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Shea Aaron's avatar

"Maybe too few are raised by moms who are reliable, available, psychologically healthy, and tender."

I am so convicted by this. Yes!! I don't think I knew growing up if my mom liked anything in specific except for me and my siblings. Well to be fair, we all knew she liked chocolate, playing/watching tennis on occasion, puzzles, and gardening...but honestly we only thought about those things when Christmas/her birthday/Mother's Day rolled around and a gift needed to be chosen. I see now as an adult how she did have interests, preferences, struggles, etc., but I think she was psychologically healthy, available, reliable enough (as you say) that we were able to really just enjoy her as "Mom" as kids.

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Melody Lyons's avatar

Beautiful testimony about your mom! Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you both!

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Shauna Occhipinti's avatar

Oh Melody - I am headed back from the Eucharistic Congress today while I read this. What a beautiful and needed reminder. You echo some of the stirrings in my heart. So much of what you shared weaves into some of the messages shared this weekend. May I be soil that bears fruit for generations, long after I’m just a memory. 💕

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Melody Lyons's avatar

Thank you, Shauna. I echo your prayer!

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