I had the great privilege of being the so-called "ma" at our stake pioneer trek, and having chelsea in my family. she came on trek with some of her friends even though she had technically graduated out of the young women program. by age and definition she wasn't exactly a youth, and she wasn't exactly a leader. but she was obviously a leader. chelsea led out with a bright smile each morning. an amazing smile. she became friends with everyone quickly, and made sure each person felt included and welcomed. you can't train that in a person - some people just know how to do it. she did.
she and another girl in our group spent an afternoon making me a gift, and snuck it onto my pillow at night. you can imagine my surprise at laying my head on a handmade wood frame.
i didn't know chelsea well enough to know all of her good qualities, but you wouldn't have to know her long to know many. she was appreciative, and generous-spirited. she was kind and inclusive. she was well-rounded, balanced, grounded, and funny.
You've heard the saying about how some friends come and go, but others leave footprints on your heart and you are never the same...
Chelsea was one to leave footprints. i imagine a lot of people feel it.
having read some of the other entries, i now recognize the little stocking foot prints on my heart. (i've been wondering what that shape was)
I want to send my love to her family, and to those who knew her and loved her. she left a lot of footprints.
-megan mccullough clayton
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