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First Ladies Share Words of Encouragement for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is May 12 and the observance usually means gifts and enjoyment for women who serve in that role. Unfortunately, in these troubled times, some women are facing overwhelming troubles and obstacles in their lives, which makes it hard to celebrate in the midst of their situation. The L.A. Sentinel asked three local first ladies to offer words of encouragement to mothers who may be facing challenging circumstances. Below are their responses. First Lady Jacquelyn Calloway, Bethel AME Church It has been said that challenges are often tools by which God fashions us for better things. As mothers, when