The Indigenous Hospitality House in North Carlton continues its tremendous work. Writes a recent guest:
My name is Glenn. I’m from Sydney and I would like to tell you about my stay in the IHH house.
First of all, I would like to thank IHH and its residents Dave, Sarah, Matt, Samara and Anthony. This would have to be the best place I have stayed in Victoria. I came here after chemo when someone had died in the house where I was living. It made me very uncomfortable as I still hadn’t gotten over my treatment which was causing me extra stress. On my arrival I was welcomed with open arms and hearts. This automatically took away my worries and stress.
Over the next few days I had relaxed so much that I felt as though I was part of this loving, caring family. Everyday everyone would ask me how I was feeling and if I were tired they would tell me to take it easy and relax. I felt so at home here that my recovery was coming along very quickly and I started wanting to do things around the house. I think it was too soon, but it didn’t stop me. Every little job that I done I would get thank-yous from the residents. This made me feel good.
The night I sat down and wrote this letter I found it hard to keep it brief and not write 20 pages, that’s how much praise I have for these people and the organization that they are involved in . . .
The latest newsletter from the House is a great read: IHH News – March 2008
Please note their request for useful household items. The following are always welcome: instant coffee (no Nestle, please), tea, Weetbix, tinned tomatoes, white rice, pasta, grocery vouchers, toilet paper and pillows.
