Called To Love: Celebrating Jamaica Style (1 year old)

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Celebrating Jamaica Style (1 year old)

A year ago we had no clue what awaited us. Never have we known such joy. Aside from our salvation and the gift of each other; Sophie is the most amazing little blessing. Those of you with children know my heart. We are honored to celebrate this precious gift from God. We have so many reasons to praise her wonderful Maker. We can't thank Him enough for choosing us to walk this journey with her. Everyday is sweeter. Love is deeper. Life is richer. Happy, Happy Birthday Sophie Lu.

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Adoption Progress

Dec. 16th, 2011 - Approved for Adoption through Lifeline Christian Services
Dec. 23rd, 2011 - Mailed fingerprints.
Dec. 27th, 2011 - Mailed Alabama CAN forms to Lifeline.
Jan. 6th, 2012 - First home study visit.
Jan. 9th, 2012 - Mailed PA, FL, CT, and NJ CAN forms to Lifeline. Got birth and marriage certificates.
Jan. 11th, 2012 - Gary's physical.
Jan. 16th, 2012 - Amanda's physical.
Jan. 17th, 2012 - Second home study visit.
Jan. 23rd, 2012 - Physical exam sheet for the girls signed.
Jan. 23rd, 2012 - Fingerprints approved.
Feb. 3rd, 2012 - Third home study visit.
Feb. 11th, 2012 - All CAN clearances received.
Feb. 16th, 2012 - Final home study visit in Birmingham.
April 30th, 2012 - I-600a application mailed to Immigration.
May 7th, 2012 - Received notice that our I-600a application and payment were received by USCIS.
May 30th, 2012 - Dossier sent to Lifeline.
June 6th, 2012 - Received approval of our I-600a from USCIS (Immigration).
June 15th, 2012 - Dossier authentification complete.
June 20th, 2012 - Dossier sent to translator.
July 12th, 2012 - Dossier translated into French!!!
July 22nd, 2012 - Our social worker visited Haiti to meet a new potential partner.
Aug. 7th, 2012 - Lifeline added a new orphanage to their partnership in Haiti. We decided to change to the new orphanage. We sent our application to Three Angels.
Aug. 14th, 2012 - We were approved by the new orphanage.
Oct. 25th, 2012 - Dossier mailed to Haiti.
Oct. 30th, 2012 - Dossier delivered to Three Angels in Haiti.
Nov. 2nd, 2012 - Received Kelly and Kevenel's referral.
Nov. 13th, 2012 - Dossier officially entered IBESR!!!
May 21st, 2013 - Dossier officially exited IBESR!!!
July 15th, 2013 - Booked tickets for our first trip to meet our babies.
Aug. 4th - Aug. 10th, 2013 - Our first trip to Haiti. (Aug. 7th - U.S. Embassy Appointment, Aug. 8th - Parquet Appointments)
Sept. 24th, 2013 - Birth father interview/court appointment completed.
Oct. 25th, 2013 - Received Adoption Decree. Exited Parquet. Entered MOI.
Nov. 15th, 2013 - Exited MOI. Entered Immigration (Passports.)
Feb. 14th, 2014 - Picked up passports!!!
Feb. 21st, 2014 - Dossier submitted to US Embassy.
March 26th, 2014 - USCIS requested one additional document.
April 30th, 2014 - Requested document submitted.
May 19th, 2014 - Received notice of I-600 approval.
June 5th, 2014 - Visa interview.
June 10th, 2014 - We travel to Haiti.
June 13th, 2014 - HOMECOMING!!!