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

Seeing who I have created for 9 months growing up into now this beautiful butterfly and learning things so naturally, so fast, yet so happy. She’s a wonderful artist! Better than me I’d say! She always seen the world in this lense of smiley faces and gumdrops (you can’t draw a sad face with A’mor,lol) and I pray to forever protect that with everything in me. She’s my ocean waves. Really, the most rewarding part is to even have the title of being a mom! I’m so grateful and blessed to be HER mom!

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

Her first time at the Brookfield Zoo was at 4-5. The first time I could really connect the dots to her love of animals. The gorillas were out to see and somebody had thrown a blue gatorade so two went at it. A’mor watched with so much concern and said, “uh oh monkeys! Stop! Caring sharing “lol. She always hated any conflict & is a huge advocate of love & happiness. A’mor loves cats, doesn’t eat meat outside of a lunchable lol, and wants to be a veterinarian when she’s older.

What would you do with $20,000?

Honestly, it would help with my financial freedom. I’d first get a car. I have struggled to get better jobs and enroll in education programs too far. A’mor and I have been hand in hand in these tough winters and heated months walking to and from school, doctor appointments, laundry mats, and the store. I have had severe anxiety for years and I just attained my license January this year. I cried. A’mor was my biggest fan.This would mean more to me for the physical well being of her more than me.