A Red Thread To Tennessee: Phew, pictures taken!

Monday, February 28, 2011

Phew, pictures taken!

I can't tell you what it took for us to get a decent family portrait for our dossier. We actually had to have several but this one was the best so I thought I'd share.
Our dossier has to include pictures of our home, family, things we like doing together etc.. Some of it seemed strange to me but I'm glad to say that it is complete. Now on to the next task.

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The SandersonsFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:28 PM
GREAT FAMILY PIC!!! Congrats! I stressed over our pics so much!! Love following along on your journey! Is your dossier nearly done? I can't remember "how far along" you are. Praying for you guys!
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TOTEally Posh!March 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM
It looks great! You will be glad you have that sweet picture!
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KISSES IN THE WIND

I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.
But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.

--- Unknown

Our Timeline So Far

1/28/11
Application Sent to America World

2/4/11

Accepted into the America World China Program

2/7/11

Agreements Signed and Initial Program Fee Paid

2/9/11

Individual Home Study Begins

2/16/11

10 Hours of Hague Training Complete

2/18/11
Home Study Complete and Aimee M. becomes our Family Coordinator. Attended Sanderson Adoption Fundraiser Dinner and revealing our secret.

2/19/11
Collecting Dossier Paperwork "Paper Chasing"

Talking to Miss Avery about becoming a big sister AGAIN and about what adopting a child in need really means. She was thrilled.

3/9/11
Our Home Study has been reviewed, corrected and sent to AWAA. All paperwork is complete and now sent off to be certified.

3/30/11
Approved for the China Waiting Child Program!!! We are referral ready now - meaning we could potentially be matched with a child at any time.

4/28/11
Referral Call

5/17/11
USCIS Fingerprinting

5/18/11
Electronic Acceptance/EA sent to the CCCWA.

5/2/11
DTC/Dossier to China

6/20/11
Received confirmation that our dossier was logged in.
LID/Log In Date

8/4/11
Received our RA/Referral Acceptance from China
Looks like a November Travel!!!!!

8/24/11
1-800 Approved

9/2/11
Received NVC notification of cable letter

10/3/11
TA/Travel Approval

10/27/11
We leave for China!!!!