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Released on December 12, 2008
After one year of our new government, a lot of people ask me what are the highlights of that first year.
Do you know what they've been?
The highlights are the opportunities that I've been given to meet with Saskatchewan people right here in this office.
Women and men who don't make any headlines, but who have done amazing, extraordinary things.
People like Sharla Knox, a woman who lost her first son to an accident only to watch the other, Chris, die from a devastating cancer.
Instead of withdrawing in bitterness and anger, Sharla has helped establish a foundation to bring joy to other young people battling this terrible disease.
I met, in this office, with seven year-old Brandon Malcolm of Regina. He cares so much about the environment he spends hours of his free time around his neighbourhood and in his school-yard picking up garbage and recycling. Brandon also wrote a book: How to Clean the Earth.
These people, these extraordinary individuals, are examples of what Saskatchewan is all about. It's about Saskatchewan people. It's about bringing hope.
Like the letter I received from Garry MacDonald of Saskatoon in September. He wrote to me about his son Brett, who was able to compete and win four silver medals in Kayaking at the Saskatchewan Summer Games.
Brett had been the victim of violence and suffered a serious head injury. However, through sheer will and determination, Brett was able to overcome his injuries and achieve great things. His father wrote me a letter that said this:
"He has a kind heart and is always the first to lend a hand or a kind word to someone who needs it. He has not held a grudge against those who have tormented him or let his troubles get the best of him."
That is what Saskatchewan is all about.
Saskatchewan is a place where hope lives and good-will flourishes. And those words I just read from that letter should serve as a reminder to everyone that the joy we feel in our hearts - the joy we wish to share with everyone, the desire to give to others - should continue through out the year, not just during Christmas.
Just like it does with Brett MacDonald.
Just like it does with Sharla Knox.
Just like it does with Brandon Malcolm.
We shouldn't wait until the Christmas lights go on and the tree lots open for business to begin living-out one of Christ's most important lessons:
Love one another.
Love one another.
For unto you is born this day in the City of David
A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
On behalf of my wife Tami, our kids Megan, Colter and Faith - Merry Christmas Saskatchewan.
And a Happy New Year to each and every one of you.
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For more information, contact:
Kathy Young
Executive Council
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0425
Email: kathy.young@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-526-8927
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