Sister Walker This Week

Here are some highlights from Chelsee's letter to me this week...

I really am doing Amazingly well!!!! It is just what President Benson says, "I have often said that one of the greatest secrets of missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the Spirit; if he gets the Spirit, he will teach by the Spirit; and if he teaches by the Spirit, he will touch the hearts of the people and he will be happy. Work, work, work—there is no satisfactory substitute, especially in missionary work." I just keep working and the Spirit keeps me going and keeps me SO happy!!!

I went back to the doctor today and he says everything is looking good... we still think I can be ok without surgery BUT, I go back in 2 weeks and they will remove the cast to see if there is anything the x-rays aren't showing... then they will re-cast it.

President has been keeping a pretty close eye on me too... he calls about every 2 days!!! Hahaha! We are becoming quite the buddies! Ha!!

Thank you for your love and concern... Know that I am doing VERY well!!!! I can’t think of a better place or time to have broken a bone and still be able to keep my
spirits up!!! I love serving in the Lords Army!!! Onward Christian Soldiers!!!!!

Sister Walker's Broken Hand

Sis. Walker thought she'd break her hand on Friday the 13th - Here is a copy of the letter Chelsee sent this week explaining about her broken hand. She included a photo of her X-Ray as well as a photo of Sis. Walker and her companion - it is a classic "Chels," sporting lovely yellow sunglasses that I'm sure are considered conservative for missionaries???? (giggle)

I will be talking with her doctor this week and will keep you posted on any updates... This is just such a Chelsee kind of thing. (smile)

Yes folks I broke my right hand on Friday the 13th (go figure!!!) and I have a
freaking AWESOME green cast!!!! I'm doing great! The work must go on
and hey... it softens people’s hearts when you show up on their doorstep with
your arm in a sling!!!!

Ok, you are probably wondering how I did it... but it shouldn't surprise you that I am very talented at being accident prone...... I broke it when I was reaching for my mousse in my cupboard and the mousse fell on the ground... on my way from point A to point B I ran into point A 1/2!!!

Sis. Christensen (the mission Mom) laughed pretty hard when I called her and told her what happened. The bone broke in half and I had to go in on Tuesday and get it set...OUCH! Very, very, very painful but super cool how they did it!!!! I wish I had a picture of sister Lupeni’s face!!! Priceless! I go back in next Thursday to
make sure I don’t need surgery!

I am SOOOOO excited for Maria’s baptism on Saturday!!!! She is so incredible! We have had so much fun planning her baptism and we have also had many many spiritual experiences while planning too!

We went to a Samoan fireside last Sunday with an investigator. A Samoan choir from St. George sang at it! So good… even though I didn’t understand a thing they were saying! The chapel was full of Samoans from the Vegas area!!! Sis. Lupeni
loved it because there were a lot of Tongans there too! Yummy food
afterward!!!! Delish!

Well friends, I am LOVING LIFE!!!!!!!! I have written this whole thing with one hand and it sure is getting tired! Make good choices, don’t do drugs, be
happy and watch out for those crazy counters!!!!

LOVE,
ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Have The Bestest Family Ever!!!

Well, you've seen some of the fun created by my family for my birthday! I just have to tell you that even though I dislike getting older every year - this birthday was great! I thought I would have been fine just letting my day slip by - but instead I enjoyed every minute of it! (Actually a couple of days worth of fun!)

On Sunday we had a great meal, my favorite cake and that's when I got to open my books!

On Tuesday (my actual birthday) I woke up to find a "Happy Birthday" banner taped to my mirror and the cutest darn Mary Poppins card that actually sang to me!


I just had to post a quick note to tell my family how much I love each and every one of them!!! The published memory books are so tender and incredible!!! From Tyson's insistence on going above and beyond with balloons and my "Birthday Princess" badge (and I wore it the whole day!) and my beautiful yellow roses and red tulip bouquet! (breathtaking!!!) Wow! I am spoiled!

Anyway - I just had to thank my husband and kids publicly for being so awesome!!! Love you all!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZI!

Yes, mom had another birthday! We celebrated on Sunday night, since dad was going to be gone on her birthday, which was Tuesday. We had her favorite, angel food cake and bbq pork chops! Britnee has been working for weeks now at getting two books published for mom. One of a bunch of her baby pictures that, some, she didn't even know existed. And another of pictures of her mom as a baby and child, that again, she had no idea even existed! What a treasure!!

Then on Tuesday, Tyson sent her to work with a big, bright pink ribbon with all the disney princess on it that said she was the birthday princess that she wore. He also got her a birthday card with Mary Poppins on it, again, a favorite of hers. She came home to a dozen bright yellow baloons decorating the house, and Dad bought her some BEAUTIFUL flowers!

Happy Birthday Mom! WE LOVE YOU!!!

PS. Contact Britnee if you would like to publish your own book! www.capturingyou.com