Thanks so much for visiting us during our journey, Tracy, Ann, Hannah Marie, Holly and Hope!
Adopting a child won't change the world but for that child the world will change.
Every call has a beginning
a quiet moment when God
whispers a promise to a mother’s heart
A holy place where a father bows and faithfully accepts
the journey set before him.
A miraculous morning that unexpectedly dawns…
Casting its first light on a chosen threshold.
A gentle knock..a closed door opens.
A sacred invitation sent by the Father..
Leads to the other side of the world.
Where lonely hearts stare out orphanage windows
Praying for someone to care..
And then one morning,
on an ordinary day
An orphan’s life changes...
God sends them a second chance...Through you..
--author unknown
China Time:
On March 30, 2009 we attended a Steven Curtis Chapman/Michael W. Smith concert that touched our hearts and changed our lives. We knew there was yet another child waiting for us somewhere in China.
Time Line:
April 6, 2009 - LOI - Letter of Intent
April 16 2009 - PA - Pre-approval from China
June 4, 2009 - Fingerprinted in St. Louis
June 18, 2009 - I-797C Immigration Pre-approval Department of Homeland Security
July 1, 2009 - DTC-Dossier (Our File) sent to China
July 20, 2009 - LID-Date our paperwork was logged in with China Center of Adoption Affairs
September 30, 2009 - LOA-Letter of Acceptance from China
October 15, 2009 - I-800 Immigration Approval Department of Homeland Security
October 26, 2009 - Immigration Approval cabled to US Consulate in China
November 2, 2009 - Article 5 Issued-US Consulate Pre-approval for Hope’s Visa
November 23, 2009 - TA - Travel Approval from China
November 24, 2009- CA - US Consulate Appointment Scheduled
