Home and finally I can post.

How disappointing was it to find out we couldn’t post while in China.  Thanks to FaceBook, we could still update our friends with the goings on with the Bruner’s. Now that we are home things are settling down, we have developed a routine that helps Sierra know what to expect from day to day.  After [...]

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I’m leavin’ on a jet plane…

Sierra here we come – 5 more days and we get to see you and hold you.  We love you.

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Whew, approved and on our way.

We received word today that our homestudy and updated Visa 37 is on it’s way to the National Visa Center.  The NVC is in New Hampshire – from there it will be faxed to the American Consulate in Guanzghou, PRC.  This all needs to happen before June 22.  We are leaping out in faith that [...]

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Sense of humor replaced by FEAR

Well, to continue the saga of our homestudy lost in space, if we fail to “get it right” this next time they could deny us.  What does that mean?  No one really knows for sure – and I don’t want to find out. If USCIS would stop changing the rules on us it would be [...]

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Lost in Space

Yeah, we got our consulate appt in China – June 22!  Boo, UPS never delivered our updated immigration paperwork to the Chicago USCIS office.  Copies have been overnighted to them from FRC – Family Resource Center – the absolute best adoption agency in the world. Stay tuned to the continuing saga of immigration paperwork  –  [...]

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God’s Hand

As I look back at our adoption journey I see God’s hand gently on our back guiding us as you would a young child.  We are His children after all and allowing Him to guide us is the best – yet hardest place to be.  Now don’t get me wrong, being in the Lord’s will [...]

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