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Enjoying Our Rhythm

by Steph // Wednesday, January 23, 2019 // Comments off
Our days have fallen into a sweet gentle rhythm here! Chad comments often on how much he enjoys the rhythm of days at home. I love that so much! Worship first thing before school is sweet. I would encourage you... Continue reading →

Full Days, Full Hearts

by Steph // Monday, January 14, 2019 // Comments off
It’s been awhile since I shared photos of our every day life here. My favorite kind of memories to keep! The Friday before Christmas all of the kiddos spent the night at their big sissy’s place – which left Blake... Continue reading →

Happy, Happy Birthday, Blake!!

by Steph // Thursday, January 10, 2019 // Comments off
This past Sunday we all gathered to celebrate our leader! Monday was Blake’s birthday!! We all agree that the BEST part of birthdays is the blessing of preparing for someone else’s! This year I planned the meal for Blake without... Continue reading →

The Grandest Kind Of Day

by Steph // Friday, January 4, 2019 // Comments off
We had the immense privilege of having Clyde, Ellie and River for the biggest part of a day so that David and Kayla (and Briar!) could go on a date! There is nothing better than three adorable children running into... 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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