Front side of Mak’s overcomer t-shirt
“Miracles for Mak” became the anthem soon after Faye’s* son, Mak, suffered a ruptured AVM and stroke. It’s the prayer she and her family still pray two years after his life-altering health crisis.
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“My tenacity was definitely tested over the last four years. I believe everyone has a story. My story is summed up in that I’m not a quitter. I MADE IT!” Nancy* shared.
* Her real name is used with permission.
Great story! Nancy is such a special person and has overcome so much with grace and class. So glad that both of you are my friends❤️
Great story, Nancy! As a brain surgery survivor myself, I understand. I too went through physical, occupational, and speech therapy. But God was with me every step of the way. May God continue to bless you and use your story to encourage others!
Nancy is one of the kindest people I’ve ever known. She inspires others not just by her story but by her faith and generous encouragement of others in their efforts. She deserves all the best.
Denise!
You match and surpass any kindness I may show! Things have been rough— but I anticipate that everything will be alright very soon.
Your friend, Nancy
Nancy is an amazing person. She remains positive always in the face of adversity. I’m proud of all of her hard work, and also of her son, Ryan. Wonderful son with an awesome mom.
Leslie,
You inspire me everyday! You look everything in the eye each day and face whatever it brings!
Thank you for being my friend! Nancy
Great job “keep on keeping on”with the Lord’s strength! Crazy how a car accident helped find the tumor. May God continue to give you strength, comfort and healing on this journey!
Jodi,
Thanks for the encouragement!
I count on the Lord. and seek Him daily.
If you don’t mind.. please pray for me this coming Thursday.
Thanks, Nancy
Nancy, your story is so encouraging! I admire you for your tenacity, perseverance, and bravery. May God continue to bless you and you share your story.
Edwina,
Life certainly has it’s challenges, doesn’t it. God has been so good to me– John 3:16 is one of the only Bible verses I can remember, despite a life filled with Bible study. Fortunately…it’s the one verse I need to know.
Thank you, Nancy
Nancy, you have always been such a blessing to all who come in contact with you. I still remember when you were recovering. You would go for daily walks in the neighborhood with that contagious smile. You are a rare flower in our Father’s garden. Melony and Nancy – I feel blessed to know both of you wonderful ladies Proverbs 31:25
Michelle,
I got my Bible out and read the verse, and found such a sweet verse!
There is a place for ministry in our old neighborhood……I hope to walk with Amminy soon . Her smile is always a witness to all. Her comments are next on my page and she introduced me to Melony.
Each of us has a story to tell and God has a way of shaking us up!
Thank you, Nancy
Hey Nancy My Friend
It was Our Great God’s Grace and blessings only and only had put you through all the Tenacity you had “showed up “Our Great God provides “Extraordinary energy “ to Run that “extra Mile “
Your Tenacity story inspires us Look up to Him as a Source of EVERY BLESSINGS “
GO AHEAD MY FRIEND!!!
Our Great God bless you abundantly with His Precious Presence,Provision and Protection Every walk every step you take in the Journey of TENACITY!!!!
“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—”
Amminy,
You have been such a constant blessing to me. I remember when you gave me a copy of Psalm 91. I keep it with my Bible, my devotional, and I keep reading it, Under His wings we will find shelter.
By His Grace, nothing is impossible. Thank you for the blessing!
Your friend, Nancy
Nancy,
It is clear God gave you His grace to walk through so many trials. I know you have overcoming strength! Blessings,
Maureen,
Thank you!
God has been so good to me.
Nancy
Nancy, I have known you since college, when we were both 17! And you were tenacious even then. Even then, you witnessed to me about your faith and love of Jesus. In fact, you were the first person I knew who read daily devotionals and you started sharing your Guideposts with me each night. I know I was a “hard nut to crack” but your TENACITY served us both well. I remember inviting you, Ben and Mom to a celebratory hamburger feast where I shared that I had finally received Christ into my heart (We were 19 by then.)
These days, we are separated by distance and I can’t get to see you as often as I like. I remember crying after one of our phone calls when I realized how hard it was for you to express yourself – yet, you bravely did! Now, our conversations go much more smoothly which shows how much you have progressed. And, after reading this story, Ryan is my hero. What a kind, compassionate man you have raised. I know he made a difference in your recovery. I am so grateful that you and Mom are settled in a place with such beautiful flowers and surrounded by people who share your faith. The Lord truly has provided.
Mary,
You were a tough nut to crack! When you got to college you had food from all over the world, a set of encyclopedias, and a lot of questions about faith… in particular, my faith! So glad you asked! I remember asking you to find something that was not true in my devotionals and the Bible…. You had many, many questions.
I am truly blessed……by God, my family, and my friends. Everything I value.
Thank you for being my friend!
