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

I take my job as mom seriously, knowing I’m raising strong women of the next generation to come. It’s rewarding to witness all my daughters develop into pillars of strength and courage while maintaining a sense of gentleness and compassion. Watching them on their own personal journeys bring tremendous joy. My daughters have gone through difficult seasons and the statistics for children in a single mom household are grim - but they’re far surpassing those stats and it fills me with great pride!!!

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

In 2020 I had a stroke due to a medication I was on. When it happened, my daughters immediately jumped to action. My oldest noticed several signs and called 911 and my parents, spoke to the paramedics while they were on their way, and continued to talk to me calmly through everything. My middle daughter did an amazing job at keeping my youngest occupied and ok while the paramedics worked on me. They were all my heroes that night. And I’m so grateful for their instinctive reaction to provide care

What would you do with $20,000?

I would divide the $20,000 in a few different ways. First, I would utilize a portion for the girls and I to enjoy some much needed quality time. Given our circumstances, I have had to work a great deal, and have not once taken a vacation, let alone with my children. Second, I would put a portion toward their future via investments, such as an education savings or toward a high yield savings. And third, the remainder would be applied to the down payment I’ve been trying to save up to but a home.