Even though he doesn't show any natural
ability to play hockey, Jacob loves to come out to hockey
and looks forward to it during the week.
I must tell you that I will admit I look forward to it myself
as it has brought the joy back into hockey for me as well.
I played hockey in Kingston as a youth and I got
out of it at an early age as I hated it due to all of the
"hockey mothers" in the stands who would yell
and swear at the players then beat on their kids as they
left the game afterwards if they weren't happy, or the men
who would fight with each other.
Luckily my parents weren't like this, but I hated to
see it happen to my friends and since I had no natural ability
I was often the butt of their parents abuse. I resisted
enrolling Jacob in hockey as I didn't want to see this again,
but I have re-caught the hockey joy as a result of your
program. I had a fun time buying equipment for him and I
enjoy being allowed to come on the ice with him. Even though
I still had an old stick and gloves hanging around I needed
to get skates and I treated myself to the first pair of
new skates I have ever owned that weren't somebody else's
first. I guess what I am saying is not only have you made
a difference in my son's life, but you have made a difference
in mine as well and I look forward to how my next son will
enjoy it too next year and we will all have fun together
on the ice.
My wife never was taught how to skate,
but after our small family outing on Saturday to the park
she is thinking she might like to try as well and join us.
Volunteers like you make a big difference in the community,
but I fear often there is often not enough recognition of
your efforts. Pass on our thanks to all of your great team
of coaches and volunteers.
Thanks,
~ Mike Pearsall"
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