Mama Said is filled with my experiences as a mother of three and the many lessons that I was taught during my very productive life's journey. Many unknown contributors sing out loud in the words of this book. Many extraordinary inspirations will be found when you read and take the lessons in. I believe a book must be written with divine intervention; this book is no exception. Buried within the many words of lessons learned, you will find many years of advisement from individuals who believed in seeking wisdom from sources greater than themselves. I believe that mama is our first glance at love. Those of you who were fortunate enough to experience a mother's love truly started your life's journey with a major jump start. This book was written by an author who did not know that jump start, but inspiration comes in variety, and the sources are many.

Many years ago, I found that if you tap into the right source, all the missing pieces will fall into place; only ask and believe, and you will receive. I pray that I have given mothers the credit that they deserve because being a mom is an assignment that derives extraordinary dividends. Mama Said only scratches the surface of a lifetime assignment, one that many women and men accept and dedicate the time and energy necessary to keep moving forward with joy; yes, even when it is hard, there is joy. Great job, mothers, you are worthy to be applauded.