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James Bailey's avatar

Awesome Alex. A beautiful tribute. You’re a lucky man. And your mom is a lucky mom.

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Maria Korn-Michael's avatar

I am, indeed, one lucky, blessed and grateful mom!!

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Alex Michael's avatar

Thank you so much for the kind words James! I am a lucky man indeed.

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Dekera Greene Rodriguez's avatar

How very sweet, Alex. What a beautiful letter to your mom. And what a wonderful gesture to give her her flowers while she can still receive them.

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Alex Michael's avatar

Aw thank you Dekera!

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Haley Brengartner's avatar

This was a gift, not only to your mom, but all your readers, Alex. Thank you for gifting us this beautiful letter

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Alex Michael's avatar

Ah so sweet, thanks Haley!

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Perzen Patel's avatar

What a heartfelt essay. I loved the ending about the two promises you make mum. Living a full happy life is what every mum wishes for her child 😍

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Alex Michael's avatar

Thanks so much Perzen! Hope your Mother's Day was amazing.

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Rick Lewis's avatar

This whole missile of gratitude is just beautiful, but your comment about being the only one who got the privilege of being your mom's son really hit home for me. In my case, I had to share that privilege with one other person, but dang, still feeling a new level of gratitude in this moment from your way of saying this. Thanks!

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Alex Michael's avatar

"Missile of gratitude" made me (and my mom) laugh out loud. She loved your comment.

Love to hear it Rick. Thanks for the kind words. From reading the poem you shared earlier and seeing how you've turned out as a person, I have no doubt you and the sibling you shared your Mom with got incredibly lucky in the parenting lottery as well!

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Grace Capobianco's avatar

This is infinitely better than a stupid Hallmark card. What a lovely essay :)

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Alex Michael's avatar

Hahah I appreciate you Grace!

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