Each stage of their lives has been rewarding for their own reasons. My kids are now in high school and learning how to be young adults with their own individual thoughts. It’s been so rewarding to see how the past 15-18 years have come together to make them who they are today. I take pride knowing that I had a huge influence on how they carry themselves. My children are bright, compassionate and caring individuals with their own unique personalities. It’s been beautiful to watch them grow-up.

Being a mother has allowed me to see that my best is good enough. In today’s society, it’s so easy to get consumed by the lifestyle of our peers. You will always find families with bigger homes or those who have the means to travel on more extravagant vacations. Motherhood has taught me that it isn’t about having more material items but rather love is what makes our family special. My kids often tell me that I am the best mom ever so I must have done something right!

If I were to win $20,000 I would share my winnings with my family. The four of us would go on a family vacation to Hawaii which is on my bucket list. We would island hop, see volcanoes, enjoy a luau, spend some downtime on the waterfront and make forever memories.