MingGe is very fortunate to have Migyeong in her life. We are thankful for Migyeong’s love and support.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Waiting for TA
CCAA was closed last week for Chinese New Year.
We are patiently waiting for Travel Approval.
As soon as we get the call we will be requesting our Consulate Appointment. We are praying that we can leave next Thursday. If February 12 does not work out we will leave on February 19.
The wait is killing us but we can't wipe the smile off our faces. We are so happy to know that we will be with MingGe very soon. We pray every day that she will be happy with us and her transition is as smooth as possible.
We're almost there!
Danelle
We are patiently waiting for Travel Approval.
As soon as we get the call we will be requesting our Consulate Appointment. We are praying that we can leave next Thursday. If February 12 does not work out we will leave on February 19.
The wait is killing us but we can't wipe the smile off our faces. We are so happy to know that we will be with MingGe very soon. We pray every day that she will be happy with us and her transition is as smooth as possible.
We're almost there!
Danelle
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Happy Birthday MingGe
Today is MingGe's 4th birthday.
We also had great news today from USCIS. Our I800 has been approved. It was just sent via overnight mail on Wednesday (waiting for LOA) so that is 3 business days! Thank you USCIS!! This is important because it is required to schedule our consulate appointment. Now as soon as we get Travel Approval from China we will be able to make our appointment and go. I am so happy!!
Elaine also let me know that MingGe's birthday package arrived safely. We sent her some stickers, birthday cards, including hand made ones from Jack and Ruby, as well as some hair elastics. They will bring it to MingGe tomorrow. I hope she has a great day.
D
We also had great news today from USCIS. Our I800 has been approved. It was just sent via overnight mail on Wednesday (waiting for LOA) so that is 3 business days! Thank you USCIS!! This is important because it is required to schedule our consulate appointment. Now as soon as we get Travel Approval from China we will be able to make our appointment and go. I am so happy!!
Elaine also let me know that MingGe's birthday package arrived safely. We sent her some stickers, birthday cards, including hand made ones from Jack and Ruby, as well as some hair elastics. They will bring it to MingGe tomorrow. I hope she has a great day.
D
Monday, January 5, 2009
LOA! LOA!! LOA!!!
We were very fortunate to receive our LOA after 82 days! This means we will be traveling to China soon to bring MingGe home!!!
Our LOA is being sent to us via overnight mail, we will sign and overnight back. It will go back to CCAA who will issue Travel Approval. TA usually takes 3-4 weeks. As soon as that is in hand we can request a consulate appointment. All travel arrangements will hinge upon the consulate appointment in Guangzhou.
As soon as I hung up with our agency I called John's cell. I can't believe it but he actually had it on and answered (this must be a sign). Even though I was crying I managed to get the words out and John was able to celebrate the news with the lunch bunch.
I sent a note to Elaine and Migyeong since it was the middle of the night. I also had to call Ali and my mother. Don't know Maria or Nick's numbers at work so they will have to wait until tonight. I also called Nana and Papa. Papa was skiing but Nana was thrilled to hear the news!!
I can't believe this is really happening. Thank you Lord!!!!
Danelle
Our LOA is being sent to us via overnight mail, we will sign and overnight back. It will go back to CCAA who will issue Travel Approval. TA usually takes 3-4 weeks. As soon as that is in hand we can request a consulate appointment. All travel arrangements will hinge upon the consulate appointment in Guangzhou.
As soon as I hung up with our agency I called John's cell. I can't believe it but he actually had it on and answered (this must be a sign). Even though I was crying I managed to get the words out and John was able to celebrate the news with the lunch bunch.
I sent a note to Elaine and Migyeong since it was the middle of the night. I also had to call Ali and my mother. Don't know Maria or Nick's numbers at work so they will have to wait until tonight. I also called Nana and Papa. Papa was skiing but Nana was thrilled to hear the news!!
I can't believe this is really happening. Thank you Lord!!!!
Danelle
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Waiting for LOA Day 77
Happy New Year!
We have seen some LOAs for other families who had sent their files to China shortly before us. Please pray with us that our approval is here soon!
Sorry no posting over Christmas but it was very hectic in the Daley household. Ali and the kids did not make it up north due to weather and colds, we also missed MingGe deeply, but managed to have a great Christmas!
In honor of MingGe we made homemade dumplings on Christmas Eve. John was able to do this with the kids at the Dream Home and it brought back many special memories. Boy, does our family like pan fried dumplings (jiaozi)!
Christmas day was at our house. We were joined by my Mother, my grandmother Mum, brother Nick, wife Cheryl, sister Maria, husband Ed, children Ruby and Luke as well as my mother's friend Joe. Lots of great food, conversation and laughs.
I worked Friday but we were off again on Saturday to celebrate Christmas with the Daley's. Aunt Jill hosted with sons Michael and Peter. John's Mom and Dad also came as well as sister Jen and husband Rob, their children Dylan, Nolan and Sydney, and his Grandmother Mina (92). Another wonderful day with our family.
We can't for MingGe to be part of this family!! She has many Christmas presents to open when she arrives home!
2009 is going to be a year to remember! Love and Peace in the year of the Ox!
Danelle
Friday, December 19, 2008
MingGe Opened her Christmas Package!
Like my new boots and fleece?
It doesn't matter what country you're from - all kids end up playing with the box!!
Look at me!
Sharing her candy canes with Wen Xi!
Mulan - cool! Pretty pink coat...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Day 49
Several families received their travel approval this week. This is usually followed by some LOAs... Keep praying that we receive our approval soon. What a Christmas present that would be!
Jack made a gingerbread house this weekend. The decorations included a big "M" over the front door - for MingGe. He is getting very excited to be a big brother.
D
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