What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

Being a mother is truly the privilege of a lifetime. I will never take for granted the incredible gift (and huge responsibly) of raising a child and helping to equip them to be a good person and make a positive impact on the world. To see my son develop into the person that he was created to be is truly one of my greatest blessings in life. I love to watch him discover his talents and passions, and also work to overcome his challenges and develop resilience and confidence along the way.

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

There are so many special memories it’s hard to pick one! However, one that stands out is when we surprised his best friend (who had recently moved to another state) for his 10th birthday party. It was such an emotional and beautiful trip- we ate the best food, explored new places, laughed till we cried and had so much fun.

What would you do with $20,000?

I have been a single mom since my son was 1. Money has always been extremely tight- I’ve worked multiple jobs at once to just keep food on the table. My son has struggled with major GI & neurology issues since he was a baby and I’ve had to take a lot of time off to care for him. His one wish (for years) has been to take a trip to Hawaii and I’ve never been able to afford it. I would love to gift him that experience. I would also open a savings account for him & pay off his medical bills.