounded by peace and love. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. You’ve been such a beacon of light for me during dark times. I hope that you’ll feel that coming back to you now in your time of uncertainty.
May you be healthy and well.
Christine
Prayers for you and your family during this time! God is the greatest Physician there is and he will guide your medical team! Love and prayers🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕
Michelle
Melaine, I am so Sorry you have to go through this! It’s tough and wearing, but they say strength and positive attitude is helpful as well as Prayers!! I’ve been/am going through something very similiar for the past 3 years/rest of my life. Although I don’t know you pesonally, You seem like a strong woman. I’ve been worried not seeing you on SM, and was hoping you were taking a break, but not this type of break. Anyway, I will pray HARD for you! I have people/family praying for me and it helps! I thank you for sharing as it gives others the opportunity to learn from what we are going through. Take care Melanie and as hard as it may be Think about yourself and allow others to help you along. Look forward to seeing you as you recover from this illness and share you inspiration! XOXO Gentle Hugs sent your way!
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Dear Melanie,
Your quilting family is sending prayers, love and hugs to you. As a three time, beat the odds, cancer survivor, I know that you will be too. Don’t underestimate the power of a few doses of chemotherapy and radiation, which have come a very long way! I would suggest though if there are any clinical trials for this particular cancer, I would hop on, they are so well monitored, it’s like having your own personal trainer for cancer!
Good lick with your surgery, peace to you and your family! 🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to hear your news. I have been following your YouTube channel for a few years. I generally don’t comment on online posts but just feel so upset at your news.
I will certainly pray for you on Monday that you will have a good outcome & be blessed with many good years ahead with your family. When we are all praying together, our prayers 🙏 will be heard God bless and
Many prayers and hugs sent your way. Yes please keep us updated when you can. God bless you ❤❤❤
I know how scary this can feel. I have been there twice, 1 year apart. When it is all said and done, you will look back and you will be amazed how strong you are and how much strength you get from those close to you. God played a big role for me as well. I relied on God daily, sometimes hourly. I have always said the psychological aspect FAR outweighed the physical aspect. Our bodies are amazing pieces of equipment that can be fixed many times over. Many prayers for you for calm and peace. 🤗
Melanie, My heartfelt prayers are with you always. I am in your Stay at Home Quilting class and I feel like I am part of your family. May God surround you with love and peace during this most difficult journey. Love, Judy Atlanta, GA
I will be praying 💜 God is the ultimate healer and has you in His hands. Take care of yourself and enjoy all the live and hugs from your family and close friends. You are such a joy to watch and I can’t wait to see all that you will do after recovery💜 Peace, Love and many Prayers to you!
My heart goes out to all your family , I will be praying all is well, you hAve a great and positive spirt hang in there
Praying for you and your loved ones!
Sending the most earnest prayers out for you and your family. You inspire and uplift so many, Melanie, in so many ways. May love surround you.
My heart goes out to all your family , I will be praying all is well, you hAve a great and positive spirt hang in there
I am lost for words, I am literally sitting in my car crying. Please know how much we will be praying for you and I know that God has you covered.Gos bless you.
You were just such an inspiring person God has big plans for you.
Live Debbi jones
Oh dear girl. Stay in his light, even through the darkness. We love you and will be there when you emerge thru this difficult trial. Remember, you’re stronger than you may know. Praying for you!
You are in my prayers dear Melanie , know that your faith in God will see you through this. God bless you and your family
Oh I’m so sorry to hear your news, what a shock for you. You and your family will be in my prayers. Wishing you smooth treatment and a speedy recovery x
Dear Melanie, to be honest i didnt know of you,my mom is very fond of you and asked me to translate your post for her. We both would like to tell you that everything will be ok! Tomorrow is the celebration of the Assumption of Mary, and here in Greece we pray for our loved ones!You will be in our prayers too. Mom tells me that you are a very possitive person and i too believe that this is your best weapon against this threat. We send you all our positive energy and wishes. Katerina and Evi (mom)
You are in my prayers, Melanie. My mom told me, when I also was diagnosed with a very rare sarcoma, to “keep my chin up” and “remember Jesus is the great physician.” My mom passed shortly after, she was 89, but I’ve worked to try and do and remember what she said. That was 13 years ago. There is so much hope for you, so many of us will keep you in our prayers. And I can tell you are seeking the hidden treasures in this time of darkness.
