Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Weather report
Jarett said it was 80 degrees in San Clemente on Christmas Day. In previous letters, he said he was freezing, so we sent him some long underwear. "Yeah" he said, "I'll use it," "It gets in the 60's at night!" He said the breeze off the ocean is "bone chilling" even if it is 60 degrees.
Christmas Day, 2011
Jarett called on Christmas Day! It was the highlight of Christmas! He was at the home of the ward clerk, where he and his companion were invited to dinner. They set him up with a computer so we could SKYPE. He was in a little girl's bedroom, just off from the kitchen where everyone else was, with the door open. We could see pink walls with butterflies behind him. No matter, Jarett had our full attention.
He looked and sounded GREAT! He said he's gained some weight. He has learned to appreciate sushi. He lives by the beach and walks by it daily. On Dec. 26th he was moving to another apt. in the same complex. Their current apt. has a moisture problem.
They've set another baptism date for January 7th. The woman who will be baptised is a friend of the last person they taught and baptised.
Bea, a widow they were visiting who's husband was a member, died suddenly. Her funeral is this Saturday. She was a master gardener. They will go to her funeral.
Elder Hart, his companion, did a cameo appearance to tell us "Elder Jolley's a great guy. You did a good job raising him." Thanks Elder Hart! Elder Hart is from Ogden, UT.
Jarett was surprised when Taylor and Barney Brockbank came over during the call. It was great to have them there to talk to him. Taylor and Jarett are "brothers from different mothers." Barney is like another Dad to Jarett. They added a lot of fun to the call. Taylor is about to put in his mission papers, so they will be away from each other for 3 years.
We're looking forward to another call on Mother's Day!
He looked and sounded GREAT! He said he's gained some weight. He has learned to appreciate sushi. He lives by the beach and walks by it daily. On Dec. 26th he was moving to another apt. in the same complex. Their current apt. has a moisture problem.
They've set another baptism date for January 7th. The woman who will be baptised is a friend of the last person they taught and baptised.
Bea, a widow they were visiting who's husband was a member, died suddenly. Her funeral is this Saturday. She was a master gardener. They will go to her funeral.
Elder Hart, his companion, did a cameo appearance to tell us "Elder Jolley's a great guy. You did a good job raising him." Thanks Elder Hart! Elder Hart is from Ogden, UT.
Jarett was surprised when Taylor and Barney Brockbank came over during the call. It was great to have them there to talk to him. Taylor and Jarett are "brothers from different mothers." Barney is like another Dad to Jarett. They added a lot of fun to the call. Taylor is about to put in his mission papers, so they will be away from each other for 3 years.
We're looking forward to another call on Mother's Day!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Elder's Jolley, Hart and Geoff Geertsen
Jarett and his companion met a member at a local fast food taco place. Geoff, the member took a picture with his phone and emailed it to us.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
November 1, 2011 - San Clemente
Since August, Jarett's grandparent's were moved to an assisted living care center, his grandpa had a hip replacement, and his grandparent's home has been prepared for sale. These have been major distractions from blogging. Sorry, for not staying current on this blog.
His emails have been short and he's sent less pictures. We're happy he's happy.
Jarett was in Oceanside 6 weeks. He loved it there and was surprised to be transferred. He sent some pictures, included here.
The first day he arrived in San Clemente, there was a bomb scare at the high school. Roads were blocked and people were panicky. The second day, there was a power outage for a huge portion of CA and parts of Arizona. They didn't have power for 12 hours. Burglar alarms went off randomly, and it was strange. The third day, they had a major rainstorm. Quite an introduction to San Clemente!
Both he and his companion, Elder Hart (from Colorado), were new to San Clemente. So, they've had to become acquainted with everything and everybody.
His emails have been short and he's sent less pictures. We're happy he's happy.
Jarett was in Oceanside 6 weeks. He loved it there and was surprised to be transferred. He sent some pictures, included here.
The first day he arrived in San Clemente, there was a bomb scare at the high school. Roads were blocked and people were panicky. The second day, there was a power outage for a huge portion of CA and parts of Arizona. They didn't have power for 12 hours. Burglar alarms went off randomly, and it was strange. The third day, they had a major rainstorm. Quite an introduction to San Clemente!
Both he and his companion, Elder Hart (from Colorado), were new to San Clemente. So, they've had to become acquainted with everything and everybody.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
August 16, 2011, Oceanside
August 16, 2011, Oceanside
Sounds like this week has been good! Hey, what’s Zander’s address, so I can write him?
Just send me pictures of my friends and family and any other pictures that look good.
Tell Nick I say “Hi” and thanks for the CDs.
