Witnessing my children achieve their goals, whether big or small, brings immense joy to my life. Their happiness means the world to me. Becoming a grandmother elevated that love to an entirely new level. For me, the most rewarding aspect of motherhood has been the profound joy of watching my children grow into adulthood and establish their own lives.

Among the many cherished memories I have with my children, one that stands out is how they always seemed to find their way into my bedroom, no matter the circumstances. Even as they grew older and entered high school, I would often fall asleep only to wake up and find one child curled up beside me, another stretched out at the foot of the bed, and someone else comfortably settled on a pallet on my bedroom floor. Those moments fill me with nostalgia, and I deeply miss those days.

As a single mother, I’ve never had the opportunity to take my kids on a true family vacation. While we’ve shared many special moments together and created lasting memories, I haven’t been able to whisk them away to an island getaway or something similar. However, I’m determined to make it happen—taking my family on a well-deserved vacation is an absolute priority!