Why do so many "challenges" happen to good people?  This family of mom, dad, and four young children has struggled with partial hearing loss in a child, severe allergies, Aspergers Syndrome, and now mom has cancer.  Two years ago, due to budget cuts, everyone in the dad's agency took a 5% pay cut, followed by another smaller one this year.  Last year, Cooper's little sister was hospitalized twice and mom had to go to four specialists for a deep itching problem all over her skin, which turned out to be a precursor for the cancer.  

My daughter is a stay at home mom and, due to various health challenges, she homeschools the kids. This is a happy family who faces their uphill battles together.  But right now they need some financial help to pay their portion of the cancer treatment costs. 

Thank you for considering helping this wonderful family. 

About the poem perk: Since I have always been in the writing profession, I wanted to give a perk that would be meaningful.  Of course, you would always have a virtual hug from us and gratitude in our prayers. But if you have a cherished family member who you would like to remember in a special way or someone you would like to give a special gift to, then I will write an original poem about that person based on information you provide.