is president and CEO of Father Joe’s Villages. He lives in La Jolla. Walking the campus of Father Joe’s Villages’ Family Living Center, I’m blessed to see countless mothers enjoying the courtyard and playground with their children, playing, correcting misbehavior and giving gentle guidance. For that reason, when I think of a mother who inspires me, I can’t help but think of the many mothers served at Father Joe’s Villages who show extraordinary resilience and strength in the hopes of providing better futures for their children. We provide this platform for community commentary free of charge. Thank you to all the Union-Tribune subscribers whose support makes our journalism possible. If you are not a subscriber, please consider becoming one today.