Judys Wishes.... 20 Years ago, for a long time our home was filled with babies who stayed with us while their mom went through cancer treatment. It was her wish to keep all the kids together while she had bone marrow transplant in the cities, and we had the big house...with our 2 kids who were already their friends...it seemed right. These children were Judys beautiful babies and she was always, from the moment I met her, proud of each one of them. Youd always find her at every school function with all of the kids...or out doing errands...with all of her kids. Just like a momma duck...all her lil ducklings were always with her, yet on this trip they couldnt go. She had the courage to share with me the care of her babies when she went off to fight her last battle, hoping to be with them forever. These are precious memories of my life and hers. The flood took the pictures from those precious months, but my memory holds true to her beauty. I remember boys setting the table, girls clearing, sharing clothes, making letters to mail to her, Thanksgiving Dinners, seven laundry baskets in the laundry room, overnights and bedtime prayers in the family room. Sharing bedrooms and every inch of togetherness. Cuddles and lots of helpers folding clothes. Traveling to school for the fundraiser. Calls to the hospital for goodnight hugs and kisses and hearing your I love yous. There are so many beautiful memories of such a difficult heartbreaking time. For you to continue to remember only shows how great and deep your love for one another was and is. Christy Bellock, you and Ed were pillars for your younger siblings and all to early had both your youth and your parents taken from you. While the kids were here during the school week, your weekends provided them family time. I prayed hard that you both grow to understand that you are very remarkable people and were so deeply loved by this mother I knew. Cheyenne Gibbs Holly Rodriguez Josh Gibbs Allon Madre alias Ashley, and Montana Gibbs.. few people in this world would ever be able to understand what you experienced. Throughout it all, you found strength and resilience to continue to do just as your momma hoped. I was very proud for I knew that she would be. She never wanted to leave you or let go. I see now by your beautiful tribute to her and the 20 years that have passed...that neither of you have let go and it is wonderful. So clear in my mind is the love that your mom had for each and every one of you. These were such difficult times for her tender loving babies...but how she loved you. So many stories i have of how she would call to check on each one of you and need to hear the smallest of news about how each one of you were doing. She worked ever so hard to care for herself in order to be with you as long as her health would hold on to her. Each one of you are such a beautiful reflection of the love that she had for you and you are right; you all make her so proud. Look into your heart at all of the goodness you give to yourself, your children, and each other. . . that is your momma showing through. She lives on in each one of you so clearly from what I can see. It has just been an honor for me to be a small part of her life and yours. Just know that from some lil place in my heart there will always be room for all of you...and remember...your mom gave me permission. Hugs to each one of you.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:47:03 +0000
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