I'd like to take a moment to thank those men and women who fought for us and our country. Like so many other Canadians, I honour you on this day. But, I also remember you every time I look at my children.

At night when I tuck my children in, I think about what a wonderful country I live in. I look at my son's sweet and innocent face- he is so lucky to live in a place where those with special needs are valued and their lives respected. I know elsewhere he might not have this, and my heart aches for other children who live differently.

And as I tuck in my daughters, and stroke their hair gently- I think about how lucky they are to live in a time and place where girls and women are given rights and freedoms and respect that they deserve.Again, I feel deeply saddened for little girls who have less, and am so thankful for my girls.

I love that my children are blissfully unaware (for now) of how lucky they are.

I am thankful every day for living in Canada. I will always remember the men and women who helped give us these rights and freedoms,especially when I look at those three precious, safe, happy faces.

Thank you