Connect What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

Seeing the person my little girl is growing into. She is autistic, and life is hard enough as it is. My daughter doesn't let anything stop her even if it might take her more time! Every day my spicy little dish is ready to take on the world with a smile-and the confidence I try to give her every day! She amazes me constantly and I love it

What is one memory of your kids that you will never forget?

The first time she told me she loved me. She was 3 and just diagnosed with ASD, with the late talking being the sign. I was scared and depressed for her because at the time there was a lot I didn't understand, and that phrase in particular I was scared she would never say. What if she didn't talk at all? I would ask myself and cry. Now Ive learned that it's okay if she never did, bit I still felt like I won the lottery when she did! Little things can mean so much!

What would you do with $20,000?

In light of current times, I would use it very wisely to make sure my family is financially secure. This money would be life changing. I would use the money for an emergency fund, as we live in a changing climate and there's always an evacuation risk in my area due to inclement weather. I would also contribute more for her education Al future.