Emily's Journey- God's Provision
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On Friday, December 8, 2017, 19-year-old Emily Whiting was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer.
A diagnosis like this would be a devastating shock to any family, but the Whitings have placed their hope in Christ and cling to the truth of who God is no matter the circumstances. However, their financial needs will be great.
As you may or may not realize, cancer treatment comes with many costs, medical and otherwise. While Emily undergoes intensive chemotherapy over the next nine months, the Whitings will be billed for insurance deductibles and any non-covered medical services. Emily’s treatment will take place at MD Anderson, about an hour from the Whitings’ house. She will spend two to three weeks in the hospital every five to six weeks, so the family will need to pay for gas, tolls, parking, food, and countless other expenses. They also may need to board their dog during this time. On top of these added expenses, Emily’s mother Sue will need to stop working so that she can care for Emily, resulting in the loss of the income that the family has relied on to pay their daughters’ college bills.
We estimate that the family’s added financial needs for the next nine months will be around $60,000.
Over many years, Emily’s father, David, has influenced thousands of lives through his leadership, teaching, and commitment to the local church. Sue and their girls have impacted countless others through their ministry and friendship. As the Whitings walk this difficult path, we walk alongside them, surrounding them with prayer. There is so much we can’t do, but we can pray and try to ease the financial burden of this. It’s a way to come together to remind them of God’s love and provision, so let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus and help ease the burden of this incredible family that we all love!
Thank you in advance for your generosity to this family!
For more on Emily’s story, please read the blog posts below.
https://davidwhiting.today/2017/12/my-19-year-old-could-use-your-prayers.html
https://davidwhiting.today/2017/12/joy-in-the-middle-of-shock.html
https://davidwhiting.today/2017/12/important-test-tonight-update-3-emily-whiting.html
https://davidwhiting.today/2017/12/osteosarcoma-verified-update-4-emily-whiting.html
A diagnosis like this would be a devastating shock to any family, but the Whitings have placed their hope in Christ and cling to the truth of who God is no matter the circumstances. However, their financial needs will be great.
As you may or may not realize, cancer treatment comes with many costs, medical and otherwise. While Emily undergoes intensive chemotherapy over the next nine months, the Whitings will be billed for insurance deductibles and any non-covered medical services. Emily’s treatment will take place at MD Anderson, about an hour from the Whitings’ house. She will spend two to three weeks in the hospital every five to six weeks, so the family will need to pay for gas, tolls, parking, food, and countless other expenses. They also may need to board their dog during this time. On top of these added expenses, Emily’s mother Sue will need to stop working so that she can care for Emily, resulting in the loss of the income that the family has relied on to pay their daughters’ college bills.
We estimate that the family’s added financial needs for the next nine months will be around $60,000.
Over many years, Emily’s father, David, has influenced thousands of lives through his leadership, teaching, and commitment to the local church. Sue and their girls have impacted countless others through their ministry and friendship. As the Whitings walk this difficult path, we walk alongside them, surrounding them with prayer. There is so much we can’t do, but we can pray and try to ease the financial burden of this. It’s a way to come together to remind them of God’s love and provision, so let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus and help ease the burden of this incredible family that we all love!
Thank you in advance for your generosity to this family!
For more on Emily’s story, please read the blog posts below.
https://davidwhiting.today/2017/12/my-19-year-old-could-use-your-prayers.html
https://davidwhiting.today/2017/12/joy-in-the-middle-of-shock.html
https://davidwhiting.today/2017/12/important-test-tonight-update-3-emily-whiting.html
https://davidwhiting.today/2017/12/osteosarcoma-verified-update-4-emily-whiting.html
Organizer and beneficiary
Katelyn Romanowych
Organizer
Rochester, NY
David Whiting
Beneficiary
