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

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Team Tate!

by Steph // Friday, July 24, 2015 // Comments off
Here is our handsome Team Tate!! All ready to go! But first we had to say goodbye. Goodbyes are never easy. Blake and I are not good at being apart. After our goodbyes, I got the kiddos busy right away.... Continue reading →

Leaving On A Jet Plane

by Steph // Thursday, July 23, 2015 // Comments off
Today is the day!!! Blake and Grant are heading to China!!! Their travel will be long……a total of 51 hours and two overnight stays. The guys will be in Hohhot, China, on Sunday morning at 10 a.m! (which is Saturday... Continue reading →

26 Weeks and Counting!

by Steph // Wednesday, July 22, 2015 // Comments off
Tate is not the only little miracle we have been waiting for around here! You are so beautiful KK!! Kayla will start her 26th week tomorrow, and we get more and more excited each day! Baby K is active, and... Continue reading →

Early Mornings on the Farm

by Steph // Tuesday, July 21, 2015 // Comments off
My favorite time of each day is from five to seven a.m. Whether it is winter and I am snuggled inside in the quiet house, or summer and I am watching the farm come alive from the porch….it is just... Continue reading →

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Our Arrows

Eliza Claire//Age 13 Tate Owen // Age 14 Lane Stevan // Age 17 Chad Ryan // Age 22 Scottie and Addie Grant and Kamryn (and baby Saylor) David, Kayla, and grandbabies: Clyde Strength (8), Ellie Joy (8), and River Salem (7), Briar Promise (5), Aspen Praise (3), Saige Grace (1), Baby girl due Jan.

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, 2104: 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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