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To China for Eliza

First Day in Eliza’s Hometown

by Steph // Sunday, July 13, 2014 // Comments off
(This was written Sunday afternoon, July 13, at 4:00 p.m.) This morning, after letting Addie sleep as long as she could, we skyped with the kiddos back home! Was a balm to my soul! Then we showered, got ready, and... Continue reading →

Ni Hao!!!

by Steph // Saturday, July 12, 2014 // Comments off
(this is being written at 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning!) We made it! Praise be to God! Our first flight was over an hour late, although we still do not know why. This gave us an opportunity to spend more time... Continue reading →

First Flight Delayed….. Please Pray!!!

by Steph // Friday, July 11, 2014 // Comments off
Our first flight on our trip has been delayed by over one hour. There is concern that we will not make our international flight to Hong Kong. Please pray!! Pray us the whole way there!! Continue reading →

The Journey Begins

by Steph // Friday, July 11, 2014 // Comments off
We are just about to begin our journey to China!! It was a busy week as we got ready for our journey to begin… I took Addie to the doctor and she got medication for an inner ear infection. These... 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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