Mela

Im a married single mom. 1 bio daughter 1 bonus daughter and generally 2-4 extra teens at any given time.

Placed 30th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Mela in this year's Super Mom competition. Your participation allows us to aid Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in their commitment to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.

What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

Getting to experience them experiencing life! It keeps things fresh and beautiful and interesting. Also the amount of color they bring to my life is unmatched.

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

The moment my daughter got my queen square and fair in a chess game. I spent years teaching her from like age 2 and when she was 5 she beat me all on her own. It's still my favorite picture.

What would you do with $20,000?

I would build a 3 story tiny home into 3 apartments do the kids can stay at home for as long as they want and still build a life. I want to have them in a world where they dont start from scratch like I did. Maybe they'll get farther in life than I can.