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Celebrating Families
Celebrating Families
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
The Town of Vegreville was jam-packed with people participating in the Family Day activities at various venues on February 17.
This day is a holiday to acknowledge families and give them time to spend together. Citizens in Vegreville and Area expressed what family means to them.
Melissa Elizabeth Hall emphasized that family is not only those related to you by blood. It’s those who show up when you need them most and those who stand beside you no matter what. It is so important to have a family. They surround us with love and support.
Loretta Neubuhr said family are those who accept you, flaws and all. They encourage you, build you and help you reach your goals and potential, and then encourage you to climb higher. Family is also your roots; where we have come from, where we are now, and where we see each other in the future.
Shaun Senechal mentioned family is important because they have your back when no one else does. “They are a cup of coffee away from the present time. Families can share the burdens with one another. Families can care when others don’t. Families can support you,” Shaun explained.
William Smolak said family includes your immediate family, your extended family, your parish community, your circle of friends, and those in your community you associate with, such as clubs, charitable organizations, and groups or associations you belong to. Each and every one plays a role in your life. Family is the backbone of our society. Without family, we would not survive. As a family, we care for each other and help each other.
Brittnay Martiniuk said a family is a group of people you want to care for and would be there for if they needed you. “If they called me at 3 am needing something, I would do all in my power to get it for them. Someone who has YOUR best interests in mind for you. Someone you want to see succeed and be there for when they aren't feeling too great,” Brittnay stated.
Alexander Vincent stated, “To me, family is important because, despite the disagreements and occasional conflicts, it’s the unwavering support that matters most. Whether bound by biology or forged through shared experiences, the bonds we build through hardships and adversity remind us that family will always be there when it truly counts.”
