Monday 1 October 2012

The privilege of meeting you on the campaign trail

The blessing of doing the work of being a candidate is meeting special people along the way. What other job allows you to knock on every door on a street and speak with your neighbours about the things that matter most to you and to them?  


As I tidy up my desk, reply to emails, and write this blog, I am reminded to give thanks today for those who made me smile, who made me laugh and who demonstrated their support in oh so many ways.  Invitations for me and my campaign workers to step into your homes and out of the rain speaks to the generosity of spirit that exists here in District 3.  I thank each and everyone of you. 




I am also mindful that over the past few weeks I have seen the heartbreak that some of you cope so bravely with. Separation from loved ones when home care is no longer possible is more than tough.  I hope this night brings a restful sleep to everyone I met today.  I sure need that and I'm sure many of you do too!  Tonight may bring dreams of the beautiful and huge carvings I saw today.  You just never know what you will discover on the campaign trail but each day seems to hold a wonderful surprise or two.

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  1. beverlymacgillivray11 October 2012 at 06:46

    I first met Pauline Raven while I was helping NFNF with the issues surrounding re-zoning farm land in Port Williams, which is where I grew up. I felt strongly then — as I do now — that farm land needs to be protected for our future food security. I was very impressed with Pauline's intelligence and commitment within this organization. When I heard she was running for Council, I immediately thought of how much peace of mind Pauline was giving up for the public good. Kings County Council would be so much more functional a group with Pauline as a member. She is a caring, fair-minded and very bright person who only wants what is best for the community and is willing to work hard to improve it. Let's see if the community has the good sense to see this.

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