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

Motherhood became even more sacred after losing my mom. Now, the most rewarding part is living out the love she taught me to give. Through loss, I’ve learned to cherish every second, ensuring my child feels loved, safe, and supported.

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

I’ll never forget walking to the gravesite with my son when he gently asked, ‘Is this heaven?’ He was so young and innocent, and we had told him that because he was too little to understand death. In that moment, his sweet question made me smile through the pain and reminded me how deeply children feel love, even when they don’t fully understand loss.

What would you do with $20,000?

After years of caregiving and loss, I’d use $20,000 to create a stable, joy-filled life for my child and me—one rooted in love and purpose. Through loss, I have learned the value of time, and I refuse to take a single moment for granted. I believe I deserve to win this title because I am not just a mother—I am a fighter, a nurturer, and a woman who has turned pain into purpose, ensuring that my child grows up feeling loved, safe, and endlessly supported.