Thank you so much for including my story, Amanda! It's so fun getting to share.

How nice for your mom's partner! Yes, the money I've saved has been a major help with me no longer working. There are definitely a few things that have changed for the better, for my family, over the last two years. I'm so grateful.

You know, I was reading your article about journal writing yesterday and I think I'll write these things down. This morning I typed up two journal entries I wrote when my oldest son was 8 months old. What a blessing to be able to remember things I otherwise wouldn't have! Thank you for all of your inspiration! <3