This Past Week

                                          Christopher took this picture, his feet are so cute.

                                               This past Saturday we went to Lagoon.

                                                  This is the only ride we have pictures of.

                                                 The Camera died after the ride:( Dead battery

                                       On Memorial Day Chris went to Heber Valley Railroad!

                                               He rode Thomas the train, with Grandma and Grandpa Merkley

                                                         I took pics of him when he got home.

                                                             darling boy!

                                                       I love you sweetie!

                                       He took these last few pictures. He's getting better at picture taking.

                             Daddy playing some basketball video game for a few hours.
                                Guess all that shopping made him stressed.

My Experience with Utah Voices

I wrote a brief overview of how amazing it was to sing in NYC with Utah Voices and shared fun photos from our trip back East!

http://merkleyadventures.blogspot.com/2014/06/utah-voices-performed-at-carnegie-hall.html

Chelsea B. Merkley

Utah Voices Carnegie Hall Performer

2nd Soprano

June 22, 2014 

A True Friend

A friend is like a golden ray of sunshine, peeking through the dark night.
A light in the darkness of life.
Someone who shares your joys and sorrows, and lifts you to higher ground daily.
A hug from them, or a kind word or deed; can lift your heart from despair to pure happiness.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder with true friends.
Even if you have not seen each other in years, warm thoughts and sweet words are exchanged; friendship shines like a roaring flame.

I have heard it once said that; " Friends are a single soul dwelling in two bodies."


While I know we have distinct and separate souls, I like to think that it means that we are one in unity and purpose. Dear friends often have similar values and goals in this journey we call life. The joy of human love and friendship is you can have relationships and true friendship, with someone as different from you; as night is from day.
Mutual respect, kindness and an understanding towards dynamic values among friends gives us eternal perspective.

God knew we could not sojourn on this earth alone, so he gave us the opportunity to build eternal relationships that last forever. I believe that friendships are some of those golden opportunities.

Chelsea Merkley

May 24, 2013

Happy Mother's Day! Thank you to all the Mentors and Teachers and Wonderful Moms out there

What does it mean to be an Angel Mother?

A blessed balm of God, a rightous vessel of heaven- someone who listens when you need to talk.

A Mother holds you and hugs you when you need strength, she compliments your efforts and accomplishments.

She always reminds you that doing your best is the most important at everything you do, and you are always a winner at life.

A Mother gives you encouragement and hope for the future.

She realizes the beauty and majesty of you just the way you are.

Yet, gently nudges you to reach your goals and aspirations.

Mother explains that no one can tell you, you are not good enough, or that you cannot do any particular thing.

The words, "I can't"- are not in her dictionary. You can do and be anything and anyone you choose and set your mind to be.

The best Mother, is a Teacher and Facilitator, a guide for life.

She teaches by constant and quiet example- reminds you when to wash your hands and face, go to the restroom, helps fix your food and teaches you manners.

She may be bossy at times, she wants to teach you to be determined and safe.

To be wise and firm, yet kind.

She bakes with you, you love to help.

She cleans and tidies up the home, or may sometimes prefer to leave it messy to spend time with you.

You are her priority. Her spouse and her children. She loves you dearly, and so does your Heavenly Mother.


Chelsea Merkley

May 11, 2013

A Little Perspective and a Poem

Here I am today thinking about how I could earn some income, I stumble upon this on the web.
http://gma.yahoo.com/quadruple-amputees-inspiring-recovery-photos-100159724--abc-news-topstories.html

http://abcnews.go.com/US/slideshow/inspiring-recovery-taylor-morris-lost-limbs-afghanistan-17292939

Imagine being in the war and having all 4 limbs blasted off in a bomb accident!
I was thinking my life was hard and challenging and I just got a reality check.
Thank you my Heavenly Father for my arms and legs and my loved ones.
My goodness. The blessings I take for granted.

The joy and happiness that we get from our simple gifts from God.
From who we are, our charachter, our personalities, motivation and determination.

Today is the day to give thanks for all of them. Think of what you have.

Have a wonderful Night!

Chelsea

For more stories like this visit my Joy In the Journey Blog- 

http://joyinthejourneyhopeandhappiness.blogspot.com/2012/08/angels-calling.html

Angels Calling

A Poem I thought of recently
I hope you enjoy it.

Chelsea Merkley

Melancholy Morning

For some reason this morning I thought of this Poem and wrote it down.
The words flooded my mind as I arose from slumber.

http://authspot.com/poetry/angels-calling/

I hope you like to read it.

Chelsea Merkley