Our Mom, (Vi Gibson), was the sweetest mom ever. She loved her children and grandchildren. She was so proud of her family. She and Dad were Greeters in our church in Paw Paw for years and she hugged everyone that came through those doors, rich or poor, young or old. She was the head of our Community Services Division and all the local people loved her and my Dad. The Community Service Center was open 1 day a week but she and my Dad cared for others every day. I learned so much of true Christianity just from observing their generosity and concern for another's wellbeing. They really did "walk the walk."

When Mom got sick, she hated being in the hospital away from the family. We made sure that we visited her every single day and as a family unit because she loved it when we were all together.  Everytime we walked into her room she would proudly tell the nurses, "This is my tribe". Thus, The Family Tribe seemed a fitting name for this family website in memory of our beloved Mom.