05/25/2026
Trigger Warning- DV-
When I was growing up in Regina, SK, there was a family my mom met through our church.
They were the coolest family I had ever known.
Their dad was super rad and kind and took time to teach his children how to run and how to place importance on education, service, and kindness to others.
The mom raised more than her kids—she raised a generation of children.
Her home was always open to everyone, and no one ever left hungry.
There were seven beautiful children, and I got to call them my friends.
I had the blessing of going to birthday parties with them and even Disney once!
Through the years we moved away from Regina but always kept in touch.
When I was ready for post-secondary school, I of course decided to go to the University of Regina—obviously.
They let me live with them.
At the same time, one of their daughters moved home as well.
Now let me tell you about her.
There was no one on this planet like her.
She was cool and always on the go—always onto the next adventure before you could even catch up with her.
We became closer than we were when we were kids, and I was so lucky to have that time with her.
I moved back to Alberta, and she would come visit with her beautiful son, Joel.
We had so many fun adventures here.
In 2005, I got married, and the visits never stopped.
My husband kind of knew that when she was here, he was “kicked” out of our room—it was for Celeste and Joel.
Life kept moving, and soon we found ourselves pregnant on the same timeline.
Before they were born, we decided of course they HAD to get married.
Years went by, and the visits never stopped.
We always picked up right where we left off.
We took the kids swimming, to 7-Eleven, and to the park—NEVER a movie.
Because Celeste knew one speed…
She never slowed down.
And she was EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE adult.
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