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Steve Vogel's avatar

Wonderful story, well told. And helps make sense of a few things...

Lupe Alcala's avatar

Your mom is the real deal! A super hero through and through. Your love and admiration for your mom is what makes this memory so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Alex Cardona's avatar

I appreciate you taking the time to read this Christmas tale. As you know moms are the ones who make the holidays special and I couldn’t be more grateful for the ones in my family.

Mike Matejka's avatar

Credit to your Mom -- layaway was the secret in the pre-credit card age...

Alex Cardona's avatar

I think of this often Mike, especially for women and moms who raised families before stores would extend credit to women on their own.

Carol Carey-Odekirk's avatar

Great story, Alex. Your mom was a gem. Merry Christmas!

Alex Cardona's avatar

Aw, thanks for taking the time to read another one of my stories. Hope you have you have any amazing Christmas.