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Our Medical Life

by Steph // Friday, September 9, 2016 // Comments off
After looking at Tate funny for about five days straight, I prayed on Wednesday morning for the Lord to give Blake and I clear direction whether or not to call Tate’s doctor. Tate had not been sleeping well, not eating,... Continue reading →

Friday

by Steph // Saturday, September 3, 2016 // Comments off
Friday. I don’t know why I say I look forward to Friday, because I really enjoy everyday of the week! I guess when Fridays roll around, there is a sense of accomplishment to them. Like we finished another week of... Continue reading →

Our Sweet Baby

by Steph // Thursday, August 11, 2016 // Comments off
Today I took Eliza for her much anticipated haircut appointment. More anticipated by her brother Tate than herself – which just gives you a glimpse into their personalities! This boy talked non-stop from the moment we walked in the salon... Continue reading →

Tate’s Day!!

by Steph // Sunday, July 31, 2016 // Comments off
Wednesday was Tate’s Day! The one year anniversary of Tate being placed into our arms! Tate wanted his celebration to be exactly like Eliza’s! Brownies, strawberries, ice cream, and a present. Simple and the perfect way to celebrate! He even... Continue reading →

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Our Arrows

Eliza Claire//Age 13 Tate Owen // Age 13 Lane Stevan // Age 17 Chad Ryan // Age 21 Scottie and Addie Grant and Kamryn 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, 2105: I800 Receipt received
June 22, 2105: 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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