Our Timeline "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is His reward."--Psalm 127:3 September 2004 - Receive first imformation packet about International Adoption 3 January 2005 - Had first interview to discuss our eligibility to adopt a child, internationally. 7 January 2005 - Submit Expression of Interest April 2005 - Go to series of Educational Sessions on International Adoption June 2005 - Social Worker visits Sept 2005 - Social Worker Report finally arrives Nov 2005 - Finalise Medicals and Police Clearances 19 Dec 2005 - Submit completed Dossier to AFIS 2 Feb 2006 - Date To China - (file leave for China) 22 Feb 2006 - File is Logged In with China Center of Adoption Affairs Wait for 3 years 22 Dec 2008 - FINALLY, our Agency calls!!! Our allocation is waiting for us. Make an appointment to see allocation at 2pm on 23 Dec 23 Dec 2008 - We have a daughter. She is beautiful. We are over the moon!! 31 Dec 2008 - Finalise our acceptance and lodge immigration papers 13 Jan 2009 - Our Itinerary has been confirmed 10 Feb 2009 - Fly to Shanghai 11 Feb 2009 - Fly to Guangzhou 12 Feb 2009 - TARI DAY 13 Feb 2009 - Official Family Day - we're now a family of 5!!! 14-19 Feb 2009 - Sightseeing and official appointments, in Guangzhou 20 Feb 2009 - Fly to Shanghai 21-25 Feb 2009 - Sightseeing and official appointments, in Shanghai 26 Feb 2009 - Get Australian Visa 26 Feb 2009 - Fly out of Shanghai 27 Feb 2009 - WE'RE HOME!!! Reunite with babies at home... Our family is complete. 28 Feb 2009 - Live happily ever after!!! Tari is Here         This page hosted by