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Gaylen's avatar

What beautiful, immersive, and moving story, Annie. Thank you for sharing it!

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Paula Halpin's avatar

A delightful, heartwarming essay.

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Trish Findlay's avatar

I am grateful every day that my ancestors chose Canada!

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Bryan Demchinsky's avatar

Why Canada works and why we must keep it working by sharing who we are. Lovely.

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Sue Fleck's avatar

Wonderfully warm ! We are an embracing, inclusive and kind country - special sauce!!!

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Jinks Hoffmann's avatar

Such a lovely story of a gentle girl and a gentle country.

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Kristin Shannon's avatar

It’s been said but I’ll reiterate - so glad you and yours stayed, Annie.

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Dionetta Doerfler's avatar

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing.

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Patterson Webster's avatar

That's a truly heart-warming story. Makes me feel proud and happy to be a Canadian.

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Sylvie Lamoureux's avatar

Thank you for reminding us what a welcoming place Canada is, and a land of opportunity. Your excellent POSTCARD stands in sharp contrast to the distressing events that have unfolded in California over the last few days... further proof that your parents made the right choice.

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Elizabeth Camp's avatar

So happy you're family remained in Canada ... thank you for sharing your story.

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Michael cochrane's avatar

Beautiful story. So glad your family chose us, chose Canada. (So glad we chose you)

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Sylvie Daigle's avatar

What a beautiful and refreshing text! Thanks for sharing it.

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Anna C Rumin's avatar

This is so beautiful - Thankyou

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