Elder Staley at the Gilbert, AZ LDS temple.

It is a brand new year, full of possibilities! A clean slate to start over anew and try a little harder. This Blog is to document the journey of Elder Skye Merritt Staley on his LDS mission to Gilbert, Arizona, United States. He is serving a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (The Mormons). When Elder Staley was asked why he wanted to serve a mission, give up 2 years of his life, struggle and grow through hard things, be away from his family, and miss the new Star Wars movie (tee-hee); he stated that he had a burning desire inside and felt compelled to do this. So here goes: his technologically challenged mother is going to try and document his journey for himself, family, friends, and whomever the Lord sees fit to allow Elder Staley's light to touch. Elder Staley is a ray of sunshine; his smile and enthusiasm brighten the darkest corners, raises downtrodden spirits, and his love and compassion for others truly emulates our Lord Jesus Christ. Everywhere he goes people seem to remember him and know his name. Perhaps its because he makes other just feel better. He is not afraid of hard work, loves helping others, and this momma misses his frequent hugs that he loves to give so much. It has been an honor and a privilege to be the mother of this fine young man, and I am grateful that my Heavenly Father entrusted him to me.