I have officially finished one transfer as a missionary in the Canada Toronto Mission! Wow, time moves way to fast. It feels like just yesterday Sister Bodine and I got lost trying to find our apartment! This last week was amazing.I found out I have a deformity in my foot, I spent Friday and on in a different area, I killed a companion, and my testimony of serving those who are around us, increased.
So, a back story on the foot. :) I have been noticing some pain in my right heel for about six weeks now... :) So my companion and I decided I should proabably go to a doctor and get it checked out. So after two doctor appointments and an ultra sound the only thing they could tell me was to go to physio! Sister Bodine and I are so focused on the work, and we didn't want to take time out of teaching anyone, so Sister Bodine suggested we try to find a Physio asap. We called around but nobody could book me in for that day so we decided to go and search one out. As we were driving and trying to find one, we came across Milton Orthotics. We went in to go check it out and turns out they were exactly the place I needed to go. While we were filling out papers, we read the question, "How did you hear about Milton Orthotics?" Both Sister Bodine and I so badly wanted to put the spirit!!! HA but we didn't. But it is true. I know that Heavenly Father is mindful of us all and of our personal circumstances. As we met with the Pedorthist we found out that I have a deformity called Haglins deformity. I am okay though! I just do some stretches and ice ALOT and everything is okay!
Because my companion's visa expired a little bit before transfered I spent the weekend with the Oakville South sisters! Sister Sudweeks and Sister Barton! Let me tell you, they are incredible missionaries. I have learned so much from them in just the small time we have been companions. It truly was a blessing that I was able to stay with them because they are missionaries for the same ward I work in! I was able to go to church with my ward! Again Heavenly Father is so mindful of us all.
Yes, just like I was just saying. I killed my companion! Sister Bodine was such an amazing missionary. I learned so much from her in the small amount of time I was serving with her. She is the definition of a consecrated missionary. The Canada Toronto Mission misses her so much already! She made such an impact on all of the missionaries serving here! I never thought it was possible to become so close to someone in six weeks. :) I love you Sister Bodine!
This means that I get a new trainer! My new companion is Sister Dayton! Transfers are tomorrow so I don't know anything about her yet. But what I do know is that I already love her and am looking forward to being trained by another amazing Sister missionary. Make sure you pray for Sister Dayton!
So, the title is pretty funny eh? Ha well there is no funny story to this. But, I STRONGLY encourage you all to try rice and bananas. It is so good!!! And if any of you are fans of cabbage salad, mix the three of them together! Since we are talking about food... I found out that I love Greek Food! It is so good.
This week we had amazing opportunities to serve members of our ward. Each time the work we were doing caused me to get on my knees and really work. As I was on my knees serving the people I love so much. I thought about the story in John 13 when the Savior, Jesus Christ, washed the feet of the apostles. The Son of God served people who should be serving him. As a missionary I am a representative of Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for any opportunity I have to serve the members, and just like King Benjamin teaches "that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.." (Mosiah 2:17) I encourage you all to reflect on this story and on the words of the song, "Because I Have Been Given Much", and as you do, think about what it is this week that you can give to someone else.
I love you all! Thank you for the prayers you offer in my behalf. And thank you for the faith you show me as you support me.
This week we had amazing opportunities to serve members of our ward. Each time the work we were doing caused me to get on my knees and really work. As I was on my knees serving the people I love so much. I thought about the story in John 13 when the Savior, Jesus Christ, washed the feet of the apostles. The Son of God served people who should be serving him. As a missionary I am a representative of Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for any opportunity I have to serve the members, and just like King Benjamin teaches "that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.." (Mosiah 2:17) I encourage you all to reflect on this story and on the words of the song, "Because I Have Been Given Much", and as you do, think about what it is this week that you can give to someone else.
I love you all! Thank you for the prayers you offer in my behalf. And thank you for the faith you show me as you support me.
Sister Chelson
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