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A Great Weekend

by Steph // Saturday, October 21, 2023 // Comments off
The second to last weekend of September was a full one – but such a WONDERFUL one! Earlier that week, my girlfriend and I made a plan to meet half way in Dubuque, Iowa, and spend the day together on... Continue reading →

September Went By in a Flash

by Steph // Wednesday, October 18, 2023 // Comments off
Ok, you guys. I know that time is FAST, but September seriously disappeared before my eyes. How thankful I am that I get to sit down for a minute or two and look back over this month and all that... Continue reading →

FAMILY CAMP 2023

by Steph // Saturday, September 23, 2023 // Comments off
We made a very last minute decision to attend Family Camp this year! We had not planned on going for many reasons. The short story is that the Lord impressed it upon my heart that we were supposed to be... Continue reading →

The Grandest of Our Days!!

by Steph // Friday, September 1, 2023 // Comments off
You guys. I have the cutest, most enthusiastic, fun, joyful, full of life, adorable grandchildren on the planet! Yes, I am allowed to say so!! A day full of grandchildren is the grandest kind of day! I love them to... 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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