Our small community had a tragedy happen earlier this week. A death is always hard but when it happens in a small village it touches a lot of people in a deeper way. We are new here and didn’t know this individual but our hearts go out to the family and friends that are affected by this loss.
A community “Meet and Greet” had been in the works for several months. It was organized by some local business men and clubs to help newcomers connect to the locals.
The question was asked, “should the event still continue after a community has suffered?” The organizers felt that they needed to follow through with their plans to show that as a community, we stand together.
We walked to the area and could feel the grief. People were talking in hushed voices, voicing their sadness. The barbeques were hot and the table was laid out with treats and drinks.
New and old members visited on this beautiful afternoon and into the evening. There was a sense of strength as those that grieved were able to share memories with others. The conversation floated to questions about new connections.
I chatted with an older man who had gone out west with my dad when they were in their teens. Ron and a local realtor reminisced about connections from 40 years ago. I met a young couple that had just moved from British Columbia. He was a local guy moving back and she was a BC girl. Their dogs drew me to them and their personalities kept me talking.
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