I have spent a lot of time leading up to this thinking about what I would say in my maiden speech. They tell you it's the moment where you can say anything, but now I find myself standing here, I can't help but feel like I just want to rush it and get it over and done with, to get on with the work. However, I keep thinking this isn't just my journey, but the journey of my village, my loved ones, my family, those who walk with me in times of adversity and joy. So I want to pay tribute to us.