Even after all the mistakes I have made as a mom. All the times I was overstimulated, depressed, terrified, and all the times I had to do it alone. Watching how respectful, intelligent, compassionate, caring people they are becoming. Evan when I think I am doing a bad job as their mom or that I failed them. They do something that makes me realize how good of a mom I really am and how I am raising them right despite my mistakes. These babies of mine give me a reason to keep going every day.

The moment my kids met my fiancé’s kids for the first time. We braced ourselves for chaos, awkward silences, or someone hiding in a closet. Instead, what we got was pure magic. It was like all the love, kindness, and slightly weird parenting we’ve poured into them showed up at once and boom, instant sibling vibes. There were hugs, laughs, a suspiciously quick game of tag. We got to witness the exact moment our kids opened their hearts, to each other. It was messy, loud, and absolutely beautiful

I’ve spent the last 13 years in and out of college yes, thirteen. juggling life, kids, curveballs, and a dream. I finally graduated with my bachelor’s in Equine Science and Management. Now, I’m working tirelessly next to my fiancé towards our next chapter: buying a farm and opening a therapeutic horse facility and a home for our blended family. If I won, this money would go straight toward a down payment on a farm. Not just any farm—our forever farm.