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Heather, the awesome girl that started Something Sourdough Co, has a problem. The sourdough quest started a coupe years ago, as she has a common liver issue, and sought healing through foods. You can't say your thankful for the issue, but it did lead her to now make the best sourdough bread and treats on Earth, I dare say. She is young, has 4 young kids, and when the farmers markets were wildly successful, her hubby quit his job, and they went all in on a brick and mortar, and that has been wildly successful. I was going to go this morning, but Midge sent me a notice last night from her company fb page.

But it's not her liver. She is in a hospital while they try and figure out the cause of brain swelling that's affecting her vision. I don't know what that potentially means, but it sure is scary. Heather and Ian are deeply religious, and would certainly appreciate the prayers from good folks like all y'all.

And when she's back on her feet, and you like sourdough, you would be missing out bigtime not to stop by and get you some. But beware, they sell out most every day, and I always order the day before, and I think you can do that online. But beware again. I live 10min from the bakery, and if I know yer coming, you might have to deal with meeting me in person.

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She has Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. No, I never heard of it either. She's back home and resting, and I know itching to get back in the bakery.
Caught early like this, treatment should be successful, but maybe ongoing for life. Idiopathic means no known cause.
She does check the three main risk factors of age, sex and weight, and has put on a fair amount of weight since opening the store.
Shoot, I'd weigh a thousand pounds if I was around all that yummy stuff all day and week!!

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. Appropriate on Good Friday! :thumb:
 

Her fb post tonight.​

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1h · San Antonio ·


Survive · Lewis Capaldi ·
Tonight, as we sat down for Easter dinner… I turned around, just casually, and there it was. Right behind me on the curtain. A tiny black ladybug with two red spots.
Something about it made me pause.
In a moment that’s been filled with pain, questions, exhaustion… there it was. Quiet. Still. Almost like it had been placed there just for me to notice.
And when I looked it up and read what it symbolizes—transformation, resilience, growth after hardship—I just broke.
Because that’s exactly where I am.
This season hasn’t been easy. It’s been heavy. It’s been humbling. It’s been full of surrender in ways I never expected. The kind where you don’t just pray—you cling.
And tonight, on Easter… the reminder hit differently.
He was crucified.
He suffered.
He carried pain beyond anything we could imagine.
And still… He rose.
And somehow, in the middle of my own suffering, God let me see that little sign… right behind me. Like He was saying, “I’m here. I see you. I haven’t left you.”
Even in the pain.
Even in the unknown.
Even when I feel like I’m barely holding it together.
I’m being held.
So tonight, I’m surrendering it all. The fear. The pain. The weight of it.
Because if He can bring life after death…
He can bring healing after this.
And maybe that tiny ladybug wasn’t so tiny after all.
🤎

#chrinicillness #idiopathicintracranialhypertension #easter #faith
 
FINALLY an update!
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12h · San Antonio, TX ·
I woke up to hundreds of messages from yesterday… and I’m honestly just sitting here overwhelmed in the best way.
Not because of business… but because of YOU.
So many of you took the time to check on me, pray for me, encourage me, and even gently remind me not to push through this. That resting now is part of healing… and that trying to “power through” could only delay things further.
That kind of love… it doesn’t go unnoticed. It doesn’t go unfelt.
I’m trying my best to respond to each and every message because you deserve to know how deeply I appreciate you. If I haven’t gotten to you yet, please know I’ve seen it and it means more than I can put into words
🤎

A lot of you have asked how you can help, and truly… your prayers, your messages, your kindness… that alone is carrying us right now.
If you do feel led to support in another way, there are two ways that would bless us tremendously:
• Our GoFundMe
• Donating to the Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation (https://ihrfoundation.org/donate)
This journey is something I never expected, but I don’t feel alone in it… not for a second.
We love you all so much. Thank you for holding us up right now
🤎


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Thanks for the info/update Wife and I are huge fans of her Sourdough and didn't know why the store had suddenly shut down.
Hoping she heals and they are able to open back up soon.
 
