Birth Date: November, 1968

Number of Children: 4

One Fun Fact About You: “I am an identical twin.”

Your Favorite Book: “Left to Tell” by Immaculee Ilibagiza

What is your favorite quote about motherhood?

“The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the Heavenly Father.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge

What piece of advice has helped you most as a mother?

“Don’t be afraid to discipline your children, they will respect you for it later.  If you don’t discipline your children, you will regret it later.

What is your favorite scripture?

“Ask and you shall receive, seek and you will find, knock and it shall be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7

What is your favorite thing one of your children has said to you?

“I whisper/pray the rosary sometimes when I am driving…and my youngest said, ‘Mom, can I pray with you?’ and my adopted son said, ‘Mom, you are the best mom in the whole world.'”

Finish this statement, “I am most thankful for my kids when…”

“I am most thankful for my kids when they are grateful for things given to them, sorrowful when they disobey, show respect to others, are reverent during Mass and prayers, and are kind to one another.”

Finish this statement, “Motherhood is a mighty calling, because…”

“Motherhood is a mighty calling, because we have been given a gift from God, the souls of our children, and we must do everything to have our children know, love, and serve Him in order to spend eternity with Him in Heaven.”