As some may or may not know already, my wife, Loreal, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer just after Christmas last year.  Since the initial diagnosis, we have been pursuing treatment options, and on Friday, February 13th (Friday the 13th, yikes!) she will be heading to the hospital in Loma Linda, CA for a complete thyroidectomy and possible removal of other parts of her lymphatic system.  If you have to get cancer in your lifetime, thyroid cancer is a good one to have, as it has a 95% total cure rate.  The surgery will of course remove most if not all of the cancer from her body, but there will be follow up treatment with iodine radiation to annihilate the rest of it.  As Loreal has been at her current job for a very short time, she does not as yet qualify for the medical leave benefits she might otherwise have had.  To that end, her company—Premiere Health Services—has started a fundraiser to help us out during her recovery, and has generously offered to match all donations, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000.  If you would like to check it out and find out more about it, the fundraiser site can be found here:
Please, don’t feel obligated to give anything.  Our friendships mean more to us than money ever could, and the outpouring of prayers and well wishes has been overwhelming and very greatly appreciated.  Loreal and I are grateful to have the best medical care possible in this rough situation, and for all of our dear friends and relatives who have come alongside us for emotional support during this rocky chapter of our lives.  If you do feel inclined to give, Loreal and I thank you from the bottoms of our hearts and hope that God will bless you as He has blessed us.  Thank you.