As many of you know, we live in a neighborhood with many young families. The Seibert's, who live a few houses down from us, moved in just a few weeks before we did 5 years ago. We quickly became friends, along with several other couples on our street. Although we don't have as much time to hang out and enjoy one another as we used too (kids, work, other obligations, etc.) they are wonderful people, with the most loving marriage, and amazing parents to a 2 year old son named Ethan. In 2007, Christopher was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. The cancer has spread to his liver and is covering 50% of it. He has been recieving weekly chemotherapy treatments and is fighting this battle with everything he has. I am amazed at the strength and positive attitude of each of them, when it would be just as easy to crumble. They both work full-time jobs, and Christopher works 60+ hours a week at a physically demanding job while he continues chemo treatments.
As you can imagine, insurance only goes so far and bank accounts can only be so deep. Their financial resources are all tapped out--they need help. A great way to help would be to make a donation- any donation, no matter how large or small. If you only have $10 to donate and 200 people donated $10--that adds up to A LOT of money.
They also need your fervent prayers. Please pray that Christopher fights this cancer and that the cancer will shrink to the point that surgery is an option. Please also pray for them to continue with their incredibly positive attitude. They must stay strong and beat this cancer once and for all.
Denise's friend Amber, set up a page for them so that others can donate. If you would like to read more about them or their story-OR donate-click here.
Denise also has a blog that you can read for updates, and their personal story. To read her blog, click here,
Their photographer has also set up a special offer that will benefit Chris and Denise so you can also consider using her for your Christmas pictures, baby pictures, etc. Her website is here:
Denise is a woman of many talents and has also just begun a home based business called Socially Inked that has a beautiful selection of wedding, baby, invitations, and personal stationary. The website is here:
Please consider helping them out, and please, please pray for them.
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