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• Thank you, Earth Angel 19.  Patience, kindness, and seeing the world with open eyes are good lessons, indeed.  I miss my Mom, too.  The years don't seem to matter much - not having a Mom leaves an empty place in the heart.  Thank you, again, for
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• So sweet. I was taught to share everything  that I have.To be patient and kind.  To open my eyes .  I miss my dear Mom so.
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• Oh so true!  Thank you for sharing that advice - and reminding me that my Mom tried (I say TRIED) to teach me that lesson, as well.  Why are we so stubborn? :D  Thanks again.
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• So many, many things.  One of my favourites is her advice about men:  Watch how they treat the women in their families.  Unfortunately, I did not believe he would be rude to me "He LOVES me, he won't do that to me." But of course he did.  For fut
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• Excellent!  Your list spans so many ideas - kitchen to college and everything in between!  Thank you for sharing.
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