Mother, Thou Art Special..

A humble tribute to a very special woman this Mothers Day.

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I’m a blind witness

To all you have gone through

Each dawn greeted with gladness

Each dusk brought a handful of sacrifices.

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Astin Parker

Papaleng's sweet poem for his first grandchild..Pakoy..

Your little cry brings joy and delight
To your mother who labor in pain
And to all of us anxiously waiting
That finally you will see glimpses of light

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Torn Between Two Great Women

I have two Lola’s. Everyone has of course. I always hear from other people that I’ve been their favorite grandson. I do not know if it’s true, though. I thought being a favorite doesn’t mean anything at all. I didn’t feel different. I didn’t have any special treatment compared to my siblings and cousins or so I thought.

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A Single Parent Living With Faith

Young Woman Mother with Daughter Girl, originally uploaded by epSos.de.

Faith prevails. A single parent discovers her inner strength to live for herself and for her children.

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Dance With My Father

Fort Bragg Father Daughter Ball gives Families night of fun, fantasy - FMWRC - US Army - 100916, originally uploaded by familymwr.

I met an old friend this afternoon via Facebook. A friend way back in grade school. We were not really able to talk much since I could not follow her messages. I was also kind of busy doing my errands. Well, she asked me “How is your mother?” I was taken aback; I felt the question was very odd. Friends seeing again after a long time do not usually ask about their mothers.....

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