Home, But Not the Same: A Greyshirt’s Journey of Resilience, Healing, and Rebuilding Community in Jasper
I’m back in Jasper, but it is not the same.
The place I’ve called home for so many years, the mountains and lakes, the community that welcomed me and all of their pets I came to know at the Jasper Vet Clinic have become deeply engraved in my heart.
Since returning home, I’ve been honoured to participate in the disaster relief efforts with Team Rubicon, and it has been deeply meaningful.
After being evacuated from the wildfire and feeling the separation and heartbreak from our community, giving back to the town I love has been both healing and inspiring.
Jasper’s strength and incredible spirit come from it’s people, and it has been truly moving to witness the support, empathy, team spirit, and generosity from all the firefighters, volunteers, greyshirts and neighbours who have helped our town during this crisis.
I’ve learned that even when it seems like all is lost in the ashes, most often a token of hope or closure remains. It truly is an honour to participate in this journey.
Thank you, Team Rubicon and all involved in our healing process, for your unwavering dedication and for reminding us that hope and recovery are always within reach when good people come together.
Jasper Strong,
Debbie-Lynn
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