Hello Club Members
Welcome to Spring and to September.
Our family achieved a milestone last week when our
Grand-daughter – Madeline – turned ONE. It is just amazing how time moves - right
in front of your eyes.
Over the past 12 months I have seen many young children
(courtesy of FB friends) change and grow. All these little children are
innocent and are a Blank Canvasses. How will there story, their picture, their
purpose – be shaped? And by whom?
Each will rely very closely on the language, the people, the
TV programs, the books, the activities – they will be associated with as they
grow to school age and beyond. All of what we think do and say.
All the
associations we have. Play a large part in the adult each of these children
will become and the life they will lead. Hopefully they will all become
achieving and giving members of our community. And adopt a mindset of
Accountability, Responsibility and Optimism rather than one of Blame, Excuses
and Denial.
Their fate is – in most part – entrusted in parents, family and close
friends. Well before the school system takes it hold.
Father’s day came in this same week for our family. Besides
a nice family day on Sunday (which followed Madeline’s party on the Saturday) –
it was Matthew’s 31st Birthday and I received a card from Madeline.
The card reads: “ Nonno, my favourite place in the whole
wide world is right inside your HUG – thank you for everything you do for me
and the time you spend with me”.
For those who know me – not too much tugs more at my
heart-strings that a good and genuine HUG. It engenders laughter, good feelings
and provides the lift – you so badly need at times. I believe it is a symbol of
unity, of sharing, of empathy and a willingness to understand.
So for this month and beyond – be aware of the one’s close
you. Be aware on how you influence and can influence them. Lead them to the
best associations and activities. Always keep their “Tomorrows” in mind.
For things are achieved or destroyed moment by moment, day
by day – through the compound effect. The changes are noticed (not in the
moments) but by looking back over the past “Tomorrows”.
Let us build the best Tomorrows for ourselves and the very
young.
God Bless…………………Mario
Mario Calanna - CEO
Calanna Pharmacy Group
e: Mario Calanna
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