Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 9 : Summer 2011 | Page 45

For those of us who have grown up in Caribou, there is an unspoken understanding that community matters! The building of Developmental Assets has reminded Caribou of what it already knows…what really matters in the end are the solitary moments that can’t be put into words, the relationships we build with those who walk in our hearts. With a solid foundation set in what matters and an intentional Asset building initiative, there is no doubt Caribou youth will have what it takes to prepare them for their future, a future filled with Sunday dinners with family, backyard swings and talks of surviving long, cold winters and of all the adults in their community who helped them spread their wings and fly. SUMMER 2011 What Matters 43