We found out this week that 4 year old Owen Church has leukemia. He is the oldest son of some friends of ours. Owen has two older sisters and one younger brother and he is simply a joy to be around. He loves my kids, as do his siblings and parents and we’re praying for them all.
He is in St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and will probably be there for a while as he gets the treatment he needs. If you feel it in your heart, please consider making a donation to St. Jude’s and be sure and check out Owen’s Caring Bridge site. You can keep up with how his treatment is going and how he and his precious family are coping.
He has years of chemotherapy (which started today) ahead of him. You can only imagine what he and his parents are going through.
After you check out Owen’s site and after you make that donation, here are some other links to take a look at:
Understanding Health Savings Accounts @ My Dollar Plan
End 87 Percent of Work Problems in 72 Hours (really, this works) @ Frugal Dad
Prevent Cord Clutter (cool video!) @ Organizing Your Way
Improve the World: See a Need and Meet It @ My Supercharged Life
Pros and Cons of Rewards Checking Accounts @ Cash Money Life
Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit May Not Benefit Existing Home Owners @ Free From BrokeExtended Home Buyer Tax Credit May Not Benefit Existing Home Owners @ Free From Broke
Rules and Limits for the Traditional IRA @ Good Financial Cents
2009 Roth IRA Contribution Limits @ Quest for Four Pillars
Great Stocking Stuffer ideas – a short beginner investing book. @ ABCs of Investing
We’re Free of Consumer Debt!!! @ Clever Dude
You Tell Me: Overdraft Opt-In Rule" @ Being Frugal
Top Low-Cost Canadian DRIP Stocks Ranked by Yield, Dividend Growth and Discounts @ Million Dollar Journey
How to Buy a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot @ Squawkfox
Listening to Financial and Life Advice From Our Elders @ My Two Dollars
The Smartest Choice We Can Make @ Marc and Angel Hack Life
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Hey Ron, thanks for the mention. I hope you get a good turnout for your fundraising campaign. We also contribute to the local Childrens hospital charity.
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Wow, that is sad news about little Owen – hopefully things go well for him.
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Ron – My heart goes out to Owen and his family. Kids like Owen are exactly why I’m so passionate about helping Make-A-Wish.
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Sorry to hear about Owen. Best wishes and prayers for him and his family.
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I’m sorry to hear about Owen’s leukemia…I can’t even imagine what his family is going through! Praying for healing for Owen and peace and comfort for his family!
(And thanks for the link to my cord tip!)
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I’m sorry to hear about Owen. Praying for him and his family.
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I know what it’s like to have leukemia; even though I’m 54 yrs old, I had leukemia and cancer 3 1/2 years ago. I too had A.L.L. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. It strikes young kids and adults over 50. With my stage 4, I almost died but with my faith and help with chemo, I’m alive today. Remission free for 3 1/2 yrs Mothers Day weekend. My prayers goes out to him and his family.
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