Hello dear Melanie! I purchased your online course Modern 9 Patch Matchup in July so I have been spending a lot of time with you recently. You are teaching me how to quilt and I am grateful! You and your family will most certainly be in my prayers! I’m praying for a successful surgery and treatment and for you to return strong and healthy!
So sorry to hear this is happening to you again. You’ve taught me so much over the years. Praying for a full and speedy recovery.
You are in my prayers. Sending love, good vibes and lots of virtual hugs your direction.
Melanie,
I’m so very sorry to see this update. You’ve so inspired me with my quilting. I feel as though I know you. I will continue to follow your blogs and tutorials and follow along with your progress. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you and your family. You’ve got this and we’re all here for you.
God watch over this special woman!
I start my jelly roll race quilt tomorrow when I get home. I’ll stitch it up in your honor!
Hang in there.
Ongoing prayers for you
🌻
Susan Byrne
Sending you all the love and prayers! You and your family will be in my prayers ♡
Melanie,
I will be praying for you. I love Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
Take care and God bless,
Dearest Melanie,
Reading your news brought tears to my eyes and my heart hurts for you and your family. You are one of the sweetest kind calm and patient human beings that I have come across on the web. Your videos have taught me much. Your beautiful radiant spirit is always so present in your videos. My family and I will be praying for you and your family as you weather this storm. May you always feel held in Gods hands. Wishing you peace and love. Lauren
Oh Melanie I’m sorry to hear this news! I love your faith and positive outlook. God is always with you, He never leaves us. I will lift you and your family up in prayer 🙏. GOD bless you and heal your body.
So sad to Read your news . Hope for a speedy recovery and good health to you all . Stay strong. Zoe Manchester, England
Dear Melanie, I’ve been following you for years. I feel like I know you. This situation grieves my heart, but I know the power of prayer is real. Please know that I’m praying for you and your family. I hope this brings you some measure of comfort from a complete stranger. Big hug. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
We are praying over you and your family here in Oklahoma my friend 💜🙌💜
Definitely in my prayers, what is impossible for men, it’s possible through Christ. Put your trust in our Heavenly Father, give it all to him. Trust that he is with you every step of the way.
Love you my friend and I believe this to shell be a testimony of the miracles that God can do.
You are in my prayers, and I’m standing in agreement for your healing, in Jesus name.
Prayers to you and your family. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Melanie,
Tears rolled down my face as I read your post. I will be praying for you most especially on Monday but through your healing as well. God knows what tomorrow holds and He’s the one who holds all our tomorrows! I know you’re a believer and please know that He will be with you through your surgery and your recovery even when others aren’t able to be there to hold your hand He will be there. “ Be strong and of good courage” . You and God together have got this. Love, from North Carolina 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sending some positive thoughts and prayers your way. I will share your store on Amazon with some FB friends on my crochet and sewing groups. To a speedy recovery!
Thinking. Of you and your family. You are a beautiful person inside and out. May god be with you at this time and wishing you a speedy recovers. Prayers being said for you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤗
Melanie and family- life sometimes seems to throw us under the bus…at least temporarily. Sending hugs and continued prayer. Asking God to give you strength and peace along the way. God knows our every need.
Im so sorry to hear about your situation. I will be sending healing prayers to you and your family for a safe and speedy recovery. Please know that your tribe is with you. Thank you for all you have done to help me become a better crafter.
I am so sorry to heard this. You and your family are in my prayers. Stay strong!!
Melanie, I am so sorry you are going through this. Praying for you ❤
My prayers are with you now and forever. Gods peace will surround you. Healing for you is asked upon our God…and he will listen to my plea. Prayers for your family as well. Special prayers for your mom as she cares for anything and everything she can. As a mom I watched as my adult daughter go through breast cancer, double mastectomy, chemo and radiation. Reconstruction. Somehow God carries us through. Hugs.
Melaine,
Im so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. I will send healing prayers to you and your family. I want to say thank you for all you have done to help me to step out of my comfort zone and to let me know that it is ok to make your seam ripper your best friend. I love the house quilt we are working on please take care and know that your tribe is behind you sending you love and light for a fast recovery
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time..positive thoughts are with you
You and your family stay strong and stay positive, you can fight this!
