JOSHI: Merritt is mesmerizing in more ways than one

generosity will hold a special place in my heart.

If Merritt is mesmerizing for its breath-taking scenic are warm

It’s been around eight months since I have been a part of this beautiful town, but every experience of people’s

When I was struggling to find a way to pick up my family from the Vancouver International Airport, a gentleman in Roland offered to ease my panic-stricken nerves. More than his gesture, it was his teaching “of passing on the good thing to another” that will remain with me forever. That he didn’t even charge me for the gas completely amazed me. His ‘welcome gift’ for my daughter, a soft toy, was so thoughtful.

The other day I was getting a heavy chair from downtown. Seeing my struggle to reach the nearest bus stop, a kind man in Colton stopped by to offer me a ride back home. It was a huge relief in the sweltering heat. That he took a de tour especially for me was hearttouching. I couldn’t thank him enough either.

Merritt is blessed to have heart-warming people. Some of them whom we know are Jigar and Shruti. When their good friend suffered a stroke, they were constantly with him until his family arrived in Canada. They also ensured the settlement of the friend’s family smoothly, considering it was their first time in this country.

There are many others who have had these beautiful experiences too. A person who I know was moving in with her family, and to her surprise, a few good samaritans of the town arranged for brand new furniture and kitchen appliances after pouncing upon her Facebook post. It was unimaginable!

That the people of Canada are generous was experienced first hand by me when one good gesture of footing the bill of the next car had a ripple effect on the next five cars. It was truly unbelievable. It reminded me instantly of Roland’s advice: “Do good and pass it on to others.”

The world will be such a better place if we all practise this in our lives.