Hello family!

 

Wow! I can't believe that I have been here a week already! I feel like I have been here 2 days and 6 weeks at the same time! I'll be honest, the first three days were really hard for me, especially the first night. But the phrase make it through Sunday is the truest thing other than the gospel, because once Sunday rolled around I was fine. We had a lot of information thrown at us the first two days. There are A LOT of rules here but they are really for our benefit because obedience brings blessings, exact obedience brings miracles. I have really seen that as I have been here as I have tried my hardest to be exactly obedient I have received a greaer portion of the spirit in teaching and also in my study, my mood and my relationships with my companions.

I suppose I will talk about my companions now. I am in a tripanionship with sister King and sister Chanpneys. sister C has been my comp the whole time but because sis. king's comp got her visa they paired us together. Sis C is going to nebraska and sis king is going to columbus with me. They are really fun, and they both bring alot to our compaionship. Sis C had a hard first few days but we all got her through it. I feel like I have grown a lot here since I have been here. I never thought that I would be able to teach like I do.. and I know that it is the spirit not me but my capacity to bring the spirit to the lessons we teach has increased so much. I have been bombarded with letters and packages and dear elder letters and I feel so blessed to have the support of all of you. Thank you so much for your kind words and making me laugh. I love each of you. I got the package and was so happy that you caught my hint about the triskits! I love them so much! It made me really happy!!! I just want to say thank you again for all the letters and love you have sent! :) It made me smile today when I opened it up and saw 5 sitting there for me! :)

 

So randomly I was in the cafeteria and I look over to see this guy in a blue shirt and red tie and I think to my self  hmm why is this guy not in a white tie. I look a little close and I realize it's the actor from out of step who was making the movie for the dancer. also he's in god's army the one who reads the anti mormon stuff and leaves, and he's also in 17 miracles! I was a bit star struck and I went up and talked to him! He's so nice his name is michael something I can't remember! anyways I just thought it was SOOO COOL!!!!

 

I got my flight plans last week and I thought I would let you know that I will be leaving in a week from today. Wednesday May 1st. I have to report to the travel office at 4 am and we will head over to SLC I am flying on delta flight 2218 I leave SLC at 7:10 and arrive in atlanta, georgia at 12:51. We have about an hour layover then we leave atlanta at 2 on Delta flight 1695 to columbus and we will get to columbus around 3:37 pm. Depending on the time I will either call right when we get to the airport between 6 and 6:30, if not I will call during the layover which is really short so the call can't be too long but between 1 and 130. I will probably just call mom at work and then if I have time I will call others. let me know if there is any problem with that. in the morning I will probably call mom's cell phone so keep that handy mom! what they said to do is to call with quarters first and then make sure you will pick up and then I will call again using the phone card then we can talk. so write me tonight if you have any questions( snail mail) so I can have that 

 

I would send some pictures but I can't get my camera to work on the computer with the time that I have so I will send them next time. and I will write in a hand written letter that I will write toady when mtc life is like! I wish I had more time to write but I will be kicked out in 30 seconds! I love you, and I  love this gospel with all my heart!!!

 

love

 

Sis Buhler!

We got Kelsey dropped off at the MTC on April 17th.  It was a great day but a sad day.  Great in that she was going to serve the Lord, sad that she had to turn her phone over. (ha ha)  She will do an amazing job.  More to come as soon as we get her first letter.

Ten Days Left!!!

     

Alright everyone, It's the week before I leave for the MTC and I am so excited, nervous, terrified, and every other emotion that you can think of! This week I've got to get everything ready and make sure I have everything and it all fits and such! I have been having mini panic sessions when I think about going, and then I stop thinking about them and they go away! THANK GOODNESS I KNOW I AM DOING THE RIGHT THING!!!!

I am going to be handing over my facebook, and email stuff to my mom, she will also be handling this blog as well. I will have her post my emails here, and if you want them emailed to you instead you can leave your email in a comment and we can add you to the list.

There are new rules regarding emails, anyone can email me, and if I am correct...don't quote me on this, but I am pretty sure I can email back. So here is my email address, my MTC Address, and my Mission Address so you all have my info!!!

Email: kelsey.buhler@myldsmail.net

MTC Address: (From April 17-May 1 ish)

Sister Kelsey Buhler
MTC Mailbox # 279
2005 N 900 E
Provo, Utah 84604

Mission Home Address: (After May 1st ish!)

Sister Kelsey Buhler
Ohio, Columbus Mission
19 Clairdan Dr.
Powell, Ohio 43065

I would love letters, emails, packages, love notes, pet lizards...whatever you feel like sending! :) I will do my best to write you back with the time I have!

I would like to thank all of those people who have influenced my life over the years, Primary, young women's, relief society, friends, roommates, family, and the random people that I came in contact with every day that taught me so much! :) I love you guys and am going to miss you all so much! :)

I know that the work I will be doing for 18 months is where I am supposed to be, and where the Lord needs me. I know that the gospel brings so much happiness to everyone who has it, and I am so excited to be able to share that happiness with those that don't! I know that Christ died for me and for each of you and if you turn to him for everything you are struggling with he is there and he will listen, and he will be there to comfort you and guide you through your trial.
I know that this church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,  is the only true church on the earth today. I know that satan is real, and he knows where our weaknesses are and he will use them against you. You can't let him win! You have to beat him, We know who wins in the end, and that's all that matters.
I love the Book of Mormon with all my heart, and I know that there are answers found within the pages of it. If you want to talk to God, pray. If you want God to talk to you, read the scriptures. I have found this to be true time and time again, and it will work for you if you just ask with a sincere heart having faith in Christ. (Moroni 10:4-5)
I love the temple so much, the covenants and promises we make there are saving and eternal. Heavenly Father wants us back and in the temple we gain the knowledge to get back to him. All we have to do is obey. Like it says in the Book of Mormon hundreds of times, keep the commandments...prosper in the land. Simple as that. I love the Lord so much and am so grateful for his sacrifice for me. I know he lives, and that I have been called by him to serve in the Columbus Ohio mission for 18 months, and that there are people there that only I can touch. I love you all and can't wait to get letters and hear from you.

God be with you 'till we meet again

Love

Sister Buhler :)



Here's some pre-mission photo's courtesy of Millie Hill