Best wishes from Germany <3
My prayers, kind thoughts, peaceful wishes go out to you and your family. I have learned so many wonderful crafts from you. You have given me so many “tips and tricks” to help me create beautiful things 💗. Godspeed on your medical journey, and may your guardian angels be with you every step of the way. God bless you and your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🍀
You are in my thoughts and prayers.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hugs
Always in our prayers… Stay positive!
Wow, that’s quite a ride! Imt so sorry you’re going through the valley, but I am glad you have the Ultimate Comfort with you every step of the way. I’ll be praying for continued peace and healing for you. ❤️
I will keep you in my prayers, God bless.🙏🏻
I am so sorry to hear this. Of course, you and your family will be in my prayers each day. Take comfort from all these posts, that you have touched so many people everywhere, and that they are ready to lift you up! God bless you.
Melanie, I am so sorry you are going through this awful experience. I love your tutorials & you taught me how to crochet my first baby blanket, giving me the confidence to carry on! You are a beautiful soul and I will pray that god’s grace will envelope you and heal you fully. God bless you on this journey. Love & best wishes from Northern Ireland. 💚
Keeping you in my prayers. Stay strong you can fight this!
I’m praying for you and the whole family, Melanie. Praying healing, comfort, peace, and wisdom for all of you.
So sorry to hear your news Melanie. Prayers and healing thoughts going out to you & your family every day. You have a positive attitude and that moves mountains. 🙏💕
Ugh!!! STUPID cancer! I would say “you’ve got this, Melanie”, but you don’t – GOD’s got this! Lean on Him. As my eyes spilled out tears for you, I prayed you and your family would know Gods strength in a mighty way during this very difficult time. Next week’s outcome is unknown to you, but it is known to God. Please be encouraged that you have a whole virtual community praying for you. Pam
Sending prayers for all involved. We serve a mighty God and He has got you in His hands.
Dear Melanie, to be honest i didnt know of you,my mom is very fond of you and asked me to translate your post for her. We both would like to tell you that everything will be ok! Tomorrow is the celebration of the Assumption of Mary, and here in Greece we pray for our loved ones!You will be in our prayers too. Mom tells me that you are a very possitive person and i too believe that this is your best weapon against this threat. We send you all our positive energy and wishes. Katerina and Evi (mom)
I’m so sorry Melanie. You’ve stayed so positive for us all. I have saved the quote, as I found it inspiring. Wishing you lots of love from over the pond & do keep us updated 💖. I will be thinking of you x
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. As a 3 year kidney cancer survivor, this hit me particularly hard. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I learned how to quilt watching your videos, and am so grateful for your patient, detailed, and upbeat lessons.
I’m also sharing an organization that helped me a great deal during my cancer journey, the Dempsey Center. Although their physical buildings are in Maine, the current activities(support groups, fitness, nutrition, etc) are all online. Their goal is to make life better for those dealing with cancer. Programs are all at no charge to you. https://www.dempseycenter.org/.
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God’s blessings always!!🙏🏻
I will be praying for you and your family. May God give your doctors wisdom, and may He give you strength.
Bless your heart!! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I trust that God will see you through this difficult time.
I am so sorry that you are going through this. Your videos taught be how to quilt. I made my first one a year or so ago using your quilting for beginners tutorials. I am praying for you.
My love and prayers are going out for you and your family as you all go through this challenge. I have seen God do some truly amazing things in my life and I know he will be with you every step of the way! Best of luck, hugs, prayers and love!!!
Melanie, I hope you can feel the well spring of support bubbling up from all of us “Stay At Home” quilters! Reading the wonderful comments, there is nothing more or better I can say but I had to join them to let you know I,too, am praying for you and will continue for you and your entire family! From my life I can tell you that God is good and faithful!
So sorry that you’re going through this again. Praying for a full, speedy recovery.
Melanie- I’m so sorry to read this. I feel like I know you know and consider you a dear friend. Here’s to getting the best of care and letting family and friends help shoulder the burden.
Melanie- I’m so sorry to read this. I feel like I know you know and consider you a dear friend. Here’s to getting the best of care and letting family and friends help shoulder the burden.
