Help welcomed, needed

Tonight I received this email from Trude:
Maria,I saw Ashley today and asked her whether we should try to
raise money to pay (or help pay) the $4,000 for her new
treatment. She reluctantly said yes --the cost has really been
bothering her...maybe we can think of some things we could do to
raise money.

So here is our appeal, in Trude's words:
Ashley has decided to try some complementary therapies that may strengthen the effects of her chemotherapy. She is feeling hopeful and excited about this, but insurance won't cover these kinds of alternative treatments. The $4,000 cost is putting extra pressure on her, so we are letting you know that donations of any amount would help a lot to relieve some of that stress."

I am comfortable collecting (picking up)checks to give to Ashley and
Al, but of course contributions can also be mailed to them directly to 415 Patterson Place, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.

PLEASE know that we don't want anyone to feel guilty if they cannot contribute. This is just a good place to let everyone know that help is needed and welcomed.
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God, it's been such a loooong day. Thank you that Ashley felt up to walking the dog this afternoon. We pray for her response to this treatment. Make it effective and healing.

I feel sad and like a traitor because I'm falling asleep and can't even pray any longer. Hear my quiet longing, loving God, and accept my tired prayer. You know what Ashley needs. No amount of wakefulness on our part can help our friend tonight, but you can. Please heal her and comfort her and give her rest. I ask for grace, as Ashley's friend. Amen