Denis...

Today, the little chick has grown up. He has become a beautiful bird with beautiful wings and he can fly higher. Now he can help his own little chicks. Sometimes he runs into obstacles, such as mountains, thunderstorms, snowstorms, wind, and cold. Exhausted by his efforts, he is sometimes forced to stop to catch his breath and to get some rest. He must find ways around such obstacles and confront new ones, in order to continue his flight and travel higher and farther, to feel freer, and enjoy the beautiful vistas that life offers him free of charge. In this way, his wings will become stronger, more flexible, and the beautiful bird will be able to discover the essence of his life.

I have succeeded in developing my potential through my various activities and commitments as a volunteer: as a member of my community, as a catechism leader, in literacy work, and in the diocesan movement. I have also made progress on a personal level, by trying to learn more about myself, and to better understand myself. But without education, it would have been impossible for me to make all these dreams come true. That is why I am proud to have returned to school. I support all men and women who want to continue learning, because it’s an ongoing process, regardless of our age or our social status. I would never have been able to do it all on my own, I learned with the help of other people.

In closing, a thought came to me when I was writing my text and I would like to share it with you: “The road to our dreams is a difficult one, but one day, I will arrive at the top of my mountain of Life.”

Written by Denis St-Pierre , Maltempec NB