Gettin' Up Off the Floor

Another big step for the future Mr. and Mrs. Nelson... we now have a new bed! That's really good news for Dan, he no longer has to sleep on the floor on an air matress. He is very happy about that!

We did some shopping around before we made this purchase (yesterday). My folks put us in the right direction when they brought us to Back to Bed in Tinely Park. It's the same place my folks and I got our matresses about two years ago. The sales man actually remembed us! He was very helpful and got us some great deals. Dan and I are very happy with our new purchase. We even bought some super sweet pillows that we got a special price on as well.

We purchased the matress yesterday and it arrived this afternoon. I had to bounce out of work for a moment to go and let the delivery guys drop everything off and set it up. Dan and I bought some organice sheets from Target last night... thanks to Mandy and Cale for their gift card from our Wedding Shower. They fit great and are super soft! For right now Dan's twin-sized comforter in on th bed until we can pick out some new bedding. As long as it is just him, it'll do just fine.

In other news, this past weekend was my cousin Jessica's Bridal Shower. It was held at her house on Sunday, May 31st. I had a wonderful time with friends and family at this shower! I made my special punch for the event... it turned out great and there was very little left after I made two batches. Kimmy (Jessica's Maid of Honor... as well as one of my Bridesmaids) did a wonderful job throwing this special party! Jessica and Andrew are getting married on July 25th of this year. Kathleen and I are both Bridesmaids for Jessica.

Looking ahead, Friday, June 5th is the Something from Jessie Memorial Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner. Everyone involved are super busy as we finialize the details before the big day. We are so excited to see how many students from the inner city will be able to attend camp through this blessed ministry.

Here are all of the details...

When: Friday, June 5th
Where: Parker Road Bible Church
Dinner: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Special Program: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Featuring...

1. Full Spaghetti Dinner with Beverages
2. Delicious Desserts
3. Live Praise and Worship Band
4. Door Prizes
5. Moonwalk for the Little Ones (Weather Permitting)
6. All Donations are Tax Deductable
7. Every Penny Goes Directly to Benefit Students

How can you help?

1. Pray for the event and the students who will be positively effected by each donation.
2. Attending and participating in each of the events that will be taking place on Friday, June 5th.
3. Bring a dessert to be shared at the dinner.
4. Make a donation.

Here are some helpful links...

http://www.somethingfromjessie.com/
Something from Jessie Homepage

http://www.phantomranch.org/
Phantom Ranch Bible Camp... the camp that students will attend through this memorial scholarship fund. Jessie was a camper and staff member at Phantom Ranch.

http://www.prbchurch.org/
Parker Road Bible Church... where the dinner is being hosted. This is Jessie's home church.

I know that I've had a lot to say in today's blog, but there is just some many wonderful things going on! I'll be sure to share more later.

Only 24 days until the wedding!