Community, Courage, and Connection
Today was a day I won’t soon forget.
My daughter took me to an event here in St. George, and even before we arrived, something special happened. We were looking for a place to park close to the event, and a kind woman stopped us and pointed to her car as she was leaving. Because of her, we were able to park very close. It was a small gesture, but it set the tone for the entire day.
From the moment we arrived, I could feel the energy of people coming together. We found ourselves right up front—almost directly in front of the microphone where the speakers stood. It felt like we were right in the middle of everything. There were tables under the pavillion behind us where people made signs for the later walk through town.
It was a beautiful day, not too hot or cold, and we were under a tree in the shade. We gave a man sitting in the sun beside us our umbrella. I found myself next to another older woman there with her son. So my daughter gave her son her chair and sat in my walker, while I sat in a comfy chair. These simple acts of kindness said a lot about her, and it added to the feeling of community that surrounded us. We started talking and discovered I was six months older than she was. There was something special about that moment—two women, sitting under a tree sharing a conversation in the middle of a crowd.
I gave her one of my books since she shared with me that she was a reader, I gave here a copy of my book “The Power Of Choosing” and she was tickled pink and kindly agreed to read it and give me a referral. I truly hope she does. Moments like that remind me how connections happen when you least expect them.
There was so much to take in. We listened to speakers who were directly affected by what is happening in Washington—immigrants, union leaders, TSP voices, and others who shared their experiences. Their words were heartfelt and important.
A cheerleader kept the crowd energized, and there was a man playing guitar who was truly professional. I didn’t catch his name, but his music added something special to the day.
The organizers had brought materials so people could make signs, and many did. It was impressive to see the creativity and the messages people wanted to share. When the walk began, the crowd broke into groups, heading in different directions through the park and around town. The video I took only shows one group.
It was hard to count how many people were there. There were at least hundreds—possibly more. People were moving in all directions, holding signs, talking, listening, and participating in their own way.
I stayed through the speeches and then quietly left, taking it all in.
It was a good day. A meaningful day. And most of all, it was a reminder that people still come together, still listen, still care—and still reach out to one another.
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