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Home Sweet Home

by Steph // Tuesday, April 26, 2022 // Comments off
It was fantastic to take a vacation, but it is always more fantastic to come back home!! You all know I am a home body – I really enjoy being home. The Friday that we got home was like a... Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Lane Stevan and Kayla Lauren!!!

by Steph // Saturday, April 9, 2022 // Comments off
On Sunday we celebrated two very special people!! Lane’s birthday is April 2nd and Kayla’s birthday is April 8th. Kayla reminded me how when she was Lane’s age she was praying and praying for another sibling – and just look... Continue reading →

Does it Feel Like April to You?

by Steph // Monday, April 4, 2022 // Comments off
Happy Monday morning!! My Dad and I always started our conversations with a weather report – do you all do that with someone too? I miss him. Well, anyway – it is a warmer 37 degrees this morning, but raining... Continue reading →

Is It Still Winter or Spring?

by Steph // Monday, March 21, 2022 // Comments off
What a fast week it has been! We had so many fun and different things going on this past week. Monday started as usual with chores, school, and keeping our home. The only difference was the time change – can... Continue reading →

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Eliza Claire//Age 13 Tate Owen // Age 14 Lane Stevan // Age 17 Chad Ryan // Age 22 Scottie and Addie Grant and Kamryn (and baby Saylor) 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, 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, 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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