tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46185663239989221192024-02-18T19:00:36.327-08:00Love you forever,Like you for always,as long as Im living,Your mommy I will be!Im a blessed mom of many.God has blessed me beyond my dreams,and I give Him all the glory!We arent wonderful..or special,its so not about me..we just go when God says go.Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-80451525598638999122015-06-07T18:17:00.002-07:002015-06-07T18:17:30.071-07:00We HAVE Approval !!Got our letter 6/6/15..We ARE USCIS.Approved to adopt up to 3 children.WHOOHOOOO!!<br />
Once we have everything Appostiled its off to country...We should be traveling in about 8 to 10 weeks from today....Things are moving..We are trusting totally in God if Amelia is to become our daughter He will bring in the funds to add her ..<br />
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This weekend was a long one..Three of our children graduated and Yesterday was their party..Samuel leaves for Ethiopia tomorrow ...Im exhausted and calling it a night..early..lol<br />
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We covet all of your prayers as we moves even farther into our adoption process....<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong>In His Love,Rona</strong></span></em>Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-50092618611772293132015-05-19T19:44:00.000-07:002015-05-19T19:44:51.786-07:00AGHHHHH Our Home Study IS IN country with the rest of our Dossier..What does that mean you ask? Well that means we are ALMOST there...Just waiting for our USCIS approval and we will have everything we need to complete this adoption and bring our children home...ALL in Gods PERFECT timing !<br />
We are still short on funds....we have 2 short months to collect all we need to add another child..She desperately needs out ...she has waited 9 years for someone to step up and say YES...we cannot do this without your support..Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-82316427000292418882015-05-15T19:22:00.000-07:002015-05-15T19:24:28.643-07:00Introducing another Special AngelWe have been praying for a long time about a little girl we heard about back in December.A family met and fell in love with her and was determined to help her family find her.She is 9 years old and oh so tiny just like Harley...She is also in Harleys same orphanage. We have been pushing to get her file ready for months...We decided If God had her ready when we traveled for Harley..that would be our sign we are to bring her home as well...Serge worked and pushed to get her ready..he found her parents and they both agreed to sign all the forms needed and they wanted their daughter to be adopted...We have just learned all the paperwork has been filed and our sweet girl will be available in less than 2 months ... She is so deserving and precious... Thank you Lord for putting the lonely in families...for making my heart ach for orphans..for making it possible to bring this sweet girl home too...Lord I ask that YOU meet the funding we need to do this..I KNOW and I trust you have that all figured out as well and we say YES,we WILL go!<br />
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-82470205816907263192015-05-15T12:35:00.000-07:002015-05-15T12:35:14.562-07:00More pictures today of our precious girl...Another family who adopted a year ago and traveled to where Harley is,took these pictures.She guesses Harley to be the size of a 4 year old. She also said she loves her dearly and that Harley was her favorite..wink.. love that..she is our favorite too.<br />
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-57786252659615478712015-05-11T12:07:00.000-07:002015-05-11T19:10:09.794-07:00Harley we are coming for you !!Here we go again...I know what you are all thinking before I even finish this sentence..Im sure none of you are really, THAT, surprised! Rick and I have been praying for some time..It took him a little longer this time to agree, and say yes..after a lot of prayer and fasting we have both agreed this is Gods will . We also both agree this is our last adoption .. Im not getting any younger guys,and I'm getting tired...Yes I know...you don't believe me do you !<br />
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We started this adoption January 2015, when I starting thinking about this little girl who has been waiting for so long. Harley is 14 and will turn 15 in June 2015,yet she is, tiny like a toddler. Harley is full of sunshine and smiles despite her life of hardship and losses.She is sweet and loving and so worthy of a family and love!<br />
