About Chelsea
Chelsea’s early years were as normal as any other little girl. She loved dance, gymnastics, soccer, and knew all the Disney Princesses. Chelsea was a healthy, vibrant girl who would light up a room the moment she walked in. Even if you just met her, you would not be a stranger for long. She had a big smile and enjoyed getting others to do the same. Chelsea was quick with a joke, and her lack of shyness kept us on our toes all the time. She was super smart so school came easy. The only tough part of the school day was lunch because she loved to eat and there were just so many choices.
Chelsea was an awesome big sister and good thing, because she was the oldest of four. She loved her younger sisters and worked hard to love her brother. Her siblings and the entire family loved Chelsea, and her caring spirit always was there to give that love back. Chelsea’s magnetic personality drew family and friends close whenever she was around.
Middle school brought some change in schools and with that came changes in Chelsea. Middle school passed, high school came, and we began to see a major shift in her attitude and behavior. Teen years are tough, and some of these years can be difficult for parents and young adults. Chelsea’s behavior turned dark and destructive at times. Her self-image became that of not being loved and feeling worthless. She began cutting at age 11, and she suffered from depression and an eating disorder. We sought the help of many professionals in five years. We had good times and really bad times in those five years. The days leading up to her suicide were not good ones --- she had made some impulsive decisions that she thought she could not recover from. Chelsea had lost all hope on this earth.
“Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep…For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”
