Happy New Year! I can’t believe that we’re four months into 2012 already.  Time certainly does fly when we’re having fun!

And what fun it was last Christmas at St Mary’s Children’s Home! Such an enjoyable, fun time for our children – all thanks to our generous friends. We were able to spoil the little ones with delicious Christmas eats and surprise gifts under the tree.

The cherry on top was the one-night Christmas getaway to Bushtrail Camp that the staff and little boys and girls were treated to.  Beautiful memories were made around the campfire – all because you cared enough to give our family a merry Christmas.

If you’re one of our precious friends – thank you for always coming through for our children.

But like most good things – the joy of Christmas has ended. And for our kids it means facing the reality of being lonely and “different” to other children their age.

And though we strive to offer them the best care, it’s not without challenges …

Which is why I’m counting on caring friends to help make everyday special for our children – not just Christmas.

So far, 2012 has been tough. Our annual income from one of our main donors has not arrived and we are facing a difficult road ahead that may include the retrenchment of staff.  At a time like this, our only hope is the compassion of friends – willing to go the extra mile for a child they may never meet.

Will you be that friend?

Your gift will not just show them that they’re loved – it’ll give them hope that someone cares. And what’s more, they’ll have the security of a brighter tomorrow.

If you’re a friend of St Mary’s Children’s Home please will you help pave the way over this stumbling block and give our children the confidence to face tomorrow? 

Let them know there is love in this world – because of precious friends like you.