I had the honor of meeting Judy through my father.  My father was in telecommunications and she placed my father in Texas.  Judy was so great at building a rapport with her clients and candidates.  Because of her talent and caring for others she found out from my father that I was a headhunter.

Judy reached out to me and hired me and within a month I was off to Illinois.  While I was there for training she made me feels so significant.  She just loved the way I worked and a special industry talent she couldn't believe.  (he,he)  I can't share this publically I'd give away our secrets, lol.  

Seriously though Judy and I's relationship continued to grow even after we were no longer working together.  We had such a great time on the phone together and we would drink coffee (Judy) and tea (me).  We would be up late making placements and just laughing our heads off.  

Judy just loved her daughter and her grandchildren so much.  She was so proud of the family she had built with Dan.  Judy just loved loving on all of them.  

Later on in my career I decided to open my own staffing firm and Judy was right there with me.  We laughed and laughed as we were trying to pick names.  She showed me how to incorporate and just took me under her wing.  Selfless and gracious you always were Judy. I just love and miss you everyday.  I still hear your infectious laugh.  I still have to get our daughter Hope to Lake Michigan with Angie in your honor.  I know you will be there with us.  

I truly miss you lady.  It hurts that we can't laugh on phone anymore and tell silly stories.  Wow, would we get goofy.  I miss it every day.  

You are the best!  Angie had a great role model on what a relationship with your children should look like.  

Love you so much.  

PS-  Your stuffed mushrooms .. Yummy.. I have to see if I can find the recipe and make them.. 

It is not silly,Judy loved animals and one day about 5 years ago we were walking around the lake and she saw a baby rabbit and she told that rabbit to go find her momma,that rabbit did it and took off.It may sound silly but she had a way with animals as anyone with a big heart like she had would.I will never forget it.

In my early 20s mom and I took a road trip together to Tennessee.  Along the way as we were driving, a song came on the radio called “Coat of Many Colors” by Dolly Parton.  She teared up a little and told me- “I used to sing this song to you when you were little, do you remember?”  I heard the song and somehow it seemed familiar but I wasn’t really paying attention at the time- more just spacing out and enjoying the ride- it was Dolly Parton and I was 24… what did she expect?!  Later though, when I got back home and started missing her, I thought about the song and decided to download it.  As I listened to the lyrics I broke down in tears and all I can say is that song now means the world to me- mom understands why.  These days I know the lyrics by heart and decided to sing it to her not long ago in another car ride we were on- it was a very touching moment.  I sing it to my boys every chance I get.  I got the message mom and I love you more then anything.  We’re RICH!!  

Just a few short weeks ago,  my 2yr old daughter and I went to visit Judy at Angie's house.  Despite the beautiful smile that was always on Judy's face,  you could clearly see the pain that she was in. Angie and put some toddler music on for her son Ethan and  my daughter Brooklyn.  They began to dance.  Out of nowhere there is Judy standing right there with them saying "oh good let's dance ". All of the sudden here is this amazing woman suddenly dancing and spinning with these children and looking like she was not sick at all and instead having the time of her life. She didn't dance long,  but man did she cut a rug while she did. Laughing and clapping the whole time.  I will never forget that moment. Such a beautiful person inside and out. Truly an inspiration.  I love you Judy.  I miss you.