Happy Mother’s Day, Oklahoma
I wrote another Mother’s day column for the Sunday Oklahoman. This is my 11th, and it’s one of my favorite things I do all year.
I like it for several reasons. One is the mystery; you have to read to the very end to find out who I’m writing about. Another thing is it often tells a story few know about. A tale about growing up in olden days, or an inside look at a family we think we know but maybe not.
It also celebrates motherhood, which is the most underrated commodity in the country. Mothers built this country. Not with brick and mortar (although probably more than we know), but with the raising of solid citizens, and with tender loving care, and with nights spent praying.
I don’t have a system by which I select a mother to write about. I ask around, people on our staff and people in PR at OU and OSU. Things I’ve read or heard. I got one idea while attending the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. I got another, totally out of the blue, from a book.
I’m not going to spoil this year’s column by telling you who I wrote about. You can read it yourself, on the web or in the paper. We’ve also provided the links for all my previous Mother’s Day columns, starting with 1995 and beginning annually in 2000.
One thing I will add. My 1995 Mother’s Day column is my favorite thing I’ve ever written. It’s not long, and it’s relatively simple, but it remains No. 1 on my list. I hope you enjoy it.
http://newsok.com/article/3241950 – 1995: Jessie raised brothers up right
http://newsok.com/article/3241951 – 2000: This mom raised 10 kids
http://newsok.com/article/3241952 – 2001: Beryl was one proud mom
http://newsok.com/article/3241953 – 2002: Mom was always in the stands
http://newsok.com/article/3241954 – 2003: Finding her special Joey
http://newsok.com/article/3241955 – 2004: Rowdy boys don’t stop Pam
http://newsok.com/article/3241956 – 2005: Poor, pregnant Linda produced a champion
http://newsok.com/article/3241957 – 2006: Mother helps family’s American dream
http://newsok.com/article/3241958 – 2007: A Hall of Fame mom
http://newsok.com/article/3241975 – 2008: Backbone of the family, shoulder to lean on
-------------Berry Tramel can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1. You can e-mail him here and follow him on Twitter @BerryTramel. Visit Berry's website here.
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