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What an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing this wonderful tribute, Sharron

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Thank you for reading it, your worship.

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Excellent story about your mother. Thanks.

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Thank you, Scott. Both you and I were greatly affected by our mothers as children. Your story is indeed a heartbreaking one. We had a rough life, but mama was always there for us in the very best way she could be.

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Happy heavenly birthday to your Mom.

And that was a lovely tribute post to her. :).

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Thank you, Olga. I am trying to write her life now as brief episodes, so it will not be forgotten. Her stories are in the Katy Memoir at the top of my home page. A lot of adventure there!

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What a beautiful tribute to your mother. The more I read about her I find myself wanting to learn more about her life.

Thinking of her - and you - today!

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Thanks, Justin. She was a good old gal and is sorely missed.

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"Katy married the wrong man - a handsome young soldier who had no dreams to speak of, no drive, no plan… and an inordinate love of drink. " I've known a few similar cases, and two of them had very negative outcomes, Your mother must have been made out steel and a fighter. But, I also know she looks down upon you and she's proud you're her daughter!

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She was courageous and knew how to survive. She was not afraid of work. And she loved her children fiercely. Her spirit live in us.

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A beautiful story and an adventurous life! She lives on through you, Sharron.

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She taught me a lot of important life lessons - as all mothers do. I miss her.

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Such a special lady!

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She had her failings as we all do, but she was brave and kind.

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What a remarkable woman. And a touching tribute by a loving daughter.

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Thank you. Yes, she was.

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Sharron, this post is everything to me today. What a terrific tribute.

'She said she was going to live forever.' And she does. In her words, in your words, and in your heart. Heck, in my own heart too - because over the months that I've been reading The Katy Memoir, part of her has pitched camp right in it. ♥️

'Brave and kind' is an incredible combination. I've just written those words inside the front of my journal. xxx

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Aww, Rebecca, now you've gone and done it. You've made me cry. I always like to think the tears are over, but they never are. Katy would have been thrilled to know you like her stories, as am I.

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I'm so sorry, Sharron - sending you a virtual hanky across the pond right now. Hugs! xxx

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sniff...

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Your mom was very special and it was an honor to meet her. These stories about her are very amazing 😍

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Thanks for remembering her, Patrick. I just realized she was your neighbor for over ten years!

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Sharron, I love this "birthday present" to your mom so much!

So many memories, I've read the series, and you captured them all so very well.

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Wow! Thanks so much, Jenise. I was not sure if others, aside from family and friends who knew her, would find her stories interesting. I appreciate you so much for having read them and for your comments.

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Hi Sharron, What a lovely and loving tribute to the wonderful lady who was your Mom.

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