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We arrived in Hopedale, Labrador on Monday. I wasn't aware that passenger planes could be that small. Hopefully the photo will give you a sense of its size. I've been equally unaware of just how much our actions can effect our communities. It's easier to feel distant in a bigger city (all being relative) and to think less about more people.

While attempting to exit the airplane in Hopedale my daughter, having just been roused from a deep sleep, refused the necessary winter clothes to go from plane to skidoo in order to reach our new home. I tried for twenty long minutes to dress and/or reason with my child. I was delaying the pilot and the new passengers aboard waiting to leave. In that exact moment,  I realized that everyone wanted me and my two-year old daughter off the plane. I quickly ended my attempts at reasoning with her and got her dressed as quickly as possible. And, away we went- crying toddler and all. I was so grateful that she enjoyed riding on the skidoo.

I realize that if someone has an accident, is reckless or has any other medical emergencies, it impacts me and my family. My husband is the only doctor here so when I see people on skidoos testing the limits of man and machine, I can't help but feel it a little more. And sometimes I even whisper, 'Please be careful.'