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Exceeding Abundantly Above

by Steph // Thursday, March 17, 2016 // Comments off
Today Blake, Eliza and I were Team Tate as we headed to Madison for an appointment for Tate to see the orthopedic surgeon. It was such a beautiful day for the drive! Having the two littles together for the day... Continue reading →

Seven Months of Forever

by Steph // Monday, March 7, 2016 // Comments off
In the mid-morning hours seven months ago today, we watched expectantly out of our windows…. Watching and waiting, waiting and watching….until we finally saw their car…. And just like that…. I finally, finally got to hold our precious Tate Owen... Continue reading →

Moments in Time

by Steph // Tuesday, March 1, 2016 // Comments off
I have so enjoyed being in the moments lately. Trying to soak it ALL in – the blessing of these kiddos, a wonderful husband, a beautiful grand baby, this life, another day here on earth! Call me sappy – but... 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 →

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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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