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Day 161: Mama

Tomorrow is my Mama's birthday.  I know I've already said I was grateful for my parents but I wanted to single out my Mama (don't worry - Daddy gets his turn too!) in honor of her birthday.  I'm so grateful for my Mom.  She is one of my dearest friends in addition to being the woman who birthed me and raised me.  I'm grateful I get to live in the same area as her, see her almost every weekday morning, have my children know her, watch her pour out herself in acts of service in our community.  She's awesome. We've been through some stuff together - she and I (ask me some of our stories, I'm happy to share!) - and we've come out on the other side of them stronger individually and together. My Mom loves Jesus, loves to play games (especially card ones!), quilts, taught me how to love reading, is super involved in ALL of her grandkids lives, and on and on and on. She's a special woman, I love her and I'm so grateful for her.

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