Beautiful lady, you and your family are in our prayers. My husband is a pastor at Encounter Church Commercial Point Ohio. Our church will be praying for you as well.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers for a complete recovery
Ohhh, Melanie….The Bible says to pray without ceasing, which I will be doing, as I’m positive you and your family will be doing. I left a comment on your YouTube video just a little while ago. May God bless you and keep you in his loving care, and may the doctors feel God’s presence now and in the coming days and weeks ahead. Amen 🙏
Dear Melanie I trust God everything will be fine, I’m i’ll be praying for you and your whole family
2 cor 1:3,4 🙏🏻💐
you are such lovely human being. Praying to our Lord for you and your family. I would love to hear your journey as you all feel the need to share. Prayers Melanie.
Sweet Melanie,
You’re loved! You are never alone and you are being lifted up in prayer by many!! Thank you for sharing your battles and many blessings with all of us! Praying that God will meet you where you are and provide exactly what you need in each moment!! May God continue to bless and protect you and yours!!
With love in Christ,
Charlene
I am a praying person, Melanie, and I will put you on our family prayer list. I’m sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts out to you and your family. 🙏🏻
Melanie my heart hurts for you and your family to have to experience this but I will pray for God’s healing and strength and courage during your recovery. I love your ceochet videos. I have learned so much from them and share your name often with others who want a ceochet project. God bless you and heal you in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Bless your heart, we will pray for you and your family
Melanie, I’m so so sorry that you are going through this. You are my mentor. You don’t know me, but I started to learn how to crochet I started watching you. You taught me how loom knit. You are so good and patient. I’m knot fast it takes me forever but you were kind and easy to follow. But that was in September of 2018. I’m still trying to crochet all kinds of struff. I also love to loom knit. I’m praying for you that God will heal you if that’s his will. He loves you so much. I kinda need your prayers also. I’m having rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder and I think I also tore my bicep on my right arm. I’ll will and am praying for you. Have faith& trust in the Lord. I hadn’t really told anyone but I think I’ve tore or messed up my left shoulder, too. That a be our secret. God is faithful, he brought me thro uterus cancer, 8 bladder surgeries and I just had a scare with my lungs. There checking them every 6 months. I don’t smoke I never have but I’ve been around second hand smoke. When you’re in bed at first and can here them tell your husband to read the Bible to you. Trust me hat helps!! I will get a prayer chain going from my church in Eufaula, Alabama. Here’s to healing in Jesus name….
Sisters In Christ
Patty Brush
Melanie, Sorry to hear you have to go through this scary time. God is Good. Praying for you🙏. Praying for strength & peace for you and your family.
Peace & healing🙏.
Melanie, I am sad that you will have to go through another surgery but I have faith in you that it will be a success with full recovery. I will be praying for you and your family every day.
Prayers for you and your family as well. Your followers will be here now, during and ready for you when you are back in full swing. You have been some a motivator to all of us and we want to do the same in return. You can beat this!!
Sending up prayers for you and your family that all will be well, but also prayers that you will continue to feel God’s hand in everything.
Im praying for you and your beautiful family. God is good. Stay positive and strong. This day too shall pass. You for this. God bless.
I am so sorry you have to deal with this. You seem like such a lovely person. I will absolutely keep you and your revovery in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all the best and healthy energy. Hug.
We serve a mighty God! He is the great physician! Praise the Lord!
Sending prayers for healing, peace and comfort.
God Bless you and your family.
God in the name of Jesus Christ I ask that you wrap yourself around this family and touch them with your mighty hand in a way that only you can. Be with the doctors and guide their every move Lord. Thank you Jesus. Amen
Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and all your family. You have brought joy to so many of us during this bleak time. Thank you for being such a great teacher. You are a Warrior and will beat this disease.
Oh my dear Melanie. I am so truly praying for a victory for you and your family. The enemy desires your fear and I will be praying by the power of the Holy Spirit and in the Holy name of our Lord Jesus that ANY and EVERY SPARK of fear, depression, oppression, doubt and negativity FLEE and NOT RETURN in Jesus’ name.
Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
All fear is gone
Because I know, I know
He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives.
I sing that chorus when I’m scares. Sometimes in the midst of crying. He is with you, my dear. Ohhhh how He loves you.
I will be keeping you in my prayers and put you on my church prayer chain. No such thing as too much prayer.
Be strong. Take courage. The Lord Your God is With You.
Love, Claudia, Ohio
Melanie,
So sorry that you have been dealing with such tough news.
Many prayers each day will be sent. Miracles are real!
Take care of yourself and your family first. Your community will be here to support you now and when you are recovered.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Maria
Hi Melanie,
I am praying for you as we speak and I am so sorry to here of your sad news.
