I am proactive, I protect my home. I run a inhome daycare the mental load is a lot and I still show up everyday. I pay attention & love hard
We would like to thank you for supporting Marissa Wessel in this year's competition. Your participation made a huge impact for Children’s Miracle Network® and their mission to provide life-saving care and improve the health of children across the country.
When I was 18 months old my mother passed away so it has been very rewarding to experience and heal from things I missed out on growing up. Mother’s Day was always tough for me not having a mom and now it’s my favorite holiday. I never got to experience a mother’s love and now it’s all I know and feel for my daughter. Something as simple as getting her dressed and doing her hair in the morning means so much to me as a little girl I only ever had a ponytail because that’s all I knew how to do.
What is the biggest lesson motherhood has taught you?I don’t have to be perfect to be a great mom. I can’t be the calm, patient, present mom i want to be if im overwhelmed, stretched thin, or running on guilt. My child doesn’t need flawless they need: consistency, safety, love, and a mom who keeps showing up. Ive learned that you can’t pour from an empty cup.
What would you do with $20,000?I would use it to give my family the space we’ve been dreaming of a bigger home where my kid can grow, feel safe, and just be a kid. It would also open the door for us to welcome another child into our family, something that’s been on my heart. Being a mom means building a life full of love, and this would help me do exactly that.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Super Mom, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
