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Transition

October 7, 1972, on BOAC airlines we landed at Pearson International Airport, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau was the Prime Minister. We were excited and scared. We stood out and we knew we were different. We were part of the Jamaican/English/Caribbean minority who were coming to Canada, and for some reason people felt it very necessary […]

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The day I was born

Collage of images featuring Pat Russell, friends and family.

The day I was born, the sun was shining. The day I was born, my Mom was busy doing housework. The day I was born, there was a celebration. A baby girl was born to make an impact in the world – the day I was born! It’s August 7, and I am celebrating with […]

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February Forgiveness

Forgiveness

I am sure you have heard many definitions about forgiveness.  I like this one: Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Another definition states: to pardon the offence of another. These definitions sound short and simple.  However, the very act of forgiving, releasing someone from an offence they […]

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