Praying all will go well with you & your family! If God has brought you to it, He will see you through it!
Please keep us updated. I will be looking for an update.
Hugs and prayers,
Sandra Fuselier
Melanie I have said a tearful prayer for your full recovery. May God protect you and hold your hand through your surgery on Monday. Please update with as much detail as you wish, I will be anxious to read.
I am praying for you for total healing and can’t free. God bless
You have been in my prayers for a while now Melanie. You will continue to be in my prayers, you and your family. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
This too shall pass and you’ll come out victorious.
Many blessings
Melanie,
Prayers for you and your amazing family. Your gift of sharing your knowledge and love has changed my life. Please dont worry about the class. It will be the best ever quilting party when you are ready. God bless. Love you and sending hugs. Please keep us posted if you can.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Monica
I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. God has you in the palm of his hand. Please keep us updated when you can. Melanie, you are amazingly talented and God has wonderful plans for you. Enjoy your weekend with your hubby and kids. God’s got this!
I am saddened to hear that you are going through this. But, I also feel Blessed watching your youtube post. You are positive, and please stay that way. I am also sending prayers, and good vibes for you and your family. Stay strong. Stay positive. Stay wrapped in God’s loving Hands. Most importantly, thank you for sharing this with us. Much Love to You Melanie!
XOXO
Melanie, thank you for sharing your journey. I will pray for you and your family; God is good and faithful, trust in Him….
Lifting all of you up in prayer! Thank you for sharing your story ❤️🙏🏻
Melanie, I will remembering you and your family in my prayers. Stay strong and positive, you got this girl!
Hugs and prayers, Gail
Wishing you as successful surgery and recovery!
Melanie and family, I’m so sorry you’re going through this trial. I will definitely lift all of you up in prayer to our Physician, our Comforter. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️🙏🏻
So sorry to hear ur news my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Chin up and meet thinking positive. Love and prayers ❤️ all the way from Ireland
Melanie, you have brought me a lot of joy watching your videos and reading your blog. You are a ray of sunshine, and I thank you for all you do and have done. You take the fear out of trying so many different crafts, I enjoy everything you’ve done. I will pray for your quick recovery.
Love Donna from San Diego
Very sad to hear your news, Sending you prayers and positive and strong vibes that you will be stronger soon.
I pray for comfort and strength for you and your family. God is still in the business of healing. I pray for a speedy recovery from your surgery and I pray God directs the doctor’s hands through your surgery and their minds in knowing the best treatment for you.
Your attitude of believing you will be fit and healthy will be such a benefit in your healing 💜 sending strength, love and healing light 🙏🏻✨
Melanie, thank you for reaching out to all of us. I discovered you for the 1st time this past June. You are such a positive and calming person and I feel like I’ve know you for a lot longer and look forward to your videos. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and am sending positive thoughts and love to you. Give us updates when you feel up to it.
I am already praying Melanie. You have been a blessing to me through your videos. I will pray for you.
Praying peace for you and yours as you travel through this valley.
Our God is in control, even when it looks as if He isn’t.
Get well soon🙏❤
Melanie, you and your family will definitely be added to my prayers. I’m so sorry you’re going through this.
You’re such a bright light in these crazy times. I’m sooo glad you’re surrounded by the love of friends, family, and your faith. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you. God bless you.
My prayers are with you, you’re family and your medical team. You have provided so much positivity to this world and I pray you feel the love and positivity flow back to you durning these difficult times. Prayers and love to you
You will prevail and come STRONGER out of this.
My prayers and my best wishes with you Melanie.
You will be soon with us.
You are in my family’s thoughts and prayers! You are an inspiration! Please keep us posted on how you are doing, we will be thinking of you and would love to know that you ar well. Sending lots of prayers your way!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😘
Love, hugs, good vibes and prayers sent to you and your family.
Sending prayers for your strength and healing. Prayers for your family. Speedy recovery.
Sending prayers and hugs your way🙏
Melanie, this is so awful to hear. I will keep you in my prayers. Please keep us updated as much as possible.
