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

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An Afternoon at the Apple Orchard

by Steph // Tuesday, October 4, 2016 // Comments off
Two years ago Blake and I took the three youngest to Ferguson’s Apple Orchard on a Sunday afternoon. Eliza has photos of that day in her scrapbook, and shows Tate those photos all the time! They were both asking to... Continue reading →

Family Camp Traditions

by Steph // Wednesday, September 21, 2016 // Comments off
There are many things we can count on when we go to Family Camp each year! I have already mentioned the amazing fellowship, the teaching, the blessing of others sharing their talents…. but there are a few other things that... Continue reading →

Family Camp 2016

by Steph // Monday, September 19, 2016 // Comments off
A week ago Sunday we pulled away from the farm in a 31 foot RV (with our mini van following behind) and headed to Lansing, Iowa to attend Family Camp at Village Creek Bible Camp! We have been attending this... Continue reading →

Sadie Girl

by Steph // Saturday, September 10, 2016 // Comments off
Our new pup Sadie turned five months old on August 30th! She is already 43 pounds. And growing daily! Time has went SO fast. Sadie is our third lab. We had a chocolate lab early in our marriage, who was... Continue reading →

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Eliza Claire//Age 14 Tate Owen // Age 15 Lane Stevan // Age 18 Chad and Kailey Scottie and Addie Grant and Kamryn (and baby Saylor) David, Kayla, and grandbabies: Clyde Strength (10), Ellie Joy (10), and River Salem (8), Briar Promise (6), Aspen Praise (5), Saige Grace (3), Goldie Hayes (1).

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, 2014: 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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