Day #376 -
Ah...I just feel so defeated. I'd like to start this entry off with some positivity, but it's difficult to find these days. We got to skype with Gary today, so that was really nice. I always feel a lot better when we get to "see" each other. Even if it is through a computer screen.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The mountain of patience
Day #359 -
Well, we're still alive. At the end of our ropes, but still alive. I feel like I'm in a marathon, getting towards the end with the finish line in sight and I've been stopped by a mountain called patience. What is patience anyway?? Its hard to keep patience when you haven't seen your husband in a year.
Well, we're still alive. At the end of our ropes, but still alive. I feel like I'm in a marathon, getting towards the end with the finish line in sight and I've been stopped by a mountain called patience. What is patience anyway?? Its hard to keep patience when you haven't seen your husband in a year.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Lies
Day #324 -
Somethings happened to my blog. I attempted to put a widget in a couple of weeks back and since then half of my toolbar went away and everything looks different. SO I haven't written because of that. But I can't figure out how to fix it, so I guess I'll just go with it. Please excuse any spelling errors, as I no longer have spell check!
Somethings happened to my blog. I attempted to put a widget in a couple of weeks back and since then half of my toolbar went away and everything looks different. SO I haven't written because of that. But I can't figure out how to fix it, so I guess I'll just go with it. Please excuse any spelling errors, as I no longer have spell check!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Pointless circles
Day #310-
It's almost been a year now since I last saw my husband. One might think I'd get used to him not being around. One might think I'd continue on with my daily business until I saw him again. But this is not the case. Each day I grow more and more depressed, more lost without him. Chloe asks about her Daddy more and more. She talks about him a lot and says she likes his hugs and kisses best.
It's almost been a year now since I last saw my husband. One might think I'd get used to him not being around. One might think I'd continue on with my daily business until I saw him again. But this is not the case. Each day I grow more and more depressed, more lost without him. Chloe asks about her Daddy more and more. She talks about him a lot and says she likes his hugs and kisses best.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Bye bye waiver
Day #299 -
Well, where to begin. Our lawyer attempted to fight the fraud charge with the Consulate in Dublin. They just sent us the completed form, with both the fraud charge and the overstay charge, along with the box checked stating that we're eligible to file the I-601 waiver. They haven't responded to Lois Capps office, who has sent two inquiries now. I'm really frustrated but not surprised.
Well, where to begin. Our lawyer attempted to fight the fraud charge with the Consulate in Dublin. They just sent us the completed form, with both the fraud charge and the overstay charge, along with the box checked stating that we're eligible to file the I-601 waiver. They haven't responded to Lois Capps office, who has sent two inquiries now. I'm really frustrated but not surprised.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Go fraud yourself
Day #289
After running around like a maniac for the past few weeks trying to get everything to our attorney to get the waiver together while going to school full time and fighting separation anxiety with Chloe, we have been hit with some very bad news. Right now I am so sad, I can't think straight. I know the anger will come soon enough.
After running around like a maniac for the past few weeks trying to get everything to our attorney to get the waiver together while going to school full time and fighting separation anxiety with Chloe, we have been hit with some very bad news. Right now I am so sad, I can't think straight. I know the anger will come soon enough.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Is it over yet?
Day #275-
It's been awhile, I know! Life has just been really busy. We were also in Huntington Beach and the LA area visiting dear friends of ours between summer and fall semesters. I got a week off! I started back to school full time on Monday and Chloe starts Pre school too! I think it was harder for me to drop her off than her. I'm still finding myself looking down to make sure shes still beside me and catching myself asking her questions. I'll be known as the local crazy lady here pretty soon!
It's been awhile, I know! Life has just been really busy. We were also in Huntington Beach and the LA area visiting dear friends of ours between summer and fall semesters. I got a week off! I started back to school full time on Monday and Chloe starts Pre school too! I think it was harder for me to drop her off than her. I'm still finding myself looking down to make sure shes still beside me and catching myself asking her questions. I'll be known as the local crazy lady here pretty soon!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Interview date!!!!
Day #257-
Yesterday I was putting Chloe down for a nap and had my phone on silent. She finally fell asleep and I checked my phone. Our lawyer had called and left a voicemail. My heart stopped. No breath was flowing. Our lawyer never calls, he always emails. I dial my voicemail as quick as one could and impatiently wait for his message to start.
Yesterday I was putting Chloe down for a nap and had my phone on silent. She finally fell asleep and I checked my phone. Our lawyer had called and left a voicemail. My heart stopped. No breath was flowing. Our lawyer never calls, he always emails. I dial my voicemail as quick as one could and impatiently wait for his message to start.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Case closed!
Day #253-
Great news! Our case at the National Visa Center is FINALLY closed! I called yesterday, as I kept receiving emails requesting one of the tax information forms that I had sent out weeks ago. After waiting on hold for only 15 minutes, I was informed that our case has been closed!
Great news! Our case at the National Visa Center is FINALLY closed! I called yesterday, as I kept receiving emails requesting one of the tax information forms that I had sent out weeks ago. After waiting on hold for only 15 minutes, I was informed that our case has been closed!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
So close....
