Kate Benson

My sweet boy has some mental health struggles. We moved states to get him help sooner. There was a 4 year wait in the other state we were in

Placed 33rd

in their group

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What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

The most rewarding part of being Mama is watching my son grow up. As well as supporting him to grow as a person and learn at his pace. My favorite thing he does is bring me dandelions and beautiful fall leaves.

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

When my son was about 3 we would go for walks. We would find little salamanders, slugs, and snails. He was fascinated with them. We spent hours observing the critters. Then we would go read about what we had seen. We still go out lots and watch different animals.

What would you do with $20,000?

I would pay off the bit of debt we have. Stock our house with lots of food. We live with food insecurities at times. But our son doesn't know it. Also my child had a dream to go to Hawaii and swim with the fish. So I would make that wish come true for him. He also wanted to try surfing. It would be such a wonderful trip with lots of bonding time for all three of us.