Well, what a couple of months it has been! We hope everyone is going really well, and the start of the year has been a cracker...
Its amazing to think that just over a year ago, Melon's Cottage opened its doors to families in need. It has been one monumental and emotional journey (although i dont like using the word)...but it truly has...we have had the most amazing families come and stay with us and we thank them for sharing their worlds with not only us, but the Lakes Entrance community. The families are continually amazed at what is available to them thanks to our local businesses, and the fact that they can just 'be'...it truly is a privledge to be part of this..and we know that melon would be just so proud..as we are of him.
So...since we last blogged, and including easter, we will have had another four families through our door...AWESOME! and a terrific way to begin another 12 months...we are so hoping for at least 20 families this year...and we think its an acheiveable target...we just need everyone to let people know the cottage is available for them...We had a lovely surprise from the Early Learning Centre in Lakes who held a 'funky hair friday' and donated the proceeds to the foundation. We are looking to spend the $31 on easter eggs for the family who is going to visit us and will be here for the easter break...im thinking an awesome easter egg hunt will be the go! I will see if i can get some photos!
We have also kicked off our mother's day raffle - our second year. By all accounts the ticket sales are steady as she goes...but with 11 fantastic prizes on offer - who WOULDNT be interested! its our major fundraiser for the year, so if you are interested, just email us on eli-simpson@hotmail.com and we will send you the info...
We are gearing up for easter, and are pretty sure its thankfully going to be a fairly quiet affair...the simpsons are good, and just busy like we normally are...but it will be nice to find some time to spend together...
anyways...please take care over the easter break and we will blog again soon!
Love and sunshine
the simpsons
