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

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The “First Day” of School 2021

by Steph // Tuesday, August 31, 2021 // Comments off
If you have been following along here, you know that we do “school” like activities all summer long. Throughout my 21 years of home schooling our children, I have found that doing a bit of math, handwriting, and reading during... Continue reading →

A Road Trip

by Steph // Wednesday, August 18, 2021 // Comments off
We took a little road trip, leaving Wisconsin late in the afternoon on Thursday, July 22nd! This time our passengers were Addie, Lane, Tate and Eliza! It was fun to have more kiddos with us this time!! Our first stop... Continue reading →

Summer School Days

by Steph // Saturday, July 17, 2021 // Comments off
Our summer days have always had a bit of “school” days in them – but honestly I am not sure the word “school” describes what I mean! Maybe saying our days have purpose and structure to them is a better... Continue reading →

The Month of May

by Steph // Tuesday, July 6, 2021 // Comments off
As I thought about posting on our blog again now that my hand is healing, I questioned whether to catch-up with the time that had lapsed, or just to start where we were! I’m glad I decided to catch-up! Just... 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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