Tess Clinkscales

I work hard as a school Bus driver. I work from 6am to 5pm five days a week to provide for my children. They don't want for anything.

Placed 25th

in their group

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What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

That my children doesn't want for anything. They come safe every day coming from the south side of Chicago. They have clean clothes and unlimited toiletries, also have a well cooked breakfast and dinner. They tell me good morning and that they love me with hugs and kisses every single day.

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

I am kind of ashamed but my children witnessed different forms of abuse from a man that wasn't their father and looking for a father figure. My oldest son got on his knees crying and begging for me to let him go!! The look on his face at the time of 12 years old. That was enough

What would you do with $20,000?

I would pay off the rest of my student loans and put a down payment on a new house. What ever is left, I would take them on a family trip.