One last call from Texas!

We received one last call from Fort Worth Texas while our Elder had a layover. By now the excitement had worn off a bit and he and his companion were feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought that now they were in for the "real deal". We loved talking with him and updating him on all the news, so when his calling card said "one minute" it was hard to say goodbye... He was doing great though, and the only tears that were shared were from mommy... (after we hung up of course) We would just love to be there when he meets his Mission President and his new companion. He is in for great ride.

ARKANSAS...Here he comes Nov 30, 2010

Elder Nelson left the MTC at 3:00 this morning, and at 5:00 am we received the greatest call from the Salt Lake Airport. Stuart and I could not be more proud of our sweet Elder. It was amazing how much he had changed already. His testimony has grown, he loves the Lord, and is humble but so excited to head out into the field. He sounded great, and was dodging the TV sets (since they are off limits) haha He is an obedient Elder!!! He will fly to Dallas Fort Worth, and then on to Little Rock. We love and miss him, but would not want him to be any other place at this time. Good Luck Elder, may the Lord bless you and keep you safe.

I am Thankful for...

In no particular order:

1. My Family, that I can be an example to, and is an example to me
2. My Companion
3. My District
4. Missionaries
5. Missionary Work
6. Living Prophet
7. Plan of Salvation
8. Family Support
9. Service
10. Jesus Christ
11. Food on the Table
12. Home
13. Friends
14. The Temple
15. My Home Ward
16. My Sisters
17. My Brother in Laws
18. Jack and Wes
19. Sylvie, Stella, Annie, Ellie
20. Atonement
21. Prayer
22. The fact that I have come to know that the Church is True
23. Repentance
24. Joseph Smith
25. BYU
26. Receiving Letters
27. Rednecks
28. Many other things!!
29. My Heavenly Father, because all the the things on this list are not possible without him

I Love you Family. I miss you and thank you for all of your prayers and support. I hope that I
can be an example to all of you , especially Jack, Sylvie, Stella, Weston, Annie and Ellie.
I will never be able to thank you enough. I want all of you to know that the Church is True. I know it is without a doubt.

Love, Elder Nelson

Suspicious Text

Saturday, November 27th Stuart received an unknown text (right in the middle of the BYU vs. Utah game)... Stating "This is Elder Nelson's teacher at the MTC, He needs to know the score of the game. (At the time BYU was up 13 to 0)... The little con artist! We smiled all day!!!

Friends in the MTC

Friends in the MTC...

Elder Farley, Elder Glenn and Elder Hilton (always great to see familiar faces)!

First MTC Photo's

Doesn't look like prison to me~

Elder Nelson & Elder Leavitt

The District!

Where in the world is "ARKANSAS"

THANKSGIVING DAY BLESSINGS!

This Thanksgiving Day we give thanks for family, and are so blessed to be surrounded with two of our four children and their families. We miss the other two, but are grateful that they are well. We are especially blessed to have a missionary about to head into the field of "Arkansas". We loved hearing from him, and that he is happy and ready to head out on this amazing journey. We are so grateful that has turned himself over to the Lord and trusts in him.