Seeing my two teenage sons become young men, seeing my niece whose mom (my sister) passed away growing into such a smart & beautiful little girl. I love being present in their lives and being able to celebrate all the special times with them. I love to see my boys look at me and tell me that I’m the best mom & they couldn’t imagine their lives without me. Being their mom has literally kept me alive. Being able to hear their I love you’s is everything to me! I don’t know who I’d be without them.

Gosh I have so many that mean so much to me but I have one particular memory that stands out above the rest. I had been away from my kids for under a year due to some personal reasons and when I came back home they had no idea I was home. My aunt drove them to where I was without them or me knowing and I can remember so vividly the look on their faces when they seen me, we both cried, hugged and loved each other and it was the best feeling and moment I’ve ever had. I’ll never forget it!

I would buy us a new house. I worked hard to buy my mobile home but we have outgrown this tiny place. I work a full time job plus over time hours every week but I still don’t make much. Big fancy things don’t impress our family having a nice home to come to at the end of the day is what my family would love more than anything. I would also like to buy my 16 yr old a small car since I wasn’t able to on his actual birthday. It would be life changing for us!