Time to make a difference and show there’s heart in the
world. WOOHOO.
A few weeks ago I posted on Facebook and helped a Single dad
with 4 kids (Youngest 1yr) that the mother went to the bank on payday and 3
days later still had not come back. We helped with lots of food and things like
that which I’ll always remember because the kids opened boxes of food as if it
was Christmas and was excited.
An update is,
She came back with a new boyfriend and kicked him and kids
out. House in her name (World War 5)
With help the Dad and 4 kids who are upset and going through
hell right now got a 3 bedroom home.
I sat down with him and he’s really hurting, seems like his
whole world is being turned upside down and for no fault of his own but he’s
trying hard to be strong in front of the kids. One of the biggest problems he
had was even though he now had a 3 bedroom house he has nothing to put in it
except a few changes of clothes.
I asked if he and the kids could stay at his mother’s for 2
more days and not worry about the house, I asked for the keys.
In my heart I want to help with everything I have. Let this
whirlwind of upset stop so this single dad and kids can start getting on with
their lives again.
Here’s my plan. WOOHOO
Deck out a whole house in 48hrs asking the community to come
together and help with Beds, furnisher, kids toys, kitchen things, bathroom
things and everything else needed. Something like what them T.V shows do and
let the Dad and kids open the doors to a new beautiful family home. Yes
everything will be second hand but all heart.
The way I have seen homeless people is that at one point in
their lives things become very tough and just at that point things go good or
very bad. The difference could be someone stepping up saying “Mate I’ll help
you through these difficult times”.
Stepping away I held the keys and started making calls.
Being a Sunday most places were closed but Impact Church (https://www.facebook.com/impactchurchltd/?fref=ts
) answered and started telling their network of people to help. Within hours
they collected
Enough beds with mattresses, Towels,
Dryer, Lounge that folds out into a bed, Fridge, Some toys, Clothes, Nappies
(always need more) Desks X 2, Office chair, Bench top oven, Some linen...not
sure what sizes, Dining table and chairs
Now I’m going to work out what
else is needed and get started. I know I’m going to make sure all the cupboards
are full of food, pots and pans, lots of kids toys, a computer for learning for
the 7-8yrs, coffee table,T.V, microwave and a mountain of things I can’t even
think of.
One thing I am doing a plea on
is I am asking if anyone is free tomorrow (Monday) to help collect and set all
this up?
If you can please call Grant the
Polite Guy on 0412 190 011
I’m going to shop this guy and
kids that they are special and the community has a lot of heart for them.
