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Elizabeth's Story

• Recording Date: 22-01-2013
  
• Storyteller: Bev Hebert
  
• Province: Quebec
  
• Language: English
  

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"The first year I was here I wanted to wear a sign on me that says, ‘I’m a tourist’"

 

 

 

Elizabeth Hebert touched a lot of people and packed a lot of living into her 14 years.

 

Elizabeth and her sister April, along with their parents Bev and Dave, moved to Quebec from British Columbia in 1988 so they could get to know their father’s side of the family.  Adjusting to life in a strange new community proved difficult at first.  Bev found herself struggling to learn French. April missed her old friends.

 

Then Elizabeth’s health took a turn for the worse.

 

Born with a severe case of Spina bifida in the 1970s, Elizabeth’s will to life defied all medical expectation.  Not only did she survive, Elizabeth thrived.

 

Co-founder of the Spina Bifida Association of British Columbia and now providing homecare services in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Bev Hebert speaks to StoryNet about coping with her eldest daughter’s disability, and the strength she found in reaching out to other parents of disabled children.

 

Recorded in Bedford, Quebec.

 

 

Last modified on Monday, 25 February 2013 14:56

Dwane Wilkin

2 reviews

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  Thursday, 09 May 2013 18:52 | posted by Connie Poortinga

  my niece Elizabeth was beautiful, stunning you could say, dark eys, dark complexion and very expressive. My sister Bevy her mother was a very strong person who not only taught Elizabeth independence ( limited to her limitations) but independence and strength to speak up....Their lives were touched by many milestones, some major some minor, but every day was a blessing....Bev and Dave also have April who was a fantastic little big sister to her sister Elizabeth and my memories always included the two together...sisters and friends...Bev and Dave I am so proud of you and all that you have been through...every day and every chapter is a blessing and I love you both very much!

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  Tuesday, 30 April 2013 21:42 | posted by Beve Hebert

  Dwane, Thank you for doing a wonderful job!

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