Monday, July 23, 2007

"Your Visa is approved."

Ah! What sweet words. One more day of paperwork and then it´s off for home. Nicholas´adoption is final. He´s now a Kjersten-Thayer whether he likes it or not :).

Tomorrow AM I head to FANA for some last minute paper signing and to say goodbye. Nicholas is so fortunate to have had such wonderful care givers these last 2 years. Words are not enough to say thanks.

Tomorrow afternoon I head back to the embassy to pick up his Visa. I´m hoping it won´t take too long as I want to pick up some food for a good old fashioned fiesta. It gets dark by 6:00 PM here, so none of us head out after then. It makes for some pretty early bed times :(.

Answer to prayer: Shelby and Rachel were able to change their flights. They will be leaving on Thursday. As frustrating as it was to change flights and have the extra unexpected expense, we are pretty proud of ourselves for only being 1 day off in our return trip estimations.

Funny story: Today as I was riding home from the embassy, I found myself thinking that traffic really wasn´t that bad. UGH! I´ve become numb to the crazy driving. It´s definately time to come home.

Speaking of home, Nicko and I arrive in MPLS Wednesday, July 25, on American Airlines flight 2128 at 11:30 PM. Definately not an arrival time for the faint of heart. I can´t wait!!!! Two more nights. I sure am going to miss my friends here though. Mixed feelings are so tough.

I´m off to bed --well, to watch TV anyway. Have a great night!

5 comments:

Amy and Scott said...

Praise God for His continued guidance, care and protection! Can't wait to see you back home! How awesome to be almost at the end of an amazing journey and at the start of a new life long journey with a bigger family! We'll be praying that Nicko likes planes! Love and miss ya!

Laura Schutlz said...

The boys loved your message. Sorry we weren't home. WE went to the park to play. They have endless energy. Last night we were there for an hour after being at a farm for the entire afternoon. Yes, they had to behave at the hospital, and had an hour ride in the van, but still. My kids included we came home from the park and ram, ram, ram. Anyway I decided to put them all to bed. It had been a long day.
THey loved your message and were shouting with glee! "We are almost done at Laura's house" Just kidding. They were gleeful though.
I think it will be a tierful home coming as I was tiering up just listening to your message. I think you were a bit choked up too.
Anyway we are very anxoius to see you and the new Thayer boy. I have to touch those curls before his daddy gets a hold of him. Yes, I sent home 3 cute kids with hair and got 3 differant kids back. There still cute, I just like hair.
Blah, Blah Blah, I guess I need some adult conversation. Have a good night of sleep. I will be praying for your flight home as well.

Nic, Tim and Kids said...

4Jnitepz

Nic, Tim and Kids said...

What an awesome note I just left, huh, well I was trying to log in and it posted it, and of course the last 3 times I have tried to post a note, couldn't for the life of me get the thing to log me in so it wouldn't post, just so you know I have been trying to blog, but I couldn't log in, I think I have changed my log in every time because it doesn't like me. Anyway after all that rambling, just wanted to say, I am very excited, can't wait to see you and meet Nicko, how can you not love someone with a name like that;)
See you soon

your pretend mom said...

We are so happy about your return. Safe journey to you.