Meet my beautiful friend Nikkie.

I've known Nikkie now for just about a year, we met through an online course we were both taking and realized we worked with the same global skincare & cosmetics brand - LimeLife by Alcone.

Nikkie and I clicked from the beginning and I adore her spirit, tenacity, and drive as a mom and woman. She inspires me in so many ways and I'm so grateful for her friendship.

For those that know Nikkie, you probably know that she was recently diagnosed with a type of Lymphoma. After not receiving quality care in Alabama, she packed up her beautiful girls and traveled to California to have a better medical team treating her and have some support from family. She's looking at at least a 5-month stay for treatment. Chris has to stay back in Alabama to work.

This all comes with great unexpected expense. On top of every day life-stuff, there's many needs that we can help with financially. I can't even begin to realize an exact number that is needed, so we're just going to shoot high and try to take care of as much as we can.

Like most women, Nikkie probably won't be super keen on my starting this and asking for your help - but I am not afraid! I felt God's nudge to get this started because I am POSITIVE there are many people who would love to support the Deal family financially through this.

And if you can't give financially, I just ask you to join me in getting on your knees in prayer. Pray for comfort. Pray for less pain. Pray for smart doctors who will know exactly what to do and how to treat this cancer. Pray for completely and total healing, in Jesus name. Pray for the girls, for their papa, and all family and friends who love my dear friend, too. That's the one thing she's asked for is prayer - and I know every single one of us can deliver on that.

We love you, Nikkie! Cancer's got nothin' on you, girl. I am already claiming victory for you! Let it be, Lord. Let it be!