Thanks David. Heather is a VERY determined and motivated girl, and they WILL return!
She's also very smart, and realized that rushing back in might be a bad move.
Midge read elsewhere that she said she simply can't work because of the pain, and will let treatment take it's course.
She'll need the rest, because when they re-open, that tiny store will be FLOODED with customers!!

They're taking a huge financial hit with the bakery closed after all the startup costs, but health is more important.
The Gofundme account is already over 3x what was asked for. Keep up the prayers!!
 

YEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!​

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1h · San Antonio ·
After two weeks away, we’re finally coming back home to the bakery this Tuesday
🤎

These past couple of weeks have been heavy, humbling, and honestly life-changing in ways I never expected. Walking through something like this has reminded me just how fragile and precious life is… and how deeply loved we are.
Because of YOU… every message, every prayer, every donation… we were able to cover our medical bills. I don’t even have words big enough to hold that kind of gratitude. You didn’t just support a small business… you carried our family through one of the hardest moments we’ve ever faced.
This diagnosis may be a part of my story now, but it will never define the ending. This chronic illness will not hold me back. If anything, it’s deepened my purpose, slowed me down in the most meaningful way, and reminded me why I started this in the first place.
And Ian… I don’t even have the words. In sickness and in health, he has been my rock. Holding everything together, stepping in fully, and doing so much prep work behind the scenes so I could truly rest. This week’s menu is here because of him
🤎

We’re stepping back in this Tuesday with full hearts, softer perspective, and so much gratitude it almost hurts.
This is this week’s menu, made with so much love and intention… we can’t wait to serve you again
🤎

Thank you for loving us the way you do.
We can’t wait to see you.
— Heather & Ian
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1d · San Antonio ·
We sold out… and I’m still trying to find the right words for today.
It was beautiful in a way that almost hurts. So many of you saw the post and came rushing in all at once, filling our space with so much love, so many familiar faces, and so many new ones. We truly thought we were prepared… and I’m so sorry to those we missed when we sold out sooner than expected.
But what I’ll carry with me from today isn’t the sold out shelves… it’s the hugs. The tears. The way so many of you held onto me like we’ve known each other forever. The conversations, the encouragement, the love that felt so deep it’s honestly hard to put into words.
This little bakery… it’s so much more than bread. It’s people. It’s connection. It’s a community that has wrapped its arms around us in ways I never could have imagined.
The photo pictured is something a sweet soul gifted to me today, and it feels like a piece of all of your hearts I get to keep.
🤎


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8h · San Antonio ·
Sold out… today and this entire week… and I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes trying to take it all in
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I’ve always been someone who avoided medication at all costs… I wouldn’t even take over-the-counter meds. And now I’m in a place where I’m relying on them, trying to trust them… and honestly, some days they feel so hard on my body. The side effects, the unknowns, the feeling of “are they even working?”… it’s overwhelming. It’s scary. It’s not something I ever imagined for myself.
Right now, the medications haven’t been working the way we hoped. I’ve had more hemorrhaging, and the papilledema hasn’t improved yet. My doctor has added a new medication in hopes that this will finally relieve the pressure, stop the hemorrhaging, and allow healing to begin.
We are praying this is what turns things around.Because if not… we’re looking at the next step being a brain shunt. And that’s something that feels really heavy to even say out loud.
Every single day this week, you showed up.
You came in early… intentionally… just so I could go home and rest. You didn’t rush me. You didn’t expect more from me. You gave me space to breathe when I didn’t even know how badly I needed it.
The hugs… the tears we’ve shared across the counter… the way so many of you have looked me in the eyes with so much compassion and said “we’re here”… I will carry those moments with me forever.
The flowers. The messages. The offers to help in ways that go far beyond bread… even offering to come fix drywall just to take something off our plate.
As a mom of four, as a wife, as someone who poured my whole heart into this bakery… learning to slow down and accept help has been one of the hardest things. But you have made it feel safe. You have made me feel held.
This week wasn’t just about selling out.
It was about being surrounded by a community that loves deeply, shows up selflessly, and carries people when they can’t carry everything themselves.
I am so incredibly proud of what has been built here. Something Sourdough Co. is more than bread… it’s connection, it’s kindness, it’s people choosing each other again and again.
 
