About Celia's Job:
Celia has been working as a mental health counselor for eight years.  She is the director of the mental health program in the Gwinnett County Jail and also started a private practice that will offer her more flexability in hours down the road.  She loves what she does and finds it very rewarding to make a difference in people's lives. 

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Celia with Shia his first day at home

Some of Celia's Favorite Things:
Reading is one of Celia's favorite ways to relax at the end of a stressful day.  She enjoys to read many different types of books, but particulary enjoys mysteries and thrillers.  Her favorite authors include Dean Koontz, Dan Brown, and Amy Tan.  Her favorite book is Watchers by Dean Koontz.  She can hardly wait to introduce our child to the magic of books, and has saved most of her favorite books from childhood for story time.
Writing is another of Celia's favorite hobbies.  She enjoys writing short stories and hopes to one day write a novel.  Writing is a family trait shared with her father, her sister and her cousins.  Because this creative outlet has brought so much happiness to her life, Celia is really looking forward to teaching Shia about the fun of storytelling.
Celia loves to travel, and is always dreaming of new destinations and adventures.  One of her favorite trips was a week-long horseback riding and camping adventure in the North Dakota Badlands with her sister Sarah.  But even if the trip is only across town, Celia is always up for seeing something new.  She has already got many destinations picked out for family outings!

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Swimming with Dolphins

Jeremy's Thoughts on Celia:
 
"Celia is the most generous person I have ever met.  She would just as soon go without so she could give to others.  She has dreamed about being a mother her whole life and will be very good at it.  She loves to tell stories to our nephews and niece and is also a good teacher because she is so patient.  She has a strong bond with her family and it is important to her to see them often.  Celia works as a counselor and through this has learned to be a very good listener.  She has a gentle smile and loves to cuddle with our niece and nephews.  Being a parent will be the most important thing in her life and she will make a child happy."