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"…Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands." Nehemiah 6:9

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Miss Goldie Hayes

by Steph // Saturday, April 26, 2025 // Comments off
January felt a little bit like ground hog day as we waited for our new grandbaby to make her arrival!! Poor Kayla, as I would message her first thing every morning asking about how she was doing, how she slept,... Continue reading →

Such a Beautiful Day!

by Steph // Thursday, November 3, 2016 // Comments off
The kiddos and I had lunch at Clyde’s place today! We try to make a once a week lunch and play time with Kayla and Clyde. Since it is only a seven minute drive down into the valley, we can... Continue reading →

Our Favorite Get Away

by Steph // Thursday, March 3, 2016 // Comments off
I am sure it is no surprise to anyone who reads this little scrapbook of mine that my favorite place to take the kiddos for an afternoon break is David and Kayla’s place. Ahhh. Yes! Kayla always has fun things... Continue reading →

Moments in Time

by Steph // Tuesday, March 1, 2016 // Comments off
I have so enjoyed being in the moments lately. Trying to soak it ALL in – the blessing of these kiddos, a wonderful husband, a beautiful grand baby, this life, another day here on earth! Call me sappy – but... 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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