K- You won’t guess what happened this week. Well, I think I all most got kidnapped. Yeah, it was crazy! We went by a referral that we got and talked to a guy there. He wasn’t interested, but, his brother somewhat was. But, he didn’t want to read the Book of Mormon. So, it was pointless. We finally got in our truck and drove away. All of a sudden, we heard honking. It was the guy that didn’t want to read the Book of Mormon. He wanted us to pull over, so we did. He asked us if we listen to rap music. We said “yeah, sure.” Then he said “alright come in the car and listen to this. It’s really good.” So, we parked the car and went over. We first just had our heads in the car listening to it. Then he started saying “Sit in the car. U can hear it better.” So we did, with our feet out of the car and the doors open. The lyrics were actually really good. It was talking about the armor of God and how Satan can’t stop us. We sat there listening and we both noticed that he was jittery (shaking) like when u are really nervous or scared. We asked him why he was shaking. He said it was from carving wood all day. Yeah, sure!? He finally asked us if we could go take a ride with him. We said “no” and got out of the car, and that was it. It was so weird!!! Before, he didn’t want to talk with us, and all of a sudden, he pulls us over and wants us to take a ride with him? Yeah, it was weird!
This week has been pretty good! I found out a new way to teach the Plan of Salvation. It’s so cool! You have everyone close their eyes and you basically ask them questions that make them think about their life, and what they are becoming. It’s way cool!
Yeah! Ocean side is alot cooler than Temecula. It’s actually been pretty cold at night when were contacting.
It’s weird, when I got to ocean side all the letters stopped from my friends. I haven’t gotten any except one from Teri about her graduation. It was good to hear from her!
Thanks for everything u have done I love you guys!!
PS - Tell Tay thanks for writing me back. Gees! He takes for ever!!! and Adam and Joseph, when do they leave for the MTC?
Sounds like this week has been good! Hey, what’s Zander’s address, so I can write him?
Just send me pictures of my friends and family and any other pictures that look good.
Tell Nick I say “Hi” and thanks for the CDs.
K- You won’t guess what happened this week. Well, I think I all most got kidnapped. Yeah, it was crazy! We went by a referral that we got and talked to a guy there. He wasn’t interested, but, his brother somewhat was. But, he didn’t want to read the Book of Mormon. So, it was pointless. We finally got in our truck and drove away. All of a sudden, we heard honking. It was the guy that didn’t want to read the Book of Mormon. He wanted us to pull over, so we did. He asked us if we listen to rap music. We said “yeah, sure.” Then he said “alright come in the car and listen to this. It’s really good.” So, we parked the car and went over. We first just had our heads in the car listening to it. Then he started saying “Sit in the car. U can hear it better.” So we did, with our feet out of the car and the doors open. The lyrics were actually really good. It was talking about the armor of God and how Satan can’t stop us. We sat there listening and we both noticed that he was jittery (shaking) like when u are really nervous or scared. We asked him why he was shaking. He said it was from carving wood all day. Yeah, sure!? He finally asked us if we could go take a ride with him. We said “no” and got out of the car, and that was it. It was so weird!!! Before, he didn’t want to talk with us, and all of a sudden, he pulls us over and wants us to take a ride with him? Yeah, it was weird!
This week has been pretty good! I found out a new way to teach the Plan of Salvation. It’s so cool! You have everyone close their eyes and you basically ask them questions that make them think about their life, and what they are becoming. It’s way cool!
Yeah! Ocean side is alot cooler than Temecula. It’s actually been pretty cold at night when were contacting.
It’s weird, when I got to ocean side all the letters stopped from my friends. I haven’t gotten any except one from Teri about her graduation. It was good to hear from her!
Thanks for everything u have done I love you guys!!
PS - Tell Tay thanks for writing me back. Gees! He takes for ever!!! and Adam and Joseph, when do they leave for the MTC?
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
August 2, 2011 - Oceanside
August 2, 2011 - Oceanside
I got transferred last week to Oceanside, California! It’s way nice down here!! The temp doesn’t usually get above 80 degrees!! I like it a lot. Things here on the mission have been going great!! We set 2 baptismal dates this week and are contacting everyone we see!!!
My new companion is Elder Ellsworth. He’s from Colorado. He’s way cool! I guess his last companion had a disability, so they couldn’t work that much! So, we have been working so much this week! We set up 2 baptismal dates and have been finding new people to teach everyday! The mission has been flying by!!!
Hey Dad!!! It’s good to hear from u! That’s good that they’re fixing up your office! How’s work been?? I love u tons Dad. Hope everything is going good!!! !!
I saw the pict that mom sent me about Joseph. He’s so funny!!
Wow! Dang! A bunch of stuff has been happening this week!! That’s crazy! That’s way cool that u went to Joes’ farewell. I know that meant a lot to him.
I heard about Jason from Erin and Teri. I heard about Teri too! Sounds like alot of new things are taking place this week!!
The saying is true days feel like weeks but weeks feel like days! You might like that one too mom. I’ve learned to like it alot!! Well I g2g.
love ya tons!!!
I got transferred last week to Oceanside, California! It’s way nice down here!! The temp doesn’t usually get above 80 degrees!! I like it a lot. Things here on the mission have been going great!! We set 2 baptismal dates this week and are contacting everyone we see!!!