Day #249-
Still no husband, but I do feel a bit closer to getting him home! I met with an Immigration Attorney and he has, thankfully, agreed to work with us as a pro bono case! I can't tell you how excited and grateful we are. He had contacted Cynthia Lambert, they reporter from The Tribune, asking for our contact information.
Still no husband, but I do feel a bit closer to getting him home! I met with an Immigration Attorney and he has, thankfully, agreed to work with us as a pro bono case! I can't tell you how excited and grateful we are. He had contacted Cynthia Lambert, they reporter from The Tribune, asking for our contact information.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Now, aint that funny
Day #235 -
We're still in the National Visa Center step of the process. And let me tell you, it's a NIGHTMARE! I'm not even sure where to begin.
We're still in the National Visa Center step of the process. And let me tell you, it's a NIGHTMARE! I'm not even sure where to begin.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Coming to a theatre near you!
Day #231 -
I think I'm going to start pitching our story to all the major production companies. I'm pretty sure our story would make for a great movie. I can see it now! Kate Winslet would play myself, of course. Now, I know what you're thinking. Gisele Bundchen suits me much better. I know, I know. But I don't want to seem too full of myself! And, Gary, who would play Gary?
I think I'm going to start pitching our story to all the major production companies. I'm pretty sure our story would make for a great movie. I can see it now! Kate Winslet would play myself, of course. Now, I know what you're thinking. Gisele Bundchen suits me much better. I know, I know. But I don't want to seem too full of myself! And, Gary, who would play Gary?
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Denied...do not pass go...
Day #227-
I was really hoping that this part of our Immigration journey, the NVC stage, would be quick and seamless. It has, unfortunately, been quite the opposite. First, they couldn't locate our petition for over a month. Nothing was done until we got Lois Capps involved. Now, we're being told and reading conflicting information. PLUS our request for expedite was denied. Apparently, we don't meet their criteria for an expedite. We weren't given a reason - just a denial.
I was really hoping that this part of our Immigration journey, the NVC stage, would be quick and seamless. It has, unfortunately, been quite the opposite. First, they couldn't locate our petition for over a month. Nothing was done until we got Lois Capps involved. Now, we're being told and reading conflicting information. PLUS our request for expedite was denied. Apparently, we don't meet their criteria for an expedite. We weren't given a reason - just a denial.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
One step closer
Day #223 -
This blog is looonnnggg overdue! I apologize for the delay. So much has happened over the past week; I've just been so busy. I started the certificate program for Addiction Treatment just last week. Its a summer course, so its all jammed into eight weeks. I love the class and the Professor. It's nice to have a distraction from whats been going on, as far as Immigration is concerned. So lets get down to the nitty gritty!
This blog is looonnnggg overdue! I apologize for the delay. So much has happened over the past week; I've just been so busy. I started the certificate program for Addiction Treatment just last week. Its a summer course, so its all jammed into eight weeks. I love the class and the Professor. It's nice to have a distraction from whats been going on, as far as Immigration is concerned. So lets get down to the nitty gritty!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Fired up
Day # 215 -
I've been posting on www.visajourney.com and www.immigrate2us.org about our lost petitions and have been given been told something very infuriating news. Many, MANY people on there are posting about their petitions being lost, as well.
I've been posting on www.visajourney.com and www.immigrate2us.org about our lost petitions and have been given been told something very infuriating news. Many, MANY people on there are posting about their petitions being lost, as well.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Driven to insanity
Day #213 -
Hello. I've been out of touch recently, in more ways than just this blog! I am starting a class called Crisis Intervention next Monday. This is a step towards receiving my certificate in addiction treatment. Its going to be a lot of work, but I'm looking forward to it. The only downfall is the timing.
Hello. I've been out of touch recently, in more ways than just this blog! I am starting a class called Crisis Intervention next Monday. This is a step towards receiving my certificate in addiction treatment. Its going to be a lot of work, but I'm looking forward to it. The only downfall is the timing.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Coping with loss
Day #200 -
I've had a few great losses over the past few months. One being the physical presence of my husband, unless you count seeing him on skype as physical! I've lost the opportunity to give him a hug or kiss at any given time. The opportunity to hold his hand, to cuddle with him. I haven't had that in nearly seven months and it becomes increasingly difficult as each day passes.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The next step
Day # 198 -
This will be a quick, little update, as I didn't sleep a wink last night. And Chloe will be waking up from her nap at any moment.
This will be a quick, little update, as I didn't sleep a wink last night. And Chloe will be waking up from her nap at any moment.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Fighting stress
Day # 192 -
Great news! Tomorrow I'm meeting with Cynthia Lambert from the Tribune, our local newspaper. She's doing a story on our Immigration process, the ins and outs. I'm over the moon excited! Not only will our story get out there but it may also help someone who is going into the process and completely confused and overwhelmed.
Great news! Tomorrow I'm meeting with Cynthia Lambert from the Tribune, our local newspaper. She's doing a story on our Immigration process, the ins and outs. I'm over the moon excited! Not only will our story get out there but it may also help someone who is going into the process and completely confused and overwhelmed.
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