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To China for Tate

A Glimpse Into Tate’s Past

by Steph // Saturday, August 15, 2015 // Comments off
On the day that Tate was brought to Blake and Grant in Hohhot, Tate had a bag full of precious treasures. I can hardly breathe when I look at these things….imagining the love that was poured into making a scrapbook,... Continue reading →

The Best Day Ever!

by Steph // Saturday, August 8, 2015 // Comments off
After our fantastic reunion yesterday morning, we headed inside to show Tate around. Once we got inside, Eliza hollered, “Daddy, put the baby down!” Tate LOVED the sunroom full of toy bins, and certainly knows how to play! Tate had... Continue reading →

For This Child

by Steph // Friday, August 7, 2015 // Comments off
I do not have the words right now to convey the powerful emotions of this day….so I will let Kayla’s beautiful photos tell our story. “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I... Continue reading →

Wednesday in Guangzhou

by Steph // Wednesday, August 5, 2015 // Comments off
First things first! Just for your viewing pleasure….and to make you smile! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GllknBayipk&feature=player_detailpage Did you notice that “Good Morning, Mama!” at the very end?! Right after I stopped the video, Tate then said, “Love you, Mama!” HURRY HOME YOU THREE!!!... 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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