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Mother, I love you, Mother I do




Watch the video above. I came across it while perusing the internet this morning and I do believe it is something worth watching because we don't see enough of it in our everyday lives. 

I just wanted to take the post today and tell you all about my wonderful mother. She is the most kind-hearted person you will ever meet (Believe me, you will meet her sometime, whether you intend to or not). She has several great gifts, my favorite of which is her memory. Sometimes she can't remember what she did the day before, but she always remembers people. I dare you to have a 5-minute conversation with my mother. This is what will happen:

20 years from now, she will see you as she is driving/walking/meandering down the street. Not only will she recognize you by your face, but she will remember your name, everything you talked about in those 5 minutes from 20 years ago and the shirt you were wearing that day. Not to mention, she will probably have made connections with your family and ask you about how they are doing, too. After all of this, (Probably when she first sees you, too) she will give you a big hug. No matter who you are, where you're from or what kind of person you have become, she will love you and call you by name. 

That is just one of the many talents my mother has. Thus today I would like to highlight her and her amazing love for everyone. I love you, Mom!


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