Tributes

To Cristina Gurney

A beautiful soul. One whom I miss and I wish I would have gotten to know deeply.

The loss of your life has forever changed me and the way I do friendships. 

Proverbs 2“Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.“ Prov 20:5. Oh how I wished this was true of our sisterhood. Looking forward to our time in heaven! You are forever missed and cherished!

My Abba,

Jesus, you are my delight, my treasure! Thank you for your unconditional love, your healing power and the way you have made us in your beautiful image. Thank you for restoring me and allowing every hardship and suffering to be a way into others hearts.

I love you so much and I can’t wait to spend eternity in your presence.

Thank you for restoring our intimacy and the intimacy of my relationships! 

You are my healer, restorer and lover of my soul! Eph 3:20

 Jeff, My Treasure

My best friend, my honey, the one whom my soul loves!

You are the man that has made me feel loved, truly known, accepted, cared for and deeply loved. I couldn’t imagine my life without you. I love our life and I love you very much, our 8 children and (for now) 10 grandchildren. 

Victor,

I am so grateful for you and our daughter Alexis. It has been an honor to see our growth and friendship remain through the years. God truly has used our family as the source of strength and maturity in my life.

Dad, Mom, Carrie & Scott, Tim & Christy

My family, my tribe, the ones who taught me to love and trust! Yes, I am crying when I think about all of our memories together. (Big surprise…haha!) You bring my heart joy, laughter, and deep connection. Thank you for your support and love.

Alexis Rhea

This mama’s heart is for you! You are my gift from God. God has always used you to transform me and to teach me how to love deeply. You are my treasure forever and the bond we have because of the suffering we endured together, I would not change for anything. It has made us both more sensitive to the needs of others and the ability to truly empathize with the brokenhearted. Your laugh brings joy to my heart, but when you laugh with your dad and Bryan… it heals a shattered piece in my heart each time. You being safe in a relationship and loved is so important to me. It’s hard to let go of at times. You have a beautiful heart and I am so proud of you and so are your 2 dads. (Bryan, you have married an exquisite treasure!) I love you more!

Nick & Courtney, Chet & Corynne, Christian & Haleigh,  Bryan & Alexis

I am so thankful for you and your precious families. I love how God chose to answer my prayers for more children. Thank you for loving me so well and allowing me to be a part of your hearts. You all have a special unchanging place in my soul! You each have helped heal a longing for more children in my life. Truly grateful! I love each of you!

My 14 Littles & Not so littles anymore...Carter & Caden,

Hudson, Harper, Truman, Katie Joy, Emmy, Parker, Ellie, Peyton,

Charlie, Haddie, Samantha & Calvin...

The JOY you bring to me. Each one of your unique voices, your special eyes, your talents, giftings....and most importanlty the love inside of you! Oh, how I love each one of you. Auntie Em/Mamie can't wait to see your faces and to continue to watch the wonder in all you do and who you are each becoming. Love you sooo much!!!