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Bittersweet Sixteen

Sixteen short years ago, he made me a mother.

Now he has a driver’s license.

And an adorable girlfriend.

And a wicked sense of humor.

And a killer smile.

The world is his for the taking.

Hug your babies, Mamas.

And don’t blink.

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Katrina Anne Willis

Katrina Anne Willis

Katrina Anne Willis is the author of Parting Gifts (She Writes Press, April 2016) and a faculty member of the Story Summit Writer’s School. Her personal essays have been featured in numerous anthologies, including Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible, My Other Ex: Women's True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friends, and Nothing but the Truth So Help Me God. She was recognized as one of six distinguished authors at the 2016 Indianapolis Book & Author luncheon, was named a BlogHer 2015: Experts Among Us "Voice of the Year," was awarded the 2014 Parenting Media Association's Gold Medal Blogger Award, participated in the 2013 "Listen to Your Mother" show, and was a 2011 Midwest Writers Fellow.

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5 thoughts on “Bittersweet Sixteen”

  2. Mary

    Ahhh, starting the day with weeping. A wonderful picture video of those I love set to music…my very most fave. Love you, awesome mom. Love this tribute to your beautiful boy.

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