Golden Egg Hunt

UPDATE: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE EGG LADY?!?

Yesterday the Jacksonville Golden Egg Hunt page disappeared from Facebook. There is a lot of speculation flying around on social media. The page was taking a lot of bullying from internet trolls and there are some rumors that the Golden Egg Lady passed away. I do not have any insider information as to why the page disappeared, but our thoughts and prayers are with the family and God knows their hearts and needs. The Facebook page did not come into existence until the news began reporting on her good deeds, and I suspect that golden eggs will still be hidden in secret around Jacksonville for some time. 

You have probably heard of Old Saint Nicholas, but have you heard of the Golden Egg Lady? She's on a mission to spread kindness in the city of Jacksonville, AR. She wrote on her Facebook page (Jacksonville Arkansas Golden Egg Hunt), "When God gives you the opportunity to do a small act of kindness, never give up that opportunity. Even if no one ever knows about it or knows who you are. I believe we are here to help each other; to help those who are struggling in this world. Times have been hard for so many people lately. More and more people are worried about where their next meal is, how they are going to feed their family, how to pay bills, how to get their medicine..." The Golden Egg lady came into a lot of money and wants to pay it forward. She hopes it will draw people outside their homes, build community, help people learn about their neighbors and community, and be a blessing to the city she loves so very much. She wishes to remain anonymous. What we do know is that she is aided by her daughter and is very sick, so as you are out looking for eggs please remember to say a prayer for her.

Over the course of 300 days , 300 eggs within city limits on public property (city parks or outside commercial businesses). Each egg contains between $100-$500 cash. Golden Eggs have no hints, but there are special eggs that will have clues or riddles. I'll try to keep this page updated with clues as they are released so that those without Facebook can join in on the fun. Eggs will not be placed in the same location place. So far eggs have been found:

1. Dupree Park

2. Paradise Park walking trail

3. Kum and Go

4. Waffle House

5. Jacksonville Military Museum of History

6. Pleasure Park

7. Excel Park

8. Dog Park by the Recycling Center

9. Library

10. Reed's Bridge Battlefield Heritage Park

11. Eubanks Animal Clinic

12. Bayou Meto Walking Trail

13. Jacksonville Water Works

14. Gate Precast Company

15. Triangle Engineering, Inc.

16. back side of City Hall

17. Bar-B-Que Shack

18. Police Station at the memorial

19. Oliver's Antiques

20. small building behind Courthouse

21. Lomanco Vents

22. Crosby National Swage

23. Community Gardens on Roosevelt

24. Jimmie White Park

25. Stagecoach Park

We have loved going out to hunt for eggs. While it would be a huge financial blessing to us and our 8 kids (and growing grocery bill) if we were to find an egg, we are loving the other blessings that come with participating in the Golden Egg Hunt. We are learning so much about our city and its history. We are loving the exercise and getting out of the house. We spent one whole morning visiting each of the playgrounds, which our littles so enjoyed. Our teenagers have even enjoyed getting out (which anyone with teenagers knows that anytime you can get them off their devices and out and about without complaining is a huge win!). Our teens will also be driving soon, so it is a great way for them to learn their way around town (and perfect for any military families PCSing here or others that recently moved here). We have also discovered a few local businesses that we did not know Jacksonville had that we would like to visit.

There is an online event for those that are disabled and unable to get out of their homes. There are also plans for a Golden Egg Race (similar to the Amazing Race). 

If you are on Social Media, be sure to tag #GoldenEggLady and #JacksonvilleArkansasGoldenEggHunt. And remember to share this page with your friends. I'll try my best to keep it updated, at least weekly and when clue eggs are released.