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artificial Christmas tree dotted with a few colored lights and a single decoration of a tiny two- inch angel's head on the very top spike of the tree. He spoke Czech, to the complete delight of the whole family. He explained that he, too, was a Czech immigrant of a number of years and that he had sought out a family such as theirs to welcome to Canada at this special season! It was as if the world had turned! Someone understood them and what they were going through! Chatting excitedly, everyone trying to get a word in edgewise ( even the children) it was soon understood that they were all to come with him to share Christmas dinner, along with his wife. Arriving at an acreage north of the city, Marie and Slavo felt the warmth and friendliness of these two wonderful people who had just popped into their new life. Contentment and peace filled their hearts. Presents for the children magically were found under the tree- a truck for Slavo Jr. and a doll for Jana. The innocent children seemed to have little awareness of what had just taken place, as they excitedly clutched at the wonderful gifts given them by the friendly gray- haired couple who soon would become their Canadian Grandma and Grandpa! Now these special new friends insisted that the family stay with them till the New Year and. later, were to become the catalysts that helped their fellow countrymen establish a small apartment and meager furnishings in Edmonton. He convinced Slavo to take English classes that also offered a wage of 75 dollars a month, to aid in living expenses. Every weekend, for years to come, this new immigrant family would be driven out to the acreage- participate in yard work, housework, anything they could help with- and then enjoy the bounties of good food, pure friendship and, best of all, was the sharing of memories of their old homeland. Slavo Jr. had the most glorious job of sitting on Grandpa's lap as he ' helped* drive his Choo Choo ( the garden tractor) around the lawn! And so began the Czech family's new life in Canada, in a very much better atmosphere than had been originally. The crystal vase, an exquisite and valuable piece of art strangely enough was of little interest to any people in this country- - so was never sold. Marie keeps this vase in a very special place of honour to this very day. I had the extreme fortune to become a friend of Marie's over 12 years ago. I found her to be a very charming, interesting and knowledgeable lady. I always noticed her special attention and consideration of the Christmas season, recognizing that many of us
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Title | Write On! |
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Date | 2003 |
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Transcript | artificial Christmas tree dotted with a few colored lights and a single decoration of a tiny two- inch angel's head on the very top spike of the tree. He spoke Czech, to the complete delight of the whole family. He explained that he, too, was a Czech immigrant of a number of years and that he had sought out a family such as theirs to welcome to Canada at this special season! It was as if the world had turned! Someone understood them and what they were going through! Chatting excitedly, everyone trying to get a word in edgewise ( even the children) it was soon understood that they were all to come with him to share Christmas dinner, along with his wife. Arriving at an acreage north of the city, Marie and Slavo felt the warmth and friendliness of these two wonderful people who had just popped into their new life. Contentment and peace filled their hearts. Presents for the children magically were found under the tree- a truck for Slavo Jr. and a doll for Jana. The innocent children seemed to have little awareness of what had just taken place, as they excitedly clutched at the wonderful gifts given them by the friendly gray- haired couple who soon would become their Canadian Grandma and Grandpa! Now these special new friends insisted that the family stay with them till the New Year and. later, were to become the catalysts that helped their fellow countrymen establish a small apartment and meager furnishings in Edmonton. He convinced Slavo to take English classes that also offered a wage of 75 dollars a month, to aid in living expenses. Every weekend, for years to come, this new immigrant family would be driven out to the acreage- participate in yard work, housework, anything they could help with- and then enjoy the bounties of good food, pure friendship and, best of all, was the sharing of memories of their old homeland. Slavo Jr. had the most glorious job of sitting on Grandpa's lap as he ' helped* drive his Choo Choo ( the garden tractor) around the lawn! And so began the Czech family's new life in Canada, in a very much better atmosphere than had been originally. The crystal vase, an exquisite and valuable piece of art strangely enough was of little interest to any people in this country- - so was never sold. Marie keeps this vase in a very special place of honour to this very day. I had the extreme fortune to become a friend of Marie's over 12 years ago. I found her to be a very charming, interesting and knowledgeable lady. I always noticed her special attention and consideration of the Christmas season, recognizing that many of us |
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