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May 12Liked by Peter Smetanick

Peter, as you no doubt tried to do, you scared me (and about half pissed me off) with that title. Then I read the post...That was a pretty wicked trick to pull. Haha. Every Mother's Day that goes by I thank my mom and pray that she hears me. Thanks for sharing - Jim

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Haha, couldn't resist trying a click bait title out! Mom's are incredible! I know she hears you, Jim! Thanks for giving this a read <3

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I know! I thought I better read this post and voila! It was great.

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Thanks for reading Elizabeth! Happy mother's day :)

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May 13Liked by Peter Smetanick

Thank you!!

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Hey An, thank you for reading :) Happy Mother's Day!

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You did your mother proud. What a sweet gesture.

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May 12Liked by Peter Smetanick

Thank you for your Mother’s Day gift, Peter. ❤️

Love your biggest fan!

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I hope it at least brought a smile to your face, love you Mom!

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May 13Liked by Peter Smetanick

This was a sweet Mother’s Day tribute, Peter ☺️

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Thanks Jenn ❤️, Happy mother's Day to you!

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May 14Liked by Peter Smetanick

Thank you!

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I would not be a published author today if my mother hadn't encouraged my writing from elementary school onward. Sadly, she didn't live to see my successful career.

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Hey Lev, sorry to know your mom's no longer with us. I don't know where I would be without my mom. Dreading the day she passes. Cheers to the memories, I'm sure your mom is proud of you. Mom's are the best. ❤️

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May 12Liked by Peter Smetanick

25 years on, and she was very present to me during the pandemic, and this was the first essay I published about her recently: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/my-mothers-secret-holocaust-memoirs

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Thanks for sharing Lev, I will give this a read. Long live the memories and I hope you find your Mom's presence often and especially today!

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