Months Away

As I sit here writing my reflection response to Dorothy Day's Loaves and Fishes for tonight's Intercordia class, I cannot help but realize how closely I approach my departure! Not only that but what astounds me even more is how closely I approach my fundraising goal! I just received an email today saying I had been given yet another donation on my CanadaHelps page- you cannot even imagine my excitement at receiving these emails. I start shaking and holding my breath, its actually quite amusing for the unsuspecting onlooker. In any event I was taken aback by the sum of money my aunt and uncle in Ottawa decided to invest in my summer and I realized how inconceivably fortunate I am to be surrounded my such support. If you would let me, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the following benefactors,

-Mary-Jane Finlayson, my female heroine of the architectural realm
-Peter Neelands, choir friend and pub partner
-Angie Eagan, sweetest Parkdale inhabitant
-Barry, Jan and Anna Bennett, my childhood home away from home
-Karla and Michael Bateman, my high school second parental unit. Inspirational family.
- Jeff and Odette Hanning, salt of the earth couple who are surprisingly good at rowing!
- Ladan Dana, work colleague and friend.
- David Ben and Jan Howlette, a magical couple, as charismatic as this world has ever known.
-Vanessa Bohn, Rosedale bus buddy, high school friend
-Stephanie Arnau, my Calgary cousin of a cousin, she's adorable.
- The Ronzios, they know me inside and out, been there at my start and have seen me through.
-Daniel Lynch, a rosedale regular always up for a good laugh.
-Rachel Mahon, my best friend since our tap shoes and tutus days. We're inseparable.
- Caroline Richard, deserving of my utmost respect. One of the realest people I know
- Janet and Jeff, I love you two so much and always hope to make you two proud.
- Isa and Greg, my Toronto aunt and uncle. Thank you for always being there with the hugs.
-Marian Decouto, makes me proud to be a friend of hers every single day
- Courtney Cook, generous to a fault a beautiful human being.
-Emily Quail, my organizer and reassurance I honestly don't know where I'd be without her.
-Emilie Hudson and Youki Tanaka, my party organizers and the greatest friends ever.
-Maria Pineros, my fantastic and kindred Spanish teacher, donates her time and energy every week.
-Mark Palmieri, generous and outstanding friend and compass member.

other mentions:
Kieran Manion, Agnese Nunno, Tom Parker, Julian Baptista, Gracie Bannon, Katie Lee, Alexandra Doumouras, Lina Nasir, Natalie Doubonovich, Andrew Baldanza, Sydney Bateman, Daniel Gibson, Dalen McClintock, Briana Anderton, Vanessa Rowlin, Liza Quail, &Co
and many many others including mysterious anonymous donors whom I owe a great deal of thanks and praise.

xo
S