I have been watching this sweet ray of sunshine for a long time now,and infact commented to several of my friends about her cuteness and they all agreed. Harley looks frail and needy as most older children are when they live life in a orphanage...her continued smile is what touched me deeply..And so I prayed about this sweet lost child..and asked God to move if this was His will...and move He did !<br />
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Many doors needed to be opened to bring Harley home...and God opened every one of them.<br />
We now have our Home study finished and most of our Dossier in country..We got our finger prints for USCIS and after we send in a few more things they have requested, we hope to receive our I171h.the end of May.<br />
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We are soooo close...2 months from traveling...There is another angel we are also praying about bringing home with Harley. Her name is Amelia..she is in the SAME orphanage.<br />
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Amelia is 9 and the size of a 3 year old...she too is happy and full of sunshine despite the lack of love and family.God never ceases to amaze me ... NEVER doubt how He loves the little children !!<br />
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Please cover us in prayer as we move full speed ahead for these two precious little girls !<br />
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P.S. months ago we were moving forward to adopt a little girl from China...her name is Paisley..God chose to close that door...it was hard and we were sad but we TRUST God in ALL things...as we move full speed ahead ....<br />
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<br />Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-17329873147289752622014-09-23T13:33:00.001-07:002014-09-23T13:33:48.727-07:00OUR ADOPTION FUND RAISER<strong><span style="font-size: large;">We are starting to sell T-shirts for our adoption fundraiser....Add TO your COLLECTION !!!! This is a super soft like pajamas shirt..all in Unisex sizes from S to XL...2X and up please add $2.00...We are preordering them..it will take 2 weeks for them to arrive...</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">They will cost $23.00 each including shipping... Pay here... </span></strong><a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/80602/sponsorsteinhoff-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">http://reecesrainbow.org/80602/sponsorsteinhoff-2</span></strong></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>BE SURE TO SEND ME THE SIZE AS WELL AS YOUR ADDRESS....</strong></span><br />
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-57508822004923380602014-09-22T13:08:00.004-07:002014-09-22T13:08:54.058-07:00Abby skypes with her birth momToday was a day filled with tears and praises ! Abby was adopted from Ethiopia in 2007..her gotcha day infact was 7/7/07 hows that for a loving touch from the Lord ! We have been able to locate two of our children's families and unable to find Abbys...until now...Here they are ..seeing eachother for the first time in 7 years....the first photo is of the last time they were together...Abby was 7... Thank you God for this treasured gift!!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">A mother who gave her life and love</span>....</strong><br />
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-18600610039768955142014-09-16T20:18:00.002-07:002014-09-16T20:18:52.807-07:00Anyone notice a empty chair?We had our family picture taken at church..its the photo above.It was for the Directory,something our family hasn't done yet...gather together and say CHEESE.This was something Me..MOM wanted badly..And we had our two new littles from China to be in it so, it was perfect timing.Getting all the clothing together and picked out..getting everyone hair done and braided,was a lot of work...but worth it...<br />
Once we got the photo...we noticed a empty chair..Hmm ..how strange is that...really weird infact..<br />
We joked about how God had plans to fill that chair...little did we know ..it was no joke! <br />
Here we are .. one month shy of 1 year getting home with Peyton and Carrington,..a YEAR after our family photo was taken..and God calls us again..<br />
Soon we will welcome home another BEAUTIFUL, Treasured daughter,one God has chosen for our family..she is the child missing in our family photo..she is the missing piece...Our daughters name is Paisley Alexis !!<br />
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Thank you Lord for blessing me and for calling me to be your daughter for eternity...Bless you father for all you do for my family and for never giving up on me..Thank you for drawing me closer and closer to you and for your grace every moment in my day ..You are so faithful Jesus and I love you !!!<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Love,Rona</span></em></strong>Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-50564571668034836812014-09-15T21:11:00.000-07:002014-09-15T21:11:03.478-07:00Where has the time gone ???We have been home with Carrington and Peyton almost a year already....WOW! It has been busy and WONDERFUL all rolled up in one...The girls are in school and they love it ! Peyton got a new wheel chair and that was a huge blessing !<br />