My new companion is Elder Ellsworth. He’s from Colorado. He’s way cool! I guess his last companion had a disability, so they couldn’t work that much! So, we have been working so much this week! We set up 2 baptismal dates and have been finding new people to teach everyday! The mission has been flying by!!!
Hey Dad!!! It’s good to hear from u! That’s good that they’re fixing up your office! How’s work been?? I love u tons Dad. Hope everything is going good!!! !!
I saw the pict that mom sent me about Joseph. He’s so funny!!
Wow! Dang! A bunch of stuff has been happening this week!! That’s crazy! That’s way cool that u went to Joes’ farewell. I know that meant a lot to him.
I heard about Jason from Erin and Teri. I heard about Teri too! Sounds like alot of new things are taking place this week!!
The saying is true days feel like weeks but weeks feel like days! You might like that one too mom. I’ve learned to like it alot!! Well I g2g.
love ya tons!!!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
July 26, 2011 Temecula
July 26 Temecula
Dang! Trek looks like it was a blast!!!! I was laughing so hard when I saw that picture of Tay falling in the water! Thanks so much for sending me the pictures!
Guess what? I’m being transferred today! I have no idea where I’m going and who my new companion is. I’m nervous because I got an email from President Cook telling me that he's going to have me stretch my wings this transfer. I hope I’m with a good companion.
This week has been really interesting. One of our investigators is named Kim (He’s about 50 or 60 years old and just fried his brain from drugs and drinking). He looks old but acts like a little kid. He works for the Salvation Army waiting for people to drop off clothes at one of their trailers. So, we went by yesterday to see how he’s doing. He’s doing good.
Someone dropped off a way old fire extinguisher and he wanted to try it out. So he grabbed it and walked out on the sidewalk and pushed the lever down. I thought he was just going to let it shoot some out but oh, Buddy, was I wrong. He didn’t know how to turn it off! It was so funny! He couldn’t find out how. So, there’s this huge white cloud of smoke going down the street! He finally found out how to and turned it off. It was so funny watching him figure out how! Ill send my flash card home so u guys can watch it.
We have a baptism this Saturday. We rescheduled it for the 30th. Yeah, I won’t be here. Dang! It’s my first baptism too! It was so cool to see how much our investigator has changed and became willing to do anything to be baptized! She literally is glowing because of the Holy Ghost and how much she has changed in her life!
Oh yeah! Last week we got one of our investigators to stop smoking. We took her smokes away!! Yes!!! It was so cool! That night, when we where teaching her! We didn’t tell her to stop smoking. She told us that she wanted too! So cool!!!!
Dang, Spence that looks like it killed!!! (Blisters from trek) I’m sorry Bro. Put some mole skin on. It helps out a ton!! So, how’s the family been?? Erin got a new puppy!! It’s so cute!! How’s work been Dad? and Mom? Spencer is summer almost done already? Are u ready for school again?? You’ll have to send me pictures of swim team! You are going to tear it up this year at swimming!!
Well, I g2g love you guys!! Elder Jolley
Dang! Trek looks like it was a blast!!!! I was laughing so hard when I saw that picture of Tay falling in the water! Thanks so much for sending me the pictures!
Guess what? I’m being transferred today! I have no idea where I’m going and who my new companion is. I’m nervous because I got an email from President Cook telling me that he's going to have me stretch my wings this transfer. I hope I’m with a good companion.
This week has been really interesting. One of our investigators is named Kim (He’s about 50 or 60 years old and just fried his brain from drugs and drinking). He looks old but acts like a little kid. He works for the Salvation Army waiting for people to drop off clothes at one of their trailers. So, we went by yesterday to see how he’s doing. He’s doing good.
Someone dropped off a way old fire extinguisher and he wanted to try it out. So he grabbed it and walked out on the sidewalk and pushed the lever down. I thought he was just going to let it shoot some out but oh, Buddy, was I wrong. He didn’t know how to turn it off! It was so funny! He couldn’t find out how. So, there’s this huge white cloud of smoke going down the street! He finally found out how to and turned it off. It was so funny watching him figure out how! Ill send my flash card home so u guys can watch it.
We have a baptism this Saturday. We rescheduled it for the 30th. Yeah, I won’t be here. Dang! It’s my first baptism too! It was so cool to see how much our investigator has changed and became willing to do anything to be baptized! She literally is glowing because of the Holy Ghost and how much she has changed in her life!
Oh yeah! Last week we got one of our investigators to stop smoking. We took her smokes away!! Yes!!! It was so cool! That night, when we where teaching her! We didn’t tell her to stop smoking. She told us that she wanted too! So cool!!!!
Dang, Spence that looks like it killed!!! (Blisters from trek) I’m sorry Bro. Put some mole skin on. It helps out a ton!! So, how’s the family been?? Erin got a new puppy!! It’s so cute!! How’s work been Dad? and Mom? Spencer is summer almost done already? Are u ready for school again?? You’ll have to send me pictures of swim team! You are going to tear it up this year at swimming!!
Well, I g2g love you guys!! Elder Jolley
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