Hislovetravels: In Tianjin

Sunday, March 4, 2012

In Tianjin

We made it!!

Tomorrow is the big day! We are going to the orphanage at 9:00 to finally meet Lily! We are very excited. Hope to post more with pictures soon!

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-March 4, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Glad you made it there safely. Hope you enjoyed your time in Beijing. We will be checking the blog tomorrow for pics of your new sweetie!

Bracco Gang
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AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 11:47 AM
We are praying for you from Va. and enjoying your blog music as we eat lunch. We trust that Lily will do well tomorrow and her heart will be prepared for her new family. Rekha says hi to Megan and she hopes she is having fun and liker her new sister! May the Lord bless and protect you!
Love, The Wrights
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SDavisMarch 4, 2012 at 1:26 PM
You are in our deepest prayers!
Love from all the Davis'!

Isaiah 26:3
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
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Debbie SauerMarch 4, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Glad you had a safe trip. Stay rested. Looking forward to "Gotcha Day" pics. Blessings
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Adoption Lingo

Gotcha Day/Forever Family Day: The special day that you finally meet your new daughter or son.

CCAA: Chinese Center of Adoption Affairs. They oversee the adoption in the People's Republic of China. All adoptive parents must have their approval in order to adopt a Chinese orphan.

Dossier: This is all your paper work to adopt an orphan. It includes a letter requesting permission to adopt a Chinese orphan, home study, police reports, immigration approval, reference letters, medical reports, marriage certificate, birth certificates, letters of employment, and photos of your family and house.

LID: Log in Date. This is the date that China recognizes your dossier and logs it into their system by the CCAA.

LOI: Letter of Intent. This is a letter we write to the CCAA to ask for permission to adopt a particular child.

PA: Pre-approval- China's initial approval of your adoption.

LOA: Letter of Acceptance-This is the official approval from China to adopt your child.

I800-An application to have your child viewed as an immediate family member.

NVC: National Visa Center-Where you petition for a Visa . They work with the US Embassy in China to let them know the petition has been approved.

Article 5: this is the consulate's pre-approving your child for an immigrant visa.

TA: Travel Approval-you are approved to travel to China to get your child!

CA-Consulate Appointment-the date of your appointment at the US embassy to finalize your adoption.

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Sunday, March 4, 2012

In Tianjin

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