cdc said:
What a story, hope she will completely heal.
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The story goes on. I draw no small amount of inspiration from her postings.
Having a bad morning, Dave? Just think about Heather!
Then I hike my shorts up and shut up and get busy.
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5h · San Antonio ·
Today… we almost didn’t open.
The rain, the pressure, the weight of it all felt like too much. My head, my heart, my body… everything was telling me to stay home, to rest, to pause.
But we showed up anyway also (thankfully Ian does mostly everything, this bakery couldn’t be running still if it weren’t for him
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And somehow… you all showed up too.
What I thought might be a slow, quiet day turned into something so full, so overwhelming in the most beautiful way. We sold out. Again. Not because it was easy… but because this community continues to carry us when we feel like we can’t carry ourselves.
I don’t take that lightly.
Every loaf, every pastry, every smile at the register today meant more than I can even put into words. On days where the pressure feels unbearable, y’all remind me why we keep going. Why this little dream is worth fighting through the hard for.
I am so deeply grateful. So incredibly blessed. And honestly… just in awe of all of you.
Thank you for showing up for us today when it was one of the hardest days to show up at all.
🤎
 
I went to the bakery this morning. I really didn't need anything, but wanted to see Heather and be supportive. Of course, since she had the orange cranberry scones I could eat a dozen of, I got some. I asked if the new med was working. She said no, and this week was so far worse than last. She told me last week that even with referral, she couldn't get in to a neurologist until August 2027! I was having a hard time with that, then she told me this.

One of her customers, a man and wife doctor couple, asked her where the referral was made to. Turns out one of them is at that clinic, and told her to stand by, she will get a call this week for an appointment SOON! It was then that I told her about this site, and I had been posting her fb posts in a prayer warrior forum, and there was much support. She got misty and said to say...... thanks.

Then I told her big fans of her bread on the forum I didn't even know were local, (DKetcham) and were thankful for the posts because they had no idea why it was closed. And now I say thanks!

Now go buy something! :thumb:
 
Aw man, this is NOT going in the right direction!!
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I’ve been admitted to a different hospital
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To be honest… I’ve never understood what people meant by medical trauma until now. The thought of being sent home again, unheard and unseen, absolutely broke me. As most of y’all know, I’ve never been someone who runs to doctors or even takes over-the-counter meds… and these last 3 weeks have been nothing short of a nightmare as my vision keeps getting worse.
When they first suggested just another medication change, I had a full blown panic attack. I was terrified.
But I fought to be heard. I told them to please just look at my records… to compare where my papilledema started to where it is now.
After 39 hours… they came back and said, “You were right.”
My optic nerve is progressing backwards quickly.
The plan now is another lumbar puncture. If my pressure is still high, we’re looking at a VP shunt. They’re also reviewing my MRI and MRV to see if there’s a vein issue that could require a stent.
They attempted a bedside lumbar puncture… four times… and couldn’t get it. So now we wait until Monday to do it with imaging so it’s placed correctly.
I’m exhausted. I’m scared. I wish this was already behind us.
But my faith is strong… and this community is even stronger. The prayers, the messages, the love—you all are carrying me through this.
Please keep us in your prayers
🤎
I love y’all so much
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Good morning, it’s Ian
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Since everything has gotten worse, they took Heather back for another MRI/MRV with and without contrast. They just want to be absolutely sure nothing else is going on… checking again for anything like a clot, bleed, or tumor. Just being extra cautious.
Right now we’re waiting on those results, and they told us a neurosurgeon will be coming to talk with us soon.
I don’t even know how to fully put this into words… this honestly feels like my worst nightmare. Heather is my other half. She’s my missing piece, my joy, my best friend, my everything. Watching her in so much pain and not being able to take it away from her… it’s breaking me in ways I didn’t know were possible.
We are so incredibly grateful for this community that has been surrounding us. The prayers, the messages, the love… we feel it. Truly.
Please keep Heather in your prayers
🤎

