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Our adoption story. Myke (Daddy) + Shari (Mommy) + CHIANNA = Family! : )

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Shopping Makes Chianna Happy

Last night we took Chianna shopping to spend her birthday money and as she is running into the mall she is yelling "I'm happy, I'm so happy, the happy is not stopping!"
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In April of 2009 we were blessed to finally be united with our daughter forever! This blog details our new family life.

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We love our new little sister!

Kisses in the Wind

We hold you in our heart and touch you in our dreams. You are here each day with us, at least that's how it seems. We know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long. But remember child, we love you so and that will keep you strong. Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin... Because tonight, just as always, we blow you kisses in the wind. We promise you, darling, we're doing all that we can do. Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend. But for tonight, just as always, we blow you kisses in the wind. May our love wrap you up and hold you very tight. And let the angels bring the kisses that we send to you each night.

--- Unknown - Modified by Me : )

Adoption Links

  • A.D.O.P.P.T Agency
  • LifeSpan Services - Home Study
  • FCC S. FL Support Group
  • AdoptVietnam.com
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  • Vietnam Tourism Info.
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Our Adoption Timline

  • May 10, 2009 - Arrive Home!
  • May 8, 2009 - Leave Vietnam
  • April 29, 2009 - Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Hanoi
  • April 28, 2009 - 4pm Giving & Receiving Ceremony
  • April 24, 2009 - Leave for Vietnam!
  • April 15, 2009 - Received G& R Date!
  • March 27, 2009 - INS APPROVAL
  • August 20, 2008 - OFFICIAL REFERRAL!!
  • July 21, 2008 - sent revised home study to Tallahassee for notary authentication
  • July 21, 2008 - received amended i171h approval
  • July 16, 2008 - sent revised home study to INS for approval
  • July 16, 2008 - received revised home study
  • July 3, 2008 - said YES, it's official, WE FOUND CHIANNA!
  • May31, 2008 - heard about 4 yr old in HCMC, starting gathering info
  • March 26, 2008 - waiting to hear from the DIA before proceeding with new documents
  • March 26, 2008 - received authenticated docs back from Tallahassee
  • March 24, 2008 - re-sent corrected docs back to Tallahassee
  • March 22, 2008 - realized two docs were not signed, Tallahassee rejected them
  • March 20, 2008 - received authenticated docs back from Tallahassee
  • March 17, 2008 - Received "official" word that we are logged in VN!
  • March 14, 2008 - mailed paperwork to Tallahassee
  • March 7, 2008 - Picked up new local police clearances
  • March 6, 2008 - Received new employment letters
  • February 29, 2008 - Shari's new medical form completed
  • February 28, 2008 - Myke's new medical form completed
  • Feb. 24, 2008 - Realized that some docs expired before getting logged in
  • January 14, 2008 - Dossier Arrives in VN!
  • January 7, 2008 - Dossier leaves SF for VN!
  • December 18, 2007 - Dossier Received at VN Consulate in SF
  • December 17, 2007 - Sending Dossier to VN Consulate in SF
  • December 5, 2007 - Received Sealed Documents Back from Tallahassee
  • November 26, 2007 - Sent Notarized Papers to Tallahassee for Authentication Seals
  • October 19, 2007 - I171h - INS Approval!
  • September 12, 2007 - Received Completed Home Study Report!
  • September 4, 2007 - Received Home Study Report Rough Draft
  • August 30, 2007 - Letter from INS requesting additional I600A Info - This means they are processing our application already!
  • August 30, 2007 - Passports Arrived!
  • August 17, 2007 - Mailed off final papers needed to complete Home Study
  • August 13, 2007 - Mailed off ADOPPT contract.
  • June 29, 2007 - Home Study Visit
  • June 27, 2007 - Had our fingerprints done at INS office.
  • June 27, 2007 - Received notification that INS received our 1600A application.
  • June 19, 2007 - Received Official Welcome Packet from A.D.O.P.P.T. with more papers to sign and have notarized.
  • June 15, 2007 - Mailed Home Study contract along with consent forms for FDLE and C&FS background checks.
  • June 15, 2007 - Mailed off I-600A form.
  • June 15, 2007 - Obtained certified copies of our birth certificates from the Bureau of Vital Statistics.
  • June 15, 2007 - A.D.D.O.P.T received application and "eveything looks good"!
  • June 13, 2007 - Obtained copies of background reports from Broward County Sheriff's Office.
  • June 12, 2007 - Passports applied for and mailed off.
  • June 12, 2007 - Passport photos done at CVS.
  • June 9, 2007 - Mailed Agency Application
  • June 5, 2007 - Found Home Study Agency & made our home study appt.
  • May 30 - Decided on A.D.D.O.P.T, Inc. for our agency.
  • May 27, 2007 - Decided that Vietnam was the best fit for us.
  • May 2007 - Joined FCC South Florida
  • May 2007 - Decided on International Adoption
  • January 2007 - Started Thinking About Adoption & Researching

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