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

The most rewarding part of being a mom is coming home each day and hearing “Mommy!” First thing when I walk through the door. Knowing that each day, no matter how challenging it may have been, my kids are always smiling and happy. They never fail to brighten my darkest days. They are truly my everything.

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

My favorite memory of my kids that I will never forget was after 6 months of training, surprising them for Christmas at the airport. Seeing their little faces for the first time after being away for so long was a moment that will never leave my mind. I had been a stay at home mom for 2 years prior, so leaving them to join the military was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make in life. But I knew in the end that I was doing this for them, to give them the life I always imagined.

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, I would donate a portion to charity & invest the rest into my kids future, to set them up for success. Whether that be college, starting up their own business, just making sure they are set in life.