Friends, cardmakers, prayer warriors, I desperately need your
help, please read. PLEASE help me lift a
dear couple who are friends and coworkers of my husband, Miranda and Dustin,
and their son Asher. Asher was born at
just 24 weeks last year, under 2 pounds.
After several months in the hospital, he was finally able to come home. You can read about their journey earlier getting
him strong and healthy to leave the hospital in the months after he was born on
her blog: www.bigboyasher.com It was such a privilege to read her daily updates
as they celebrated each small milestone and every ounce he gained! (I need
tissues every time I read the letter on the first page they wrote for him after
he was born.) Since then, he’s always had the health challenges a micropreemie
faces in early development, but otherwise a sweet, happy boy, just like his
name. Then, a few months ago, he had a fall
which prompted them to do a brain scan, just to be on the safe side.
Unexpectedly, the scan showed a mass in his brain, unrelated to the fall. Surgery to remove it revealed several more
tumors that did not show up in the scan, and the biopsy revealed cancer. He is
now 18 months old. The doctors are offering virtually no hope of recovery with
treatment, and that his time is most likely short. That is really all the detail
I can provide here, but they know I am sharing this. No advice or referrals needed as they've explored everything available thoroughly, but they are hoping for a miracle. Understandably, Miranda has not been able to update the blog in awhile (as they have been getting second ,
third opinions, spending every moment
they can enjoying their time with him, celebrating Christmas early, etc) but it
will give you an idea of their hearts and faith. Both being employed by the
same company, huge medical bills and needing time off is also adding up,
although the company and its employees have been amazing in donating their
vacation time etc. They just don’t know
the extent of what their expenses will be or when they will able to get back to
their jobs. Three way YOU can help, anything
is welcome and appreciated: 1. PRAYERS.
Please pray for blessings on this family and MIRACULOUS healing for
Asher. Wisdom, comfort and peace in the days to come. That this family time is
sweet. For God to reveal Himself in a mighty way. The family is also having a prayer vigil tonight at their
church at 6PM and know that will feel the love and support of *every one* of
your prayers. And keep praying! 2. CARDS. You can send me a private message if
you would like to send a card or note to encourage his parents, and I will
reply with their address. Thank you in advance for doing this, our wonderful
cardmaking community always comes through! 3.
FINANCIALLY: Paul and I have decided to donate a portion of the proceeds
for every one of MY stamp sets sold in the month of December to this family. You
can find ALL my sets available for purchase here: http://www.shop.ginakdesigns.com/category.sc?categoryId=32
There is ALSO a paypal link on Miranda’s blog which I shared above if you
prefer to donate that way.
We as parents have just been heartbroken for them as we’ve
learned each devastating development and cannot imagine what they are going
through, but are always humbled and inspired by their strong faith, hope, and
gratitude, which has always been bigger than their circumstances. Miranda and
Dustin are the kindest, most positive people, and know that Asher is already a miracle
baby for what he has been able to overcome and every day he’s been in their
lives has been a joy and blessing, always trusting God’s perfect plan for his
and their lives. Thank you for reading. Please feel free to share this info
within your circles with all who would help and pray, or may be going though
the same struggles! #prayforasher #godcandoanything
