We took a bus trip from Osaka to Kyoto. We got to see the highlights of this idyllic Japanese town. The cherry blossoms were in bloom!
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I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:27
From the moment they placed you in my arms you snuggled right into my heart. Anonymous
I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be. Robert Munsch
Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory. Douglas MacArthur
God sets the lonely in families. Psalm 68:6
We love because He first loved us. 1 John 14:9
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Intense love does not measure, it just gives. Mother Teresa
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God has been gracious to us and has been with us through our journey of love and life. He has carried us through some of the most difficult times and has given us joy in the midst of sorrow. He has also been loving and given us abundant blessings. Most importantly, He has provided us with faith. May we share that faith with others.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame".
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:27
From the moment they placed you in my arms you snuggled right into my heart. Anonymous
I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be. Robert Munsch
Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory. Douglas MacArthur
God sets the lonely in families. Psalm 68:6
We love because He first loved us. 1 John 14:9
Liam Everett
newborn
three months
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Lillian Rae
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Intense love does not measure, it just gives. Mother Teresa
LUKE OLIVER
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Important Dates for Lilly's Adoption
3-20-12 - Began the Adoption Process
4-10-12 - Formally accepted into CHSFS Jade China program
8-6-12 - Adoption Study Approved
11-16-12 - DTC (Dossier to China)
11-26-12 - LID (Log-in Date)
1-23-13 - Accepted Referral
1-28-13 - Pre-Approval Notice Received
2-21-13 - LOA (Letter of Acceptance)
3-12-13 - I-800 Provisional Approval Received
3-21-13 - NVC Letter
4-18-13 - Article 5
5-9-13 - TA (Travel Approval)
5-22-13 - Flew to China
5-27-13 - Lilly's Gotcha Day!!!
6-6-13 - Flew home from China
IMPORTANT DATES FOR LUKE'S ADOPTION
10-27-17 - Began the Adoption Process
3-29-18 - Homestudy Completed
5-21-18 - I-600A Approval
7-3-18 - Accepted Referral
8-7-18 - Dossier Sent to Korea
2-13-19 - EP Submission
5-31-19 - EP Approval
7-4-19 - Court Submission
8-31-19 - Flew to Korea (First Trip)
9-6-19 - Court Appointment
9-7-19 - Flew Home (First Trip)
10-11-19 - Flew to Korea (Second Trip)
10-14-19 - Custody - Luke's Gotcha Day!!!
10-15-19 - Visa Interview
10-17-19 - Flew Home (Second Trip)
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- The Herman Family
- Dave and I have been married for 20 years and together for 26. We were high school sweet hearts. We are the parents of identical twin sons, who are in Heaven. We are also proud parents of our adopted children Liam, Lilly and Luke. We have learned through life's experiences to trust God's timing and plan. We live by faith in God's grace.
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