Having been a father for 36 years now, I happen to think that fathers are pretty special. But let’s face it, nothing comes close to being as important or as special as a mother’s love. I was blessed to have my beloved mother in my life for 55 years; she—like all mothers—was basically perfect! My mother not only put up with me, but she fed me, clothed me, taught me, worried about me, loved me, and she was my biggest champion until the day she died. I will honor her memory on Sunday—Mother’s Day—and hope that those of you who still can will give your mom a big hug and thank her for all that she does

This year, I am excited to celebrate the newest mother in my life, Martha Hearn Kelly, on her first Mother’s Day with my precious granddaughter Helena!