Joci and Joanna,

I love you both dearly. You two have become such beautiful women, inside and out. I know this comes from your parents and your faith. My thoughts are on you two often right now. I remember about a year and a half ago when my mother had cancer. It was scary beyond my wildest imagination. My faith in our Lord grew stronger that day. Not because i knew He would fix her, but that his hands were upon us and it was comforting.

Your mom and dad welcomed me in when my mom was at Stanford Hospital so that i could be close to my mom. They gave me a shoulder to cry on, ears to listen to me, arms to hold me, and words to keep my Faith strong. They helped me understand myself better and this would we live in.  It is amazing our family. Even when Nana was sick, she had strength. unbelievable strength. All her children have this strength. I know your mom is staying strong. I think that when Nana went back home her strength went to each of us and made us be able to move mountains if we tried.

I can’t wait to see you both. To laugh, to cry, to just BE with each other.  I love you again…God Bless.

<3 Your Cuz Cecilia