✴ Damien ✴
The crisp winter air greeted me as I climbed out of my car and into the lively scene unfolding before me. The children’s Christmas event was finally here, and the energy was palpable. Parents, volunteers, and excited kids filled the snow-dusted park, their laughter and chatter blending with festive music playing from speakers scattered throughout the area. The sky was clear, the sun shining brightly despite the cold. It was a perfect day for the festivities. I tucked my hands into the pockets of my coat and made my way toward the snowman-building competition. Scarlett’s section was already a hive of activity, with group one – children aged five to ten – hard at work. The little ones had help from parents, aunts, uncles, and volunteers, and their excitement was contagious. Some
