Mandy Anderson

I was a single mom for several years.In the past 4 1/2 yrs I have lost my home, cars, animal , my mama and battled depression but still here

Placed 25th

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What is the most rewarding part of being a mom?

Watching my two amazing boys grow into the hard working, athletic, honest and self driven young men that have become. No obstacle is too big for them. So proud of what they have accomplished and look forward to what they will accomplish. They have always been MY rock. Still as Josh is 27 and Justin is 25 they call me, text me and never forget a birthday or Mother’s Day surprise for me. Best of all is they still make time for me and want to do things with me which is such a Blessing to me.

What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?

To have patience Nothing comes in our time but Gods time. I have had trouble in the past wanting or needing something Now or at least I thought it was now. We overcame a lot of disappointment with me & their father getting a divorce, to loosing our home to the fire, to me battling severe depression the 2nd year of our loss, to my mother getting dementia & trying to take care of her til she passed away last yr but was able to learn & grow from it. I think that is what has driven both of my boys.

What would you do with $20,000?

I would put some back for my boys as a surprise and do some finishing projects on our new home that we bought after our home was lost to a house fire 4 1-2 years ago. We were blessed to get this home but it needed a lot of work. It had been empty for 5 years. We worked everyday the first year making it livable. I took a break for a couple of years with two rooms to go and just finished them this yeaMy 3 dogs need a fenced in back yard to run and play around in. My home is my sanctuary for sure.

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