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

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The Move

by Steph // Wednesday, April 11, 2018 // Comments off
One of the big things that has been happening around here is David and Kayla’s move to their new place – a BEAUTIFUL FARM! They closed on the farm on Tuesday, March 27th, and the big move began. I volunteered... Continue reading →

School Days

by Steph // Tuesday, April 10, 2018 // Comments off
School. It is a huge part of our world here, and I am still loving it! Planning their days is such a joy for me! Age is mellowing me and making me a teacher who is not focused so rigidly... Continue reading →

April Showers

by Steph // Monday, April 9, 2018 // Comments off
Last Tuesday brought some showers to our neck of the woods – snow showers that is! Yes, I checked, and the calendar said April. Tuesday afternoon when it all started I took this photo. Wednesday morning when I looked outside,... Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Lane Stevan!!

by Steph // Monday, April 2, 2018 // Comments off
He is TEN. There, I said it! Double digits from now on. Sweet Lane Stevan, you are ten! Lane’s birthday is today, but we celebrated last night so all our people could be together. Even though it was Easter Sunday,... 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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