—Ian
 

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54m ·
Day 5 in the hospital.
I’m on the neuroscience ACU floor and had my LP done just a little bit ago… my opening pressure was still 33, so the meds haven’t been working like we hoped.
The neurologist came in and said they’re working closely with neurosurgery to decide the next step… whether that’s a VP shunt or a venous sinus stent. They did see some narrowing (thinning) in one of the veins on the right side of my brain called the venous sinus, which is part of how fluid drains.
So right now we’re waiting and trusting God in the middle of all of it.
Physically, this has been so hard. Not being able to even get up and go to the bathroom on my own… needing help for the smallest things. It’s humbling, and honestly frustrating too. I’m young, and this just doesn’t feel like it should be my reality right now.
But even in that… God is meeting me here.
In the frustration.
In the weakness.
In the moments I feel like I have nothing left.
He keeps reminding me that He is my strength when I don’t have any of my own.
The hardest part is being away from my babies, my family, and all of you. I miss my life so deeply it hurts. But I truly believe God is working even now, even when I can’t see it yet.
Thank you for every prayer, every message, every bit of love. It is carrying me through more than you know.
We are trusting Him… one moment at a time.
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3h ·
Surgery is tomorrow.
Today was full of labs, conversations, and that moment where it all finally feels real. Being told no food or water after midnight just hits different.
It’s taken time to get to this decision, and not because anyone was delaying but because they truly had to examine everything carefully. Choosing between a VP shunt or a venous sinus stent isn’t simple. With the stent comes long-term blood thinners, which carry their own risks, especially for me and my lifestyle. They had to study my scans closely, look at the narrowing in my vein, my pressures, how fast my vision has been changing, and make sure whatever we choose gives me the safest and best chance long term.
There wasn’t a quick answer, only the right one after careful consideration.
This journey has been heavy. The waiting, the unknown, the fear, and still trying to be strong through it all.
But God has been so present. Even in the hardest moments, I feel Him holding me. I know He’s already in that operating room tomorrow.
Being away from the bakery, from our normal rhythm, and from my babies has been one of the hardest parts of all of this. This season has stretched us more than I ever imagined.
My mom has started a GoFundMe to help support our family during this unexpected store closure and this hard time. It’s humbling to even share that, but we are so thankful for every prayer, every message, and every bit of support.
Please keep us in your prayers tomorrow for wisdom for the doctors, steady hands, and complete healing.
Holding onto faith over fear
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3h ·
Heather’s venous manometry test went well, and she’s recovering. She’s still very tired and sore, but we are so thankful that part is behind us.
Right now, the doctors are getting a second opinion as they decide between a VP shunt or a stent. At first, they were leaning toward the stent, but now they’re shifting toward the VP shunt… which is the more invasive option. The real brain surgery. The one she’s been the most scared of.
We are trusting God and trusting the surgeons through this. Even when it feels overwhelming, we know He is in control. Please keep Heather in your prayers. God, please keep Your hands over her, give her peace, strength, and complete healing through all of this.
We are so incredibly grateful for every single one of you. Thank you for the prayers, the messages, and for donating to the GoFundMe. It truly means more than we can ever put into words.
I’ve been getting so many messages about it, and I’m so sorry if I haven’t responded. I just haven’t been able to keep up right now.
We feel your love, and we’re holding onto it
🤎


