This update has been shared on Appletree Designs’ Facebook page by our amazing project manager Rachel Steinmetz who has been tirelessly leading the charge and project managing this work for us:
“Thank you, thanks you, thank you, to all those people who made this possible and in 10 days!
With NZ being thrown into lockdown last night we were sent into a bit of a panic but again our community came to the party and we have created something very special and something we should all be very proud of as a community.
Unfortunately our carpet got stuck and delayed so we are not quite 100 percent complete but for now, with new pink underlay, Renee and the boys have a beautiful home to return to.
We pray this lockdown lifts giving Renee, Nick and the boys and much time as possible at home together.
An amazing effort from our painting team who completed the interiors in a day and our deck building crew who worked non stop in the pouring rain to get the new deck finished. You are all amazing.
There is still a little bit of work to do on the outside. One more nice day should see this finished. Painting back of garage wall, top coat on garage, garage doors painted, final coat on sun room, final coat on brick on the back wall, door trims painted and hand rails painted.
Renee is desperate to come home and while she is, we will stand down and give the family some space and time together. We will finish these little bits when they are ready for us.
Again thanks to everyone for making this possible. From those who donated on Renee’s givealittle page, suppliers donating product, tradies and labours gifting time, to the chef’s among us, you all rock. Renee, Nick and the boys are beyond words. This is truly life changing for them.
As for me, I intend on sleeping for the next three days of lockdown and can’t wait to spend time with my little people.
With much love and respect for our beautiful village I sign off with Cooper updates until we can return to ‘Move that bus!
We love you Renee”
