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That she raised 6 kids alone, and all were/are functional successful citizens.  Also, that she made us learn to do without, and what to do with!  We fixed cars, built an addition on the house, grew food, plants and animals, dug wells, built a fireplace from some found materials, and many other things.  She was tough, and had to be, since she was often at end of her wits. 

She's a great cook among many other great things a great mother should be...too much to mention here...I'd be typing all night...long story short...I love and respect everything about her...(except she made me eat all my potatoes before I could leave the table!)

She worked a LOT.

I miss her still.

She could for 7 and it was good,, something new every night. And she had an unforgettable accent…….

She was generous.

She was honest and hard working, and raised us mostly on her own.