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30m ·
Heather is out of surgery
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After such a long, emotional road she is finally out of her VP shunt surgery and everything went well. There truly are not enough words to describe the relief we feel right now. These past weeks have been some of the hardest we have ever walked through, with so many unknowns, so many tears, and so many prayers whispered in both fear and faith.
God has been in every single detail. He carried her through this. He guided the hands of every surgeon, every nurse, and every person who cared for her. He also surrounded us with a community that has loved us, prayed for us, and lifted us up when we felt like we could not stand on our own.
Thank you does not feel big enough, but thank you. Thank you for every prayer, every message, every donation, and every moment you thought of Heather and our family. We have felt it all, and it has meant more than we could ever explain.
We are continuing to pray for this next part of the journey, that her recovery is smooth, that her pressure stabilizes, that her vision improves, and that she is fully covered in safety, peace, and healing. We know this is not the end of the road, but today feels like such a big step forward.
Heather is so strong. God is so faithful. And we are so grateful.
We love you all more than you know
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4h ·
I was in the ER for 53 hours before finally being admitted. We were all in this big waiting area just waiting for a room. It was so busy, so loud, and honestly just overwhelming.
Neurology came, then neurosurgery, then ophthalmology checking my eyes because my vision was getting worse. It felt like one thing after another, just waiting and trying to hold it together.
Then I had a failed bedside lumbar puncture.
After that I had to lay flat for an hour. I was exhausted, hurting, and just mentally drained trying to process everything that was happening.
When I finally got up, a woman came up to me. I didn’t know her and she didn’t know me.
She told me she knew it wasn’t much, but she made this… and she handed me this tiny handmade mermaid.
And something about that moment just broke me in the best way.
She stayed for a minute, talked with me, and then hugged me. Not a quick hug, but the kind you feel. The kind that makes you feel safe for a second when everything around you feels so uncertain.
In a room full of people, I had felt so alone… and in that moment, I didn’t.
That small act of kindness meant more to me than I can even explain. I’ll probably never see her again, but I will carry that moment with me for the rest of my life.
God really does show up in the most unexpected ways
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That question has been answered.
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54m · San Antonio ·
We will be temporarily closed as our family focuses on healing. Heather is recovering from brain surgery, and we are taking this time to rest, be together, and trust in God’s plan.
This isn’t easy for us, but we know this season has purpose. We are so incredibly grateful for every prayer, every message, and every bit of support you’ve poured into our family. It truly means more than we can put into words.
We will miss serving you, but we can’t wait to come back stronger and continue baking for this community we love so much. Please continue to keep Heather in your prayers. We will share updates as we are able.
We do have a GoFundMe linked in our bio—if you feel inclined to support our family during this time, it will remain there. Please never feel obligated, your prayers and kindness mean everything to us.
With all our love and gratitude
🤎


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She has been home. I didn't know that until now, as a post she made wasn't available to me.
But this post is the first sign of improvement and is very very welcome news.
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1h ·
Faith over fear.
Today may seem small to some people… but for me, today felt huge.
Today was the first day since surgery that I got up, put on real clothes, walked downstairs, and actually tried to function a little again. And honestly? I didn’t know if I had it in me when I woke up this morning.
These last weeks have been some of the hardest and scariest days of my life. Everything changed so fast. One moment I was living normal life, running the bakery, homeschooling my babies, planning menus and pouring into the life we built… and then suddenly I was facing vision loss, hospital stays, tests, fear, unknowns, and brain surgery.
There have been moments where I’ve felt terrified of what’s next. Moments where I’ve cried wondering if life will ever feel normal again. Moments where I’ve felt weak physically, mentally, and emotionally.
But today, even in the exhaustion and healing and uncertainty… I felt the Lord giving me strength.
Not strength for next month.
Not strength for next year.
Just enough strength for today.
And I’m learning maybe that’s how this journey is meant to be walked. One hour at a time. One prayer at a time. One step at a time.
I still don’t know what the future holds. I don’t know what recovery will fully look like. I don’t know how long this road is going to be or what challenges are still ahead of me. But I do know God has carried me this far already, and He will not leave me now.
This journey has humbled me deeply. It’s shown me how fragile life can be, but also how much love can surround a person in their darkest moments. The prayers, messages, support, meals, donations, encouragement, and kindness from so many people have truly carried our family through this season.
Today wasn’t a perfect day.
I’m still healing.
Still tired.
Still scared sometimes.
But today I got up.
And today that was enough.
🤎
💐
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