After the sudden death of her husband in 2017, Monique Ross had to find a way to pick up the pieces, raise her 3 beautiful girls, Jasmine, Sierra, and Zarah and discover how she would live the rest of her life.  

Major Elgin Rick and Monique Ross’ 21-year military marriage took the two and their family across the United States and around the world. They Ross family lived in Japan, Hawaii, Virginia and finally Colorado. The experiences had great impact on Monique and her girls, but there was never any place like home.

 

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, graduate of Jean Ribault High School and devout Jaguars fan, Monique returned home after Rick’s death for year of reflection and healing. However, realizing the void left by her childhood sweetheart would remain forever, Monique began to focus on her other passion, children.

 

Monique has always been an advocate for youth and has adopted and welcomed young people into her life and home from the moment she was able--up until this very day. Monique's childhood was unconventional. She grew up in a blended family and lived with other relatives, when needed.