The Jolley's in Upstate New York

We are having the most incredible time learning how to be and growing in our call as missionaries. We have made some amazing friends with people from all over the place-going to places all over the world! The work of salvation is happening as we work to gather Israel on both sides of the veil! This week we are studying and learning from Preach My Gospel! It’s been incredible rubbing shoulders with some amazing disciples of Jesus Christ! We have been learning how to use technology to reach out to the world, we were  taught last evening by Elder Hamilton of the 70, who is the director of Family Search for the church. He taught us how  to help people start the journey to find their roots and connect their families! In fact, look who I found! This is Elder Kent! His Great Great Grandparents are Mary Ellen and Henry Chauncey Kent! They are my Great Grandparents! We are 2nd cousins once removed! We found each other last night as we learned about Family Tree!  And tonight we fou...

We are officially missionaries!  It's been an emotional day to say the least.  We were blessed to have our children with us, either in person or on zoom, for us to be set apart.  We are now known as Elder and Sister Jolley and so the adventure REALLY begins!  We can't wait!  Stay tuned for more posts as we move into our weeks at the Provo MTC and then our journey to New York.  We feel so very blessed by our Savior and pray that we can be the best examples of Him! He is our strength, our example, and our help.  We love Him!  

  As we begin our mission in a few short weeks, we want to express our love for our family, especially our children and grandchildren, and to all of you dear friends who are cheering us on.  We are so very thankful for the opportunity to be ambassadors for our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Because of Him all things are possible. We love Him. We are thankful for the miracles He has performed in our lives.  We seek to be His disciples.  We are excited to meet the people of Upstate New York and pray that we will be good examples of the believers (1 Timothy 4:12).  Because, you see, WE DO BELIEVE!  We hope you will follow along on our adventures.  We love you!