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Team Tate On The Road Again

by Steph // Thursday, March 14, 2019 // Comments off
One week ago today, Blake and I pulled two precious sleeping cherubs out of bed very early to get on the road and head to UW Madison for Tate’s appointment with his orthopedic surgeon. My time in God’s Word that... Continue reading →

Grant’s Day!

by Steph // Monday, March 4, 2019 // Comments off
This past Thursday was the 21st anniversary of Grant’s arrival! We never need much of a reason to celebrate – but this is a GREAT reason! Grant requested Chop Chae, and we added cole slaw and chose an ice cream... Continue reading →

That Most Wonderful Day

by Steph // Thursday, February 28, 2019 // Comments off
Twenty-one years ago today, Grant Evan was placed into our arms. What a beautiful baby Grant was, and what a handsome, amazing, God fearing young man he has become! We are SO grateful for God’s perfect plan for our family... Continue reading →

The Year of the Pig

by Steph // Monday, February 4, 2019 // Comments off
Tomorrow is Chinese New Year! 2019 is the year of the pig. We celebrated Chinese New Year this past Saturday night! We have two precious reasons to do so! Ah, they are SO cute and fun!! Addie Mae and Chad... 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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