Melanie Burks

I am a single mother with a high school freshman and high school senior who is attending college in the fall. I work in long term care.

Placed 11th

in their group

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What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

The most rewarding part about being a mom is seeing the accomplishments my boy achieve. My oldest son is a high school senior and every college acceptance and scholarship awarded brings me so much joy. My youngest son adjusting to high school and receiving acknowledgment of his hard work and dedication just puts me over the moon. He is following the path of his older brother and succeeding.

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

One of my favorite memories of my boys that I will never forget is when I had surgery and they were there for me and so helpful. My youngest son came to me to lay hand on me and prayed while I was experiencing a migraine during that time. My boys are so caring. They are the joy of my life.

What would you do with $20,000?

If I were to win the $20,000 I would use it towards work that needs to be completed in my house. I bought my house in 2021 so that I could have something to leave for my boys. We have been doing small projects to make it the home we desire.