our first post for december...time really flies doesnt it...and we are facing our second christmas without melon...no, this gig DOES NOT get any easier...
the other thing i would like to acknowledge is little Nicholas's 1st year anniversary. We shared a room with Nick on various occasions and got to know his mum and dad just as eli got really sick for the last time. Nicholas passed away on December 7th. What a courageous little boy and another amazing family to be touched by cancer. His mum and dad have been very busy and set up a foundation in Nicholas's memory. They recently held a golf day and raised an amazing $30,000 for research. Another really positive story out of a heartbreaking situation...well done you guys...
For those who would like to 'meet' nick and his gorgeous mum Belinda and dad Michael, click on the following link...http://cid-c003958b709310ec.profile.live.com/?sa=47730156.
There really is some fantastic work being undertaken by many families who have been touched by cancer...so next time someone rattles a tin, sells raffle tickets, sets up a sausage sizzle etc, please dig deep because the volunteer work done by these families is extraordinary. Everyone deserves a medal i reckon!
anyways..i will remove my soap box.
Quick update on melon's cottage...we have planted our grass, but pete is convinced the 'ants' knicked off with the grass seed! its very patchy, and kinda cute really!! LOL...definitely not at mowing stage yet! We are hoping to have the tin on the front fence over the weekend which is exciting...then i reckon we are proud to say we have done as much as we physically can on the cottage...i think over the next 12 months we will starting building our supplies for when we move out of here...i was hoping to get a bit of a collection of kids dvd's, and some games for the house so if the weather is bad, at least families have something to do...so if anyone has some old games kicking around that need a home, let me know...i will arrange to pick them up and take them off your hands!
Anyhoo...will go for now...will touch base again soon...
luv and hugs (and have a great weekend)
the simpsons
xox
