The DeYoung Family

sweet lola

The DeYoung Family has an Amazing Story.  Matt and Lindsey and their sweet
daughters, Lola and Kia, packed up their comfortable life here in the
States and moved to Tanzania, Africa in the small town of Mumba to fulfill the
desire in their hearts
to help in any way that God needed.  Lindsey is a professional photographer and has
used her talents
to serve and educate in Africa before, but now their family felt led to serve
specifically
giving back in orphanages in Africa and aiding community members in small business
development.

They essentially sold all of their possessions, rented out their home to
missionaries, and trusted God would guide them.  Today they are choosing
to remain joyful & faithful in the midst of pain....

Last week we heard from Lindsey via Facebook that the DeYoung family was flying home
unexpectedly as little Lola (5 yrs. old) was ill.  They flew to the States
with just the clothes on their backs(which were summer clothes...a bit
chilly for temps here in MI!:)  They immediately took Lola to Helen Devos
Children's Hospital  in Grand Rapids, MI and found out that their sweet baby girl
has Luekemia.

As you can imagine this is each and every parents worst fear.  Their whole
life has been flipped upside down and they are faced with some big
changes.  They are in need of a car, housing, clothing, and unforseen
expenses for Lola.  This is where YOU come in...

We are challenging everyone to meet a goal:

100 donors of $100 dollars!

Due to the immediate need we are hoping to raise this amount in by March 4th!
*Of course you may also give larger or smaller quantities, as well.

This is completely attainable...we just know it:) and although the
DeYoung family would never ask for this on their own...they have SO many
people who love them and want to help and do not know how.

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**It's super easy - and this fund goes straight to them!!!

This kind gesture will hopefully give them some small amount of relief
amidst this most difficult time.  Your generous hearts will forever be
grateful by this Amazing Family!

Please give back today!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love
him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)