#46 Jared Autrey

Carrie is the best mother-in-law that I've ever had. She is loving, kind and likes to make things. It doesn't matter what it is, she makes it... food, crafts, flower arrangements, children... the list could go on forever. She has always taken the time to offer good advice and great stories and even listen to some from her punk son-in-law too. One of my favorite times was driving to rescue the spider-bitten, food-poisoned, camped-out Steve. It was a long, unplanned, spontaneous trip that provided for good conversations accompanied by beautiful scenery. I also have always appreciated her desire to have a simplified, Christ-centered Christmas. There have often been lots of crazy distractions and exaggerated commercialism involved in the Christmases we've shared, but Carrie always keeps things simple and reminds people of what truly matters. I can tell that her favorite part is having her family together and watching them interact and share their love. I'm glad to be a portion of that part of her life! I'm also lucky to have her oldest daughter as my side-by-side every day. What a great gift she has given me!
- Jared Autrey