When someone you know and whose presence you have always simply taken for granted gets diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, you're struck with all kinds of questions, not the least of which is, "why him?" You suddenly find yourself entertaining thoughts that often nag around the corners of your consciousness, but that you try to push from the forefront of your mind until you get hit in the face with someone else's reality. Cancer could just as easily strike me. How would I feel if I was in Daniel's boat right now? Why does life take such unpredictable turns? You realize when someone you know, whether well or merely in passing, is facing a serious illness that life is really a very fragile thing, and that Someone greater really has been in control all along, even if you haven't always acknowledged or welcomed it.
It's thoughts like these that have motivated a group of Daniel and Evelyn's friends and acquaintances at their home church to rally around them in prayer and support. One way that we plan to support them in a very practical way is through an upcoming fundraiser that we hope will honour both God and Daniel and Evelyn. It's a barbecue and silent auction fundraiser that will be held at Timberline Ranch in Maple Ridge, the place where Daniel has spent so many years serving God and other people.
It is our prayer that this evening will be a time of joy and celebration of Daniel's many years of service both to Timberline and to his church, Maple Ridge Baptist. Most of all, we hope to raise a significant amount of money that will help to alleviate some of the financial stress that the Rempels are feeling during this time as Daniel is away from work, and as new expenses arise as Daniel continues his cancer treatments. We hope you'll consider joining us:
Where: Timberline Ranch
22351 144th Ave.
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 5:00 pm - Doors open
5:30 pm - Dinner
Cost: $20 per person
Tickets are available online athttp://ridgebaptist.ca/events/daniel-rempel-fundraising-dinner/
We will also be holding a silent auction, and there are some fabulous prizes to bid on, including a one-hour scenic flight over the Fraser Valley, a four-day cabin stay in Parksville on Vancouver Island (ferry fare included), a Pandora bracelet, a quarter-page full-colour ad in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Times, several theme baskets, gift cards to several local establishments, a one-hour massage and dozens more fantastic items. We are also accepting donations for the silent auction. If you'd like more information or wish to make a donation to the silent auction, please visithttps://www.facebook.com/jennyfunderburkschweyer and leave me a message.
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From Evelyn:
Thank you so much to the team who is putting this event together. It is wonderful to have it to look forward to for the encouragement and support. You all are such a blessing!
Quick update:
Daniel and I are seeing the oncologist for a check up tomorrow. I suspect she'll be changing the chemo drug to a stronger one (both in potential good and bad effects), so we'll see.
Daniel hasn't improved much from Monday's chemo. He still can't talk and is even more fatigued and sleeps more. He lost a lot of his appetite from the chemo so eating has become even harder. He's fighting hard.
Please continue to pray for improvements and encouragement for us both. We still persistently pray that God would be glorified in healing Daniel completely, and restoring him to his ministry at Timberline and his roles as a husband and father.
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