Rebecca Sarah Hobson
April 14, 1987 - May 21, 2018Age 27
"There are no words that can describe Becca in the way that she deserves. I don't think I will ever find words that would do her justice. I could stand here and say that she was a shining light. I could say that she was my best friend. That she was my dearest person. I could say that she was the kindest woman I knew, or that she was the most patient mother on the planet. But none of that would do her justice.
Rebecca Hobson was greater than the sum of her parts.
She led a life of kindness and forgiveness. When she became pregnant and her family turned their back on her, she kept going. When Jess' father up and left, she never faltered. She stood her solid ground and refused to be anything other than herself. She picked me up more times than I can count. She held my hand through breakups and sadness. When I needed her the most she taught me that forgiveness is not for the other person, but for me.
Even when everyone left me, she stayed. I'm not sure I ever deserved it, but she stayed. We made a family. Me, her, and Jess. When Jess started calling me 'dad,' we took it as a joke. But it was also precious. It was makeshift and it was unconventional, but it was ours.
If I could tell her anything right now, I'd want her to know that we'll be okay. I'd want her to know I'll make sure that Jess will always be taken care of. That I will love her with everything I have, and be the dad she deserves. I will tell her about her mom and how every time I look at her smile, I see her. And I promise to do my best to lead by her example."
- Fitzgerald Day, friend