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Every piece of writing I am reading today is making me tear up. This was beautiful, thank you for sharing your writing with us. I voted for my mom too.

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Thank you Elizabeth. And thank you for voting!

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Girls, maidens, women,

guardians of the human seeds.

Matrix of this world.

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Mothers, grandmothers,

humus for the young seedlings.

Force of the people.

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Caregivers, teachers,

godmothers, healers, leaders.

Light in the dark night.

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Nov 5Liked by Liz Gumbinner

Beautiful piece, Liz - I’m so happy for you that you could share the concert in Philly with your mom - the latest in so many meaningful experiences with her 💗💗

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I feel that way too. 💙 Thanks Shannon.

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Nov 5Liked by Liz Gumbinner

Holy cow, Liz. This moves to the top of your best of the best list. Sitting here crying and knowing what an incredible, mother, and sister she is. We are the luckiest…🙏😩❤️

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💙💙💙

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Yes!!!! What a wonderful confirmation for your mom and you, Liz.❤️

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She's pretty cool, as you know!

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What a beautiful story to wake up to on this day, Liz. I appreciate you.

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Thank you, Ernie. I would do it again a million times over.

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founding

Your words have lived in my heart every day, every hour, every minute since I first held that tiny baby in my arms and knew for the first time in my life what unconditional love looked like. Thank you🥂

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Including my first word: cookie.

💙💙💙

Love you

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Please write something today to help us cope. Thank You

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Let’s go 💙💙💙!!!

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deletedNov 5Liked by Liz Gumbinner
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Who is on 5 hours of sleep and has two thumbs? 🙃

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