year four.

four years ago we heard the news that we lost our dear chelsi.

and even thought she is gone, i think she would want us to

 remember how lucky we truly are.

some are taken young, some are taken old,

 but there is one thing we must never regret...

year three.

can you believe another year has come and gone?

it's been three years since we lost Chelsi.

she will always be with us.

to keep Chelsi in your heart,

come and run for her.

she loved to run, short distances of course,

but your running will help some lucky student.

so go sign up.

here is the link...

Chelsi's Run

see you there!?

Inspiring...

"whenever the cold hand of death strikes,

there shines through the gloom and darkness of that hour,

the triumphant figure of the Lord Jesus Christ, He,

the Son of God, who by His matchless and eternal power

overcame death. He is the Redeemer of the world."

President Gordon B. Hinckley

Chelsi's Run 2010

hey folks,

chelsi's run is upon us again.

it is going to be thursday july 15, 2010

at 10pm

check out the website for more information

come have a fun night running,

being with friends

and remembering chelsi.

Pictures...

...PICTURES OF CHELSI...

year two.

I found myself thinking about Chelsi today. And then I realized that it has been another year and that we haven't had her in our lives for two years now. It is crazy.

As I was reading my scriptures this morning, in them I have the letter that James wrote, that was read at her funeral.

I started reading it, and of course the first line brings tears to my eyes. But I continued reading.

a part struck me that she wrote to James the night of the accident.

She wrote, "...We always need to remember to take a stand for the Lord and to hold on to his standards and keeping his commandments. Don't ever let the devil influence you, James, or let fears ruin your mission in anyway because he is just trying to hold you back from becoming great. He is going to try and ruin everything you have and what means the most to you in life. Don't let him ruin anything and let my love strengthen you and keep you going."

These words may not mean anything to you now, but keep in mind that the Lord is always with us, and to let go of the fear in our hearts.

My thoughts turn to Chelsi during most week, and instead of crying in sadness, I think of her strength and faith to strengthen me. She is truly in a better place and we all miss her.

But we remember we are all striving to get where she is so we may be reunited with her and our Savior.

There will be another "Run for Chelsi 5k walk/run" this year. It will be held the same place and time on July 15th, 2009. If you are interested in signing up to help out, go to: http://www.runforchelsi.com/. Be sure to sign up ahead of time....