Jamae Willardson: Quincy is a missionary!

 Quincy was set apart as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! She is now c자매 or “Jamae” (pronounced, “JAW-may”) Willardson for the next 18 months. 

I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. I am really happy for Quincy. I’m so proud of her for developing her own  testimony of the Book of Mormon, and for seeking to add more virtue to her life over the past year and a half through making changes in her media intake, and with the company she kept. This was a difficult and courageous process but it was very liberating and empowering and eventually joyful for her. She spoke about preparation, self assessment, and the steps she took to draw closer to the Savior. 

She and Ethan A put a musical number together of Still, Still Still. 

 These two young missionaries had great support. Quincy was happy to see the Topham, both Gulbransen, Keller, Bayles, Pabst, Hughes, and Shaw families and many individuals visit our ward, and friends and family tuned in via zoom to hear her speak. 

Here’s part of the youth/YSA crowd that was there. Back row: Ammon J, Parker O, Richard A (who also spoke), Addison N, Sarah H, Bailey G, Piper T, Bishop Blake, Greg G, Bryce W, Scott G, David S. Sawyer P, Garrett M, Ethan A, Luke P, Seth G, Luke B, Molly M, ?, Front Row: Sydney G, Gracie D’s roommate, Bethany S, Gracie D, Brightyn G, Annalise F, MJ H, Maddie D, Lucy G, Quincy, Corbin, Ryder P, and Kate K.

Cami asked if we could do a combined open house for Ethan and Quincy. We squeezed into the 90 minutes right after church before we headed to the stake center to be set apart. There were soooo many people here! Quincy requested bagels, so we picked out a spread of bagels and cream cheese flavors at Aldi and just piled everything with fruit, veggies, pretzels, and cookies on a giant strip of parchment right on the counter. 

Jen Toland thoughtfully gathered some of girls up for a photo. (Addison, Leah S, Brightyn G, Savannah H, Quincy, Sydney G, Baylee G, Annika J, Lucy G, Piper T, Gracie D). Leah and Quincy were born on the same day in the same hospital with the same doctor. Brightyn moved here when she was 2. Quincy has known Gracie D, Baylee G, Savannah H, and Addison N her entire life.

  

The Florys are not our new friends that we met through the Shefchik’s. Perla and Corbin have a fun bond and she found him and sat him with her to practice Spanish with. She caught up with Reese and her love story as well. We love this sweet family!  

Some social media posts. 

Quincy was set apart as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The badge is on. She is a representative of Jesus Christ and His Church. Home MTC starts today!