Marie-Josée Rondeau-Bouchard’s daily family life has not been the same since last weekend. The household now has ten more people, all Ukrainian refugees where he opened the door of his house.
In an interview with Always in the morningexplained Mrs. Rondeau-Bouchard that her husband knew the father of the family and who, one thing led to another, agreed to welcome his family home, along with five children aged from 8 months to 15 years old. He also asked if there was space for his wife’s brother and three children, as well as another married friend. Finally, there were ten people in my house and five in my father’s housesaid the resident of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès.
The ground floor of the large dwelling was fixed, the young man in the house gave up his bedroom and, eventually, everyone had a place to sleep.
A united community
Stéphanoise and her husband agreed to change their routine to give these Ukrainian refugees a better life, but the whole community contributed all sorts of donations. Upon their arrival on Mauritian land, new residents are entitled, for example, to a basket full of gifts.
” At present, they are grateful and breathed a sigh of relief. They were happy and smiling. They see all that has been done to prepare everything for them. “
They are people who work too. They want to help the community with their abilities. Of the fifteen people, there are construction people, a professional chef, a teacher. They want to work fast. They say they want to give back what Canada gives thememphasized by Marie-Josée.
For the long term future, Ms. Rondeau-Bouchard that his guests are already informing themselves about the steps. Many say they want to stay here for a few years.They see that for their children this may be the best thing because, even after the war tomorrow morning, it will be tense in Russia.he says.
Meanwhile, the language barrier gives a bit of a headache. If English makes it possible to communicate with some, it is more difficult for others. Never mind, Monday night’s assignment ended with everyone gathered around the table trying to learn a few common words.
Source: Radio-Canada
