WHAT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEAN TO ME Lily Ladek th
4 Grade • Portage School
In my past ten years in this community, my experience has been very loving and peaceful. There are so many examples that feel like family and community to me, let me give you a couple. One of my favorite feelings of family and community is the thrill of riding a rollercoaster as we’ve done together several times, and that thrill has changed over the years as I've gotten older. Another example of the connection I feel to the community and family is offering/willingness to help. In this time of coronavirus our neighbors and friends have come together to help each other. Even when there’s not something big happening we come together to help each other. Another one of my favorite examples is the comfort I feel from my grandparents. When I visit my grandparents they always take care of me. That feels like a warm hug and that warm hug feels like community and family to me.The excitement of Christmas or your birthday is a unique feeling and I feel that excitement whenever our community has a block party or a family wedding. One of my absolute favorites is the food and laughter that brings our family and community together. It doesn’t have to be a special occasion for me. I love to cook and eat good everyday. That connects me to my family. Everyday food is a special gift we all enjoy.
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