Work Days will be Friday & Saturday January 2nd & 3rd

Justin and Mistie are the parents of 6 children, 5 young children who live at home 11, 8, 6, 5, 2 years old and a 15 year old that lives in St. George. For the past several months Mistie has been suffering from headaches which despite physical therapy continued to grow in intensity. The Doctors finally ordered an MRI which is when they found a tumor the size of a golf ball on the left side of her cerebellum, they scheduled surgery for the following morning and due to the rapid nature of the tumors growth over night it was the size of a large lemon!

Following a biopsy it was determined to be a very deadly form of cancer (Medulloblastoma) due to the invasive nature of the cancer it is going to require at least 6 weeks of Radiation (5 days per week) AND 6-8 months of Chemo therapy. She will be extremely sick & weak from the aggressive treatments & will need to stay in Cedar City for the radiation therapy and the beginning of her Chemo treatments. They are hoping to be able to complete her Chemo in Gunnison which would allow her to be with her husband and older children during this long an scary battle.

The discovery of cancer was the scariest thing they have faced together; however, this isn't the first or only illness they have ever dealt with as a family. Mistie and some of the children suffer from asthma which has lead to periodic hospitalizations and on going treatments. Justin has been struggling with migraine headaches and seizures the past several years, and yet he has still worked hard and been able to support his family.

These factors may seem small but when put together they have prevented them from being able to fix up their small 3 bedroom mobile home as quickly as they would have liked to. But it is theirs and they love it and it was sufficient for their needs until a few months ago when Mistie's aunt came to live with them.

Mistie’s aunt is a very kind person but suffers from several health conditions which require daily assistance so Justin and Mistie invited her to move in with their family. However with her moving in this has put their 3 sons out of a bedroom and they are now sleeping on the couch, recliner and floor in the small front room until they finish the basement.

Finishing the basement seemed like an easy thing to do, however, in light of what is now happening in their family the time and money has to be spent elsewhere. When the basement is finished there will be enough room for a bedroom and a food storage room. Right now the only entrance is from the outside so there needs to be some light carpentry work done so it can be accessed from within the home.

Both Justin and Mistie serve diligently in their respective callings in the church and refuse to let these problems get them down. However, as many of us know it can be consuming trying to do it all and with the fear of the unknown staring them in the face their time and efforts have just become more complicated. BUT their attitude is great “What good would it do to just sit in bed and cry”.

Despite their circumstances both Justin and Mistie have served each other, their children and their community. This is because of their love for each other and their love to serve others. They have blessed many lives because of their compassion and never have they expected a return. Their faith and determination WILL get them through this trial but family and friends can help ease the burdens. If we can lighten their load even a little it will be received with open arms. Please look in your hearts and if you are able to help even a little please do.

May you and your families be blessed during this holiday season and remember to cherish your loved ones and never take them for granted; we never know what the future may hold. Merry Christmas, and thank you!


Here is a WISH LIST Please help any way you can....

Basement

• Sheet rock
• insulation
• nails and screws
• electrical supplies-wire, lights, outlets switches etc.
• paint
• tape and mud
• carpet
• interior doors

Front Porch

• Wood

Front Room

• paint
• curtains
• front door (size?)

Kitchen

• Wood for shelves
• paint
• curtains for two windows or material to sew matching sets

Bathroom

• Paint
• Shower curtain
• wood for shelves and cupboards
• peel and stick tiles

I talked to Justin and Mistie and asked them to go and decide on colors and such, but they said it's alright, anything is good. After a little pestering Mistie did say "ok, anything but red, yellow and orange." So there it is, they will be very grateful for anything we can offer.

THANK YOU!

P.S. We are working on a way to accept cash donations too...

THANK YOU!!