Cali Year 2!

In this annual father-daughter conversation, Jethro D. Jones sits down with his daughter Cali to reflect on 2024 and look ahead to an exciting 2025. Cali shares her spiritual growth, her unique senior year with only three classes, her decision to serve a mission, and her travels to Germany.Key Topics Discussed:Spiritual Growth & Scripture StudyCali's deep dive into Doctrine & Covenants studyReading the Book of Mormon for the 9th timeWeekly temple attendance as a personal commitmentMaking Jesus Christ a priority, not just a goalSenior Year & Time ManagementTaking only 3 classes (English, Art, and Calculus)Learning Parkinson's Law firsthandUsing free time for temple visits, walks with mom, and workEarning the Seal of Biliteracy in SpanishMission DecisionAnnouncement of serving a mission starting August 2025How the age change for sister missionaries influenced her decisionFeeling spiritually prepared and at peace with the choiceHopes to serve internationally and learn a new languageGermany Trip HighlightsTraveling with dad and staying with his mission friend's familyRunning 14 miles through a former coal mineVisiting Berlin, the Berlin Wall, and PragueExperiencing authentic German culture (including pasta with watered-down ketchup)Looking AheadMonthly challenges leading up to the mission (No Spend January, meditation in February)Track season and the steeplechaseRunning Katya's fundraiser for Shriners HospitalGraduating high school and trip to Scotland with momForest Frank concert with sister EloiseMemorable Quotes:"Last year I wanted to make Him a priority, but this year He is a priority.""I'm the most ready person out there—I'm not gonna be shy about that.""Being sad about it isn't really gonna change anything."Resources Mentioned:A Decade Never to Be Forgotten journaling app: adecadenevertobeforgotten.comCome Follow Me study programShriners Hospital fundraiser