I think your mom probably overcompensated because you didn't have him there. Who is to say that you would have been better off with him, right?
I know your mom was kind and loving and made sure you knew all the important lessons in life. I can honestly say that you may have pulled the golden ticket on that one. Some with a real day had unloving relationships between the parents and abuse.
Who's to say you didn't really win in all of this.
I had a great day, despite it being Father's Day and not Mother's Day! ;)
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