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When I first met Brett, it was a few years ago, it was like talking to a grown up. In the last few years I have seen changes, and he has grown into more of a unique teenager than I ever could have imagined.
I can talk about anything with this 14 year old. He has the smarts, the ambition, the skills to go very far in this world, and the passion that he has for life grows every day.
Brett is a student at wonderful Ridley College in St. Catharine's, Ontario. Brett was really excited to hear that he was asked to be part of their hockey team at Ridley. He had worked very hard and focused on the going to a private school for hockey.
Brett knew there would be challenges and it would be hard to leave his loving family. Brett and his family made the journey from his home in Prince Edward Island to St. Catharine's, and of course as his excitement grew so did reality. Brett would be living alone within a few days and he didn't know what to expect.
The warm community of Ridley was very welcoming and the busy schedule didn't really allow Brett to be homesick. He called his parents every night and continues to do that still today. The first time he flew home to beautiful Prince Edward Island, it seemed like the soil was a little more, red and the grass was a little greener. It was kind of weird in the way that before Brett had left P.E.I he didn't really notice the fantastic rolling fields that the island presents. Or the wonderful people that make the island what it is today.. It seemed that Brett learned in the process of living away, that you really do appreciate things in life more, when you live without the simple every day things and you have to do stuff for yourself. If Brett didn't realize that he had to be more independent living away, he could have been struggling being away from home. As hard as it was for him being away from home, the support from his parents, peers, and teachers is what shaped him to be the kind of person he is today.
Brett is now in his second year at Ridley and was very excited this year to go back and see all of his friends and get back into the routine of school.
All the best to you Brett. I am sure that you are not far from more of your dreams coming true. You have every way of making them happen. You are a very special young man and I am proud to say that I know you and your family.
I can talk about anything with this 14 year old. He has the smarts, the ambition, the skills to go very far in this world, and the passion that he has for life grows every day.
Brett is a student at wonderful Ridley College in St. Catharine's, Ontario. Brett was really excited to hear that he was asked to be part of their hockey team at Ridley. He had worked very hard and focused on the going to a private school for hockey.
Brett knew there would be challenges and it would be hard to leave his loving family. Brett and his family made the journey from his home in Prince Edward Island to St. Catharine's, and of course as his excitement grew so did reality. Brett would be living alone within a few days and he didn't know what to expect.
The warm community of Ridley was very welcoming and the busy schedule didn't really allow Brett to be homesick. He called his parents every night and continues to do that still today. The first time he flew home to beautiful Prince Edward Island, it seemed like the soil was a little more, red and the grass was a little greener. It was kind of weird in the way that before Brett had left P.E.I he didn't really notice the fantastic rolling fields that the island presents. Or the wonderful people that make the island what it is today.. It seemed that Brett learned in the process of living away, that you really do appreciate things in life more, when you live without the simple every day things and you have to do stuff for yourself. If Brett didn't realize that he had to be more independent living away, he could have been struggling being away from home. As hard as it was for him being away from home, the support from his parents, peers, and teachers is what shaped him to be the kind of person he is today.
Brett is now in his second year at Ridley and was very excited this year to go back and see all of his friends and get back into the routine of school.
All the best to you Brett. I am sure that you are not far from more of your dreams coming true. You have every way of making them happen. You are a very special young man and I am proud to say that I know you and your family.
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Love it Rachel...that "Boy with a Dream" .. I can proudly say is my son :)
(09.29.09)I can proudly say is my Nephew & God Son : )))
(09.29.09)Absolutely a wonderful story about a great boy growing up and becoming an even greater man. His parents are truly blessed and must be so proud to call him their son.
Rachel...you truly have a way with words...a gift I wish I had!!!
(09.29.09)Aww...someone pass me the kleenex! Great job Rachel. The pics and your writing are amazing as always!
(09.29.09)LOVE these pictures Rachel!!! Another AMAZING shoot!!! Too cute! Good luck at school Brett!
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