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

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The Farm

by Steph // Saturday, April 25, 2015 // Comments off
At the end of last week when it was so summer-like, our cows were convinced the grass was greener on the other side of their fence. Well, it was. And still is. Starting last Sunday it turned cold, wet, cold,... Continue reading →

Another First

by Steph // Friday, April 24, 2015 // Comments off
Even though Eliza has been home nine months, she is still experiencing firsts. Today, I took her for her first haircut! Remember our sweet girl nine months ago? We have been growing her hair since then, but it was time... Continue reading →

Miss Rumphius

by Steph // Thursday, April 23, 2015 // Comments off
I have been rowing the cutest book with Lane and Eliza this week! We are still using our tic-tac-toe word boards, and Lane shows Eliza where to put her dot. Lane’s reading skills and vocabulary skills have taken off with... Continue reading →

Good To The Last Drop

by Steph // Tuesday, April 21, 2015 // Comments off
So, what do you do on April 21st when it is snowing off and on all day? Why, you make ginger cake, of course! It was good to the last drop. Continue reading →

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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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