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.
http://deyoungfamily.chipin.com/deyoung-family
**It’s super easy – an 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)
