The UBB hosted its “Day with Mom” event at the Stringfellow Unit and the Luther Unit on Saturday, May 10th and 17th, respectively. At the Stringfellow Unit, the day began with a heartfelt prayer from Chaplain Leith, who warmly welcomed all the moms and their sons. Major Juarez also spoke on behalf of the Unit’s administration, welcoming everyone to the event. The inmates expressed their love and gratitude through songs, poetry, and sincere words from the heart. Some of the mothers also shared words of encouragement with the group and thanked the Unit for the opportunity to spend precious time with their sons. Several moms hadn’t seen their sons in over eleven years. Some hadn’t shared a meal with them in more than fourteen years. One 74-year-old mother traveled all the way from Seattle, Washington, just to be there with her son. The atmosphere was filled with emotions—tears and laughter, hugs and kisses, prayers, and moments of deep connection. It was a time to bond, to reconnect, and to simply enjoy being together.
Many mothers repeatedly thanked the UBB for making the event possible. The sons served lunch to their moms and sat down to eat with them, taking time to talk and reconnect. After the meal, each son gave his mom a rose and shared a slow dance with her—a beautiful reminder of a mother’s love and warmth. Several moms had traveled for hours to attend, and many said the long journey was worth every mile. Some left with faith that, by next year, their sons would be home with them. One of the UBB volunteers shared a powerful word of faith and prayed for the restoration of families, believing that these sons would one day be reunited with their mothers in the free world. The event ended with smiles, tears of joy, and hearts full of gratitude.
At the Luther Unit, the event was just as moving. Sons escorted their mothers into the gym and even pulled out chairs for them—showing love and respect from the very start. Chaplain Barnes opened with a warm welcome and prayer. The Warden went above and beyond by personally decorating the space and staying for the entire event. She not only shared words of encouragement but also served meals to the moms. She made sure that every inmate had a chance to hug and kiss their mom goodbye at the end of the day.
The program was filled with touching performances songs, poems, and messages of love and appreciation for the mothers. Many moms shared how much they love their sons and how they’ve never given up on them, no matter what. They encouraged each other to keep trusting God, the One who always has the final word.
There was a moment of light-hearted laughter when moms were asked to share stories of when their sons used to get into trouble. One mother said her son would run from her, but she would wait until he was asleep to discipline him. Another said, “Boy, I’ll beat the devil out of you!”—a moment that brought smiles and chuckles to the room. Both mothers and sons expressed deep gratitude to the Luther Unit and the UBB for hosting such a powerful, emotional, and unforgettable day.
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Stringfellow Unit: Day With Mom (May 10th, 2025)
Luther Unit: Day With Mom (May 17th, 2025)
