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"It
has been said that the two most important things we can offer our children
are roots to grow and wings to fly; with this theme in mind we created the
Vanier Roots and Wings Celebration."
With the
"Roots" award, we honor one of our founding leaders for their
contribution to helping children at Vanier and in our
community.
The
"Wings" award honors a young adult who has achieved a positive
outcome in his or her life as a result of their personal courage and
participation in a Vanier service.
Roots & Wings If I could give
you many things,
I'd give you gold and silver rings
Of knowledge that I've gained with years
The gift of smiling through the tears
Confidence, courage, determination,
Laughter and spirit and love of creation,
Wrapped up in a box with a bow, I'd give
To you these gifts to keep for as long as you live.
"If I could give you just two
things,
One would be Roots, the other, Wings."
Roots, not to tie you to the ground,
But to guide you to where your fulfillment is found
The nourishing start, the firm foundation,
The source of your inner determination.
Wings to soar over obstacles, wings to fly free,
Wings to glide to the heights of the best you can be.
And when obstacles loom, from your Roots grows a hand
Providing a strong, sturdy, safe place to land.
I'd choose these two things for the gifts that are best,
For with Roots and with Wings, you'll find all the rest!
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