So this last week has been really stressful and it's going to only continue to be more stressful as the week goes along. We are in the process of moving and will be moving into the new apartment tomorrow. Plus I have a doctor's appointment on Wednesday. Just a little update on my wrist. I am going to Twin Falls on Wednesday to get a test done to see how bad it is. I'm really nervous. So say a prayer for me. I'll let you know next week what the doctor says.
I have to be honest that this year is going to be really weird. It's Thanksgiving and my first one away from the family. Can you believe it? I can't. It's going to be really weird. We are going to be house hopping to members home. It should be fun to do. I get to know more people that way. Sometimes I wish that we just would sit at home and watch movies on major holidays, but we don't. Except only on the ones that will most likely have alcohol, which is Halloween and I guess New Years.
Our investigators are well. The best way to say it is - some are really lax on keeping their commitments. I get frustrated and sometimes I just want to drop them. We have an investigator whose kids are members, but he and his youngest daughter aren't. So we are teaching them. They are doing really well. Natasha, I feel like she is ignoring us. We can't get a hold of her. We're going to keep trying! I'm not giving up hope on her.
Okay I have to say on the presents - I've been getting them from the beginning of my mission. They are things that haven't been much to spend or they were nothing at all in money wise. I'm sending you guys something this week. I hope you really like it.!
I don't know what else to say. So I just want to close by saying that this week is Thanksgiving and one of the things me and Sister Rhiner are going to do is for everyday until thanksgiving we are going to write a list of what we are thankful for. Then the next week send it in a letter home. I am thankful my family and their love and support. I'm grateful for the friends that I have that are good examples to me. It would be cool to see what you guys come up with.. I love you guys I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.
Only one more month and I get to see you guys on Skype.!!! I can't wait.
Love Sister Chelsea Blake
CHELS: I'm doing good. Stressed but I'm doing good. My hand is another story. It's been really hurting me. I go and see a specialist in twin on Wednesday.
MOM: Have you been wearing the braces at night? Did you go last week to the doctor too? Why stressed?
CHELS: Yeah I am. I went to the doctors and I'm seeing a specialist on Wednesday for a couple of tests. I'm stressed because so much is happening this week and we're moving tomorrow. Question can you send me some of my leggings? I would like some brown leggings. I would really like some.
MOM: Sure I will send you some. Moving tomorrow huh? Do you know your address yet? I am sorry your arm hurts.
Was that letter from the President or to the President. It was addressed to him and signed by him. - Just wondering.
CHELS: I was reading it and it was great. I thought it was from you, but just checking.
MOM: I only work 2 days this week. Today I just want to go home and finish your package and clean my house. I don't feel like being here at work. Ciara just called and she is in the same mood. She was like "Do I have to go to my last class?" Dad is nicer than me and said - you can stay home only if you clean your room. She did not want to do that so she called me. I just said no. So off to school she goes. I have started to decorate for Christmas already. I am doing a little at a time. That way my house doesn't get so messy. That's how it is supposed to work anyway.
Hey ... do you guys have senior companions? I remember once you said you were a trainer, but I haven't heard you mention senior companions. Dad keeps telling everyone that this is your second time to be a senior companion. Not that it matters - I was just wondering.
CHELS: Thank you. I have our new address. It's 1009 10th St. Rupert, Idaho 83350. With my wrist I'll deal with it. The letter was from President Curtis.
MOM: I know you will deal with your wrist. There are things you can do to help - wear the brace at night. Not too tight though. Take Ibprophen or Tylenol (whichever you can). And try not to over use it. I guess you can't be playing basketball or golfing any more. Dang it!! I know that is going to ruin your week. HA HA! As far as being stressed - Chels you can only do so much. Plan your days and get as much done as you can. Moving shouldn't be a big deal. It's packing your suitcase and driving to your next place. Atleast you don't have to worry about furniture and stuff. Remember - you put yourself in Heavenly Father's hands and do what you can and he will do the rest. That is all he asks.
CHELS: That's what I'm during with my wrist. It's kinda hard to not over-do it.
MOM: I understand. We will pray for you. Try not to concentrate on it. I know that is easier said than done.
Are you writing your big letter to us? Is that why it is taking a bit in between our letters?
CHELS: Thank you. I really need it. It is easier said than done, but i'll get over it. Yes i'm writing your big letter so yes i'm sorry. i'm trying to pay attention. I need some money in my account I have to pick up some medicine. Oh I also spent $29 at Walmart today on my credit card. This month has kind of been hard. I might also need to pay a co-pay when i go to Twin on Wednesday.
