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A woman honored her passage into motherhood with a special memento from her own late mom.

Shannon recently became a mom when she welcomed her daughter. One of the youngest of seven kids in her own family, she was aware that something special awaited her on the occasion of this milestone — a letter from her late mom.

"I am one of seven. I am the second youngest, and life was crazy, but so sweet. I love being in a big family. W

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