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"…Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands." Nehemiah 6:9

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A Recipe//Thai Peanut Soup

by Steph // Monday, February 29, 2016 // Comments off
Here is a favorite recipe I would like to share. Since it sounds like winter is on its way out every where but here, all you friends in warmer climates might not be wanting a big pot of soup right... Continue reading →

Grant’s Day

by Steph // Sunday, February 28, 2016 // Comments off
Today was the anniversary of a very, very special day! Eighteen years ago today our oldest son Grant was placed into our arms in the Chicago International Airport! I was ‘chatting’ with an adoptive mama friend the other day, and... Continue reading →

On Its Way Out

by Steph // Thursday, February 18, 2016 // Comments off
Here we are with another week on its way out! Time is a movin’ along! Our Sunday was a blessing! We had a huge brunch with a special guest and his parents! And of course it is always SO good... Continue reading →

Embracing The Cold

by Steph // Wednesday, February 17, 2016 // Comments off
Last week and this weekend were very cold here in our neck of the woods, so on Saturday we decided to embrace this winter wonderland we live in and go ice skating! We invited some other families and kiddos, and... Continue reading →

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Our Arrows

Eliza Claire//Age 14
Tate Owen // Age 15
Lane Stevan // Age 18
Chad and Kailey
Scottie and Addie
Grant and Kamryn (and baby Saylor)
David, Kayla, and grandbabies: Clyde Strength (10), Ellie Joy (10), and River Salem (9), Briar Promise (7), Aspen Praise (5), Saige Grace (3), Goldie Hayes (1).

Bringing Home Tate


August 27, 2014: Application sent to Lifeline

October 2, 2014: Tate's file locked

October 3, 2014: Letter of Intent sent to China!

October 11, 2014: Pre-approval

October 30, 2014: Home Study Update complete

November 26, 2014: Supplement 3 received at USCIS

January 24, 2015: USCIS clearance (received February 3)

March 13, 2015: DTC!!!

March 23, 2015: LID!!!

May 19, 2015: LOA!!!

May 27, 2015: I-800 Submitted

June 8, 2015: I800 Receipt received

June 22, 2015: Received a pink-slip from USCIS. We have a mistake!

July 6, 2105: I800 Approval

July 8, 2015: Cable Letter received!

July 8, 2015: Article 5 Dropped Off!

July 10, 2015: Article 5 Picked Up!

July 14, 2015: Travel Approval!!!!

July 15, 2015: Consulate Appointment Confirmed!!

July 23 - August 7, 2015: Trip to China!

July 27, 2015: Tate's Day!!!!

Bringing Home Eliza


July 1, 2013: Application sent to Lifeline

October 3, 2013: Home Study complete

October 23, 2013: I800A received at USCIS

December 4, 2013: Eliza's referral!!!!

December 9, 2013: Letter of Intent sent to China!

December 20, 2013: Pre-approval

January 30, 2014: USCIS clearance (received February 3)

February 21, 2014: DTC!!!

March 6, 2014: LID

April 28, 2014: LOA!!!

May 14, 2014: I800 Approval

May 22, 2014: Cable Letter received!

May 29, 2014: Article 5 Dropped Off!

June 16, 2014: Article 5 Picked Up!

June 26, 2014: Travel Approval!!!!

June 27, 2014: Consulate Appointment Confirmed!!

July 11 - July 24, 2014: Trip to China!

July 29, 2014: Finally home from China after U.S. Consulate Computer Crash!

July 14, 2014: Eliza's Day!!!!

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