One of the biggest challenges in my life was parenting and going through life without my husband for three years. While he was a recruiter for the U.S. Marine Corps, he worked from 6am to 10pm every night, seven days a week. I had to adapt to the change in our family, and with four kids that was not always a challenge I wanted to accept. I learned so much about myself throughout those three years. Not only how much I depended on my husband, but also how strong I was. My kids and I made the best of those three years as I was lucky enough to not work during that time. We traveled, had sleepovers in my room, made new traditions, and found unique ways to sneak in time with dad when we could. It also fueled the fire in me to get my Psychology degree and do something for myself, which led me to my career with Angel Adoption.