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Rainy Days

by Steph // Monday, September 3, 2018 // Comments off
After the storms and floods of last week, it still has been rather gloomy and rainy around our parts. It’s breaking our hearts for all that are trying to recover and clean out from the flood waters. It rained most... Continue reading →

Full and Blessed

by Steph // Thursday, August 23, 2018 // Comments off
I thought my introduction sentence would be “let’s start with my favorite memory” – but then I took a look at all the photos I just downloaded and edited, and picking a favorite memory from them is just not possible!!... Continue reading →

Four Years Of Forever

by Steph // Monday, July 16, 2018 // Comments off
It’s been four years. FOUR years!! Four years ago on July 14th, I held Eliza for the very first time! What a blessed journey it has been! We talk about our Forever Family Day anniversaries with Eliza and Tate as... Continue reading →

Déjà Vu

by Steph // Tuesday, May 22, 2018 // Comments off
I’m not sure if Déjà Vu is a real thing, but if it is, I have been having it a lot lately! Like when I went onto the deck one afternoon and saw this – Weren’t those Grant and Addie... 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 (10), 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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