Many, Many Thanks

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Almost six years ago, following a dozen years of "retirement" in B.C., Jen and I decided that it was time to return to Alberta. We went to every community West, South and East of Calgary looking for the place we wanted to be. Ultimately, the decision to locate in Black Diamond was relatively easy and it is one that we have never regretted.
The absolute "rightness" of the decision has been re-confirmed regularly over the years: never more though than during the last weeks as I underwent surgery and rehab and Jenny had to cope alone. She was never alone, however, as offers of help in whatever form she and I might need came from all sources.
It would be impossible, and perhaps inappropriate, to try and mention all those who came forward with offers of rides, food or help around the house. Suffice it to say that the offers overwhelmed both us and the actual need. Friends and acquaintances from the Legion, the Griffiths Senior Centre, the Curling Club, Golf Club, Church and the Villas as well as our "Diamond Diners" group were sincerely ready to assist in whatever way they could.
We would like to thank each and every one of them, whether or not we took advantage of the offer.
We are all so fortunate to live in such a great and caring community. Perhaps our turn will come when we can repay the thoughtfulness of so many.

~ Malcolm and Jenny Hughes.