Brisbane, QLD


Saturday, April 9, 2011

A NEW HOUSE FOR FREE

Kids from John Paul College raised enough money to help rebuild a house for a young couple who lost everything in the flood and they didn't have enough money to rebuild. Tonight there was an article on Channel 7 News. It was about the family moving in. It brought tears to my eyes.
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24 comments:

  1. DianneApril 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    How beautiful - The kindness of Strangers - and the Family so very appreciative! Thanks for sharing this lovely video Diane.

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  2. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BApril 9, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    What an amazing lesson for all of us..thank you for sharing this..we might not have been fortunate enough to see it over here had you not. :-)

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  3. RoeHApril 9, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    It's always nice to hear that there are really good people walking the earth. You rarely hear of these things. I love it.

    And I want that accent! :)

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  4. RIAU DAILY PHOTOApril 10, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    beautiful . Thanks for sharing this lovely video

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  5. DesireeApril 10, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    What a wonderful story! It gave me goosebumps :)

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  6. The Southern Mint JulepApril 10, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Diane, what a gorgeous and sweet story. And to know these students were so active in it as well as the hard work. Please thank them from this old lady in the US, and let them know if they are ever in the US and
    Tennessee I would love to meet them and have them share my guest bedroom too.

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  7. JoApril 10, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    What a lovely story, Diane!

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  8. cathy@homeApril 10, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    What a lovely story

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  9. biebkriebelsApril 10, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    This is touching, what a kind people you have there and all the children helping.

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 10, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    People have really stepped up where they're needed there! Does one's heart good.

    I loved your post yesterday, the parade of kids walking by your house too. Such cheerful pictures.

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  11. GeorgeApril 10, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    What a very wonderful story. A 'Well Done' to all involved.
    Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  12. ArtiApril 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Very touching... Such a nice way to start my sunday morning:)
    Have a lovely sunday :)

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  13. Jo-Anne's RamblingsApril 10, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Of course it was the one night I didn't watch the news go figure.......

    They did a great job though

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  14. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 10, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    This is such a marvelous thing they did.

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  15. GattinaApril 10, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Finally something very nice to hear and read, so not all people are bad, that's so good to know !
    What a wonderful job they did for this young family !

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  16. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 11, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Oh Diane, That is AWESOME... Made me teary.... (I always cry at happy endings!!! Joyful tears I'm sure)...

    Reminded me of our Habitat for Humanity in this country. People (mostly from various churches and mostly adults) build new homes for people in need. It's an awesome project which has been going on here across our country for years.

    That video is awesome... I'm so impressed with those young people.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  17. yevishaApril 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    good work. it's heartwarming to see a story like this. Fran

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  18. CarlettaApril 11, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I don't know them and I'm sitting here crying. :)
    I commented on your last post about how well behaved and orderly the students had been. I watched this to see some really amazing youngsters with lots of heart compassion and so well versed.
    Thanks for sharing the update Diane. It's a wonderful story.

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  19. ArtoholicApril 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful people doing extraordinary things.

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  20. Marsha YoungApril 11, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Kindness in action - the very best kind!

    Would that we all were so willing to share and show generosity!

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  21. Margaret DApril 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    That is a wonderful for that couple. Didn't see the program.

    I often wonder why certain people are chosen as this couple were to get their house rebuilt etc. for free when there are so many others out there just like them, same situation. It's a thing that I don't understand and probably never will.
    At the same time, good luck to them :)

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  22. FleaApril 11, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Aussie Aussie Aussie Oih Oih Oih!!! :-)

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  23. SusanApril 11, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    That is so nice, for all concerned :D)

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  24. SheilaApril 12, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    This story brought tears to my eyes. the experience those students had will be with them their whole lives and likely they have learned a wonderful lesson of compassion.

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