Last month, their new son Micah was born 11 weeks premature. He's going to be fine, but they still have a long road ahead of them.
Please join us in prayer over his recovery and read the letter below, from Gabe's sister Elaine, for ways to help the family.
Dear Family,
Friends, and Body of Christ,
On June 27th
Micah Nathanael was born at UW Medical Center at 29 weeks gestation – 11 weeks
premature. He weighed in at 3lbs, 3oz
and 16 inches long. Rachel endured a
dramatic and complicated c-section surgery that involved her losing half of her
blood volume. Needless to say God’s
grace and mercy poured over the Powell family that day! We are so very thankful to the Lord for His
hand of protection and severe love!
Rachel was
released from medical care merely four days after surgery! They expect Micah to stay at UW Medical
Center until his due date (September 12), depending on his progress. Gabriel and Rachel live a good two hours away
from the hospital, therefore, they will be making many trips back and forth
over the next couple months.
Since many
of you have expressed a desire to help, this letter is to inform you of specific
needs the Powell family have now incurred.
If you feel the Lord leading you to help in any of the following ways,
please do not hesitate!
1.
Financial Needs
- We have set up a Donation Account at WECU for anyone to
deposit any amount of money for the Powell’s to use during these next 2
months. Below is a list of what the
donated money would be used for.
a.
Since
Gabriel and Rachel live two hours from Micah’s hospital, they have found housing
associated with the hospital where they can stay from time to time. Although it is a reduced rate ($69/night) it
will still be costly over time.
b.
Driving
2 hours each way 2-3 times a week will also increase their gas expense.
c.
Though
they will try to minimize eating out, their food costs will go up during this
time as it will be difficult to pack food for every trip.
There are two ways to donate:
1.
Send
the Powell’s a check made out to Rachel Powell with “Micah Fund” in the memo line. Checks can be sent to 77 Polo Park
Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229.
2.
Go
into any WECU branch, and tell them you’d like to make a deposit into Guillermo (Gabriel’s first name) and Rachel Powell’s Micah Fund account.
2.
Meals/Groceries
- When Gabriel and Rachel are home,
having 2-3 readymade meals a week would be very helpful for Rachel. During the week you may drop off meals at: 615 W.
Indiana St., Bellingham, WA 98225, 360-739-3733, or at their home most weekends. Elsa Powell (Gabriel’s mother) or Elaine
Margeson (Gabriel’s sister) will be able to take any meals to freeze.
3.
Light House Cleaning – Going back and forth regularly
will make regular cleaning challenging. Help with simple tasks about once a
week will make a big difference!
a.
Vacuuming
b.
Dishes
c.
Laundry
d.
Bathrooms
As you can see, there are many ways
in which you can serve this family! Let’s
come together and show what we as a body can do for one another in love! We know that not everyone can do everything
and so we ask that you decide what you and your family are capable of at this
time. I will be forthright and say that
right now, financial support is the most
crucial and the most necessary, so if anything, a monetary donation to the
WECU account will be the most beneficial.
If you have any questions or concerns,
or have come up with another way to help Pastor Gabriel and his family, please
do not hesitate to call! I, Elaine
(Gabriel’s sister), write this letter on behalf of Gabriel and Rachel. I would welcome any calls!
Thank you so much for taking the time
to read and consider how the Lord would have you give and serve during this
time of serious need!
Most Sincerely in the Lord,
Elaine Margeson
360-739-3733
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