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Another Winter Week

by Steph // Saturday, February 13, 2016 // Comments off
It has been another bitterly cold week here in our neck of the woods! I love how much focus it gives us on school and inside projects! I consider bitter cold winter days a gift when you live on a... Continue reading →

Our Family Scrapbook

by Steph // Friday, February 5, 2016 // Comments off
We have had another full, full week! Of lots of good things! We have been focusing on the “best yes” for our days. I love thinking of things in terms of the best choice. Sometimes a good choice is not... Continue reading →

In A Heartbeat

by Steph // Wednesday, February 3, 2016 // Comments off
It took endless prayers, a lot of waiting, and this much paperwork to get these two precious children home. Would do it all again in a heartbeat. We are not worthy! And these precious children are SO loved. Continue reading →

Another Medical Day

by Steph // Thursday, January 21, 2016 // Comments off
So thankful for our medical day today! So many answers to prayer before the procedure even began! The good weather for travel, no illness, Tate’s acceptance of our words as we tried to prepare him for the day, Eliza’s heart... 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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