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

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Chunky Monkey

by Steph // Wednesday, December 31, 2014 // Comments off
It was 22 degrees below zero wind chill here when we woke this morning. It has warmed up to a balmy five below zero this afternoon! But there are no rules when it comes to chunky monkey. That photo just... Continue reading →

Counting Blessings

by Steph // Monday, December 29, 2014 // Comments off
I have been using my phone to take a photo everyday to record and count a blessing. Our days are always full of blessings, so they are easy to find! But I read this idea somewhere and decided to go... Continue reading →

A Very Merry Christmas!

by Steph // Saturday, December 27, 2014 // Comments off
Through all the hard things, we have had a blessed Christmas! I will share our Christmas celebrations with LOTS of photos!! Our Christmas Eve tradition: eating a big spread of hor d’oeuvres and playing games! Thanks for chopping all the... Continue reading →

The Birthday Boy

by Steph // Tuesday, December 23, 2014 // Comments off
I will never forget when you were born, Chad Ryan! You took your time wanting to come into this world, but many days after your due date, once you decided to arrive , you were in our arms 2 hours... 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 (11), 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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