She's the meanest person I've ever known. She's also one of the sweetest! Last survivor of ten siblings and at any time she would have traded places with them to extend their lives. She hasn't had many health issues but she's getting old and worn down as well.
She has had some tough times too. She had both knees replaced about 15 years ago. She's 75 yrs old and she still wants to help other people. That's my Mom.
I mentioned her mean streak...I know she stabbed a classmate in the leg. She defended me directly to the sheriff, and after being called to my school, they decided that it was better to suspend me than to talk to Mom. She's been ruthless!
In Illinois, she's dealt with bullies and prejudice because of her family name. She would still shoot anyone who calls her a "dirty Durbin!" She has no tolerance for that...at..all!
In the same breath, it has got to be said that Mom has done her best to provide and comfort others. She's helped people that were mean to her and her family. She forgives people even if they don't deserve it.
Mom is the person that I most closely resemble and yet she believes that I loved my father more than her. She's more role model than she'll ever know. We get old and we die....but she set an example that I can't replicate. Outlive everyone!
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