October 5th,2009

Howdy!
We assumed Pop Johnson(Tyler) would be home by now, but due to the typical professionalism and organization he is stuck in limbo for over a week now, counting seconds it feels like. In turn, we have selected paint and I have begun painting like a crazy woman. The painting is not so hard, but taking down blinds and moving the nursery furniture is hard on a little lady. I have 3 hug blisters of my fingers and palms....yikes! The color is Jalapeno jelly and we are in the woks of a mural and art as well. I will post pics ASAP. We are also on a hunt for a brown cowhide rug. Hoping to see a vendor on the side of the road, and bid on one from EBAY. If you know of a better method let us know. Our "theme" is modern Nature!
Please pray for Ty's speedy return. I planned all our appointments and hearing assuming he would be home. If we miss anything, our hearing and dossier will be behind schedule, and pushed to next month. Normally that would not matter, but changes how quick we can bring our son/sons home from the orphanage. If we can help it, we do not want him/them to spend one more minute. Also, looking like if this is pushed forward we will be calling Arizona home for quite a bit longer, because we are required post placement studies.
After hours of frustration and many tears to many friends and family..we have followed our heart. We can not control, and should not try and control the situation. Gos is in control and will provide for our son/sons until we can get them home! I pray we give p everything to HIM! We struggle now reacting as protective parents rather than a couple. Pray for our baby/babies and Ty's flights back....and for no more tears!!!!
P.S. We are thinking names.......His original name, Taft, Tate, Tristan, Creighton, Prescott, Bauxley, Quinn, Jude..........we like too many to list!