Homecoming
I grew up
in a small town, a farm on the outskirts of a village really. My grad class had 40 students. In a small town you are connected to the
entire community. At times this makes
them feel too small at other times it makes you feel very lucky.
I was very
honoured to return home recently to a warm community reception and learn that a
multiuse trail in my hometown was being named after me. There are many people from this community
that have done amazing things in the world and not all of them will be so easily
recognized or celebrated. I feel proud that I can be a visible face for the
community to show what we can do.
This trail
dedication aside from providing an additional opportunity for family centered
activity is hopefully also a sign to the youth of the community that kids from
small towns can do big things. Anything
is possible if you are willing to put in the work.
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