 MOTHERS, ALL KINDS...................
It is 2032 and for the very first time, the population of the United States has elected its very first woman president. Not only that, but she is the first Jewish citizen to become President of the United States. She is Rachel Goldman, and excitedly calls her Mother first. Her Mom answers the phone and Rachel says, "Mom, are you coming to my inauguration ceremony?" Her mother, Sarah, responds, “Not sure because it's a long trip...I'm not as young as I used to be, and your Father needs to take his nap every day.” The president-elect says, "Mom, I will send Air Force One to pick you up, a hairdresser to spruce you up, and a valet for Daddy. You will have a custom-made gown to die for. There's no problem! Her mother, Sarah thinks a minute and says, “That's all well and good, but we are on special diets and can't eat all those fancy foods they serve. The President-Elect, Rachel, gives a big sigh, and says, "I will make sure that a kosher caterer is hired to do this affair just for you. Mama, I really want you to be with me.” Finally, her mother relents and agrees to come. On Inauguration Day. Rachel Goldman is being sworn in as President. Her Mom is in the front row beaming with pride and taps the shoulder of the Senator sitting right next to her. She says to him, "Sir....do you see that woman over there, with her hand on the bible and becoming President of the United States? The Senator respectfully whispers back, "Yes, I do." President Rachel Goldman's Mother, says proudly, "I just want you to know that her brother is a doctor!”
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 Have you read, “The Feeling?” Who was Roz Daniels-Lesser?
Let me introduce you! Roz Daniels-Lesser was the mother of our heroine, Rachel Sanders. Roz Daniels-Lesser’s life was turned upside down when her husband, Gary Lesser, unexpectedly left their home in 1948 for “another woman”. It was not a time when divorce was prevalent and was clearly a huge shock to her and her family. Roz was a housewife and did not work outside the home. This was the usual structure of family life in the forties. The phrase, “single mother,” was unknown at that time, but that is what she had become! Life would be different for her and her small daughter, Rachel. Roz was 37 years old and her daughter was 10 years old. The word “infidelity” now became a household word. Roz and the Daniels family closed ranks around Rachel. The family, comprising of Roz’s sister, brother, and parents would become, one household emotionally. However, Roz lived independently on the “fair” sum of money Gary sent each week. For the times, it was a decent amount. $75.00 a week, at that time, would pay for rent, electricity, food, clothing, transportation, medical, and assorted living sundries. There was not much left over, except for an occasional movie, which was definitely a treat. Roz was pretty, intelligent, neat as a pin, kind, and especially fierce when it came to Rachel who would become her whole life. When asked why she didn’t remarry, Roz would say, “I am not picking up anyone’s socks anymore, and no man will tell me what to do with my daughter.” Roz entrenched her life with family and Rachel developed the same closeness. Raising Rachel in a quiet atmosphere, with an abundance of love, she taught her child generosity and good sense A code of ethics was instilled early on, and an adherence to The Ten Commandments and a wish to strive for a good future family life. Roz had a ferocity of protectiveness for her child and grandchildren as though they were the only people in the world. She was strong but gentle. She was demanding, but loving. And her dedication would last a lifetime. 
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