Every time your child smiles and laughs, it touches your heart. To see them grow, to be there for them through every emotion, to give them a better life, is the most rewarding part. At times you revisit your inner child and that can be healing as an adult, especially from past trauma. I am resilient for a reason, so to show up for my two boys, in ways my parents could not for me feels good. My boys remind me that I am loved and it makes it all worth it. And they know they are loved too.

Well, it certainly kicks your butt at first. Grueling sacrifices, even self neglect, but so worth it. The biggest lesson is that child’s love for you is the most purest form of love. Also how amazing I am as a women and what I’m capable of. It’s magical, beautiful and precious. Makes you dig even deeper, push even further to provide a better life for your blessing. That baby’s protector and world. A forever bond. You realize you would do anything for this baby and their happiness. Just enamored

I have big plans for this money. Of course some will go towards education for my children’s college, but I plan to start a business. My son has expressed interest in starting a business. This would help out a lot. I am the biggest cheerleader for my kids and want to show them that you can achieve anything in life.