Hi Melanie. I am so sorry to hear your news. I had my right kidney removed because of a large tumour (Stage 3) in November 2018, so this is especially touching to me. I go every 6 months for scans, with the next ones just booked to November of this year. I learned to crochet watching your Striped Baby Blanket video and have now crocheted and gifted many baby blankets and afghans. You have brought me much joy in that teaching. I will pray for you, your family and your medical team, that God will surround you with healing, comfort and His perfect peace. Be blessed sweet lady. 🙏🏻💕
I am so sorry to hear this. I will be sending you lots of positive thoughts and healing energy while you are dealing with all of this. I KNOW you are a strong woman and strong women kick butt. So kick this cancer’s butt and just show it who’s boss. You CAN do this! We all are with you in this journey. <3
Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
I will pray for you and just know you are in God’s hands . I will miss your videos and look forward to coming back soon. God bless you and please keep your faith in God. It is God’s will done. Sue Wallace
Prayers for you and your family.🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏
Praying for you and your family. You are such a beautiful and talented person. Thank you for sharing and with God you are in the best of hands!
Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. Coming from a cancer survivor a positive attitude is as important as all therapies. God bless you and your family.
Love your channel, videos, projects etc. Will pray for you, your family, and the medical team on Monday and as you heal. May God bless you with love, hope, and patience as you go through this challenge 🙏
Melanie, I am sending positive thoughts, prayers and love to you and your family. You are truly a blessing to me. May your journey bring you healing and light.
Respectfully,
Mel
Many prayers for you, your family, the medical team who will be caring for you. I agree with others, share what you feel comfortable.
Know that our prayers will be with you and your family. 🙏🙏. We will pray God’s very best for you. My favorite saying is that nothing catches God by surprise. Praying your recovery will be easy. Much love to you and your family.
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May you be blessed with peace, love and light during this challenging time. Prayers for you all, your doctors and team who help you through this journey.
Peace ❤️
You’ll be in my prayers for healing, peace and comfort.
Sending thoughts and prayers to you for a very speedy recovery from Bokeelia Florida
Lots of prayers and love to you and your family. 🙏🏼
Sending lots of prayers and good vibes too. If journaling your journey helps you, then by all means, yes, do and share. We love everything you do for us, how you inspire us to create and be positive. I will pray that God guides you’re surgeons hands and that your recovery is boosted by all our prayers!
Prayers be with you, your family, & friends. May God guide the hands of your Nurses, Doctors & surgical team, in Gods glorious name. Amen!
You will certainly get prayers from New Orleans! Sending love to you and your family. Stay strong and positive!
April
Sending love and well wishes. You’ and your family are in my thoughts and prayers Melanie. Stay positive. Get well soon. ❤️❤️❤️
LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! Sending lots of love and prayers for you and your family! Please keep us posted on anything we can do to help!!!
So sad to hear your news. Loving all the support you have around you, that’s all we can ask for at difficult times. Sending good vibes, love and prayers to you and your family. Xx
Oh my dear Melanie. I am so truly praying for a victory for you and your family. The enemy desires your fear and I will be praying by the power of the Holy Spirit and in the Holy name of our Lord Jesus that ANY and EVERY SPARK of fear, depression, oppression, doubt and negativity FLEE and NOT RETURN in Jesus’ name.
Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
All fear is gone
Because I know, I know
He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives.
I sing that chorus when I’m scares. Sometimes in the midst of crying. He is with you, my dear. Ohhhh how He loves you.
I will be keeping you in my prayers and put you on my church prayer chain. No such thing as too much prayer.
Be strong. Take courage. The Lord Your God is With You.
Love, Claudia, Ohio
Dear Melanie, I like so many am so sorry to hear this news. You are a beautiful spark that will continue to shine and such an inspiration to so many of us. I have been praying for you and your beautiful family and will continue to do so. You beat this once and will do so again. Stay the strong women you are because you’ve got this Melanie! ❤️🙏🏻
Melanie, I have been thinking about you since your last surgery. Hope all is going very well for you and your family. You and your family are still in my daily prayers hope you are back on your feel real soon. Take care.
Joanne
Hi Melanie,
You have taught me how to sew so many wonderful things. The projects gave me things to focus on while I was out on furlough from my job due to Covid-19. You have an amazing teaching style, I am a visual learner and you show and include everything needed in your tutorials to have successful outcome, thank you!
On a more serious note, I am sending tons of healing support your way. As difficult as things may seem your outlook is positive and that alone will get you through this. Your family, friends, and fans are all sending love your way. Stay strong and may every day bring you closer to a complete recovery💜💜💜