Judy was Mom to anybody who needed her. She took care of us all. The crankiest old man at the counter lost his snarl as Judy personally cut up the extra meal he was bringing home to his dog. There wasn't a person or an animal that ever left Judy without feeling comforted and loved. She tamed us all. Because she was so good, it made you want to be good, too. Her energy was contagious and she was one of the funniest human beings I have ever known. She could crack me up with very few words or just a well timed roll of her eyes. She always made me feel so completely comfortable in my skin and unbelievably loved. I could tell her ANYTHING. Let her see all my faults. And, yet, when she looked at me, I could feel all she ever saw was the good in me. Her heart was big enough to give the whole world the unconditional love most of us reserve to only our own children. She would pick up my dirty laundry and return it cleaned and folded perfectly. Usually with a nice new white shirt or tank top, added to the mix. All to save me the trouble of going to the laundromat. She gladly made her life harder so my life would be easier. And all she ever asked for in return was for me to be a healthy, happy human being. She just wanted me to make it. She saw a motherless daughter and she did what she did best. She mothered me. In a thousand different ways. She never stopped to ask if I deserved love. She saw I needed love and that was all she ever needed to see. Needing love automatically made you worthy of love in Judy's eyes. My gratitude and love for the strongest woman I have ever known is eternal. The impact she had on my life is immeasurable. I love you, Judy. You will live on in my heart.