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

Recognizing that I’m not the teacher of a clone. Yet I am the student of an individual that is learning how to one day live autonomously in this world. I learn so much not just about the way my son views the world, but I learn about myself through him.

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

I was having a really rough day. At the time I would never cry in front of my son but this day I couldn’t hold back the tears. At 3yo, my son came over to me and said “it’s okay Momme, I’m Grandpa Richard” - my biological father who passed when I was 1. In that moment I felt instant peace and calm like everything would be alright.

What would you do with $20,000?

First give thanks!!!!! Nothing that’s given to me is ever just for me. My son has been perfecting his art so I would start a business for him to promote and sell his pieces while also creating a kids art club for like minded young artists to virtually join and connect.