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Mother’s Day or Un-Mother’s Day?

For me, Mother’s Day is a sweet holiday that links me to generations of mothers who came before me and who will no doubt follow.  And it always looks like flowers in my mind. I come from a long line … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean To Be a Mother

Yesterday I realized that I was doubly blessed. I could celebrate both having a mother and being a mother. We tend to focus on our own mothers on Mother’s Day. How did they raise us, inspire us, live through our … Continue reading

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