Yes, We Are Alive

Well, it seems I have neglected the old blog over the last month or so. Please forgive me...all three of you that read it! The Nelson family has been on quite the whirlwind adventure since we last chatted. I will do my best to catch you up  from my trusty iPhone. 

Our sweet students and parents in Hattiesburg hosted a going away party for J. We had such a great time visiting and laughing! The students gave J an iPad and also a donation for Emma's adoption fund. We were shocked and appreciate them so much for all their generosity!

J is famous for creating music videos with the kids, so they did a video for him. It was pretty hysterical!! I believe it's on YouTube. 

A super huge thank you to our dear friends the Parsons for hosting the event and taking in 100+ extra people for the night!!!

The next day, we went to Picayune to celebrate Gideon Braddy's birthday. His sweet mama threw a mean Peter Pan party and we all had an awesome time!!

Sweet birthday boy and his delicious cake!!!! Also, please take note that josh was dressed as Captain Hook!!! I love a theme party!!!

We made it to moving day and said our goodbyes to Baracuda Drive. We are so blessed to have incredible families to help us along the way. The Nelson's kept the kids for a week while we got the house in order and my aunt Carolyn, mom, dad, and Haley were awesome to help get the house cleaned and ready for us. Thank you guys so much for all you did to help us!!!! We love you!!!!

To make moving a little more fun, we threw a wedding into the mix!!! J had the privilege to marry two of our students from Columbus. Bryant was a groomsmen in our wedding, so it was extra special to get to be a part of his wedding as well!!!

Things are going great in Jackson! This picture is from our first Sunday at Christ United. Ek said, "I'm going to remember this day forever!"  A little dramatic, maybe but it truly was an awesome day of worship and we are super excited to see all The Lord has planned for CUMC!

***when I get our Internet hooked up, I will be putting up some precious pictures that our friend Kelly took of the kids while we were in Columbus!!!