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Only One Mother

Only One Mother

My mother is irreplaceable. At 92, she’s a pistol – energetic, smart, and funny. She’s experienced the Great Depression, seen the effects of war, raised two children, survived illness, and coped with sadness. A nature and animal devotee, she never turned down a single stray animal during my childhood, and hosted over thirty cats, dogs, and wild birds who resided on our back porch. Today, she still loves America and life, and is more well-read and politically savvy than anyone I know. I don’t need to consult the newspaper every day. I call Vern to find out what’s going on in Congress.

Like most mothers and daughters, Mom and I had tough times. But over time, our relationship grew into something beautiful, and she became my confidante and rock-solid support system. When I became a mother, I passed her love and wisdom on to my own children. She taught me to be more open-minded, and in turn, she listened to all my angst and silly stories. She always saw my point of view.

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