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

I get to love and watch my son grow into a kind, empathetic, curious, intelligent and considerate person.

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

When he was at his 5th grade graduation ceremony before the school year ended. They were playing the video of the kids pictures, both current and two years old, and almost all the kids were crying along either the teachers and parents. When it was over he was crying so hard his eyes were puffy and he had a huge smile on his face. I’ve never seen kids so sad to leave elementary school.

What would you do with $20,000?

Buy my son and I some clothes (we desperately need socks, pants, shirts and sweatshirts), take my family to Florida to see family (it’s been 5 years since we’ve been there), pay off my car so there’s one less bill, pay off any medical debt, pay my parents for helping me with bills after I was laid off.