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A Sweet Mother’s Day

by Steph // Saturday, May 16, 2015 // Comments off
I probably don’t need to tell you how awesome our kiddos are. When it comes to blessing someone, they go all out. I was served a delicious meal on Sunday after church! I received beautiful handmade cards (the BEST kind!).... Continue reading →

Happy Mother’s Day!!

by Steph // Saturday, May 9, 2015 // Comments off
Eliza brought me this gift. She told me “It’s broken, but Daddy will fix it!” I am just in awe. Nine months ago this beautiful child was an orphan. Now she is a precious daughter, who made me a mother... Continue reading →

Life Captured

by Steph // Saturday, May 9, 2015 // Comments off
I love capturing life through photos. I have always loved photos! Now they are the way I count blessings!! Little helpers making school more fun. Blessed! The first watermelon of the season! Eliza calls it “water bottle”. We ate it... Continue reading →

What A Fabulous Life!

by Steph // Saturday, May 2, 2015 // Comments off
Life is FABULOUS!! Take a peek…. This beautiful weather = outside play! #notgettinathingdoneinside Things I dreamed of when it was so cold = dreams come true! Planting greens and strawberries = good eatin’ all summer long! Selling the old =... 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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