She brings to light...God is gracious: Our 7 Year Anniversary Part 2

Monday, July 1, 2013

Here is a video we made for our children, reflecting on our first 7 years of marriage. Part 2 of 2. Click on this link to view in HD http://vimeo.com/69466198
Click here to view Part 1 http://vimeo.com/69013514

7th Anniversary Part 2 from Maria Parry on Vimeo.

Our Story

A "class clown" from Vermont and a "shy nerd" from Japan/California crossed paths in Jacksonville, FL. They fell in love and got married. They produced two beautiful and crazy girls. They knew they wanted to expand their family. This time, they decided the next child will come by way of adoption. This summer, they traveled to China to bring their new daughter home. They named her Siana Lu, which means, "bringing to light...that God is gracious."
God is the Best Author we know, and we give Him all the praise for allowing us to take part in this incredible story.

Adoption Timeline

3/31/12 Attended adoption seminar
4/6/12 Submitted application to Lifeline
5/19/12 1st home study visit
5/26/12 Fingerprinting for background check
6/16/12 2nd home study visit
9/7/12 Received our completed home study
10/2/12 I-800A sent to immigration
11/7/12 Fingerprinting appointment at USCIS
11/10/12 Received approval for I-800A
12/10/12 DTC (Dossier to China)
12/25/12 LID (Log-in date)
1/4/13 Received our first referral file
1/5/13 Turned down our first referral
1/17/13 Received our second referral file
1/22/13 Turned down our second referral
2/16/13 Received our third referral
2/17/13 Accepted our third referral!
2/25/13 Received our pre-approval
4/9/13 Care package sent
4/12/13 Received LOA (Letter of Acceptance)
4/22/13 I-800 sent to immigration
5/7/13 I-800 provisional approval
5/20/13 Cable letter received
5/21/13 Article 5 dropped off
6/5/13 Article 5 picked up
6/21/13 Travel Approval!
6/26/13 Consulate appointment confirmed
6/26/13 Flights booked!
7/13/13 Leave for Japan
7/14/13 Arrive in Japan
7/18/13 Leave for Beijing, China
7/21/13 Leave for Hohhot, China (her province)
7/23/13 GOTCHA DAY!!!
7/24/13 Adoption Day
7/26/13 Leave for Guangzhou, China
8/1/13 Consulate Appointment
8/2/13 Leave for Hong Kong
8/3/13 Travel back to U.S. Siana becomes a U.S. citizen

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Monday, July 1, 2013

Our 7 Year Anniversary Part 2

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