Appeal for assistance

Imagine being in the doctor’s office and hearing, “You have leukemia.”  Now imagine hearing those words knowing that you have seven little children depending on you to provide for their well being.  This is the situation that Lamesha Whitfield found herself in a little over a year ago.  As a 33 year old single mother, she was leaving for work at 3 a.m. when she started to feel ill.  Upon arriving at work, her supervisor called 911 and Lamesha was transported to the hospital.  The following morning she was diagnosed with leukemia. While hospitalized, Lamesha’s mother assumed the task of caring for her seven grandchildren while continuing to work and live in a two bedroom mobile home in Newberry.

Lamesha fought a long, hard battle, and on Oct. 22 she received a bone marrow transplant, with her mother, Margaret Darling as the donor.  Lamesha lost her battle on Nov. 12 when our heavenly Father called her home.  Lamesha was born and raised in Newberry.  She is a graduate of Newberry High School class of 1995, a member of Acts of Faith Ministries, Inc. and her children attend Newberry Elementary School.

After losing her only child, Margaret now has the responsibility of raising her seven precious grandchildren with the help of family and friends. We are asking for assistance in any way possible to build a home for this family.  An account has been established at Capital City Bank (Whitfield/Darling Fund) to assist with the immediate needs of the children.  An account has also been set up at Perkins Bank (N.D.O.S.-Lamesha Whitfield Children’s Fund) to assist with the expense of building the home.

To contribute, or for additional information, contact Carolyn Mells at 352-215-2020 or 352-495-8005.

Nathaniel Jones, Pastor

Acts of Faith Ministries, Inc.

Archer, Fla.