Cakes galore
It’s strange to think that as I’m typing here there’s a whole hive of activity going on in my home town in Fermoy. My wonderful Aunty Joan and cousin Marian have organised and are in the middle of hosting what sounds like a very busy coffee afternoon at the Resource Centre in Fermoy to help us raise more money. I received a text from Aunty Joan earlier and I would love to have seen her kitchen this morning as it sounded like there was a mountain of cakes made by family and friends, along with prizes for a raffle and various other ‘bring and buy’ bits and pieces. We’re sorry that we can’t be there to witness and experience all of this and to thank everyone who is contributing in their own way. Hopefully, I’ll have a photo emailed to me later so that I can show you what it all looked like. I’m certainly thinking of home right now and feeling very moved by everyone’s support. Thank you.
Colette XX
Quick update to say A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who contributed by making cakes and/or coming along to the coffee/cake afternoon on Saturday (5 July). A staggeringly impressive 2,000 euros was made in 3 hours! WOW! A special thanks again to Aunty Joan and Marian, who’s idea it was to hold the sale and to the Mothers Group who hosted and helped them make the whole thing happen. We are so moved by everyone’s wonderful community spirit and support.
July 6th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Hi Colette, Matt, and Joseph,
David just told me about the wonderful blog you guys have. It was so nice to see the pictures of you all and to see how much Joseph has grown! We have been thinking of you often ever since we left last year (it’s been a whole year!) and wondering how you all have been. Joseph looks so much older and is such a handsome boy. Wish we lived closer so we could see you more often. Good luck, Matt, on the triathlon…we will be thinking of you on the 13th! We will definitely keep reading the blog and looking at all of the wonderful pictures. Keep up all that you are doing; it’s truly an inspiration.
Big hugs from Texas,
David, Allison, Summer, and Samantha
July 6th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Dear Colette, Matt and Joseph,
I was just reading the avondhu website as I do every week to catch up on the goings on at home while listening to Cork V Kerry on County Sound! It’s been a long time Colette…12 years I think! What an inspiration you both are and what an amazing little boy. First thing that struck me is his beautiful blue eyes. I really admire you both and wish you all the very best Matt on the 13th July. Hopefully will get to meet yourself and Joseph in person someday in Fermoy! Keep doing what you are doing and sending lots of love and best wishes from Dubai.
Annette
xxx
July 6th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Hi Colette Matt and Joseph, its been great to read about all the things you have been up to, its been a long while since we last raced together. good luck to Matt on the 13th I know with your determination and the strength of your family and friends behind you will finish.
I think Joseph has he best most determined parents he could wish for and I admire you both.
keep up with the blog love and best wishes to you all
XXXX Ange
July 6th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Good to read about all those cakes!;-)
Best regards!
July 8th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Hi Colette.. its been a long, long time!! would like to sent best wishes to Matt on the Iron man and to say what an amazing family you have and Josephs achievments so far is a testament to both.. Sending you and your family best wishes for the 13th
Take care, i will keep you all in my prayers XXX
Annemarie Healy
July 11th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Bon chance pour dimanche. Tu sera l’homme de fer! Keep strong together, and we send you our very very best wishes.
love
G, J, A