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Dwyane Wade loves his mother, buys her a church
Published 5/19/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
Well, this puts my bouquet of flowers to shame; Dwayne Wade bought his mom a church for Mother's Day. (Show off.) No, I kid, it's a great story. D-Wade's mom Jolinda turned her drug addicted life around seven years ago when, after years of urging by her children, she got help and got clean. Along the way, she devoted her life to spreading the word of God, starting her first ministry while in prison. And now, thanks to her son, she's got her own — Temple of Praise. And now, thanks to Wade, I feel horrible for passing on that extra bed of baby's breath. (Sorry, mom.)

Holy Mother: Dwyane Wade Buys Church For Mom
Published 5/19/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
Many NBA superstars like to use their financial fame to buy gifts for their families - houses, cars, meals at The Cheesecake Factory and other such goods. But how many players can say they’ve bought their mom a church ? Dwyane Wade with mom Jolinda Stefano Esposito of the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES gives praise to Dwyane Wade for helping his mother Jolinda open up a new house of the Lord on the Windy City’s South Side. On Sunday, Jolinda began service as co-pastor minister for the new Temple of Praise, located in a building her son purchased. As Esposito described ...