Remembering!

One Year Later
It is hard to believe that it has been a year since Christel went home to be with Jesus. Today I want to remember some things about this day a year ago. When I think back to this day it is hard to remember all that happened. Yet the things I do remember are strong in my memory. I remember saying goodbye to you one last time Christel.

I remember Lori waiting with me and just being there for me. I remember Tim taking care of Kimberly and Kaeleigh and taking them to church that day. I remember the nurse coming out to let us know that you had died. I remember thinking how fitting that you went to be with Jesus on a Sunday and that you were now having worship like we could only imagine. I remember laughing and crying as we shared stories about you. Then I remember having to go home from the hospital and really realizing that you would never be riding home with me again. Christel you forever changed my life our whole family’s life. I can never express how much I miss you. I know beyond a shadow of doubt that your time here on earth was finished and it was time for you to be Home Free. Thank you Christel, for loving me and for teaching Kimberly, Kaeleigh and me about unconditional love. I would not be the person I am today if I had not been loved by you Christel. So today I say thank you Christel for your unconditional love. I am truly blessed to be your big sister.

I would also like to thank everyone who helped our family during this time last year. Everyone who prayed, cooked, baked, decorated, loved on us, came to the hospital to bring us dinner, and everyone who came to say goodbye to Christel and showed us how Christel had touched your life. THANK YOU!!!