My son Jeremy has had more than his share of ups and downs and he has lost absolutely everything from his downstairs unit plumb smack in the middle of the Lismore floods. Naturally, we will help him as much as possible but it won’t make a dent in what he needs which is money to buy basic necessities like clothes. For him rebuilding is made harder because he is permanently incapacitated having lost the use of one leg and one arm. The only thing he hasn’t lost is his sense of humour!
Here’s what he said in an SMS to us last night.
“Even ask Dad to put the hat out with his friends, clients and colleagues. l hope you say “yes”, as l really need help right now to get back on my feet (or my one foot, ha ha). This is hopefully (will be) a one off situation!! Where I have lost everything… anything you can think of l have lost and only have the cold wet clothes l am wearing. Anyway any help will be appreciated towards my future. Love You ? Nighty Night Jersey XOX”
Like all of you, no doubt, we have never asked for help before but if you could possibly help Jeremy in some way with a gift of cash or a KMart/Bunnings gift card would be great (furniture or soft goods, no help coz he hasn’t got accommodation and may not for ages).
The best way to help would be to donate to his bank account, details of which are BSB 013 326, A/C #182281105 J P Marsh. If gift card please send details to me.
Thank you for reading this and whatever help you can give. As I said at the start… I’ve never written a message like this before; I hope that I will never have to again!
Hey Winno, you are such a legend in the way you transform lives I have no doubt that Jeremy has inherited a touch of your magic as well. I was profoundly touched by your personal ‘reach-out’ and it reinforced that if we commit to making one random act of kindness each day it really can change someone’s world….so Jeremy,you’re ‘it’ for today mate!! I have deposited a lazy 50 smackeroos into your account…hope you use it to indulge yourself…you deserve it. Thanks for uplifting us with your story,
Margaret
G’day Margaret and many, many thanks for both your kindness and kind words. Jeremy has had quite a struggle over the years and this flood incident has had a significant impact but wonderful gestures by so many like you have helped him enormously to cope and get on top of it. The father of one of his son’s mates (if you can follow that!) has made a bungalow at the back of his home available so he now has accommodation instead of shifting to temporary digs every couple of nights or so. It means he can start to rebuild his life and get things like a bed and clothes so that he’ll start to see some normality.
Once again, thank you for your kindness, it is deeply appreciated!
Dear W, you’ve helped me more than I can ever repay you. So it’s very handy that I was able to repay Jeremy. A hundred bucks is but a small fraction of all the blue-chip business you’ve sent my way over the years. I hope my gesture gives some sense of my gratitude. Kindest regards to you and yours, P.
Thank you on behalf of Jeremy who is making great progress back toward a more normal life… now has some accommodation and the basics of a home. You have been more than generous with your skills and talents too you know Paul… I have learnt much from you and continue to do so. Thank you!