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Jenny duBay's avatar

This is an amazing article about an amazing woman. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Ed Jacko's avatar

Don't know where I'd be without such a Mom!

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Chris Burrett's avatar

An absolutely beautiful and inspiring article.💛. Thank you so much!!

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Ed Jacko's avatar

Thank you for the kind words.

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Chris Burrett's avatar

Most welcome! Beautiful piece of writing.💛

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Ed Jacko's avatar

Thank you very much. It was a pleasure to write about such a gentle soul.

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Kelly Ann Tallent's avatar

Gosh I wish I knew your mom. Have you ever thought of opening a cause for canonization for your mother? I do believe her life would be a saintly inspiration to mothers. I will pray that this happens.

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Ed Jacko's avatar

Wow! I’m honored you would suggest such an action. I have no doubt she’s in Heaven, and she certainly has been active in my life, and the lives of my children.

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Kelly Ann Tallent's avatar

Ps. St. Ethel - pray for us.

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DJ Shulick's avatar

Beautiful testimony! She sounds like a saintly lady indeed. I imagine your parents raised you in the Byzantine church as well?

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Ed Jacko's avatar

Yes! I grew up going to, and being an altar server at, Saint Mary of the Assumption in Trenton, NJ. I still attend Liturgy there several times a year.

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MARTIN AHRENS's avatar

What an inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing.

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Ed Jacko's avatar

My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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Kathleen Daley's avatar

Well, I don't know what to say except, Thank you so very much! Your words spoke volumes to me!

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Ed Jacko's avatar

Thank you!

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Elaine McLellan's avatar

Beautiful inspiration for all of us. Thanks for sharing your story.

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Ed Jacko's avatar

Thanks so much!

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Jonathon T. Fessenden's avatar

Thank you Edward. This article has brought some humility to my day, and your Mom is an inspiration to the faith. God Bless

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Ed Jacko's avatar

Thanks Jonathon. I’ve still got a lot of work to do to reach the Kingdom, but my Mom set me on the right path.

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