Drumroll please........We have TA

The lllllooooooonnnnnnnggggggggg awaited TA arrived and we are thrilled.  It's like finally having a due date.  We will be traveling in June, going to China as a family of 5, coming home as a Half-Dozen!!!!!!

Ways to be praying for the Harris Half-Dozen:
*Pray for Fang Tao's heart to be prepared as best as it possibly can be for a family.
*Pray for him as he leaves all he has ever known.
*Pray for our travel-smooth, peaceful, safe.
*Pray for health over all of us, no sickness.
*Pray for good bonding and attachment.
*Pray for emotions to be calm.
*Pray for safety for each of us as we travel, while we are there, and our return home.


I think that is enough for now.  We so appreciate your prayers and sharing this journey with us.

Blessings,
The Harris Half-Dozen

May the 4th Be With You (Or at least Article 5)

I never intend to have long gaps between posts, but there is so much to be done and I like to post when we have an update.  Woohoo....We received the email today that lets us know our Article 5 has been issued.  Some of you know exactly what that means.  Others of us, not so much-me included.  I do know that is the last BIG step before Travel Approval (TA) is issued.  So I did a little research to help me understand exactly what Article 5 issue means and here it is:
"Submit an immigrant visa application, Form DS-260 , to the Embassy or Consulate responsible for processing immigrant visa applications for the child’s country of origin. If everything has been done in the required order and the child is likely eligible to immigrate as a Convention Adoptee, the Embassy or Consulate will issue a letter, called the “Article 5/17 letter”, notifying the central authority of the child’s country of origin that the child appears to be “eligible to enter and permanently reside” in the United States following the completion of the adoption or guardianship in the child’s country of origin."

*This information was taken from https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/us-visa-for-your-child/hague-visa-process.html *

Now that we have a better understanding of that, TA is next and boy are we ready and also not ready-haha.  Adoption nesting is a real thing-and it is in full swing.  Every corner of the house has been/is/will be cleaned.  Bunk beds are assembled.  Packing list is L-O-N-G!  Visas are submitted.  Prayers are being prayed.  We are so excited. 

Ways to pray for The Harris Half-Dozen:
*All travel plans to come together very easily
*Determination and organization to get everything done for travel
*Peace in all of us
*God will prepare Fang Tao for this huge transition
*God will prepare us for this huge transition
*For health over each one of us leading up to travel and during travel
*Supernatural hedge of protection upon us and Fang Tao 
*Good bonding and attachment on this journey

Thank you to each and every one of you who have already donated financially.  We are so grateful.  If anyone wants to make a final donation, simply click on the right side (Reece's Rainbow) ***It works best on a computer and goes directly toward our fund.  You will receive a confirmation email that states our account specifically.  Electronic devices do not work the same.  It is tax-deductible.*** To those of you who have been praying with us-thank you.  Please don't stop now!  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  We will keep everyone posted!!!!

The Harris Half-Dozen