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Jul 21 2009
We received our RA (referral approval) today, and are in a state of pleasant shock and delight. China has said yes to our request to adopt this little girl, and it is our pleasure to introduce to you all Emily Ruth Chastain.
Emily’s Chinese name is Bao Xinya. She is 4 years old, and [...]
Jun 11 2009
We received our Pre-Approval (PA) this morning, and now await our Referral Approval (RA). The PA means that China has received our intent to adopt Emily, and based upon that intent and our rehabilitation plan, will begin to review our family’s dossier. The RA could be received three to five months from the [...]
Feb 10 2009
Just a quick adoption update. Karen and I headed down to the USCIS office again today to have our fingerprints redone so that a new I-171H form could be issued (The famed I-171H is the “most holy’ of documents giving us permission from US Immigration to adopt internationally). Our current I-171H expires in [...]
Jan 16 2009
Recently Karen has taken to making jewelry. She was looking for a new hobby and outlet, and has come to enjoy time spent at the table creating. I encouraged her to consider selling some of her creations, and she’s found lots of interest among friends and family. Tonight she broadened her horizons [...]