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A BIG Celebration!!

by Steph // Monday, August 7, 2023 // Comments off
It is getting a little trickier to get everyone together these days, which means that everyone’s lives our full in a wonderful way! Tate and Eliza’s Forever Family Days came along in July, and we always leave it up to... Continue reading →

Team Tate back to UW Madison

by Steph // Wednesday, August 2, 2023 // Comments off
On July 13th, Blake, Tate and I headed back to UW Madison to see Tate’s orthopedic surgeon. If you would like to read my report on Tate’s last appointment with this surgeon, go here. It was a beautiful day for... Continue reading →

Team Tate and a MRI

by Steph // Thursday, July 6, 2023 // Comments off
The day after Father’s Day, team Tate had a very early morning to head to UW Madison for a neurosurgeon check-up for Tate! Team Tate consisted of Blake and myself – just clarifying that because as I loaded the photos... Continue reading →

An Unexpected Trip

by Steph // Tuesday, March 21, 2023 // Comments off
At the beginning of February, my Mom was unexpectedly in the hospital. My heart was longing to be there immediately. We were thankfully able to travel to see her several days after she was admitted. We decided to take Tate... 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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