:: Mom’s Got Your Back on Field & Off ::

As As Published in the NY Daily News, by William J. Booker, May 12, 2019.

In the wake of the largest NFL draft in history, and after all the analysis and hoopla, no draft would be complete without the proverbial bond captured on television and in newspapers across the country between mothers and their sons. All Americans can feel that tears of joy in celebration of lifelong dreams coming true.

America’s greatest pastime would not be complete without mothers who share a special bond with their sons. Who could ever forget the great Campbell Soup “Mama’s Boys” commercials that feature superstar NFL players alongside their mothers. It’s a fact that mothers are the MVPs in any boy’s life — just ask anyone on the receiving end of a your-mama joke. It’s understood that mothers definitely are no laughing matter.

"When it comes to mothers, they are the best wide receivers whenever you have a problem. They’re as dependable as a linebacker, and like a quarterback they call all the plays." 

They are an essential part of any team on which their son is playing. They can usually be found closest to the field in the stands yelling the loudest in support of their sons. Yes, mother’s baby, father’s maybe. Happy Mother’s Day!

"Increase the Peace for Mothers"

As Published in the Chicago Tribune, 5/10/15 by William J. Booker

Every day, mothers sacrifice their dreams to provide a better living for their children. They don't eat, when their children need to, they don't rest, when their children can't sleep, and they get up every day and go to work because sometimes they don't have a choice in the matter, and when things get really bad, they get up in the middle of the night to protect us from the monsters hidden away in our closets and under our beds.

"The everyday sacrifices that mothers make, no matter how big or small, are like small investments that earn big dividends once their children grow up to be successful and have loving families of their own." 

 The last thing any mother expects is to have her number one investment stolen from her by senseless gun violence or at the hands of police officers whose jobs are to serve and protect all of its citizens."

Mothers make great sacrifices for their children--which is why being a mother is so special. This Mother's Day, around the country, increase the peace for mothers, who have dedicated their lives to their number one investment--their children.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

As Published by the Chicago Tribune, 05/10/15: www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-letters-st-0510-20150508-story.html 

#‎MothersDay