Mallory and Alora
Traditional Big Sister, Mallory, wrote this about her match with Alora.
I met Alora when she was in grade 4. It's hard to
believe that was 7 whole years ago. I had decided to become an in-school mentor
for Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham. I had no idea what I would end up finding.
For a year and half, Alora and I would meet every
Friday morning at 9:15am for an hour. We would colour, listen to music, play
outside and chat about what was going on in her life. As time went on we both
looked forward to that solitary hour every Friday morning.
Near the end of Alora’s 5th grade year, my
boyfriend and I decided to move to Toronto. I realized that I couldn’t continue
with the in-school mentor program if I was only to be living over and hour
away. I contacted my BBBS rep and explained that I didn’t want to stop being
Alora’s mentor, but I didn’t know how I was going to continue if I was moving
away. It was suggested to me that I could become a full Big Sister to Alora.
Since then Alora and I have spent over 4 ½ years
matched a Big & Little. We have both grown so much in our years together
and it’s amazing to think that there is still so much ahead of us.
Alora was one of my bridesmaids and stood beside me
as I said, “I do”. She grew up so much during those months of wedding planning.
She helped to organize my bridal shower with my mother and step-mom; she bonded
with all of the other bridesmaids (all girls my age!) and then danced the night
away at my wedding with her best friend and my two brothers.
Although we are both at completely different points
in our life we are both able to help the other through the challenging times
that come before us. In the end, that is truly what being a sister is all
about.
If you're interested in learning more information about our
mentoring programs, please call Cheryl Holmes at 905-985-3733 ext 2.
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