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Wendy Wolf's avatar

Beautiful. I feel like I know them, and you, a bit more from these gorgeous photos, full of love.

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

I'm glad you got to know them. <3

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Jan's avatar

A beautiful retrospective of all you hold dear. I hope your day brought you much happiness!

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

It was a lovely, bittersweet day. Thank you, Jan. XO

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Ally Hamilton's avatar

I waited until the end of the day to read everyone’s Mother’s Day posts and I’m glad I did. I’m just sitting here with tissues. Thank you for sharing your mom and your beautiful kids, and also your gorgeous heart. Sending you a little extra love today.

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

And to you, too, sweet Mama. I loved seeing the faces of your beautiful kids. How lucky they are to have you. XO

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Ally Hamilton's avatar

You have some lucky kids, too, my friend ♥️❤️

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BEFRIENDING LIFE's avatar

What a beautiful family! (I didn't expect to be so envious at your having a loving mother!) Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas and fur baby mamas!

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

I don't take for granted for a second the fact that I had a loving mother. I know not everyone is so lucky. Sending you gentle hugs. <3

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Sarelle McCoard's avatar

Those last 3 sentences pretty much sum it up. What a beautiful testament to being a mom, grandma, and a kid.

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

Thank you, Sarelle. <3

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Joanie Madsen's avatar

Happy Mother’s Day dear one. ALL the feels nestled within this one. Like birds soaring out of our rib cage. My dear friend, Molly, used that imagery, and it is remaining with me. Such a family YOU have. With 💕 love🌹

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

Happy Mother's Day to you, dear Joanie. XO

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Oh my gosh. The love here made me cry. Such a wonderful tribute, dear mama to all MAMA"S. Thank you

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

Thank you, Prajna. I just read about your beautiful Mother's Day. Wishing you all the happiness. <3

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Mary Austin (she/her)'s avatar

This is lovely. Thanks for sharing your beloveds with us.

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

Thank you, Mary. I'm glad you got to meet my beloveds. XO

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Kelly Wise's avatar

Beautiful tribute to mothering. The last shot and caption captures why the day is so heavy. It’s the gratitude for the opportunity to strive in something so profoundly big in our lives. In so many ways, it makes us who we are. Thank you for sharing. And Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

Thank you, Kelly! That last picture makes me smile and simultaneously breaks my heart. Thank you for seeing it. And Happy Mother’s Day to you! 💙

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JoAnn Jarman's avatar

This is so beautiful. It's hard to let them all go. I feel it, especially today.

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

Sending love your way today, JoAnn. XO

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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

Katrina,

I love photos. I love stories in photos. They are so intimate and personal and no one else can claim them, except those who were in them.

May I just also add that your kids have STUNNING blue eyes and the most adorable freckles?

And also: I can see so much of your mother in you--the way you smile, the way you look at your kids. I see her in you. Happy Mother's Day.

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Katrina Anne Willis's avatar

Thank you so much, Jeannie. And seeing my mom in me is the greatest compliment you could give. She was a remarkable mother. Happy Mother’s Day to you! 💙

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