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Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast Cubes
This morning, as I got settled with my coffee, I had the strongest sensation of my Mom hugging me. I knew immediately it was her. I'm comforted and yearning by this moment. This is the first time I've had the sensation of getting hugged by my Mom. She passed away in 2007.

When I was very young, my Mom would make chipped beef on toast, and cut the toast into cubes before she put the chipped beef on. One day, she made chipped beef and put it on a whole slice of toast. I complained that the toast wasn't cut. She said I was old enough to cut the toast myself. Looking back over my most persistent memories, I realize that this was a defining moment in my personal independence. My Mom made sure then and every step of the way that I would be able to handle everything that came along. Today, she gave me a hug to remind me that I can keep going and get through this. Thanks, Mom.

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I have despaired, and I know I will keep trying to make better what I can. Every good thing I do is one thing that evil can't destroy. Sometimes we have to put one foot in front of the other without thinking of how far we have to walk. I think having an experience like I had this morning will help me keep going.