Carrington is potty training and talking so much ... she is pure joy! Here are a few pictures of our Precious Princesses !<br />
God is sooooo good !<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Love,</strong> <strong>Rona</strong></span></em></span>Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-3257772267589767982013-11-08T20:30:00.000-08:002013-11-08T20:30:14.107-08:00Were HOME !!!!!!God is sooooo good..Our time in China went fast It was wonderful spending time with the girls and they did fantastic .Our time in Guangzhou was the best....staying at the Garden was magical and soooo beautiful. I infact miss it already ! Shopping ---my favorite thing to do was also wonderful there..I was able to find many things for friends and for our family ...lil treasures to bring back.The childrens clothes were wonderful..little shops with beautiful dresses and shoes and darling outfits for really cheap prices I went crazy ..Thank God I married a great guy who lets me indulge a bit.<br />
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AAI was a GREAT AGENCY to work with...We also loved working with Mr Li while we were there.He was great to get us in on our apt first so we didn't have to wait..both on the Doctors apts for the girls as well as the Visa apts...Well you all know by now..Im not a long writer...so without further ado...here are our two new princesses !!!!<br />
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-60643599318597763392013-09-29T19:16:00.002-07:002013-09-29T19:16:20.658-07:0011 days and counting DOWN !!<span style="font-size: large;">11 days until we leave to get our girls</span>...I sooo cannot wait to get my hands and arms all around them. It seems so surreal. It has taken us 17 months to get to this point...Thank you for all the prayers...encouragement and support along the way...Any one who has been on the rollercoaster ride called Adoption knows what a ride it can be. <br />
Well my dears, we are almost there....We are still short on funds and have a short time to try to get the rest of the way...we so badly need our FSP page to read $8,193....we need just $1,113 more to get there. PLEASE Pray we will get there. We need the last of the funding to pay for our Motel and food as well as Medicals for the girls...I know our God is MIGHTY to save God's SOOOOOOOO GOT THIS !!<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">RONA</span></em>Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-74636145487568393652013-09-24T07:12:00.000-07:002013-09-24T07:12:01.485-07:00New Pictures of our girls !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Carrington Sophia our precious 3 year old...Mommy and Daddy are coming sweet girl !!!</div>
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-36358945270060319552013-09-23T16:48:00.004-07:002013-09-23T16:48:54.946-07:0016 more Breakfasts at home to fix...and we are leaving on a JET plane !!!!!!I cannot believe it...we are SOOOOOOO close...God has blessed us in so many ways. I'm an emotional mess right now. We love our little girls sooo much, we cannot wait to hug them and kiss them alllll over !! Leaving our other kids home is hard, I cannot thank my dear friends enough for stepping up,taking some of the kids and helping us right now. You have made this sooo much easier...THANK YOU just doesn't cover it !!<br />
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Well We are still short on funds,God knows that..and we Trust He HAS a plan...<br />
We used the $5,100 from our RR account for Tickets...Our flights were over $7,000 total, including IN country travel. We have our 6 days at Holiday Inn to pay for yet, that will be another $1100...We paid for our week in G already, that was $1100,WHOOOHOOO.We have food for two weeks ((4 people)) at a guess of about $700..and Medicals for the girls $450 and Visas for the girls<<no idea>>..Bottom line..<br />
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We still need about $1500......we have a whopping 000000 left in savings...<br />
Want to be a part of the BLESSING ??<br />
Please pray about helping us get the rest of the way...<br />
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We Pray and PRAISE you Lord. We KNOW,and We TRUST, you have a plan !<br />
