January 7, 2011- Cece Owens

Aunt Cece. Who would have thought the fifteen year old that caused such trouble with your daughter would be writing about how much you have impacted my life? I can remember the days where PG-13 movies were unacceptable in your house...at age seventeen and when I would beg Hayley to drive us somewhere for dinner because all that was in your house was leftover meatloaf and low fat EVERYTHING. I remember sticking a bar of soap in my mouth  for saying "stupid" and losing my life's savings to the "sarcasm jar." I remember when you bought french vanilla creamer and icing, aka the day I started eating at your house! But most importantly, I remember your selfless, and compassionate way of loving me.

I look to your wisdom so much because I know it is completely of the Lord. You have a beautiful way of relating to people because of how you ask questions and how often you go out of your way simply because you love someone. I have loved how our relationship has grown over the last few years, and how you aren't at all afraid to have fun! Your adventurous spirit to live life simply because it is a gift from God is hysterical to watch and be a part of! It has been incredible to just experience life together with you, from tetherball matches to Quelf, to backyard baseball. From reading the word to living it out. From eating icing by the spoonful to drinking coffee out of mugs that will never quite go together. From praying for each other to praying together. You are an unbelievable daughter of Jesus and I am inspired by you daily.

Thank you for all that you have given to me from your wisdom, to your children who have changed my life immensely because of how God raised them through you. I so appreciate all that you have done for me and I love you forever.

1 Peter 3:8
"Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude."