Chelsea Bastian

I am known by the name of Chelsea Bastian

Faith

Our Heavenly Father know what we want and need, before we do.  All we have to do is ask. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ, of Latter-Day Saints.  I was born and raised within the religion, but have been given the chance to learn and experience the different forms of religion, that exist around the world and they are beautiful.  I know that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ exist and that they watch over us constantly, only wanting what's best for us.

Family

I am the only girl in a family of five. Growing up with four brother, two older and two young, was a blessing all on its own.  I learned how to be strong and stand up for what I want and believe in.  I feel like I was able to discover who I was truly because I didn't have someone that I felt I had to be like.  My brothers are a huge example to me in my life, I love them with all my heart.

My wonderful parents.  Blessed parents.  I am grateful to be given such wonderful people as them to be my example and shining stars in the dark nights of my life.  They are beautiful people and through thick and thin, they have been strong enough to stay with each other and stay at the side of the Lord. Raising a family isn't easy, so I've heard.  But they have done a wonderful job.  I hope one day, I may be as strong as them. :)

Music

Music has always had a huge impact on my life.  Started dancing when I was three and taught myself to play the piano.  My mother is a piano teacher and was able to help me along the way of the many attributes of the piano.  Showing me the things that I wasn't able to teach myself.  Through music and movement, I feel the many possibilities of expressing oneself and learning of new things.  

Music is wonderful and glorious thing, but can also be a tool of destruction.  I strongly believe that by choosing the kind of music you listen to, you can change your outlook on a lot of things in this lifetime. :)

Learning

School, oh, how I love the environment of school. Learning is an amazing adventure to me. I enjoy learning and discovering new things that I hadn't come to the knowledge of yet.  I am a current student in college, studying my time in the art of Dance with a minor in Nutrition.  Then when the time comes I shall add the study of Fitness with a minor in Spanish.

The schooling that I wish to achieve will take a whole lot of time in my life.  But to me it is worth it.  I will enjoy every moment of uncovering new and amazing things.  Figuring out the power of the mind I have been blessed with. :)

Mission

I was given the opportunity to put my life on hold

I chose to serve a Mission of the Lord.

I served eighteen months out in the world, spreading and teaching the Word of God. :)
I met wonderful people in Argentina, people that have changed my life.
I have changed as a person,  I was able to feel the pure love of God and His miracles.  
I am able to continue to feel His love and see His miracles in my life.
I am glad to for the knowledge that I have and am excited to be able to continue to learn of Him and His works

Marriage

I found this boy.
He was a friend, nothing more, although kissing him was nice.
We talked, texted every so often. But nothing special.
He had gray hairs, that was amazing!  I love gray hair! I find it so beautiful!
But there were other boys, 
They flirted a whole lot more, I chased them a whole lot more.
But this boy was still there, helping me through the troubles the other stupid boys seemed to cause.
He called me a mermaid.
He made me smile.
He made me laugh.
He made me happy.
And then he was gone, he chose to serve the Lord.
He left for two years, teaching the Word of God.
He wrote me.
I loved getting those letters.
They made me giggle.
They made me smile.

I was always so excited to be able to receive a letter from that Elder Fernandez-Rosa.
He even sent me a flower!
Then it was my turn.
I was gone, I chose to serve the Lord.
I left for a year and a half, teaching the Word of God.
I still wrote him.
He still wrote me.
Missionary to Missionary.
Working hard at the work at hand.
Then he went home.
I still wrote him.
Even though once he got home, he wrote less.
He went on dates,
Even told me about them.
I laughed at the stories.
I was happy. Even for the one letter a month, that I might have gotten.
Nine months passed.
Then I came home.
Little did I know that in less than a year,
This boy I found,
This friend of mine, nothing more,
Would become the most special person in my life.
Never would I have guessed that he would be singing outside my window,
Then down on one knee,
Asking to be his wife.
Never would I have known,
That this boy, would be my man,
My husband,
My eternal companion,
Forever.