We have received some great emails from our newsletter readers that we would like to share with all of you.  Thank you so much for writing in.  We are really enjoying the feedback and these letters motivate us to write even more for all of you.

Hello;

Your story of feeding your child brought a lump of poignancy to my throat.  Ah, how I remember this – - my “little gourmet” son salivating at the mention of the meals he loved, and my sweet-voiced and tiny sing-song comments by my daughter telling me,  upon being offered some food, “I don’t eat beans, mom.”   I laughed and set the bowl of  French cut green beans back down on the table.  As mom’s, our first concern was to feed our young.  Many of us grew up knowing hunger, and we vowed not to let this happen to our children – - or to anyone else we might encounter.  Thank you for your lovely story that brought me, and I’m sure other moms, back to those lovely and enchanting days.

JMS

Thank you so much JMS!

Hi Helen,

What a beautiful word to all mothers everywhere. I so agree with you. I have only 1 son who is married with 2 grandchildren and what you say is so true.

Thank you for your recipes too. It is very generous of you to send them. I do love Chinese food and would eat it everyday if I had a chance.

“Happy Mother’s Day” to you and hope you enjoy it.

Warm regards

Lee

Thank you Lee!

Dear Madam,

Thank you for such a beautiful and touching letter. I love the way you express the joys of motherhood. I agree completely that life isn’t, nor can be, completely fulfilled without motherhood. It brings such joys, and at times sadness. All we may do is teach our children how to make decisions, not which to make when they become adults. Your daughter was kind to write me back in a previous email. I was delighted by her eloquence and sincerity. I look forward to a future of more wonderful and sage Words from the Editor.

Sincerely,

Susie

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