Your March memories are a powerful reminder
Good morning from the wheat belt — five communities, strong roots, and stories worth your time.
There are some stories, once you read them, that just stay with you, hey? Linda Gerritsen’s piece about the plane crash she survived when she was just 19 years old, and how March always brings those memories back...oba nä. That’s something to carry, year after year. To be so young, go through something like that, and still wonder *why* you made it when others didn’t — that’s heavy, and it makes you think about how our past shapes us, even when we’re just trying to live our lives here in Brandon.
### Why This Hits Home Here
It's easy to forget, sometimes, how many quiet acts of resilience happen right here in our communities. Linda's story isn't about a big public event; it's about a very private, very deep experience that affects her every time the calendar turns to March. And you know, we've all got those dates, those anniversaries that bring something back, whether it's good or hard. It makes you think about:
* The strength of people you see every day, maybe at the Red River Co-op on 18th Street or walking by Brandon University. * How we carry our histories, not just as a city, but as individuals. * The unexpected moments that change a life forever.
This kind of reflection, it’s not just for Linda. It’s for all of us, to remember that everyone has a story, a deep one, that’s shaped who they are. It reminds us to be a little kinder, a little more understanding of what someone else might be carrying with them, even when they’re just picking up groceries on Victoria Avenue.
Leah Fehr-Broesky, MiTL Sports Desk.
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