Nick is HOME!

Here he is!

Brooke and Wnnton welcoming Nick

We welcomed him home in this waiting area.

Then we moved to baggage claim.

We are waiting for his other bag.  He has two bags that are identical.  We tied a green ribbon on his luggage so he could recognize it easily.  (thanks to ribbon I had)

We couldn't find his other suitcase.  We had to go to the counter since the plane was empty.  There was a bag that was the same bag, but didn't have the ribbon or the rip in the front so we knew it wasn't his.  

The counter person scanned the bag that wasn't his and called the person that it belonged to.  They answered actually, and indeed did have the wrong bag.  So they brought it back and switched with us.  So weird that it worked out.

Reunited with the two bags!

Traveling home with our Nick. Full car. What a great thing to have your car full.

On the way home, we had to stop at the Maverick.  Our favorite place.  Then we got lunch at Cafe rio and took it to grandma's to eat with Andrew who was working there.  He couldn't come to the airport due to starting his new job.  

Andrew had to be on a call while we had lunch.  But we tried.

We went and picked up tables and chairs from Lyndsay so we can use them on Sunday.

Another Maverick and it was time to be released.  

And that fast, the mission has concluded.

Well Done, Nick!  

Getting Ready for Nick

Saw this on his messenger.  Guess he is ready to go

Got the letter that Nick is arriving home on August 18.  Yep the first day of school for me.  I talked to my principal and yes I'll be there to pick him up.  I scheduled my favorite Sub too.

We have been getting ready for a while.  

We got him a new bed, and I cleaned up my stuff that has been in his room for the past 2 years.

Brooke had Lindsay's kids make posters for him.  That is Carter

Brooke made an announcement paper for him.  Notice the Axe :)   Grandma didn't like the Clemdawg part.  She didn't think it was good.  But Andrew pointed out that that we aren't even suppose to have a shindig after the meeting.  Grandma didn't believe him.  Yep thats true the Prophet said to not do a get together after the meeting.  (Long time ago)

 Nick in his last few days getting my favorite ice cream at the convenience store

I checked out grandma's back yard for shade.  Yes we are good on Shade at 1:00 for Nick's social after he speaks.

Gotta move the BBQ though

Andrew killing a wasp nest the size of a grapefruit in the rose bush at grandma's.  He is super afraid of wasps.  

We got another car and we scheduled his dental and Neurology appt.  Whew we are ready.

We headed to the airport at 8:00 am for his 10:00 am arrival.  We can't be too early.  We didn't even get a handicapped parking for the grandma.  She had to walk.

Brooke is getting the Wonton ready to head into the airport.  Fun fact (I think) the airport is dog friendly.

Here we are waiting for Nick in the waiting area for passengers. 

The Ton is ready to see Nick

Jack even missed work

Those are the doors the missionary will come through and turn to the left to greet the family in the waiting area.  There is a guy on the other side telling the missionaries to enter through that door.  

Those are the posters Lynsays kids made for Nick.  

Marti and Jack and Brooke are waiting for Nick to come throgh those doors...

He is HOME!

 

Back to school

 This is our Back to School photo for Public School for 2024-2025 school year.   

We have NO more in K-12 school.  No more calls for missing school, no more Lax at the High School, no more Fees or nasty emails or calls from the Admin.  I will miss it. I deleted the App for looking at grades and attendance.  We are finished with an Era.

I have started my 31 year in Education.  When I started I never thought I would have lasted 31 years.  I thought I would quit and be rich and take trips to Disneyland.  Nope so here's to like 10 more years!

2 years:) - NIck's final letter from Omaha

 Welcome to my final letter of my mission.

These last 2 years have taught me so much and I'm so glad I decided to come on a mission. It's been a blessing being able to find and teach God's children about Jesus christ. Thank you everyone for all the prayers and emails. It's helped me a lot!

My homecoming will be August 18th at noon and the address for the church is 875 west Foxboro drive North Salt Lake, Utah

 Everyone is welcome to come!! Hope you all are doing well and I'm excited to see you all soon!

Much love!

 

Elder Clemons

All Accounted for and Well

I received this email today.  

 Thursday, 1 August 2024

Dear Parents, Family Members, Leaders and Missionaries, 

We want each of you to know that everyone here in the Omaha Nebraska Mission has been accounted for, and all are safe after yesterday's severe weather.  Lots of trees are down, many power outages were reported and power companies are out in force assessing and repairing damages.  We are happy to report no injuries.  We have been closely watched over and blessed.

Communications are patchy... probably due to cell tower damages.  So we hope this communication reaches everyone to let you know your loved ones are doing well.

Most Gratefully,

President Kerry and Sister Bonnie Callaway

I sent Nick a message that I was glad he was safe.  He said he didn't even see a Tornado.

A few weeks ago I got this email.  It means Nick is on his way home  August 15.  Can't Wait.