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Mary Grace Hathway's avatar

Beautiful! Love learning the tidbits about Grandma in these... even in that tiny letter I can see where so many of the siblings get their humor and intelligence, especially Aunt Josie.

Kelly Martin's avatar

Aw - so many sweet moments in this post. Sending love........

Ann Murray's avatar

Happy Valentines Day Maggie. Love your family traditions and note from your Mom.

Its so hard losing a sibling but all the wonderful memories helps. Love you😘

Restless Egg's avatar

Thanks Ann. You know

Trish Rawlings's avatar

Love the poem, Maggie, love, too, your mom's admonition to wear deodorant...I do remember Odor-o-no, but didn't wear deodorant (forgive me, folks who sat behind me in Sociology...and History...and Math...and English...) until they came out with Ban roll-on...Loved that little ball...just to play with the ball I saved empty bottles (and friendships!).. Happy Valentine's day, dear Maggie--and many, many more!

Tanya Wendling's avatar

Best, perfect pitch valentine I’ve seen from a mom to daughter—sweet & hilarious ❤️❤️