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05/11/2016
Dear Dr. Laura:
I've been listening to you for 20 years. It's because of the example my mom showed us as a stay-at-home mom and your support of stay-at-home moms that (even after getting my graduate degree), I'm at home with my daughter. In addition, because of you, I married a "real man."
Although we've had some financial difficulties, my husband has told me that I will continue to stay home with our child. He said "what you do here is more important than any money you would bring in." This brings me to today. It's my birthday, and my 12 year old daughter made me two envelopes: "22 Reasons I love you," and "22 mom coupons." The reasons she loves me are all a reflection of the time I've been home with her, like "you are always there when I need you," and my favorite..."not letting me be too smart-alecky." The Mom Coupons had things like "walking the dog (but only good for five uses!), a night of cuddles, and hugs (which could be used 50 times). This was the best gift I could have gotten.
Thank you for making us tow the line, and not letting us moms take the easy way out. There really is nothing more rewarding than being able to say "I am my kid's mom!"
Audra
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