The Chronicles of Elder Wheeler

Saying Good-bye to Ajax

2010-03-13T04:21:00.000-08:00

It's December and transfers two week before Christmas. Chase is going to Toronto. He says good-bye to families and friends he has grown to love.

He has made friends from all over the world. This man is from Jamaica.

A sweet lady from the ward,

Chase has been teaching this gentleman from China and hopes to return for his baptism some day.

After his good-byes he heads of to transfers and new adventures in the city.

Gettin' a Little Chilly in Canada

2010-03-13T04:01:00.000-08:00

So it's November not and getting very cold in Canada. So Chase wrote home and asked for more warm clothes. We sent him these hobo gloves with a mitten that pulls over the fingers and he say's they've saved his life. He can knock on doors with out have to take off his gloves! He says homes in Canada don't have doorbells.

We sent him money for a nice warm coat,

and a warm blankey for his bed!

Good News

2010-03-13T03:42:00.000-08:00

Chase's first convert baptism!

Chase's first transfer, stays in Ajax/Pickering but gets new companion an Elder from Switzerland.

Chase's is going to be an uncle for the first time! His sister sends him a card and her first sonogram to give him the good news.

Pet Lobster

2010-02-01T17:00:00.000-08:00

The following photo's came with no explaination but it seems that some how Chase and his companion came to posess a lobster.

And thought perhaps they could keep it as a pet

IN THEIR BATHTUB!!

Feeding off things we don't want to know about

Guess the plan didn't work!

P-Day's

2010-02-01T16:14:00.000-08:00

Chase's companion loves golf so guess what they get to do every p-day?

Not sure if he really likes golf or is just happy to have an excuse to wear shorts!

Check out the new golf attire he picked up at a local Goodwill

Okay he was never really good at matching but he has a cute smile!

First Area

2009-12-21T18:53:00.000-08:00

Chase reported to his first area in Pickering & Ajax.

These cities lie on the shores of Lake Ontario about 2 hours east of Toronto.
The mission refers to this area as "the country" but I guess they've never been to Thackerville, Oklahoma.
He was so happy to find his favorite fast food restaurant exits in Canada!!

Arriving in Canada

2009-12-20T21:01:00.000-08:00

The big day finally arrived for Chase's departure to Canada. We enjoyed a quick phone call during his lay over in Dallas. It was great to hear his voice!

One of the first things he noticed was the maple leaf everywhere.

He was greeted by his mission president Elder Eyre and his wife.

And received his first companion in the field.

Here is a shaky landing video taken by an excited Elder. (Through the sound of the plane's engines you can hear his narration)

Life in the MTC

2009-12-19T16:14:00.000-08:00

Chase spent three weeks at the missionary training center. This is his district and instructors.

He spent lots of hours in class learning how to share the gospel.

When he wasn't in class we was often studying at his desk.

Eating was a highlight, especially the free ice cream. Although he did have an unfortunate peanut reaction after eating a chinese dish one evening. Instead of going to the hospital he toughed out a long night in the bathroom with a bottle of Benedryl.

On his Preparation days he could be found in the laundry room writing letters while waiting for clothes to dry or out on the missionary field playing sports.

He was also able to take a trip to the temple across the street.

While walking the halls he ran into many friends from home, including his cousin Collin, the other Elder Wheeler.

Here is Chase and his friends from his BYU student ward.

Below is an excerpt from his first email home:

Hey There family!! First time writing a letter. This is the worst keyboard I have ever typed on. But anyways, the MTC is going awesome. The food is good. This monday i measured in at 181 pound. Yeah.... you know. No biggy but i figure it is better to gain then train right?

Ok then. First off i feel like im in a mexican sweat shop. The bad lighting, fans, the keyboard that sticks every time i press a button. But yeah life here is good. I've been getting your letters thanks. they are a big pick me up. Espically when I get back to my room and i want to like call you guys like i did at BYU.

Its crazy i've seen so many of my friends here. And i am dead set on finding Collin today.

Lets see before i forget. you guys should read D&C 118:3. Its been a blessing of comfort for me. well as long as i work hard.

Time here seriously is not the same. During class it seems like time has completely stopped sometimes, but then by dinner and like bed you are like, what happened to today? Like i cant believe its wednesday.

We were walking back from the temple today and we saw like all these families and we were like, whats the deal?... and we were like ooo. New guys... O snap Collin!! But no luck so far.

Ok bye Love you guys. Good to hear from you guys.!!!

Love Chase, I mean Elder Chase.

Entering the MTC

2009-12-19T15:43:00.000-08:00

We said goodbye July 21st at the Sacramento airport. It was surprisingly busy at 4am so there wasn't time for a long farewell kind of like ripping off a band aid quickly so it won't hurt so bad!

The shuttle picked him up in Salt Lake and dropped him off at the MTC in Provo Utah.

He was the first in his room to arrive so he picked his bunk and started unpacking.

Had a little extra time so he made a tape for home, what a good son!

Finally his roommates arrived including his companion Elder Dewey (the one with dark hair). Him and his companion had similar interests and really hit it off.