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With our eyes on Him,<br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Rona</strong></span></em>Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-35069997577741005752013-09-11T13:25:00.001-07:002013-09-11T13:25:37.267-07:00Please pray with us !!We really need your prayers. So many things have come in a lot higher than we predicted. We had a tight budget to begin with..and now that budget is blown to shreds! I KNOW that I KNOW that I KNOW God has called us to these girls..He has showed us in so many ways.We are so close to traveling..in just 4 weeks we will be leaving...and we are short on funds ! I just booked our flights..and Motels...that hit us hard too. We know our God reigns..and He is in control !! Please will you pray for our family. Pray for God to show up in a MIGHTY WAY....this mom is growing weary!<br />
God knows the totals..He knows our need..and I KNOW He has it covered !! <br />
Blessings,RonaRonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-16701374412146044052013-09-02T17:17:00.002-07:002013-09-02T17:17:47.248-07:00HELP US BRING OUR GIRLS HOME !!!!We are soooo close to traveling. We really need your help. We need to pay for our tickets this week and we are short on funding..We need our Reeces Rainbow account to read $7,300....we are so close..wont you please pray about helping us get there. Be a part of the blessing, any amount will help.<br />
Click on Carringtons photo on the right side of our blog to help us bring our girls home...Don't forget to comment and share a prayer request you have. Our family will add you to our list and we will together pray for everyone of you...Thank you for being a BIG WONDERFUL part of bringing our girls home !!<br />
Keeping our eyes on Jesus,<br />
<em><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Rona</strong></span></em>Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-22817609182042114052013-08-30T10:09:00.002-07:002013-08-30T10:09:42.142-07:00WE GOT ITTTTT !!!The long awaited for TA..TRAVEL APPROVAL...We are leaving to get our girls ! <br />
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Oct 11th 2013 we will be in the air heading towards China...We will fly out of LSE,just 20 min from home....We will fly to Bejing first, then to our daughters province...Stay there a week and leave on Friday for our Consulate Apt. On Monday the 21st. the girls have medical apts..On the 22nd. we have our consulate apt..Then fly home on the 24th..and because we lost a day when arriving here..we leave on a Thursday and get home on a Thursday...HAHAHA....<br />
Here is another wonderful AWESOME God thing...We get our girls on Monday Oct 14th...<br />
Peytons 7th Birthday !! Our God is MIGHTY to save...NO MORE Birthdays in a orphanage my sweet !!!! You HAVE A Mommy and a Daddy who love you ... who are coming for you..and who will forever be with you...You have brothers and sisters who cannot wait to meet you...Hold on sweet girls...it wont be long now...<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Love, Mom</span></strong></em>Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-7399800327823909532013-07-25T14:26:00.002-07:002013-07-25T14:26:16.264-07:00Our God is MIGHTY to save !!!!OMG...I posted we were $5,000..short on traveling...I have been praying yet nothing was coming in our adoption fund..We have applied so many times before for grants...never to receive any help..We have sent out countless letters...emails and more..not letting pride get in our way..its hard to ask for help...yet nothing ..$196 has been in our account for months..every penny we Praised God..every increase I was deeply touched..no matter the amount..it meant alot to us that ANYONE would help us to get our girls home...Still..we are $5,000 short....where...where will it come from God ??? We have no where else to gather it from??? We move ahead and we TRUST in you Father......then B A M !!!!<br />
One night...as I often do..I check our adoption fund....I scream..check it again..then again..then even once more..and YUP..I read it correctly..and it SAYS <strong><span style="font-size: large;">$5,196.00</span></strong> Our God is might to save !!!<br />
I ran with computer in hand to Rick who was reading...screaming..Honey LOOOOOOOK..what God has done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The kids come running to see why mom has gone crazy....we ALL life our hands and Praise God...He is in the details...Never ever doubt..if He calls you...He will carry you the way until completion...Our God is might to save...Oh how much more He loves the orphans !!<br />
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<em><strong>Love, Rona</strong></em>Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-56665380319812139872013-07-25T14:12:00.001-07:002013-07-25T14:12:39.554-07:00I800 Approval July 18thWe got I800 approval...July 18th...we are now 6 weeks from traveling ..PRAISE GOD !!<br />
