Hi, 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 thankyous 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. So with all my heart and soul I give my deepest thanks and may god give you all my blessing in the future. Keep up all the great work you are doing. Thank you all once again.

Glenn was cheerful and friendly to have around, and told some ripper stories about his family and his work! He made us realize how he and his family have to work extra hard to avoid being stereotyped as lazy and irresponsible. We appreciated how much he shared with us, and wish him health and rest for the future.