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Happy Mother's Day!

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Mother
Is Special
Because...."

e invited you to tell us
about your mom, and
some of the reasons why
she's so special to you.
An entry from Chelsea Foster, chosen .
at random, won her and her mother,
Linda, a day at Truth Spa in West
Bloomfield. The entry is below, left.
Here are more entries:

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"She is so nice. She lets us get our
exercise. She gives delicious meals.
She lets us go out for dinner. And I
love her so much."

— Aviva Gordon, 8, Southfield

"She helps me when I get hurt. She
cheers me up when I am sick. She
loves me a ton and I love her. We
love to sing together."

— Jordyn, Rosenzweig, 7,
West Bloomfield

"Our mom, Leslee, is No. 1!"
Loving
Exciting
Selflessness
Likes Us
Entertaining
Energetic?
We love and appreciate you!"

— The Kohns: Melanie, 11; Brianna,
8; Hannah, 6, West Bloomfield

"To tell you the truth, my mom is
very special to me because she ...
Teaches me things,
Reads stories,
Understanding,
Tickles me,
Hugs me a lot."

— Julia Simon, 8, West Bloomfield

"No matter how many times I screw
up or need help, my mother is
ALWAYS there for me and tells me `I
love you' everyday."

— Bonnie Lerner, Southfield

Contest winner
Chelsea Foster and
her mom, Linda.

to say yes, but I know

she wants to. She takes

"Despite having spent 30 of her 83
years wheelchair-bound by multiple
sclerosis, my mom's spirit dances with
life. She is my inspiration and herb."

— Patti Shipp, West Bloomfield

"My mom is special because she reads
me a book at night and tucks me in! I
LOVE YOU."

— Stephanie Podolsky, 7,
Bloomfield Hills

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"My mom, Marilynn, is so very spe-
cial. She is a loving, kind and nurtur-
ing person. She is always there to
lend a hand putting others before
herself. I love her very much!"

— Amy Zonder, Huntington Woods

"My mom is always there for me. She
snuggles me and defends me from verbal
attacks staged by my older siblings. My
mom's the greatest."

— Jonathan Dworin, 11,
Bloomfield Hills

"Mom, you're the best! You always try to
make us happy. It might just be a good
night hug or a good morning kiss, they
can't be beat. Love you,"

— The Felsenfilds• Josh, 15; Elyssa, 13;
Matthew, 10; and Zack, 2,
West Bloomfield

"My mom is special because she is very
lovable. She snuggles us every night
before bedtime. She makes us feel safe
inside. We love her."

— The Sternbergs: Carly 7; Ari, 4;
Danieh 1, West Bloomfield

"Not only is my mom my friend, she
inspires me every day because of her
courage to face the world, not fearing
anything!"

— Amanda Orechkin, 13,
Bloomfield Hills

"Mommy is special because she loves me
and Jacob, takes care of us, and sleeps
with me in our twin shirts!! She's the
best mom!"

— Emily Rosberg, 4#2, West Bloomfield

"Special, it means significantly great.
Love, it means an affectionate feeling
towards someone. Caring, it means to
help somebody whenever help is needed.
Mom, one person who is truly special
and who will always love and care for
everyone."

— Lindsay Canvasser, 13,
West Bloomfield

"My mom, Done ... she walks in front
of me as my inspiration, behind me
should I fall, and beside me as my
friend."
— Suzi Epstein, West Bloomfield

"My mom is very special to me because
she is the best mommy! I love her. She
loves me, too. Now I say, 'Thank you!!!"'

Taylor Green, 6, West Bloomfield