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When Mom cares for adult daughter, Mother's Day carries new meaning
It wasn't supposed to be this way.
At age 72, my mother, Margot, should be enjoying her "golden" years. After all, she worked most of her life, raised four kids and survived three divorces. Mom's due a little rest and relaxation.
Conversely, at age 45, my sister Patti should be knee deep in the "busy" years. She should be working long hours, raising children and sharing life with a special someone.
But about 20 years ago, their lives ended up on a different path. In 1989, we learned that Patti had a devastating medical condition - one that still has not been effectively diagnosed.
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