Alabama at Last

So we flew into Pensacola FL last Wednesday and stayed the night, after a yummy breakfast at the Waffle House two of the sweetest ladies from our new church came to pick us up and show us our new home! after about an hour drive and a quick stop at Starbucks we arrived. There are tons of trees and everything is so green its absolutely beautiful here. We settled into the prophet chamber with all of our stuff and not 20 min later Steven started work, I don't think he has stopped since!!!


That evening there was a meet and greet for the Christian school where we where able to meet some families and enroll Matthew in K3. During the meet and greet Pastor Tim Whigham told us that the church is giving us a van!!! It needs the AC fixed but is in GREAT condition otherwise. While we are saving up to get the AC fixed another church family is lending us there Pacifica to use as long as we need! PRAISE GOD! God is so good! Here are a few snap shots of our new van.

The kids instantly made themselves at home. After the stress of packing moving and flying it was a relief to see how fast they adjusted. It was as if they just new that we where "home". Everyone here at Grace Baptist is so friendly, the hospitality is refreshing and the kindness almost overwhelming. They have truly accepted us with open arms and hearts.

Sunday morning was very exciting! Our first service as a family in our new ministry. Steven taught Sunday School, Matthew went to his 3 year old class and Audrey to the nursery. The service was a fireball of a message by Pastor Whigham about salvation. A family was baptized and one 13 year old boy from the bus rout got saved! The building was packed, full of familes all sitting together kids and adults of all ages. It seems to be very family oriented we love it! The even service had two guest preachers, interns from PCC afterward we enjoyed burgers and shakes at Steak and Shake with a church family... Its officially my new favorite place to eat!



Monday morning was Matthews first day of K3. After a late night out he was a bit groggy waking up. he ate his banana got dressed in his uniform and took his packed lunch and backpack to school with him. After a few pictures and tearful bye-byes he enjoyed the day at school! Upon picking him up his teacher Miss Amy told me all about his day! learning numbers and letters, having playtime snack time and nap time. I am excited to have him starting his education right before baby #3 gets here! Daddy teaches 5th and 6th grade in the next building over. School gets out at 2:30 and he has already had his nap so the rest of the day is enjoyed with the family.

My sister traveled along with us and has been such a tremendous help the whole time. The kids love her and they have bonded so much closer since we got to Alabama. They love snuggle time with Auntie, every time Samantha leaves the room Audrey or Matthew says "Where Auntie go?"

We have been blessed in so many ways in the last week. Everyone is settling in nicely, things are calming down and we can finally breathe and enjoy the blessings of God. He has made it so clear to us that being here is His will for our lives. Right now we are praying we find a place of our own before the baby gets here. I am entering my 35th week of pregnancy and meeting our potential midwife for the first time on Thursday. Pray for us as we settle in to our new ministry and home.


1 Thessalonians 5:24 
Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.