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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Every step of the journey, Aimee was by Tracy’s side
When the time came to be her sister, Tracy’s, front-line caregiver, Aimee* never hesitated. In many ways, God had been preparing her for that moment for years. * Her real
A beautiful testimony of love and unselfishness!
What a touching story.! I know from experience from caring for my Father at the end of his life what a blessing comes from being part of the team. May God continue to strengthen Aimee as she works thru the grieving process. Your sister will be waiting for you at Heaven’s Gates!
Thank you Jane. I’m so glad you had the same experience with your father. I would not have had it any other way.
As part of Team Tracy, Aimee was our rock as well. Tracy was so blessed to have such an advocate and one that knew what she was advocating for.
Thank you MAP. It took all of us, her team, to care for her and each other. We were all her pedals.
Aimee was Tracy’s angel on earth.
Thank you MAP. It took all of us, her team, to care for her and each other. We were all her pedals.
Thank you Paula. She was my Angel on earth too. We loved being sisters and I cherish all the memories we created before and during her diagnosis. Our identity is in Christ, not her cancer and not how I was her caregiver. God is good, all the time.
What a deeply touching story!!
Thank you, Jeff. I was honored to share and I hope God will bless other caregivers by at least one word I shared. He knows who needs to read it.
Aimee and Team Tracy are such a real example of the church being God’s hands and feet here on earth. Thank you, God, for letting me be a part of Your work.
Catherine, we are sisters in Christ, along with Tracy and every other girl pedal. I love you more than you will ever know. Thank you for showing me what it means to be a TRUE friend. Thank you for having Melanie capture Tracy’s incredible story of Hope and Joy (in the suffering).
Thank you so much for sharing this story. I have a dear friend whose mother was diagnosed with demensia recently and I plan to share this story with her. Although not the same diagnosis, long battles such as this and knowing that God wraps his arms around us and hugs a little tighter can be a comfort to others in their time of need. May God bless your family.
Thank you Aimee for sharing your experiences with your beloved sister Tracy. I agree with all these previous comments. I got to meet you at our Overcomers party recently in Smyrna and look forward to seeing you again at another celebration of overcoming! I was honored to be a caregiver for my mother for 18 yrs and cherish the peace that has been with me every day since her going home to God. Such a blessing and I know you are gratefu, experiencing that same peace and for that, I am happy for you; as you look forward too, of seeing her in heaven.
I’m so glad I met you at the Overcomers celebration in March, reading your story just now, has just blown me away, it’s the hardest thing to do is to see a loved one suffer, then add juggling your own life and family while helping your dear sister during her illness, Overcomer just doesn’t seem like the only word that describes you and your journey, you are an OA , Overcomer Angel, what a wonderful amazing selfless person you are and what an amazing husband you have to see that you needed to be with your sister, and how your children will have learned the true meaning of love, faith, & Family, and how God gives us strength in times when we think we have none. God bless you are an amazing women with a wonderful family.
Thanks for sharing your journey,
Angie Thomsen
Thank you for sharing your story! I agree with Angie……OA (Overcomer Angel)! Being a caregiver is truly the work of an angel! It is truly one of the most selfless acts of love! I watched my mother care for my grandmother! Your care of your sister taught your children (and others) so many lessons about love, family, and life. May God continue to bless you as you nurture yourself and heal your emotions! Never forget how special YOU are! Tracy lives on in YOU! I too had the pleasure of greeting you at the OVERCOMER’s celebration! So happy you were there to honor and celebrate the incredible journey of your sister Tracy! Continue to lean on God! Proverbs 3:5-6!
NO one really understands the job of a caregiver until they are one. An underpraised job.
A caregiver’s job is underpraised. It brings forth lot of emotions.
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