Judith Knorr

My mother was an amazing woman. She went through so many trials and tribulations in life but still stayed positive to encourage the ones she loved the most. She had the biggest heart so full of love and forgiveness, she would do anything for anyone.  The last few years of her life were very hard on her, she sometimes felt like giving up. She developed kidney failure due to Diabetes. Mother started going to Dialysis 3 times a week for 3 1/2  hour treatments in January of 2006. Dialysis took a toll on her, not just physically but emotionally as well. But she was a very strong woman and pushed through the treatments and all the side effects that came along with it. In June 2009 after yet again being in and out of the hospital, decided she was tired and ready to go home to be her Husband and son. Her decision was hard for us four kids to handle, but out of love and respect, we stood beside her. Mom's last dialysis treatment was June 15, she passed peacefully at home, loved ones with her, on June 25 2009. Not a day goes by that she doesn't come to mind, sometimes with a smile, more often with a tear. I am thankful that I was able to say all the things I wanted her to know before the end. She is missed very much. This Christmas has been a hard one, it was her favorite time of year. I do feel a sense of peace knowing she is home with God, my Dad and my brother celebrating this Christmas. I miss you Mom and love you very much!!!