visa medical exam - check

8/20/2011

we went to Shamian island for the Visa medical appointment this morning. shamian island is the home of the White Swan Hotel - where most adoptive parents have previously stayed in Guangzhou - us included when we adopted Lily in 2003. the hotel is closing soon for up to 2 years for renovation. the island is still abuzz with lots of adoptive families at this time - so sweet to observe these little ones (and older children too) being set in families! we really love it here in Guangzhou - lots of more western food choices, english speaking people, starbucks next to hotel, etc. :)) makes it easier for us to be out and about. esther passed her medical exam after nearly knocking the Dr out with a head butt for taking her doggy purse! hilarious - should have had the video camera out.
thank you all for the prayers and encouraging words. keenly aware of the importance and blessing of community when we are halfway around the world!
i uploaded some new photos:) love to all!
link for photos on the China page

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Amy link

8/21/2011 01:12:27 am

Hi Tugwells! We're glad to be group-mates with you in GZ, and we're glad our girls passed the medical exam, too!
The Millers
Simon, Amy, Gracie, and Gemma

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August 2011
July 2011

Journey to Esther Joy
11.9-11.11.10 Decision to adopt and announcement to family - Submitted
paperwork for application to International Family Services Adoption Agency
11.12.10 First phone call to our AWESOME Social Worker - start gathering
paperwork for Home Study, Dr's visits, ETC - Completed agency paperwork with
Letter of Intent and Plan of Care for China Special Needs Program
12.2.10 First Meeting with SW
12.7.10 Home visit with SW
12.16.10 Home Study Complete
12.22.10 Mailed Home Study and I800a application to USCIS
1.4.11 Receipt of I800a application - I-797c - Assembling dossier documents -
Police checks, Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificate, Employment
verification, financial statement, ETC.
1.12.11 Received notice for fingerprint appointment USCIS
1.16.11 Recieved Pre approval from China to adopt Dang Lu Yao - Esther Joy
DOB 4.27.2009
1.24.11 Fingerprint appointment USCIS Ft Smith
2.28.11 Fingerprint approval - I797 - last notary signatures obtained,
dossier finished
3.1.11 Dossier sent to agency for state seals and embassy seals
3.30.2011 Our 15 year Anniversary:) - Dossier sent to China
4.6.2011 Dossier received in China
4.15.2011 Official Log in date
5.25.2011 Letter Seeking Confirmation of Adoption Received
5.27.2011 I800 paperwork sent
6.2.2011 Receipt of I800
6.15.2011 Approval of I800
6.27.2011 I800 approval and National Visa Center letter sent to China
7.1.11 Consulate and Provincial Paperwork assembled - just waiting on travel approval
7.11.11 VISA applications sent to Houston
7.22.11 Photos and Ht/Wt on Esther recv'd for packing/planning
7.23.11 VISA's completed and returned
7.26.11 TRAVEL APPROVAL!!!
7.28.11 Flights purchased
Travel dates 8.11 to 8.25
packing and ready to get our girl!

8.25.11 We are HOME!!!