Meet Tammy
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at tammynischan@yahoo.com and I will reply as soon as I can!
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As Christmas Approaches
Even though Thanksgiving hasn't arrived, the spirit of Christmas is definitely floating through the air. Wisps of Christmas fragrances, faint melodies of Christmas songs, hints of a lighter spirit in faces on the street...................... there's no denying the...
To Whom Are We Bowing?
He spoke with the cutest accent. Like a leprechaun-for-Jesus, he shared stories that included "wee trolleys" and all sorts of other adorable phrases not normally heard in American sermons. Our youth group fell in love with Patrick Mead this weekend, and if you're...
What I Know About Ben Hawkins
Yesterday I received a text from a dear teacher-friend telling me that one of our co-workers had been air-lifted to UK Hospital after a possible stroke. All she knew at that time was that he was on life support, because they had to heavily sedate him until they run...
When God Seems Silent
You'd think I would "get" this by now. Why can't I remember that it's only when I'm incredibly thirsty that I truly long for water? And its only when I'm extremely tired that I'm truly aware of the simple blessing of being able to crawl into a warm, comfortable bed at...
What It Really Means to Get the Desires of Our Heart
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 This verse could easily be twisted to convey some type of "genie" powers........ If I do this.......I get that........ or Delight in God and get what you want. But the longer I...
Dealing With Anger
Have you ever been so mad you couldn't see straight? I have. Have you ever lost it and said things you later wished you could take back? I sure have. It's been a while since I've felt myself falling off the cliff of sanity in a fit of rage, but I carry with me the...
November Challenge
Where has the month of October gone?? I look at the date on my calendar and can barely believe I'm reading............ 10/31/14. Time really does fly by! As I think about the arrival of November tomorrow, I am incredibly aware of the memories that seem to intensify as...
What It Takes To Face the Frailty of Life
Sitting at a teacher's meeting recently, I noticed one particular marker sitting on the table in front of me. At first glance, it was just another permanent marker. Just another Sharpie. I didn't really give it any more thought until we were cleaning up after the...
The Good Thing About Falling Short
It's never really fun when you find yourself needing to apologize for how you acted. Unkind words A lack of compassion A quick-to-speak but slow-to-think moment Wishing for a do-over - a second chance - it's easy to scramble in search of excuses. But, one good look in...
Praise to the Teacher
Praise to the teacher who smiles anyway - who doesn't feel imprisoned by words like "early duty", "lunch duty", or"after-school bus duty", but instead rises above her duties, seeing the souls encircling her -and smiles anyway - because she knows her job , above all...