hope. help. healing for Katie.

have you ever had something so dear to your heart, but somehow you have no words to convey it? i find myself struggling to write this morning because I want my words to inspire you, challenge you, and empower you. I want you to become passionate for helping a family that is in great need.

meet the stubblefields: 

Robert, Robb, Brad (Olivia's groom), Olivia, Alesia, Katie

Robb, Kelli (Robert's bride), Robert, Alesia

beautiful family, right? This family is resilient and has been going through the hardest season of their lives. in short, their youngest [Katie] attempted to take her own life by means of a gun in March. Since that day, they have been fighting and pleading for their daughter. i could go on and on about the trials Katie and the Stubblefields have been enduring, but i refuse to let despair win. just try to imagine the unimaginable and that is what they have been dealing with (who knew face transplants were a thing?)

its a beautiful thing to see the church come together and intercede for a family that is so transparent in their needs. however, the only thing they never do is tell you their financial needs and that is why I am writing to you today. today is a celebration and I want to invite everyone to celebrate with me. Katie's birthday is this month and what a better way to celebrate than by having a BBQ and fundraiser. today, from 5-7, at First Baptist Church at the Mall, we will be celebrating Katie and raising awareness and support for the Stubblefields. The Stubblefields would never write or ask for financial help, but i will. I love this family deeply. 

so i am pleading with you today to come to the BBQ and give to this beautiful family. you can purchase tickets at the door ($10) or give donations through the website Hope for Katie. Our goal is $20,000. I realize this is a large sum to raise, but I am believing that it will be raised. I choose to believe in the kindness of others. I choose to believe that what Jesus says is true, that we reap what we sow. So today, sow into the Stubblefields, whether you know them or not. I pray that the Lord returns and blesses you eternally and financially now times 100!  

see you there. 

Xxo,

B

P.S. for a detailed update on Katie and her rehabilitation, click here:  update

P.P.S. to stay up-to-date on Katie, hear from her family, and see her prayer needs, click and join here: Praying for Katie Stubblefield