I live on the East Coast and we were expecting a huge storm that would shut down the city that I live in the same weekend the Broncos were playing in one of the biggest games of the season, the AFC Championship Game!

I didn’t know if I would even make it to the airport 50 miles away in DC before the storm hit. What to do…what to do? Do I take a chance and go to the airport and hope that my flight doesn’t get cancelled; and then I’m stuck at the airport? Or do I just stay home, stuck in the house for days, and watch the game on TV while the storm dumps piles of snow on us. I called Brandon and we talked about it and I decided to take a chance; I really didn’t want to miss this game and he really wanted me to be there.

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I made it to the airport and fortunately our plane arrived early. We were hustled unto the plane and sure enough, the snow started falling and the wind started blowing pretty hard, but we were able to take off. Our flight was one of the last flights to take off before the airport was shut down. By the Grace of God, I made it to Denver. I would be able to attend the game. Trust me, I would not have been a happy camper if I had to watch the game on TV!!

Football Moms- We sat together during the game. Chris Harris and Malik Jackson's mothers. #GoBroncos pic.twitter.com/RuaF7OhLTE — Barbara (@bmmarshall25) January 25, 2016

Can I just say that the Broncos vs Patriots game was exciting, stressful and fun! Everything that a Championship game should be. I am so proud of the Broncos. They’ve fought hard to get to where they are today. Everyone counted them out. They never gave up or gave in! Now, it’s time to end the season with one last win.

I can’t tell you how excited I am that Brandon is making a second trip to the Super Bowl. Once upon a time someone told him that he wouldn’t make it in the league; that he wasn’t good enough. Well, guess what…he’s not only good enough, he’s one of the best defensive players in the NFL! That is why I had to board that plane and make the journey to watch my son play in one of the biggest games of his career. Mom is always going to support! SB50…Here. We. Come.

We're going to the Super Bowl!!!! pic.twitter.com/bl6TwMusm3 — Barbara (@bmmarshall25) January 25, 2016

Barbara Marshall is the mother of Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall and a Broncos Wire contributor. She currently resides in Virginia, and works as an administrative assistant for Stafford County Public Schools and also volunteers as a Domestic Violence Advocate.