Judi said... Happy Mother's Day to moms past, present and future. Yours is the noblest of professions and perhaps the hardest. I thank you, Mom, for your kindness, love, protection, humor and genes. At least MOST of your genes -- I could have lived without the gift of that funny lip hair that grows so long it curls into my mouth. I've grown to accept your imperfection, having my own. I've grown to cherish your memory. I've grown to see the hardships and triumphs of your life are what made you uniquely you, and in a funny way, made me me. Thanks for everything. Thanks for ME.

Since 2008, the Order of Parental Glory has been awarded to couples or single parents who have raised or are raising 7 or more children in the Russian Federation. It's to be worn on the left breast and bears the Coat of Arms of the Russian federation.

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