UPDATE... for those who still care

SO... Brother Allen has finished all of his Proton therapy, which was successful. I haven't heard yet if they've officially declared him to be in remission, but he is doing great!! YAY!!

AND... I got my mission call to California San Fernando, Spanish speaking! I report 16 February. So, I've quit my job at the Forest Service in Mississippi and I've moved back home to Indiana to get ready. I'll let you all know when I come out to Provo and hopefully I'll be able to see some of you then.

And... Sister Molly Davis sends her love to all of you! She is rocking the Manchester Mission!

Happy Christmas and love to you all!!

Bethlehem

Hey Everyone! I have a huge favor to ask!!!!
I'm speaking about Bethlehem and the song "Once in Royal David's City" in church on Sunday.
I was hoping to maybe share a few journal entries from all of you who went and experienced it.
If you could, I would love it if you wanted to email a few thoughts (whether from your journal or just thoughts you remember).
it would be super helpful!!!!
thanks!
-babyface
my email is amybshaw@msn.com

Batman and friends

Building the Kingdom one by one.

The temperature has really dropped here in Lancaster and it feels a lot colder than it is because of the humidity! I've been layering three pairs of tights : S and it's supposed to get colder! Luckily we have really nice radiators in our flat that I can cuddle up to during meals. To answer your question, our flat is pretty nice. It's small and the carpet is really old and nasty but we have the nicest coach in the mission and a great kitchen : ) I feel blessed. I can take some photos and send them on to you next week.

My district is great. Remember that sweet Portugese sister we met on temple square whose brother had just been camping on his mission here? Haha well Elder Dantas is now my district leader! He is so full of faith and we think it's pretty fun that we have that crazy connection with his sister. I am in a district with the Elders serving in Preston (which includes the Zone Leaders), Blackpool and South Ribble. So, basically the most church history in England is in the boundaries of my district. Pretty cool. I am so grateful for the hard work the Elders in our district display. They really are a great example to me in word and deed, and to be honest, I don't feel like they are younger than me! I thought I was going to hate all the little Elders who would be so immature, but so far I've been very impressed. They are obedient, they work hard and they are very profession and kind to the Sisters. President Bullock lectures them frequently ... This is a great mission to be a sister ; )

Sister Anderson wrote this experience to her family and I copied it for you:

So the MTC missionaries come out and tract different areas in England as a way to have them introduced to missionary work (remember when I did it last September?), anyway, they came to our area and did some tracting. Well, they gave us like 35 referrals that we've been having to sift through, which has been a lot of fun. Mostly because a lot of people lie, and MTC missionaries believe everything that people tell them. So we've been able to have some really great awkward moments with people trying to pretend that it was their friend that the missionaries met and not them. haha. So, we stopped by this one house to see a university student named Joe that the elders had left a Book of Mormon with. His roommate Miles came to the door and said that Joe was out, so we left our card with him to contact us. As we were walking away, Sister Davis said, "how funny would it have been if the whole time we were there talking, Joe was hiding in the front room telling Miles to tell us that he was away?" then I responded with, "for all we know, Miles IS Joe."

It was classic! Sister Anderson and I had a hard week but we really laughed through it all. I love being a missionary and knowing that this work is the best thing I could ever be doing, even on weeks when people don't listen.


The photo of Andrew's baptism is kind of funny : ) he doesn't have teeth so he didn't want to smile and this is what came out when we forced him. He is amazing!

JC Impressions

Hey so I finally posted the JC Impressions video on youtube for all of you to see! Just type in JC Impressions and it is posted in two parts...Happy viewing!!!

-Chelsea

going to the chapel

Hello Jerusalem Friends!

Jon and I sent out invitations today so you should be getting them pretty soon here. We used the list from the end of the semester to get your addresses so most of your invites are being sent to your home addresses. Also, there were a few people who didn't have their address on there. SO, this is Jon and I saying... everyone is invited!! Even if you don't get an invitation cause it was sent to your old address or whatever... COME!!!

The reception is from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday September 2, 2010. THe reception is going to be held at my home and the address is
3802 South Becky Circle
Salt Lake City, Utah 84109

In case of bad weather, the reception will be at the church on 2245 East 3900 South. This is also where you will want to park.

Hope you all can come and can't wait to see each and everyone of you!
Love and miss you guys!

love,
babyface (Amy Lynn Bradshaw)

Brother Allen

So for the few who still read this blog, I talked with Sister Allen a few weeks ago, and it was SO wonderful to catch up with her. However, I do have some unhappy news to share about Brother Allen. He has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Luckily they caught it super early, and the doctors don't even think he'll need to have radiation or chemotherapy, but that surgery should successfully remove all the cancer. Even so, prayers never hurt anyone. And if you could please remember the Allens when fasting next month, I know they would never turn away blessings sought on their behalf. The Lord will work miracles when we ask. I love you all!