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One of the victims of the shooting at the theatre in Aurora is Petra Anderson, the daughter of one of CCWC’s conferees, Kim Anderson.  Petra was shot three times. Once through the nose. They removed the bullet and she is walking. Miraculous . . . but still quite a trial. On top of that, Paula Moldenhauer, ACFW Colorado Coordinator, emailed me that  Kim’s cancer is back. Below is information about a fund to try to get Kim to a cancer center.

Dear Friends, Kim Anderson began her fight with cancer after her diagnosis in October of 2009. She has since then faced difficult obstacles with steadfast faith, exemplary strength, and an amazing resolve that is an inspiration to all who know her. Kim’s cancer went into remission at the beginning of 2011. Unfortunately, 18 months later, her stage-3 cancer is fighting back.  After this recent diagnosis she and her family discovered the Burzynski Clinic in Texas, an alternative cancer treatment center that offers hope for her inoperable condition. She is determined to continue living a life of purpose, resolve, and blessing. However, treatment is expensive and your help is greatly needed.

But today, July 20th, the Anderson’s are facing a new tragedy. Kim’s daughter, Petra, was among those shot and wounded during the massacre at the Batman premiere in Aurora, Colorado. Petra suffered 3 shots in the arm and one through her nose that lodged in the back of her skull and required emergency brain surgery to remove. Petra’s condition remains serious, adding to the difficulties for this dear family.

With limited resources, Kim now must balance her own urgent treatment needs with her daughter’s critical situation. It would be wonderful if they could experience an outpouring of love and assistance through the prayers and donations of an army of well-wishers from around the world.

Kim Anderson has lived a life of pouring into others. She lovingly raised and homeschooled her three children. Now as a single mother she continues to inspire and encourage them on their life journeys. Kim also pours into the community. For many years she volunteered long hours in helping to develop the homeschool speech and debate opportunities from which many Colorado families have benefitted. She was a state and regional leader for a national speech and debate league, has written curriculum, taught debate classes, and coached a local speech and debate club. Kim has helped homeschooling students achieve academic excellence, and then turn that excellence into opportunities for college acceptance, scholarships, and other career-launching opportunities. She has led with vision and strength, and has made a difference in many, many lives.

You can capture glimpses of Kim’s heart and soul on her blogspot “Mother-Lode” at:http://mother-lode.blogspot.com/

Please consider how you can help Kim raise the funds she needs to be admitted for treatment at the Burzynski Clinic by the end of July and to ensure her daughter receives the critical care she needs!

We believe that through God all things are possible and that together we can bring hope and blessings to this family.  Here’s how you can make a difference:

For those living in Colorado, you may go into any US Bank and write a check or give cash to the “The Kim Anderson Healing Fund”.

For those living out of the area you may mail a check or money order to:
The Kim Anderson Healing Fund
c/o US Bank – Thornton Office
4301 East 120th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80233

Please pass this information along and thank you in advance for your support and prayers for the Anderson Family.

In His Service, Maggie Carabelos and Laura Yeates

Also, click here for a powerfully inspiring news clip interviewing their family.

And below is an amazing fb post from Petra’s cousin. Shows the kind of family they are.

Update from Petra’s cousin: WOW, was my time visiting Petra at the hospital today encouraging!! PRAISES: 1. she was able to walk through the halls! 2. she was able to eat a sandwich, chips, fruit and 2 bite of angel food cake! 3. the nurse was able to get the IV into her vein on the 1st try!!!! 4. the doctor estimates she has an 80% recovery in her brain. 5. she’s able to joke with the nurse about golfing! 6. that Andrew, Austin, and Chloe put in hours to get her and other victim’s stories out on youtube, twitter, FB and email!! I was humbled by God to see all those things happen right before my eyes! PRAISE HIM!!!! I also thank the Lord for the amazing prayer time we had as a family praying for Petra, Aunt Kim and the victims!

PRAYER REQUESTS: 1. that she can continue to get her short term memory back! 2. that she can get healed enough that Aunt Kim and my mom, Renee, would be able to fly to TX to get her cancer treatments. 3. That God would continue to be glorified through this….