Emma is a Mountie

It's official...... Emma is a Mountie, a Mount Allison Mountie. We arrived in Sackville at 6.p.m. Wednesday.( a 12 hour drive).

Emma took me on a tour of Sackville which took all of 15 min. seeing as how Sackville is so Big!!!!! Had dinner and then returned to our Hotel to unpack half of the van because Emma was a "little" apprehensive about all the stuff she had brought and worried about her pile of stuff that would be left at the door when we did the "drop and park". As it turned out she needn't of worried but it made her feel better.

Moving into Harper Hall was virtually painless and Emma soon made friends. As a matter of fact I called her this morning but she didn't have time to talk because she had a room full of fellow Harponians. Couldn't of been happier. It was a wonderful to hear the sound of voices in the back ground.

On Thurs. night we enjoyed a BBQ which was mostly Gluten Free and Emma was given the choice of two..two desserts. i think she just might be eating better at Uni than at home.

The Convocation.....

After the Convocation.....

The Movie: Emma's new abode....

On Sunday Aug 24 we had a farewell dinner for Emma with friends and family.

The Farewell Speech

We look forward to our Sunday dinners with family and friends and I can’t think of a better way to show Emma how much she is thought of and loved than having everyone here who has played an important part in helping Emma be who she is .

Bill and Linda, Missy, Melanie, thanks for being here and thanks for the support you have given over the years.

Nancy and Michael, Emma has spoken often of how welcoming and comfortable you have made her feel in your home. I am grateful . Thank you.

Sandra, Thank you for being understanding and sympathetic during our times of teenage and mother/daughter angst.

Earl How wonderful to have you here again for a Sunday dinner. Because of you Emma and Anna had opportunities available they wouldn’t have had otherwise. Your support made a difficult time easier for us. I shall always appreciate the positive influence you have given Emma.

Anna how lucky you and Emma are to have each other. Although there have been times when you were thoroughly “pissed off” with each other I know there have been just as many times when you have helped each other through difficult times only as a sister could.

Sarah Emma couldn’t want for a better older sister. All those desperate phone calls. How many times have you been there? More than I know about I’m sure. Your support has always been fair and honest and invaluable.

Oma, You have always been there. No matter what we have thrown at you, no matter how difficult…..You have always come through. I am forever grateful.

Barbara, Thank you for helping to give Emma a warm and comfortable home. I am so grateful she has had you to talk to. You have played an important role in Emma becoming the person she is.

David, thank you to you also for providing a wonderful home for Emma. You have always been there, giving, whatever was needed…….. very happily embarrassing Emma even when she begged you not to!!!!!!!

Derek, You have made Emma feel special. You have made her happy. Thank you!!!!!

Last but not least, Emma.
I love you. Even though I did have you late in life……..
We love you.
We are proud of the woman you have become.
Proud of your determination and your courage to follow your convictions.
We have every confidence in you.
We wish you well,
We wish you happiness and success.