Love,
Sister Chidester
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
WEEK 22
Everything is starting to pick up, we had two baptisms on Saturday. Alex and Frank were both baptized and it looks like we will have one more either this week or next. I feel I can stretch and grow much more now. It's so amazing that the Lord really does know us and what we need when we need it. My new companion is Sister Christensen and she is amazing. I can tell we are going to be great friends. Here are a few pictures from this week.
Love,
Sister Chidester
Love,
Sister Chidester
WEEK 21
Dear Everyone,
I am no longer in Newnan. I am now serving in the YSA ward in the Fayettville Stake. My new companion is Sister Christensen. It is going to be fun! I sent a poem with this letter that is so true! With hard times come really good ones, and it's the good ones that make it worth it. Right now I am on a good one so I can't wait to share the stories and blessings I will find. Thank you so much for all your support!
Love Sister Chidester
The Highs and Lows of a Mission
A mission is a strange experience
it is a trial and a test
Amission throws at you the worst
Yet, teaches you the best.
I've never been so happy,
I've never been so depressed.
I've never felt so forsaken,
I've never felt so blessed.
I've never been so confused,
Things have never been so clear.
I've never felt Heavenly Father so distant,
He's never been so near.
I've never been so discouraged,
I've never been so full of hope.
I feel I could go on forever,
I think I've come to the end of my rope.
I've never had it quite so easy,
I've never had it quite so tough.
Things have never been so smooth,
Things have never been so rough.
I've never traveled through more valleys,
I've never ascended more peaks.
I've never met so many nice people,
I've never met so many freaks!
I've never had so many ups,
I've never had so many downs.
I've never had so many frowns.
I've never been so lonely,
I've never had so many friends.
Boy, I hope this is over soon,
Gosh, I hope this never ends.
I am no longer in Newnan. I am now serving in the YSA ward in the Fayettville Stake. My new companion is Sister Christensen. It is going to be fun! I sent a poem with this letter that is so true! With hard times come really good ones, and it's the good ones that make it worth it. Right now I am on a good one so I can't wait to share the stories and blessings I will find. Thank you so much for all your support!
Love Sister Chidester
The Highs and Lows of a Mission
A mission is a strange experience
it is a trial and a test
Amission throws at you the worst
Yet, teaches you the best.
I've never been so happy,
I've never been so depressed.
I've never felt so forsaken,
I've never felt so blessed.
I've never been so confused,
Things have never been so clear.
I've never felt Heavenly Father so distant,
He's never been so near.
I've never been so discouraged,
I've never been so full of hope.
I feel I could go on forever,
I think I've come to the end of my rope.
I've never had it quite so easy,
I've never had it quite so tough.
Things have never been so smooth,
Things have never been so rough.
I've never traveled through more valleys,
I've never ascended more peaks.
I've never met so many nice people,
I've never met so many freaks!
I've never had so many ups,
I've never had so many downs.
I've never had so many frowns.
I've never been so lonely,
I've never had so many friends.
Boy, I hope this is over soon,
Gosh, I hope this never ends.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
WEEK 20
This is Kailees mom. So sorry the updates are late and slow. Girls camp, scout camps and EFY have conflicted with getting these posted. This week Sister Chidester was transferred so I thought I would post her address in case any are interested.
Sister Chidester
1334 Hyacinth Lane
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Also to redeem myself here are a couple of pictures of our girl:)
Sister Chidester
1334 Hyacinth Lane
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Also to redeem myself here are a couple of pictures of our girl:)
WEEK 19
Dear Evryone,
Guess what? I get to go to the temple Friday! The more I think about the temple, The happier I am. Even more so on my mission. I feel like I have received a bigger perspective in this life, and the life to come. What I see gives me a stronger desire to be more like Christ. That is how I find Happiness, because when we live the gospel (live it in our hearts and our actions) we grow stronger as a family and as a child of God.
This mission that I am on (the one in Atlanta Georgia and on this earth) will set me up for the eternities!!!I would like to encourage you all to keep your eye on that goal, because the prize is more then we can even imagine.
Love,
Sister Chidester
Guess what? I get to go to the temple Friday! The more I think about the temple, The happier I am. Even more so on my mission. I feel like I have received a bigger perspective in this life, and the life to come. What I see gives me a stronger desire to be more like Christ. That is how I find Happiness, because when we live the gospel (live it in our hearts and our actions) we grow stronger as a family and as a child of God.
This mission that I am on (the one in Atlanta Georgia and on this earth) will set me up for the eternities!!!I would like to encourage you all to keep your eye on that goal, because the prize is more then we can even imagine.
Love,
Sister Chidester
WEEK 18
Dear Everyone,
Guess what? We went a whole lot of people this week! One of them is Roger. He has a one year old boy RJ (Roger Jr.) So we were walking down the street and we saw him in his back yard making a garden with a friend.We stopped to talk with them. Roger seemed interested but just didn't want to say it. So we told him who we are and a little about the blessings of the family. We got a return appointment! When we went to see him he seemed really surprised, but we sat there for a second and could tell he knew that this gospel of Jesus Christ was the thing he needs most in his life and for his son.
