time to stop and say thank you

Today I am keenly aware of all the people who are supporting me in my bid for City Councillor. If it takes a village to raise a child then it really does take a city to raise a city councillor.So why is this on my mind today? Well, today I watched my brother work long and hard on getting my printed material done and then went to the office with our friend Lance to make a few much needed adjustments. Everything looks great Stephen, Thank you. My campaign logistics guru called to make sure all was running well followed by an uplifting email from my volunteer coordinator. This they did in between busy meetings and on their lunch hours. Then, my husband went over to the election office to work on phone and computer issues ... now things are perfect. Later today I received personal donations from good friends and family with notes of encouragement that could only make you smile. And finally my very best friend Carmi featured me on her blog (http://carmi.ca) with a write up that touched me more than I can say.So, time to take a minute and be grateful.All of you believe I can make a difference in ward 13 and in the City of Toronto. Thanks for your trust.To all of my volunteers who are leading busy lives and still working long and hard to support me I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. We still have 6 weeks to go together and I look forward to having you by my side the entire time. Thank youTo my husband , children and extended family and friends … thanks for being there from the beginning and supporting my longtime dream to run for public office. It is great to be finally moving this dream forward.And finally thank you to the community of ward 13. I have already learned so much from you and about you. Thanks for your issues, your discussions, your invitations, your concerns and your suggestions. I heard them all! I am pleased to be your neighbour and to work with you to make ward 13 a safer community with a very loud voice that is heard at City Hall