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| Mama and Papa. Picture:Chris Franklin |
Today marks a very special milestone in the story of our
Happy House for Mama, Papa, and all our family, our 10th birthday.
How far we have come and how much we have grown since the
first children came home turning Mama Sue’s hopes and dreams into a reality.
Their arrival brought the land on which the Happy House
stands springing to life.
Untouched since the dawn of time, it was as if it had been
waiting for our Happy House and our children.
Those first kids formed the foundation of our family and
have since been joined by many others.
Some have stayed, needing our continued love and care, while others,
whose family fortunes have taken a turn for the better, have been able to
return to relatives.
Mama Sue and her Happy House transform young lives and put
hope into hearts where there once was none.
Children, who have been through unimaginable loss, neglect
or abuse, learn to love and to trust.
Mama Sue and her team build their confidence, restore self-belief and
fill their days with love and laughter.
Our Happy House kids thrive, growing tall and strong as
flowers reaching towards the sun.
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They bloom like flowers too, nourished by good food and
flourish with good friends, respect, education and endless opportunity. They understand that hard work and effort
brings rewards, to always try their best and to be kind and considerate to
others around them.
This first decade has not been easy, Mama has suffered personal
hardship, emotional and physical pain, but she has never given up or wished
herself to be elsewhere.
And nor has Papa. He is her constant, her counsel and her love.
He has been her anchor in many a storm, just as she is his. Their love for each
other, and for their Happy House kids, knows no bounds.
Mama’s vision and her total commitment is an inspiration to
all those who work with her and to you, our friends, who support her work
through sponsorship and donations.
Without YOUR support there would be no Happy House. YOUR
kindness has made it possible and we never forget that.
Mama’s dedication and devotion is the driving force that
grows the Happy House as the needs of the children demand.
She gives them the best so they can be the best. There is no compromise where her kids are
concerned.
Shortly after the Happy House opened two Government inspectors
came to view for tax purposes. One said: “This must be a hotel, it cannot be a
home for children. It is too good for children.”
“How”, said Mama,
admonishing him in her indomitable way “can
anything be too good for children?”
In 10 years our Happy House kids have always been her first
thought. We thank her for that and wish
Mama, Papa and all our family a very happy birthday.
Party time
It was party time on Saturday and first on the programme was a trip to the beach.
The weather was showery, but with lovely new raincoats the kids were all set to for the long walk to sea
But when showers turned to a downpour, there was a change of plan and the trip to the sands was called off.
The rain didn't, however spoil the day, and everyone had a wonderful time with lots of surprises which we will be bringing to you on the blog over the next few days.
