On June 30, Oklahoma City resident Leaman was named Mother of the Year by Fazoli’s, as part of the Italian fast-food chain’s “Mom’s Month” promotion. One lucky woman (who hopefully craves meatballs on a regular basis) was selected for the honor, which includes free meals at Fazoli’s for 365 days.
Nominees were solicited via Fazoli’s Facebook page, on which Leaman’s daughter Caryn wrote, “She has given many girls a home with her, including two of her students from a local university. I couldn’t ask for a more giving and loving mom.”
Hear, hear! Give me a ring, Paula — can I call you Mom? — because I so love those never-ending breadsticks!
This article appears in Jul 6-12, 2011.