Jennifer Pedersen

Our family’s veteran enlisted December 15, 1943. He spent his time as a Wireless operator and Gunner for the RCAF, trained in Winnipeg and spent his active duty overseas in England until the summer of 1945⁣
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His words were few and far between when it came to his service. I only remember 2 instances in my lifetime where he sat and spoke about his life in the RCAF. When he spoke, it was quiet and reflective, with a little sadness and sorrow in his eyes. ⁣
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Though I wish I could have heard and understood more about his service, I understand the choices he made to keep those pieces of his life to himself. ⁣
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Today as I was able to wake up warm and cozy in the hotel next to my husband knowing full well the sacrifices he and countless others made enabled me to enjoy that luxury - a luxury and freedom not afforded to everyone - something that I always ensure to reflect upon and not take for granted. ⁣
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Todays tears are for a man who is greatly missed and that since his passing in 2010 “today” used to mean quality time with his bride until her passing in 2019. ⁣
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I miss them a lot on days like today and wished I had savoured my time with them a little more. ⁣
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Lest we forget

To all of the amazing women in my life: ⁣
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You. Are. Amazing. ⁣
You. Are. Valued. ⁣
You. Are. Incredible. ⁣
You. Are. Strong. ⁣
You. Are. Brave. ⁣
You. Are. Intelligent. ⁣
You. Are. Enough. ⁣
You are more... so much more than you ever give yourself credit for. ⁣
Own your value. ⁣
Own your truth. ⁣
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Remember to shine bright…. every damn day of the year. ⁣

⁣And always post the silly outtakes 😉✌🏻

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I am teaching my babies to be kind to your babies. To include your babies. To invite in your babies. To defend your babies. ⁣
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Teach yours to do the same for mine. ⁣
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It’s a very simple thing and makes the world of difference for a person who doesn’t feel like they belong. ⁣
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Human Kind 💕⁣
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Be both. ⁣
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