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Mother, Mama, Mom, Mumsy, Ahm, Ama, Makuahine, Matka, Muter, Okaasan, Nana, Maman, Mae, whatever language you speak, she is "Mother."  She is unconditional love, support, and strength.  "Mama" as I called her, gave me all of the above and more.  After my "Mama" passed away, I sat down and gathered my warm thoughts of her, and realized what a strong woman she really  was.   "Mama" was  beautiful, loving and  kind.   Every night before she went to bed, she would hold a small picture to her bosom,  smiling at times, and there would also be tears.  This  was a picture filled with love.  The deep love a  mother and daughter  hold for each other.  The same love for my "Mama", that I will cherish forever, and never forget............................