Personally the greatest gratification as a mother is seeing my children’s faces light up when they succeed in something they have worked hard for. While it’s incredibly hard to watch the struggles my true fulfillment comes from witnessing them meet those challenges and persevere determination. Seeing that resilience turn into a hard-earned win is truly the most rewarding feeling in the world.

Motherhood has taught me many lessons over the last 22 yrs, Including selflessness, patience , joy in simplicity and embracing imperfection. I’ve found great comfort in the fact that I can’t always fix things, but I can teach how to get back up, brush themselves off and move forward in a positive manner.

With $20,000 I would continue to invest in my children’s future by adding to their education funds. My goal is to make it easier for them to follow their dreams and to facilitate their success in life. Providing this foundation ensures that when they face challenges , they have the support needed to persevere and move forward with confidence. To witness them succeed in what they have worked so hard for is my greatest reward as a mother.