I'm full speed ahead in packing mode..Our daughter Peyton knows she has a family coming for her...she is SO excited and we are too..I cannot wait to hold my girls...The main concern is finding families here to watch out kids..many have stepped up to say they would take a kiddo or two..Thank you all for making this possible..in our hearts I believe its important for Rick and I both to go..and you all are making that a reality..We know we can trust you all and we know God is in every detail !..<br />
Soon girls ...you will be an orphan NO MORE !!! <br />
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-87387776382607447842013-05-22T22:05:00.002-07:002013-05-22T22:05:47.715-07:00... LOA ...We got it !!! May 16th infact ! What does this mean ? Why it means we will be traveling to get our girls hopefully as soon as Aug !! Now is when I freak a bit...being one who likes to know whats next and paln things out...not possible to do when one is adopting by the way..and God sure has worked with me alot in this area...Still its important to know how much money we need for this and that...How much flights will cost..Motels and food etc....Lord Im giving this all to you Jesus !!!! You carried us this far..I KNOW youve got the rest of it as well !!!Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-48077969878375119192013-04-21T18:47:00.001-07:002013-04-21T18:47:55.277-07:00Peyton ReeseNew pictures..it always warms my heart deeply to see sweet smiling faces on our girls !! They are growing and changing and that's bittersweet,we are missing so much. Peyton is 34#'s and 38" tall .. at 6 years of age,she is little !<br />
We've been looking for a stroller for her,one that is easily transported,and strong to last and hold up a few years.Peyton can only walk using a walker or holding onto hands.She can climb stairs and she is learning and getting stronger every day...We are so grateful for her health and her joy shows in her eyes..Her start in life wasn't always easy...our family plans to make up for that by showering her with lots of love and hugs and kisses! Hold tight sweet pea..we are coming !!!<br />
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-83504761954070699242013-04-11T21:16:00.000-07:002013-04-11T21:16:22.270-07:00New Pictures...YEAH!Got new pictures of Carrington Sophia today...she is growing so fast...makes my mommy heart ache to hold her! She is 31#'s and 34'' tall...Carri turned 3 in December...so she is healthy in weight and height and for that we are grateful !! Without further ado...here she is ..our smiling sweet hearts joy...Carrington !!<br />
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Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-82567729343902052572013-04-11T18:39:00.001-07:002013-04-11T18:39:18.504-07:00No words....just listen to this song it says it all...<br />
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Lord Jesus place the burning desire on the hearts of many...Lord Jesus lead your children to make a difference..to HELP bring your special children home...let us all treasure children with special needs and see them through YOUR eyes Father!!<br />
Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-66559719899874655152013-03-31T19:06:00.002-07:002013-03-31T19:06:27.024-07:00LID...March 19th....We are logged in...WHOOOOHOOOO! We had some paperwork mix up...seems they sent the wrong LOI..letter of Intent,and we needed to send them the correct one stating we are seeking to adopt TWO children not one...Anyway ..that set us back a week...We are officially LOGGED IN March 19th..<br />
Now we wait for LOA..."Letter Of Approval" from China...this can take 3 months...We are praying of coarse that it doesn't!<br />
Still holding on to traveling in July....Ronahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563668847542585723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4618566323998922119.post-23295959343394130552013-02-26T10:38:00.000-08:002013-02-26T10:38:02.913-08:00Feb 25th DTC !!!WHOOOHOOO..That's right...we are Dossier To China !! <br />
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All this hard work...piles of paperwork,endless signatures and notaries,done..our Dossier was sent to China! Here is what is left..our waiting isn't over yet..<br />
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LID..Logged In Date (China logs in your paperwork)..about 2 weeks out<br />
LOA..(Letter of acceptance)..about 60 days<br />
1800 approval...3 weeks<br />
Article 5...4 weeks<br />
TA ((<strong>TRAVEL APPOINTMENT</strong>)) 2to 4 weeks....<br />
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We are about 19-20 weeks from getting our girls !!<br />
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