All for Hope
On 11th February our teenage daughter sets off for Kolkata (Calcutta) with The Hope Foundation, an Irish charity working with street children in India. There is no doubt that it will be a life changing experience for her. I only wish that I could be there with her. She will travel with nine other girls from her school, all of whom are giving up a skiing trip to spend a week with the charity. No doubt her heart will be in my mouth while she is away and, all going well, she will return a little more enlightened into other people’s lives, challenges and culture. The past six months have been a whirlwind of fundraising events in our house as she had been given a hefty target to reach. Several coffee mornings later, a festive coffee & crafts afternoon and a wine tasting & tapas night (must do that again!), we have surpassed our target – thanks to the support of friends and family who must be as relieved as we are at this stage. It was lovely to have a reason to bake, knit, crochet…and paint though. Another amazing thing to happen was that I was given some wall space in a corporate environment to hang some of my pastel paintings in aid of The Hope Foundation. One sold so it was great to add some additional euro to the fund. Unfortunately, I don’t have any good images of the paintings, cakes, tapas, wine guzzling tasting, the many crocheted wrist warmers, tea cosies and Christmas cards we made (apart from the above) but hopefully, I will have something far better to show once our darling girl returns from Indian.
So much life and so many adventures at your house! I know this trip and all that she saw contributed a wealth of experiences to your daughter’s growth. It’s wonderful!
Sounds like mom did a good job! Safe travels to her.
Thank you!
Many thanks. Px
How busy you’ve all been Patsy, and how brilliant that your DD will be over there in India working with the Hope Foundation for that week making what will bound to be a worthwhile contribution and help to those youngsters . Hats off to you all , it ‘s no mean feat raising funds nowadays with so many calls on our funds . Always loved your tea cosies P .. have you any left over for sale ?
Congratulations on your Pastel display … you are a dark horse 😉
Thanks Poppy. It was by no means easy but we were over-whelmed by the generosity and support of those around us. P
We all wish her well in her trip and great work. It will be worth the effort. Dec and Lisa
Thanks both – and for all your support along the way. Px
A life enriching experience for her, here’s wishing her a safe enjoyable trip, she’ll be back before you know it. x
Many thanks!
What a wonderful adventure for your daughter! I know, its scary and hard to let them go but I suppose that’s all about becoming an adult. My daughter reminded me she will soon be 24, sigh, I still worry.
I don’t suppose we will ever stop worrying…
What an adventure!
Fret not: my bro is a teacher and goes with kids on these kinds of trips. No eventuality doesn’t have Plan A-Z.
Hope she enjoys it as well as learns a lot.
That’s great to hear – thank you!
Your daughter will have such an adventure – I would guess that it is something that will remain with her for ever. Love your tea cosies too!
Thanks Anna, I think we will all benefit from the experience.
I am sure she will have an amazing enriching time, and she will be home before you know it!
I hope she has a wonderful trip….life changing in so many ways for all of you!
what a wonderful thing for her to do, she will have an amazing experience and meet some wonderful people, well done to you all for your charity raising accomplishments, I look forward to hearing about it all, and yes Patsy both hers and your heart will be in your mouth, it is such a momentous thing when our children try their wings, Frances
Thanks Frances, we are counting down the days now.
So much better than going skiing….. It will be a wonderful experience for your daughter and well done to her and you all on your fund-raising.
I think so too! This is too good an opportunity to miss. Thank you for your lovely comment.
What an amazing adventure for your daughter. That’s a long way from home, Yikes!
…and I am such a worrier! It’s a great opportunity for her though.
It is, but we have to let them fly, don’t we. 😳
What a caring and adventurous daughter you have. I wish her and her pals a safe and enjoyable time in India.
Thank you! She had been talking about it for a long time and really wanted to do it so we were glad she was chosen …but I am fretting a bit. She will be in good hands and it seems well organised so we have to hope for the best that it will be a positive and life enhancing experience.
thats really amazing, i hope she has a interesting experience!
Thanks Dominique. I think it will be something that will stay with her forever.