Christel Louise (Evans) Fleming

Isn't she so beautiful? Allow me to introduce my younger sister, the one who tortured me in high school by trying to wear all of my clothes, and trying to be like me. The one who could pinch us with her toes. The one who always had loads of friends while I stood on the outside of the 'cool crowd'. The one who I am learning to adore! Even though there were so many ways that we were (and are) different, there are so many ways that we truly are alike, apart from the obvious one of being sisters. And, her gentle and quiet spirit that has always drawn people to her, has become an adornment as she has matured into a woman. While I normally let my feelings and emotions pour out of me like a leaky funnel, her tentative spirit has drawn peoples troubled hearts to a place of calm.

It is such a blessing to now have a friend of my sister. A true friend. And her goofiness (it's genetic in our family, so she does have it, it just doesn't show up at first notice like with me!), comes out in beautiful, fun, quirky ways that make the people who love her, love her even more.

And, now, the next time I see my sister, she will have changed a little bit more. Her sweet, funny self with have a baby to direct it all at. That living piece of her that will join our family will cause her attributes to blossom even more. I can't wait. Although I am super bummed I don't get to touch and rub and hum to the tum, I am more excited for this great present that is coming to my sis!