Chelsee's latest letter reports that:
1. Her foot is doing well. She's not limping anymore, even though the muscle is still pretty tight.
2. The food at the MTC is "yucky"
3. Her favorite thing at the MTC is the Resource Center... this is where she calls investigators and talks to them on the phone.
4. She has been able to sing in the choir for Tuesday Night devotionals.
5. Chels says, "I love, love, love learning here. It comes so much easier than ever before!"
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Chelsee flew to Las Vegas on Tuesday, September 30th! We'll be anxious to receive her next letter or email to find out all about arriving, meeting Pres. and Sis. Christensen, her new companion, housing, etc...
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Rotary Club Student of the Month
This morning Gyle and I had the privilege of accompanying Tyson to the Castle Rock chapter of Rotary Club. Tyson was chosen as the Rotary Club Student of the Month... the first one for this school year!What an honor to watch as Tyson was presented and as he shared with the club members his involvement in school, community, church and his own piano business.
CONGRATS TYSON!!! We love you and we're sure proud of you!!!
Chelsee's Missionary Photos
Just wanted to share Chelsee's Mission Photo... What a cutie huh??? We actually had these photos taken the day that Chelsee left Colorado. Britnee really wanted Chelsee to have a missionary photo shoot... and thankfully Britnee was persisitent enough to make sure it got done. Britnee made the appointment for the sitting and voila... we now have some great pictures of Chelsee. (Thanks Brit!)
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Letter From Sister Walker
We got a letter! We got a letter!!!
I stopped by the mailbox on my way home from work and there was the green envelope I've been waiting for. Yippeeeee! Sounds like Chelsee is more than fine - she's loving every minute of her time at the MTC (well - except the food) (grin)
Here's what she says:
"Once upon a time there was this really rad Sister Missionary named Sister Walker... oh wait, that's me!
"Oh my, I love the MTC! I am having such a great time here. Time is flying by. I know it has only been 5 days but it still is unreal how fast it has gone. They say that days feel like weeks and weeks feel like days. So true! By the time I get back to my room at night I am so exhausted. I haven't fallen asleep at the side of my bed while praying yet but I think I could if I wanted to! However, it is the best kind of exhaustion ever!
"So, the food... not so yummy. But hey, it fills me up and gives me energy so I guess I can't complain too much! I am in the choir and we are singing tomorrow night. (by the time you get this it won't be tomorrow night it'll be more like 2 nights ago!) The choir just sings at the Tuesday night fireside/devotional things! Yesterday for Relief Society, Sister Margaret Liffereth the 1st Counselor in the General Primary Presidency spoke. She was great! She said to win the hearts of the kids to win the hearts of their parents! Hmmm...I think I can do that! Last night our fireside was with Brother Steve Graham who does the Missionary Training stuff. Yes, he is from Rigby so I'm guessing he is related to Bo. I didn't get a chance to talk to him but I thought that was cool. Jot off a note to Bev and ask. His wife is from Liverpool and was baptized on the Isle of Man. Cool eh? I thought so! Oh, before I forget, Mom thank you for the package. Pretty much it saved my life! We don't even eat until 8:15 so we have a whole hour of class before breakfast. Killer! The pretzels saved me!
"Well folks, I love you! The Church is true! Love, Sister Walker"
I stopped by the mailbox on my way home from work and there was the green envelope I've been waiting for. Yippeeeee! Sounds like Chelsee is more than fine - she's loving every minute of her time at the MTC (well - except the food) (grin)
Here's what she says:
"Once upon a time there was this really rad Sister Missionary named Sister Walker... oh wait, that's me!
"Oh my, I love the MTC! I am having such a great time here. Time is flying by. I know it has only been 5 days but it still is unreal how fast it has gone. They say that days feel like weeks and weeks feel like days. So true! By the time I get back to my room at night I am so exhausted. I haven't fallen asleep at the side of my bed while praying yet but I think I could if I wanted to! However, it is the best kind of exhaustion ever!
"So, the food... not so yummy. But hey, it fills me up and gives me energy so I guess I can't complain too much! I am in the choir and we are singing tomorrow night. (by the time you get this it won't be tomorrow night it'll be more like 2 nights ago!) The choir just sings at the Tuesday night fireside/devotional things! Yesterday for Relief Society, Sister Margaret Liffereth the 1st Counselor in the General Primary Presidency spoke. She was great! She said to win the hearts of the kids to win the hearts of their parents! Hmmm...I think I can do that! Last night our fireside was with Brother Steve Graham who does the Missionary Training stuff. Yes, he is from Rigby so I'm guessing he is related to Bo. I didn't get a chance to talk to him but I thought that was cool. Jot off a note to Bev and ask. His wife is from Liverpool and was baptized on the Isle of Man. Cool eh? I thought so! Oh, before I forget, Mom thank you for the package. Pretty much it saved my life! We don't even eat until 8:15 so we have a whole hour of class before breakfast. Killer! The pretzels saved me!
"Well folks, I love you! The Church is true! Love, Sister Walker"
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Cute Boys!
Daiken and Devin... I just had to post this photo... it makes me happy! Aren't these boys cute???
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Sister Walker
Sister Chelsee Walker officially entered the MTC at 1:00 on September 10, 2008. Congrats to Chelsee!!!!
Hoorah for Israel!!!
As we sat in one of the chapels in the MTC yesterday, Sister Boone, the MTC Mission President's wife, talked about how hard it is to let go of your child when he/she leaves home on a mission. She then referenced D&C 6:20 “…therefore treasure up these words in thy heart. Be faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my love.”
As hard as good-byes can be, it truly is comforting to know that as Chelsee left my arms, she was entering into the Savior's arms while she serves.
(Love you Bones!!! Be the best you can be!!!)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Happy 18th Tyson
For Rigby's birthday today we all met at Red Lobster. Ummm! He kind of got booted from attention as today is the day that Chelsee left for Utah to go to the MTC tomorrow. But Tyson is a great sport and enjoyed his king crab legs and apple crisp, which he even got a candle to blow out on. So, we love you Tyson and wish you a happy 18th year.
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