pass this on...

i came across this story on baby noah's blog (see my links). i want to pass it along to as many people as possible and blogs are an easy way to reach people.

the short version of the story goes like this...josh buck is a pastor at a new church plant in east grand rapids. in august 2005, on the day they officially planted the church his 3m old daughter was killed. as she lay sleeping in her crib a 10lb. window fan fell on her. josh and his wife shelly have 2 other children and are now expecting another.

in january they were on a vacation in mexico. josh had a swimming accident and broke a vertebrae in his neck, causing paralysis from the neck down and a temporary inability to breathe on his own. he's now at mary free bed in grand rapids.

the family obviously needs lots of prayer, but they also need help...tangible things like a handicap accesible car and renovations to their house...and the obvious...money for medical expenses. when you hear a story like this it's hard to know exactly how you can help. so i challenge all of you to keep them in your prayers but also do something...like make a donation on the website below. skip starbucks for a week and send josh and his family the money.

www.greenhouseministries.org