Hello Friends,

Since sending the message requesting prayer for the remainder of our hospital bill for Michele, we have received numerous inquiries about contributing to the need.

First of all, thank you, one and all, for your prayers and concern! We feel very unworthy of all the attention and kindness that has been showered upon us. May God bless each of you, as He has blessed us.

If you feel led to give to our need, there are basically two ways it can be done. I don't want to muddy the waters with too many details, but neither do I want people to feel like they are giving in the blind. Since our status with the hospital is 'Self Pay', it is best if the monies they receive come directly from us. Consequently, donors can send their contribution directly to us, in which case 100% of the donation will be applied to the hospital bill.

The other option, if you want a tax deductible receipt, would be to send the contribution to MMS Aviation marked, "Preference for Obarows". If you send it to MMS, please do not write anything about medical expenses on the check.

The difference between the two giving methods is that monies received through MMS will have the 5% administrative fee deducted, and we will be taxed on the balance. Monies sent directly to us will go directly to the hospital.

We will give regular updates as to how much has been received, so you will know when the need has been met. In the event that more funds are sent to us than are needed, we will return them to the sender. However, monies sent to MMS are non refundable, so please bear that in mind.

Thank you so much, and God bless you!

Tim and Michele