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I would like to say congrats to Trish (Co-Citizen journalist for the R.Pickton trial) There were days I wondered what the heck I was doing there re-living the horror we both have been through. I figured if I can get through another stretch of an emotional roller coaster ride then I have it beat.
Trish and I have been to hell and back. Both of us have probably seen more than anyone can imagine. I know it will always hurt because it is only us that know the whole truth of what we went through and survived to talk about it today. That's a blessing in itself. However, on tough days one must realize that this is a big world and we are not alone going through what life has thrown at us and I'm sure some will be going through what we've been through today unfortunately.
So for those who are still suffering remember that. There is always someone who has been there, done it and survived who will be there for you because you can't do it alone. At least it has helped me to remember that I am not alone and there were people who helped me get through the day as long as you let them.
On tough days I remember my street sisters whose lives were taken in vane. I remember all those who are still suffering and wish I could snap my fingers, or wiggle my nose, to make the pain go away or the wrong doing. Then I remember the good days and the great days that are to come. How fortunate we are to have survived brings a lot of gratitude.
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Re: Congrats To Trisha Baptie
By alisha dubick, June 24, 2008 at 17:31Not Only To congratulate Trish but take a second to...say congrats to my Beautiful mother......
As i have told you many times Before....you have made some Very bad mistakes in your past ....from working on the streets to......losing your kids to the system......to doing drugs and drinking....but the important thing here is you over came any obstacle that crossed your path....you have been very brave through all this & everything else that has happened in your life and mine!
I only know a part of what you feel & I cant even begin to imagine the rest of what you had to endure.
MOM you have become a very inspiring person to me...you have showed me that anyone anywhere no matter what can over come anything & everything....good or bad!.......you have given me the strength to work on my "problem" (only you know what im talking about)...you have made me realize that i can do it......it may not be easy but i can hang in there and work on it.... i thank you very much for everything you have done for me .....i know i dont thank you enough....but i also wanted to let people know that this is my mom & i would not wish for any other mother ever!......she is a very wonderful caring loving woman not only to her kids but also to her grandchildren.....i am thankful that you were never a victim of the pickton farm......everyday i remind my self how close i came to being an orphan....& how lucky i am to have you as my mother. I Have, Do, & Always will Love You With All My Heart!
Congrats To Pauline VanKoll For Giving People The Greatest Gifts Of All .....LOVE, INPERATION, MOTOVATION, & DETERMANATION!!!