Remembering Amy

Dear Amy,

Two years ago today you left us.  You left too soon.  I know you wanted needed a break from the craziness and did not intend to make it forever.  I know you loved your boys and your husband.  I am sorry that I can't do more to help your boys.  I am sorry that I have not been back to your grave.  I was there when they lowered your body in to it but can't bring myself to go back.  I don't know if I ever will.
I miss seeing you out my garage, miss hearing you yell at your dogs, and your boys.  I miss going shopping at midnight in our p.j.'s.  I miss the girl talk.  I miss the sewing.  I miss your ups.  I even miss your downs.  I miss your cynacism.  I miss your creativity.  I miss having someone save me a seat at all the school functions.  I miss having someone who could pick out my clothes for me whenever I have a hot date with my hubby.  I miss your smile.  I miss your laugh.  I miss you complaining about all our neighbors.  I miss the peppermint hot chocolates.  I miss the crazy crafts, the constant sewing, and painting.  Most of all, I miss having you here.  You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten..........


Amy Beth Hancock-Rudd "Giver of Gifts and Sower of Dreams" Our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend died at the age of 38 in her home after a long battle with illness on January 26, 2008.Born August 26, 1969 to Wayne and Judie Hancock in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended West Jordan High, LDS Business College, and the University of Utah. She was an honor roll student and earned two degrees. She married the love of her life, Mark Rudd on Feb. 4, 2000. They had two beautiful boys together, Avery and Asher. They were all sealed together in the Salt Lake Temple on June 25, 2004. Fun-loving, smart, generous, loyal and talented, she excelled in sewing creating beautiful wedding dresses and baby-blessing gowns. She loved fashion and worked as a model for many years and enjoyed a successful career in retail management. Amy was always looking out for the other guy and was always more than willing to lend a hand or give of her time and talents wherever she was needed. She loved tutoring and volunteering at her kid's school. She had a big heart and loved her family and friends dearly.  Survived by her husband, Mark: sons, Avery and Asher; mother, Judie; father, Wayne and step-mother Annette; mother-in-law, Mary and father-in-law, Jack; brother, Taylor (Kim), as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her grandma Cleo, grandfather Cleve, and grandfather Rudy.

Today I chose to be grateful for life.  You never know when yours will be cut short.