Nancy
Nancy—you’re strength and true spirit show through you now and ever since I have known you. Because of your witness to Mary, the seed was planted for me and I later accepted Christ. Our families have blossomed with His Truth—our parents, our spouses and our children. Thank you!
God Smiles when He sees your Legacy. Hugs sweet friend
Susan Parks
Susan,
Thank you for sharing, I did not know that I had been such a blessing to your family.
Last Fall, when I was riding Lyft back and forth to work, I tried to minister to the Lyft drivers, but was surprised to find that all but 2 of my drivers were already Christians. I am looking for ways to serve, while volunteering only. Although I was good at what I did before, I no longer have the strength for that level of activity.
Also, please pray for me this coming Thursday.
I feel compelled to witness these days, there is an urgency for me to share the Good News now more than ever. It will be a challenge–because I can remember little of my Bible and have to refer to it constantly.
One of the disciples kept asking for his issue to be resolved, we never find out what the issue was— but, important to know that there was an issue and that it was not named means it could be anything, anything at all! I pray for my issue with memory is solved, I pray because I have issues solving math situations, I have to pray because without my notes, I am lost, I pray because I have little physical strength at this time, and maybe I will always will have these issues. But, what I do know is that our God is mighty and He is our one and only God!
Keep the faith Susan, your friend, Nancy
Nancy! I know this is hard to believe but I am just now opening your email, I didn’t want to open it until I had time to read what you were sharing, OMGOSH! Your story is amazing and so are you! Even when we visited when your speech had not come back you were beautiful inside and out. You had the smile and expression of Jesus. Loving, gentle and confident of who you were and were you were going, God gave you a tenaciousness to handle every trial you encountered along with beautiful grace and character.
God is good, all the time and your ministry to others through your trials has pierced the hearts of many! Take care and much love to you, today and always. <
Nancy you have a strong desire to survive and thank God for giving you another chance to share your love of him with others.
My best friend has Alzheimer’s. She was diagnosed about two years ago. She went very fast and is in a deep depression. I miss her so badly. I plan to go visit her on that day. She is only 70 years old and her mother also got it at the same age.
So impressed with the strength Faye and Mak share and carry together each day. Giving up is not an option.
With God’s help we simply move forward on the path before us- one day at a time.
So much for for all of the Yost clan!!
Flowers House
May God continue to bless your sweet family! I pray Mak continues to heal and will have a full recovery. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story.
Thank you so much! You are absolutely correct. Giving up is not an option! And with God by our sides we don’t have to.
What a beautiful story of Faith and perservance! Prayers for continued improvement!
Thank you so much for continued prayers!!
What a journey for Mak. He and his mothers determination to make life better is working. Hopefully this will carry him through to independence.
Thank you Glenda for reading our story!! Yes! Independence is what we pray for!
Thank you wonderful Faye for sharing Mak’s incredible story! I admire you both so much for your faith, love and perseverance that is second to none. It has been a true blessing to be your next door neighbor for so many years and see first hand God’s work of bringing something beautiful out of something so tragic. Mak, you and your family have truly inspired all of us to never give up, stay positive and trust God, we love you all so much!
Sharon, you are an inspiration! We love you and David so much! God knew what he was doing when he placed us right next door to you!
Incredible strength, perseverance, faith, determination and love! Sleighton and I are always inspired by the powerhouse of unstoppable joy and faith that we see every time we are around Faye & Mak. We pray always for continued healing and miracles for both Faye & Mak! ❤️❤️❤️ We love you guys!!!
We were carved from the same place! Thanking God for that! Love you lil sis! For loving my kids, especially Mak as your own! And always being there for me.
I believe God has used Mak and Faye to show us his Grace. Faye is an amazing woman who is supportive to so many people especially those with disabled family members. Continue to shine his light for us all to see!!
Deborah, God put you in our path when He knew we needed you and your pups. I truly believe that they have helped with Mak’s healing and our families healing. They have given us so much joy and unconditional love just like our Heavenly Father! Thank you for all of your gifts! Love to you and Jesse!
Mak and Faye’s journey have been a beautiful testament to the power of faith and trust in God. The Holy Spirit shines through you both and continues to be an inspiration to many! ❤️ Love you both! ❤️
Kati, you and your whole family have been heaven sent. God knew I needed you to make it through those early days, weeks, months. Thank you friend! Love to you and your family!
Faye – you are the definition of selflessness, courage, strength, hope, love, and miracles. I am so blessed to witness your faithfulness and beautiful journey . I know you say, any mother would do this for their child and many out there would …. but you, Faye are simply amazing – no question. Thank you for being such a light to everyone that knows you.
Faye what a beautiful story of strength and grace!!! Such an amazing story of Love and protection- You are such an inspiration!! LV