Hi, my name is Camille. I feel very privileged to post on
here and to rally all of us around Emily and her family at this time. A series
of events have moved my family and Emily’s family from neighbors to close
friends. The Meyers are an incredible family full of love for each other and
they exude that love for all those that they come in contact with.
My first experience with Emily was last year, I had moved
into my first home, 4 hours away from any family and I had a 2-week-old baby. She
invited me over and while we chatted our kids played in the sunshine and I
caught a glimpse of how talented and big-hearted she is. A few weeks later our
car battery died and we called Martin to come help us jump it, days later
Martin showed up with a box full of potatoes for us (just because they had some
extras and wanted to share). We were able to spend time doing fun things last
summer and getting to know each other. We have been blessed by the wonderful
people they are. We have seen their love for God and for each other. They are
people that are always trying to do the right thing and help their family grow
in the process.Almost a month ago Emily and I were driving together as she
told me that Martin had some tests done for this random growth under his arm.
We talked about the scary things it could be and then rested on the hope that
it was nothing and it would all be okay. Later that week she called me with the
news that devastated her family and all those that know them. The tests had
come back with all indicators for Melanoma. My heart was heavy as I thought of
their four children and her cute pregnant belly and the wonderful husband and
father that Martin is for them, I couldn't stop the tears from flowing. That
night my husband and I got a sitter and spent time at their home talking with,
praying with and offering to support any way we could. With the focus of his
health and getting answers they headed to a week full of tests and many
appointments with no reservation when it came to finances. When they returned
home they had an army of people ready to help; the support and love have flowed
in. As they have gone through this trial and the various emotions that
accompany it, one thing has become glaringly obvious: God knows them, loves
them and has a plan specific for them.
While we cannot all be there physically, there are other
ways we can help. Many of the costs for tests that they have done and the
treatments that they are hoping to do are a financial burden that they do not
have to face alone. I am confident that we could raise over $100,000 for them
to be able to afford the treatments, and to pay the current medical bills they
already have. Together we can raise these funds that the Meyers family
desperately needs right now. If everyone that read this donated $1, and then
shared this cause with a friend, we could easily send them to do treatments
that fill them with hope for the future that they have together.
Please help the Freckled-Fox, Martin and their family while
they are on this present journey. We have set up a PayPal account under this
email: FreckledFoxFund@gmail.com - when you donate chose option: friends or
family.
Thanks so much!
Praying for the Meyers family! Joshua 1:9 says it all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! And may I suggest a donate button at the top of your sidebar? You can get it from Paypal and have it link directly to Paypal and your email address for the donations. That way when this post gets buried, visitors will still see it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a wonderful cause. My heart is heavy reading this post, such a beautiful and genuinely loving family!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful words. It's amazing how friendships blossom into such beautiful parts of our lives. My heart is so, so, so heavy for this family, but we are convinced of better things in this world. Hebrews 6:11 - And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not become sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea, and I second what Betsy said, a donate button would make it even easier for everyone to donate. Praying for Martin and the whole family. My heart was so so heavy when I read the news the other day, but I know that God is good and all-powerful and He can heal!!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a wonderful idea! This family has tough times ahead but with the love and support of those around them I believe they will persevere. Through God, all things are possible. My heart is with you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and a great idea. Keep your head up Martin, you're going to win this fight! Best wishes from germany
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to donate without linking your bank account? Or an address to send a check? I will keep trying, but for some reason it says I need to put in my account information even though I've already linked my credit card. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am curious to this also. Following!
DeleteJust made a small donation, love and best wishes from the UK
ReplyDeleteIn our thought and prayers, I will also send the word out in my little area of Arizona.
ReplyDeleteJust donated.. wishing you & family health & happiness through this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteXXO Jamie
www.candystilettos.com
Hey guys! It's Camille! We are in the process of setting up an account with a nationwide bank and doing some work on the PayPal button. I spoke with Emily last night... They are so grateful for all of the donations... They feel as though the whole world is behind them on this!! Thank you for all of the generosity and support. It has reached their family with grateful hearts.❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my prayers. I'm still in shock and cannot stop thinkng about your family, Emily. Also made a small donation and will spread the word. Dear God, please, give this family strength.
ReplyDeletePraying for Martin's healing! I am a mommy of almost 5 as well (due in a couple of days) and I cannot imagine facing what you are right now. God knows though and even this trial He will use for good. He goes before you, as well as with you, and into each day. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteMight I suggest having crowd funding campaign? My friend Paul Coakley passed away from cancer in January. He'd only been diagnosed at Christmas. His friends and family used http://www.youcaring.com/ to raise funds to finish building the home that his wife and four children needed and pay for the medical and funeral expenses, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe crowd funding websites really help get people involved because they can see progress toward the goal, notes from those who have donated, get updates, easily share, see how many other people are sharing, etc. And YouCaring doesn't force you to lose part of the funds to credit card fees.
Done and adding this to my prayer list as well!
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