Hope or Hopeless?
Is stage 4 bone cancer a hopeless situation? At 51-years-old with three children aged 22, 17, & 5, David thought so! After a multitude of doctor visits, lab tests, hospital visits, and second opinions, all of which recommended chemotherapy, David didn’t want to put his family through that ordeal. He didn’t want to put his family under a huge financial debt that would only lead to an inevitable death.
David & Merlinda are members of New Life Community Church, have a strong faith in the Lord, and Merlinda has a stable job as a caterer (picture above is of one of her events). But was it worth it to go through chemo, and most likely, radiation after that? The whole family said “Absolutely, it is worth it,” but David was not convinced. After a couple of weeks of earnest praying and counsel from others, David has come to the point where he is willing to start chemo treatments.
Will you pray these verses over David & Merlinda as they enter this trying time:
Romans 15:13, "May the God of HOPE fill you with all joy and peace as you TRUST in him, so that you may overflow with HOPE by the power of the Holy Spirit." Our hope comes from God Himself and not from circumstances.
Hebrews 6:19, "We have this HOPE as an ANCHOR for the soul, firm and secure." Our hope in Christ steadies us when life feels uncertain.
The chemo treatments are once a month for at least three months, with a five-day stay in the hospital each time. Radiation will most likely follow. We have no idea what the costs are going to be, but we are guessing at least $3000-5000. We are committed to helping David & Merlinda as God enables. If you would like to help with this need, just click on the link below and it will show you how to give. 100% of your gift will go towards helping David & Merlinda, as no administrative fees are taken out.
Thank you for standing with David & Merlinda in their time of great need!