It's Official!

We will be leaving for Seattle next weekend. We expect to be in Seattle for at least 4 months. The Boys will stay in Spokane for the first few weeks with my parents and then join us once we get settled and into a routine. We'll make sure and post updates as we know more.

The challenge of a bone marrow transplant and moving our family to Seattle is a little overwhelming, but we are trusting God and staying positive. The transplant is Mark's only chance at a cure. It is super expensive, more than anyone could plan and save for. We are faced with a deficit of at least $15,000 from what the insurance company won't cover of the transplant cost and the cost of living in Seattle for as long as it takes for Mark to recover.

Mark and I thought of how best to raise the funds. A Spaghetti Feed? Car Wash? Garage Sale? Silent/Live Auction? While those do raise funds, they cost too. They also take a lot of planning, time and coordination. All of which we are short on.

If we spread the load among many the load will seem light and the financial burden of this crisis will be lifted from our family. We are asking 150 families/individuals who know and love us, who are concerned and praying, to look at their monthly budget and find $25 each month for 4 months that they could afford to donate to our transplant bills. 150 families/individuals at a total of $100 each and we'll reach our goal of $15,000. Click on the DONATE tab above for info on ways to give.

Mark and I are committed to "pay it forward" when this is all over. When he is fully healed and our lives get back to "normal" we will find it in our monthly budget to give to others in the same situation and repay the kindness that has been given to us.