This morning at breakfast, Adam asked how we might come up with a fast $2500. I thought he must be crazy - what do we need that for? Then he relayed the following story:
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Nol is 67 years old. He has come to the United States from the Philippines in order to support his family better than he can in his own country. The main problem is Nol's family continues to live in the Philippines. This is a true blessing for them - they remain at home, yet receive the glamorous income from Nol's hard work. Nol has been a hardworking, committed dishwasher at the Adam's hotel for the past 8 years. He also works at the Marriott, where he is a dishwasher. Nol spends 16 hours of each day washing dishes. On Sundays, he attends mass.
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Nol lives simply and sends nearly every penny he earns to his family in the Philippines. For years, he has supported the high school in his hometown by sending musical instruments and supplies. He sends whatever he can to improve the lives of others - his family and others in their community. He's a sweet man, with a simple and beautiful faith - sharing of God's grace and goodness with everyone around him. Adam, for one, has been blessed by Nol's willingness to share his faith, especially at work.
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So, why this money? Well, Nol's wife has diabetes and she is critically ill. His daughter has told him that her mother's illness is coming to an end and she wants nothing but to see her husband again before she goes to be with her Lord. Nol has not asked for the money, but last night, in the kitchen of the Holiday Inn, as he told Adam that his wife is dying, Adam thought he had to make sure this man could support his family in a more intimate way during this time. So we are asking for your help.
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If we could get 50 people to give just $50 by Tuesday morning, Nol could be home with his family by next weekend - provided the flights don't go up too astronomically before we can book the ticket. This Lent, you can make a real difference for Nol and his family. By giving up just one meal out with your family of 4, you can help Nol be with his wife and children - for the first time in 7 years! If you know anyone else who might be willing to help, please direct them here.
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You can forward donations to us - through Paypal. Send me an email (through the contact me link on the sidebar) and I will give you the information.
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Nol is 67 years old. He has come to the United States from the Philippines in order to support his family better than he can in his own country. The main problem is Nol's family continues to live in the Philippines. This is a true blessing for them - they remain at home, yet receive the glamorous income from Nol's hard work. Nol has been a hardworking, committed dishwasher at the Adam's hotel for the past 8 years. He also works at the Marriott, where he is a dishwasher. Nol spends 16 hours of each day washing dishes. On Sundays, he attends mass.
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Nol lives simply and sends nearly every penny he earns to his family in the Philippines. For years, he has supported the high school in his hometown by sending musical instruments and supplies. He sends whatever he can to improve the lives of others - his family and others in their community. He's a sweet man, with a simple and beautiful faith - sharing of God's grace and goodness with everyone around him. Adam, for one, has been blessed by Nol's willingness to share his faith, especially at work.
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So, why this money? Well, Nol's wife has diabetes and she is critically ill. His daughter has told him that her mother's illness is coming to an end and she wants nothing but to see her husband again before she goes to be with her Lord. Nol has not asked for the money, but last night, in the kitchen of the Holiday Inn, as he told Adam that his wife is dying, Adam thought he had to make sure this man could support his family in a more intimate way during this time. So we are asking for your help.
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If we could get 50 people to give just $50 by Tuesday morning, Nol could be home with his family by next weekend - provided the flights don't go up too astronomically before we can book the ticket. This Lent, you can make a real difference for Nol and his family. By giving up just one meal out with your family of 4, you can help Nol be with his wife and children - for the first time in 7 years! If you know anyone else who might be willing to help, please direct them here.
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You can forward donations to us - through Paypal. Send me an email (through the contact me link on the sidebar) and I will give you the information.
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You could send a check (this would be last resort, as we need to gather the money fast), again, you'll need to email me for that information.
You could send a check (this would be last resort, as we need to gather the money fast), again, you'll need to email me for that information.
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I realize this is a ridiculous request - so many that are reading this barely know us. But we trust in God's providence and we believe that He will allow all of us to bless Nol's family during this Lent. We know that we can do anything in His Holy Name and that He wants us to help in any way we can. And we just don't have the funds to send Nol on our own. But we know that God will provide. We just know it - so many of you have proven yourselves to be angels in the short (or long) time that we've known you.
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We pray that you are able and willing to help. In addition to the funds, we would ask that you would pray that Nol's wife would not suffer, that Nol would make it home in time to be with her. We pray for peace for her children, for Nol and mostly for her - that she would have a happy death and find herself with Christ.
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Thank you so much for prayerfully helping.
I realize this is a ridiculous request - so many that are reading this barely know us. But we trust in God's providence and we believe that He will allow all of us to bless Nol's family during this Lent. We know that we can do anything in His Holy Name and that He wants us to help in any way we can. And we just don't have the funds to send Nol on our own. But we know that God will provide. We just know it - so many of you have proven yourselves to be angels in the short (or long) time that we've known you.
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We pray that you are able and willing to help. In addition to the funds, we would ask that you would pray that Nol's wife would not suffer, that Nol would make it home in time to be with her. We pray for peace for her children, for Nol and mostly for her - that she would have a happy death and find herself with Christ.
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Thank you so much for prayerfully helping.
