Bush Family Expenses

On Tuesday afternoon, Josh and Stacey Bush received the kind of news that is every parent's worst nightmare. Their 17-year-old son, Gavin, who had been missing for four days had been found, but he wouldn't be coming home ever again. 


Josh and Stacey have been married for over twenty years and have created a wonderful family together. They brought six bright and beautiful children into the world, filling their home with love, laughter, and joyful chaos as they guided and nurtured their precious gifts from God - always making their children's happiness and well-being a top priority. 


Last Friday, their son Gavin inexplicably walked away from the Bush's home and cut off all contact with his family and friends. More than four days later, after an exhaustive search involving law enforcement, desperate pleas on social media, and independent searches, Gavin's body was discovered in a wooded area not far from his home, confirming his parent's worst fears - their son isn't coming home to them. 


There are no words that can convey the depth of the agony that Gavin's family is now suffering as they face their future without him. Please take a moment to pray for the entire Bush family, that God will take them in his arms and provide them with strength, comfort, and eventual peace.

While condolences and prayers are valuable beyond measure, if you are able to, I humbly ask that you also contribute to this fund to help Josh and Stacey as they are forced to deal with the enormous expenses related to the loss of their child. 

Not only will the memorial and funeral costs be staggering, they will both also need to take significant time off from their jobs and will face a myriad of other unforseen expenses. Your heart-felt donation will help them to have peace of mind in knowing they will be better able to cover these costs without facing the added burden of worrying about how they will also cover their family's usual financial obligations.

I know some of you who are reading this won't have had the pleasure of meeting them, but Josh and Stacey Bush are incredible, kind, and hardworking people and my life has been enriched by knowing them and calling them friends. The Bush family has been an extended part of my own family back in Iowa for almost a decade and though I'm only lucky enough to personally see and spend time with them once a year on trips home, those visits are always full of fun and laughter as unforgettable memories are made. They are truly good people and my heart aches for them over their shocking, tragic loss. 

I'm sure all of us wish we could each take a portion of their pain and bear it for them, but as we all know, that's impossible to do. However, we can help ease their burden by donating whatever amount we can afford, in order to help them have a little less worry and stress as they face the mountain of expenses that will be piling up during this incredibly heart-breaking time for their family. 

I'm setting up this fund so that all donations will only be accessed and retrieved by Josh or Stacey themselves. 

Thank you in advance for your love, prayers, and any financial contribution you can make to help the Bush family.