Sibby

'You have gained two hearts,' said Wilmet, 'Sibby's and this little fellow's.'

The Pillars of the House, V1 Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

And 'Sibby' must be made a sharer of the good news in her lower region, though she was sure to disbelieve in Alda and Wilmet's amateur cookery.

The Pillars of the House, V1 Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

Sibby, along with a few mighty special souls, helped me to know my mother from an adult perspective and helped my husband and children know the mother-in-law and grandmother they'd never have the chance to know.

Jane Shure: The Women Who Are There For Us When Our Mothers Are Gone 2009

Way back when I didn't realize it, but she and I were much alike -- in fact I am more like Sibby than I am my own mother.

Jane Shure: The Women Who Are There For Us When Our Mothers Are Gone 2009

It was my best friend Suzi's house and Sibby, her mother, was like a second mother to me.

Jane Shure: The Women Who Are There For Us When Our Mothers Are Gone 2009

Sibby talked openly about all sorts of things like politics, sex in marriage (back in the late 70's I assure you there were not too many Jewish mothers doing that), feminism, and way more.

Jane Shure: The Women Who Are There For Us When Our Mothers Are Gone 2009

At first she was simply my friend's mom, but as I grew up, with no mother to teach me, Sibby stepped in.

Jane Shure: The Women Who Are There For Us When Our Mothers Are Gone 2009

She goes on, and by now Sibby (who tends to agree with both Gwendy MOTHER OF STORMS 2! and Naomi about everything, especially when they disagree with each other) is listening intently as well, and clearly the conversation can't end till she has a chance to agree.

Mother Of Storms Barnes, John, 1957- 1994

Gwendy's jaw is sticking far enough forward to protrude beyond the heavy blonde curtains of her hair, she's glaring into Sibby's eyes (as much as anyone can tell from the side), and she's doing what old guys like Jesse's dad call "invading personal space" -- standing close to Sibby and moving closer.

Mother Of Storms Barnes, John, 1957- 1994

He's not listening, which is probably just as well, but Gwendy and Sibby are both in tears and Gwendy's guy seems to be trying to get them pulled out of there.

Mother Of Storms Barnes, John, 1957- 1994