MOM: Don't be sorry. I was just wondering. I will have dad make sure there is money in there. Send any receipts that you have to spend for medical. If possible, explain that you are double insured. Then they shouldn't have to collect the co pay. Do you give them your insurance cards when you go to the doctor?
CHELS: Okay thank you. I will do that. I don't think i've had to pay one but i just want to be on there just in case and yes i give them my cards when i go in the first time.
MOM: Good. When you do that, you don't have to pay your co pay cuz you are double covered. Each insurance picks up the co pay. Sure love you!! Drive safe and be careful when you go over.
CHELS: Okay that makes sense. Thanks for explaining it to me. I will i think we;re having a member drive us it will save us on miles.
MOM: That's nice of them. Do you do that often? I forgot to tell you that I talked with Mrs. Cozzens. She asked about you and said to tell you hello. She said you were such a great girl. she really loves you .
Also - I saw on Facebook that Brenna had another baby. A little boy named Jayden. She is so messed up. She is not with the baby's dad. She is not working. She was homeless and living at a shelter. But since the baby was born she has moved in with this guy. I talked with her mom yesterday. She just has to do things her way and they are the crazy way. She wanted a baby so bad and now she has one. I feel bad for the little guy.
CHELS: Yeah when we ask them to do it. The member are really good here. Oh my heavens I love her! I haven't seen her in forever. I'm glad you told me. Really Brenna had another child! I feel bad for that child last time I talked to her she was moving to California. Don't know if that actually happened. I just wish sometime that my friends would really look at their life and evaluate it. AND CHANGE!!!! They're adults and they should learn from their mistakes and not add to them by doing more things that would be dangerous for them. Brenna has always been really good at not making the right choices. She says that she learns from it but in reality she doesn't. She keeps making the same mistakes. I'm going to pray for her. I'm sad that she was homeless. It's sad for anyone to be. I bet this baby is the cutest. I just hope she can handle it. You know being a parent.
MOM: Well, she and the baby are going to have a hard time because of the choices she is making. Her parents can only help so much. You know ... when you are not willing to live within the rules, you cannot expect to have the blessings. She wants to do whatever she wants and have someone to take care of her and let. I feel bad for her parents. I know how hard it is to watch your kids make wrong choices. At least Chase is being responsible and taking care of his girls. I am not sure how Brenna is going to do it. You are right though..... the only thing we can do for her is pray. I pray that she finds someone that will love her and take care of her. You know she is a really smart girl and could have had a degree and then a good job. But she just threw it away. It's very sad.
CHELS: I bet she is having a hard time. I wish we were still close. I would really like to talk to her. Give her advice. I was always her to go person. I feel the same for her parent's. Poor Brandi she has tried and tried with Brenna. She threw everything away I just don't understand her. I grateful that Chase is a good dad is is providing for the girls, he's working hard to support his family and I'm going to probably put her name into the temple. I guess that's all we can do is pray that she finds a good man to take care of her and her child.
MOM: Thank you for thinking to put her name in the temple. That will definitely help. It's hard for us to understand some choices when it is very clear to us. Yet it isn't to them. Brenna wants a good life and family yet she isn't willing to live the kind of life she is looking for. It is like trying to put a square peg in a round hole. You know, for every one, when you get out of high school we all go our separate ways - some good and some not so good. We all have our free agency. Sometimes I wish we didn't and I could just tell my kids what to do. Then they would have to listen to me. :) But that's not the plan - right. We all get to choose. I am sure Heavenly Father sits in Heaven and is like "No.... NO.... NO... dont do it. It will make you unhappy." or "Yes that is right. Do it!" Sure love you sweetheart!! You have a great week. Pray for those that need it, but don't let it get you down. We can't even do anything about it and we are here. So just pray and put her in the Lord's hands. He will do what he can.
CHELS: Thanks mom! I really needed that. Sometimes with her i just wish that there was something i could do, to you help her but there isn't. I'll remember what you told me. I love you mom a whole lot. I hope you know that.
MOM: Awe - I do. I still love to hear it though. Thank you so much. I hope you know how much we love you.
CHELS: I do! it's just like you said i love to it! I have to go, but I love you and i'll talk to you next week. i'm sending a package home and read the letter first it explains everything. I love you again!!
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