This page is titled Song of the Butterfly by the graphic artist.  I call it Song of My Heart.   Our lives have been touched by so much tragedy and we've often wondered why one family has had to endure so much pain.  We've buried my mother Elaine, my two sisters Cathy and Tammy, my brother Kevin, my favorite Aunt Ethel, my dear cousin John (Porky) Pollack, my son-in-law's beautiful mother Bess, my precious daughter Jennifer and the light of our lives, my beautiful grandson Jacob.  Someday those who love me will stand at the side of my grave.  Death may rob us of the physical presence of those we love, but it cannot rob us of our special moments and our memories.

      I hope people will forget the tragedy in my life and remember instead the bountiful joy and abundant blessings.  When I reflect on my life, yes, I see pain and sorrow.  But they are dim in comparison to the sheer light and beauty of my life.  God has been with me, with us, every step of the way and in the midst of the blackest darkness, His light and love lit the way.  Remember me as blessed!

 I am the proud and blessed mother of four children, Jennifer, Stephanie, Briana and Ryan; and step mom to Kenny Lee.  I am the proud mother in law to my "other" son, Ladd.

I am the happy, cherished and loved wife of my wonderful husband and best friend, Ken.

I am the grandmother of our precious angel Jacob.

And I am step grandmother to Jessie, Cory and Macy.  I have two wonderful daughter-in-laws, Tressy and my future daughter-in-law, Jennifer.

I am the aunt to my precious nephew Jamie and his wife Renee and son Andrew.  This year our family will welcome three new babies into this world.  Renee and Jennifer are pregnant and Stephanie and Ladd just discovered God is blessing them with another baby.

I was blessed with awesome, loving parents who taught me many lessons and gave me faith.

I am blessed with a loving family.

My cousin, Greta Pollack is and has always been my best friend and other sister.     

I have been blessed with many friends and angels who love me and have held me up in prayer.

My children are my greatest joy and without a doubt, the greatest blessings of my life.  They are bright, funny, compassionate, successful adults who truly make this world a better place.

I have lived both a life of poverty and uncertainty and a life of luxury that was beyond my wildest dreams.

I've had it all and I've lost it all.

I have loved and been loved.

And yet, my life has been full of love, joy, light and blessings.  God has filled every need.  I wouldn't trade my life for anyone's.  As the song by Keith Urban says, God's Been Good To Me.

And when I leave this world, I know I will simply join all those I love who have gone before as we await the arrival of all those yet to come.   My life has been a most beautiful song!

With all my love,

Judy