Another great thing is Joan said she is going to come to our church on fat Sunday! Everything is looking up and pushing on!
Love,
Sister Chidetser
Guess what? We went a whole lot of people this week! One of them is Roger. He has a one year old boy RJ (Roger Jr.) So we were walking down the street and we saw him in his back yard making a garden with a friend.We stopped to talk with them. Roger seemed interested but just didn't want to say it. So we told him who we are and a little about the blessings of the family. We got a return appointment! When we went to see him he seemed really surprised, but we sat there for a second and could tell he knew that this gospel of Jesus Christ was the thing he needs most in his life and for his son.
Another great thing is Joan said she is going to come to our church on fat Sunday! Everything is looking up and pushing on!
Love,
Sister Chidetser
Monday, July 1, 2013
Week 17
Dear Everyone,
I hope y'all had a great week! This week was crazy. So last Wednesday we( Sister Nielson and I) went on an exchange with the Sister training leaders. Sister Nielson stayed here in Newnan with 3 other Sisters. They were just going tracking and to see potentials and I went to Fayettville. We saw a few less actives and met with a few potentials. With my food allergies it was a good thing they didn't have a dinner appointment set up, but while we were talking with a member we got a call from another saying, "I felt like I needed to call and ask to feed you." We said ok and explained my food allergies and she said that wouldn't be a problem because she was a vegan. So it worked out perfectly and I got some really great eggplant with spaghetti and squash.
When the exchange was over and we switched back Sister Nielson had a lot to say. They were able to find 5 new investigators and the next day Sister Nielson and I found 3 more new people while trying to see one of the new investigators. We were able to teach the restoration and introduce the Book of Mormon. We even invited them to be baptized. (Soft Commitment) and they said if they find it to be true! It was amazing.
Love,
Sister Chidester
I hope y'all had a great week! This week was crazy. So last Wednesday we( Sister Nielson and I) went on an exchange with the Sister training leaders. Sister Nielson stayed here in Newnan with 3 other Sisters. They were just going tracking and to see potentials and I went to Fayettville. We saw a few less actives and met with a few potentials. With my food allergies it was a good thing they didn't have a dinner appointment set up, but while we were talking with a member we got a call from another saying, "I felt like I needed to call and ask to feed you." We said ok and explained my food allergies and she said that wouldn't be a problem because she was a vegan. So it worked out perfectly and I got some really great eggplant with spaghetti and squash.
When the exchange was over and we switched back Sister Nielson had a lot to say. They were able to find 5 new investigators and the next day Sister Nielson and I found 3 more new people while trying to see one of the new investigators. We were able to teach the restoration and introduce the Book of Mormon. We even invited them to be baptized. (Soft Commitment) and they said if they find it to be true! It was amazing.
Love,
Sister Chidester
Friday, June 21, 2013
Week 16
Dear Everyone,
I hope y'all have been doing good! So we got Elders in the Newnan ward. They are good hard workers. Their names are Elder Yeaman & Elder Thurgood. The new missionary I'm training is Sister Nielson.
We are making slow progress, and with these new missionaries in this area there are a lot of new ideas that we are excited to try out. One of these ideas is to start a scripture study class. A lot of people in the south like bible study. So there will be a lot of people who would definitely come. Plus it will be a good way to introduce the Book of Mormon.
This week we have seen some miracles. So there is this less active member who texted us and was against the church, but we were able to calm him down and let him know we could be friends. Then when we needed help with some service we felt prompted to text him. He jumped in to help just like that. Which was even more progress! Don't ever underestimate the power of service!!!.
Love,
Sister Chidester
P.S. Guess What I got to hold a Sugar Glider (Flying Square Thing). It is an investigators pet!
P.S.S. Also this morning Elder Yeaman our district leader (and the whole district) came and surprised knocked on our door and said we were doing a district run for exercise. So we ran in the rain and lightning. It was amazing and so FUN! Sister Nielson didn't like it so much.
P.S.S.S. Here is a picture of me and Sister Jones
I hope y'all have been doing good! So we got Elders in the Newnan ward. They are good hard workers. Their names are Elder Yeaman & Elder Thurgood. The new missionary I'm training is Sister Nielson.
We are making slow progress, and with these new missionaries in this area there are a lot of new ideas that we are excited to try out. One of these ideas is to start a scripture study class. A lot of people in the south like bible study. So there will be a lot of people who would definitely come. Plus it will be a good way to introduce the Book of Mormon.
This week we have seen some miracles. So there is this less active member who texted us and was against the church, but we were able to calm him down and let him know we could be friends. Then when we needed help with some service we felt prompted to text him. He jumped in to help just like that. Which was even more progress! Don't ever underestimate the power of service!!!.
Love,
Sister Chidester
P.S. Guess What I got to hold a Sugar Glider (Flying Square Thing). It is an investigators pet!
P.S.S. Also this morning Elder Yeaman our district leader (and the whole district) came and surprised knocked on our door and said we were doing a district run for exercise. So we ran in the rain and lightning. It was amazing and so FUN! Sister Nielson didn't like it so much.
P.S.S.S. Here is a picture of me and Sister Jones
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