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Mom

5/14/2017

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In my life I have been very blessed to have a wonderful mother. She has taught me so many things, some she might not even remember. She has helped significantly to shape me into the person I am today.
She taught me charity through her example. I would see how she was always willing to help those around her, even when it meant she had to go out of her way. She was always willing to give people the benefit of the doubt when others have weird habits or are seen as awkward to most people. She tried to befriend the outcasts and the seemingly forgotten. And it is because of my mother that I know how important visiting teaching is.
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She taught me forgiveness. I think a mother has to be the third most forgiving person to exist. After Heavenly Father and Christ. Children put their mothers through a lot. And my mom has 6 kids! That's a lot of crap to wade through. I have witnessed my siblings and myself make my mother cry but she always comes back loving us more than ever. Outside of our family, I've seen people say dumb things to my mother that others may find offensive, but she forgives. It has helped me to learn to be more forgiving.
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My mother also taught me how to have fun. Every time my family gets together it is fun. We laugh, sing, and play games. We make things (check out this blog) and try new things together. Once my mom took me to try a sushi burrito because it was something new!
My mother taught me how to work. Success isn't just handed to you, you have to work for it. This is what my mother instilled in me. My mother works hard at everything she does, because she understands doing something halfway is almost worse than not doing it at all. Your work is a reflection of you.
She taught me service. Similar to charity I have seen my mother serve throughout her whole life. She sacrificed for her family. When I had my baby, my mom came and spent months without my father to help me as I worked on my master's program and my husband moved to California for an internship. I am forever grateful.
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Now that I am a mother, I hope I can pass on these traits to my children. I love you mom!
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Helen link
5/14/2017 08:17:09 am

What a sweet surprise! I love you Alicia. It is awesome to see you being a wonderful mother! I learn from you all of the time. I love all of my girls and I am a proud Mama.

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penpen link
5/15/2017 03:13:05 pm

What a lovely tribute to your mom. You are truly fortunate to have had such a supportive mom who taught you so many valuable life lessons. And she is fortunate to have a daughter who let her know--during her lifetime--how important she is to you.

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Grammy Dee link
5/15/2017 03:39:31 pm

What a sweet post, your children are blessed to have you. Thank you Helen for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.

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Donna Connolly link
5/15/2017 06:32:48 pm

Such a beautiful post for your Mom. Thanks for sharing this at: #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty !

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Michele Morin link
5/16/2017 03:57:48 am

What a heartwarming tribute to your mum. This is my first Mother's Day without my mother, and I'm so glad that you are giving your mother this kind of gift while she is able to truly enjoy it and feel blessed!

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Christie Hawkes link
5/16/2017 05:32:41 pm

What a lovely tribute to your mother. I also have been blessed with a strong, loving, joyful mother. Thanks for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

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Lori Hill-Smith link
5/17/2017 09:01:09 pm

Nothing makes life sweeter than a loving and devoted mamma! You are blessed!
Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty

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SUSAN LONCARIC link
5/19/2017 12:08:26 am

A lovely tribute to your Mum and thank you for sharing with us at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I've shared.

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Clearissa Coward link
5/20/2017 11:51:33 am

Very sweet. Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.

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Carol ("Mimi") link
5/20/2017 01:13:07 pm

This is such a wonderful tribute to your mom. You're lucky to have her for a mother, and she's lucky to have you for a daughter. Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I'm sharing your post on social media.

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Helen link
5/20/2017 05:12:52 pm

Thank you!

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Helen link
5/20/2017 05:13:25 pm

Thank you! I am so blessed!

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Teresa link
5/23/2017 06:36:33 pm

What a loving, precious tribute to your mother. She is a very special lady with a very special daughter. Thank you for sharing this on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!

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Helen link
5/23/2017 10:21:37 pm

Thanks! I am one very blessed Mom.

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