17 to 71

In Vanderhoof I got the chance to join a pick up badminton league. My partner there, for most of my games, was an amazing woman and her name was Ann. She was British and her love for the sport was incredible. Although she never told me her age, and I should not speculate on it, she is extremely full of wisdom because she was already travelling and living on her own by 1950. She taught me that badminton is a sport for the ageless. Everyone has their limitations but badminton allows growth for everyone at all stages of life. Even though it is a surprisingly strenuous sport, Ann was able to move around the court with great ease. Her sense of humor was also quite infectious. We shared some great laughs and it proved that friendships can cross generations. Thank you Ann for all that you taught me. Whether it was on the badminton court or off the court and related to life situations, you left a great impression on me.