Friday, August 22, 2008

Beginnings: Here's How Sheila joined Our Family!


Key Dates:
  • June 16, 2008: Received a call from the agency and a file about Youn Dan Hong - Sheila
  • June 18: The agency sent my "Letter of Intent to China" for me to adopt Sheila
  • July 1: Received official word, the Letter of Approval, that I was to be Sheilas mom; I couldn't wait!
  • July 28: Received travel approval from China
  • Aug. 28: Travel from Chicago to Shanghai
  • Aug. 31: Travel from Shanghai to Nanchang
  • Sept. 1: "Gotcha Day" - Receive Sheila on Labor Day
  • Sept. 1-5: Wait in Nanchang for Chinese paperwork to be processed
  • Sept. 5: Travel to Guangzhou for American paperwork to be processed
  • Sept. 9: US Consulate appointment
  • Sept. 10: Swearing in ceremony
  • Sept. 9-11: Travel to Shanghai, then on to Chicago

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