Many Thanks

We have been blessed by so many loved ones. The meals people are bringing have been wonderful, and we are grateful for those who have donated to Ben's medical costs. I know many people have offered gifts, letters of inspiration, prayers. This has increased our joy as we know how we are not alone in all of this.

The first financial benchmark has been made with the first year of estimated cost already provided. I truly am amazed.

Thanks to you all and we will keep you up to date on what is going on.

Blessings,

Estimates for full treatment posted

I was able to sit down and estimate the medical and care costs for the next 3 years. Time will tell if these are accurate based on my assumptions, but we will let you know if anything changes.

Donation Update Feature

You will notice that I updated the Blog with a "Donation Update" feature. My hope is that this will help keep everyone in the "know" as to what the need is, and what has been raised. I plan on updating it weekly or depending on activity, as needed.

As you can see, much of the financial need for year 1 is being provided, and we are grateful. When we get a better sense of what the costs might look like for year 2 & 3, we will post it out on this Blog.

Thank you to everyone who have donated so far, and for all of the wonderful meals that have come our way. We are truly grateful for all of the support.

Ben Support Blog just set up

On November 10, 2009, our son Benjamin was diagnosed with A.L.L. Leukemia. Since then we have been overwhelmed by a tsunami of support and love from family, friends, and our church. Many people have asked how they can help us out not only with medical costs, but also with cleaning, meals, prayers and other care.
This blog is being set up specifically to help coordinate and communicate any progress on those efforts. My wife and I are both very grateful for the support, but we also want to be transparent with the what is needed and what has been given as a help to those who would like to generously give to the healing and treatment of Benjamin.
1. For prayer support and general update on Ben's progress we have set up a CaringBridge blog at www.caringbridge.org/visit/benjaminjarvis
2. For a meal schedule the following website has been set up www.foodtidings.com/SignUp.aspx?ScheduleGuid=2d2afc81-0eaa-44a1-8348-e8958a2463c8
3. If you would like to donate to Ben's medical and care expenses, you can donate through paypal or any major credit card by clicking on the "Donate" button to the right.

Blessings to all of you. This experience with you has really shown our whole family the Love of Christ in such tangible ways.

Gary