Thanks Jonesie and Destiny!

Yes, it has certainly been a roller coaster but as my mom always told me, trials only make you stronger! (and more psychotic, bitchy, and snappy!) ROFL Nah, it's not that bad really thanks to VJ, StarGate SG-1, and chocolate!

Wow, so much going on in the last few days. First off, congratulations to all of the moms-to-be!

I don't know if I missed any of the new visa recipients, but congrats!

Congrats to the college-grad-to-be!

My fiance finally received the DS230 that I sent. Both times. He also received something from the embassy, I believe, but he's not at home right now and won't find out what it is until he gets there. Could it be packet 3?

Oh my gosh!!! We have the same due date

That's a really good idea I know Tony is dying to go back. I wonder if he would be willing to wait that long? This August will be a year since we've been there. Plus he wanted to take the kids some new clothes and buy them their back to school things before school starts up. hmmmm..... I'll have to think about that one.

My parents and Tony all say it's a BOY Who knows? I won't know for about 4 more months!!

I'm sorry you're leaving

Ladies, LISTEN UP! We need to turn this thread back around!! The Yardies are droppin off like flies We want everyone to be comfortable saying whatever they want to say - share, vent, cry, brag, ask questions, WHATEVER! NO MORE NEGATIVE COMMENTS Do you guys agree?

Updated Baby List:

Rhonda AND Jonesie
Jax
Squitto
Lurissa (Mydestinyawaits)
Sarah (FutureMrs)
Anna
Shemanya
Shauna (Nanny)
Mindy
Dee


Who else wants to be on the list???

Savanphil, I didn't realize you were pregnant also? Ladies, what are all of your due dates???

I agree!

Good morning!

Good morning Yardies,

I'm here at work watching the clock.... I am on my way to JA tonight

Finally bringing your honey home. Have a safe trip both ways.

Finally got the RFE for the vaccination supplement. It only took them 2 plus months to notice it. Sent if overnight yesterday so they will get it today. Now we will see how long it takes. Still no movement on the EAD.
It is nice to see the positive vibe coming back to this thread. My thoughts and prayers are always with everyone going through the good and the no so good times. Hang in there!

Yay! Have a safe flight

Thanks Darlene




Thanks to you too Marie

Congrats to those who are welcoming their bundles of joy.

Have a good trip! Are you turning right back around or are you staying for a few days?


You do realize that these are two contradictory statements?

why?????

sonshyne.....when are you guys getting married???

texas....how are things with you guys???

Darlene....i am taking mike to get his done on friday for the price of 295...she said that includes everything...i told her i have his vac. card and chest exrays and she said bring all that in and the price should go down....i am thinking ya it better....it is such a scam!!! you can only pay in cash....

Because if everyone is comfortable saying whatever they want to say, that includes negative comments.

Just because something you say is “negative” doesn’t mean it has to be said b!tchy, condesending, mean, cruel, judgemental, hurtful, offensive, demeaning, degrading, rude, mean-spirited, aggressive, destructive, detrimental,distressing, harmful, malicious, spiteful, hateful, unkind, upsetting, wounding, antagonistic, bad-natured, petty, vengeful, venomous, vicious, insulting, insinuating, wicked or evil.

Plenty of things can be said that are “negative” in a much nicer, helpful, friendly, affirming, life giving way.

Back in the day we all sure as hell didn’t agree on everything and we all didn’t see eye to eye but we were family and best of friends. We had each others back through EVERYTHING. We were out to be helpful and supportive. Lets get back to that.

Realize that this visajourney is emotional and frustrating and all those other emotions. There will be ups and downs and success and failures and of course numerous challenges. I know that I have said many a thing out of pure adrenalin and emotions. I probably didn’t say it “politically correct” and nice and rosy, I didn't think of how every single person could interpret it or misconstrue what I was saying. I just spoke from emotions and from the heart. That is how friends and family work. No need to be PC or censor your true feelings.

Please everyone lets just be respectful. Remember also that to some this is nothing more than a forum to ask visa questions but too others it is a lifeline of support and a group of family. It means a lot to some people and we would like it to continue (and get back to) a place where people can feel SAFE and LOVED.

Jamie

Everyone sees everything differently. It's hard to please everyone with what you say.

I always hate when people say they want you to give them advice or your opinion; but when it differs from theirs, they take offense.

You don't need to get a whole physical done again. They should only be transcribing his vaccination card to their form and if he needs any other shot. Bert got 2 shots and they did the correct form for free.... If they insist on another physical I would call around.

Exactly!!!

But I still don't know who or what was said that was so destructive to the thread. It don't matter. We got other things to talk about. (lol....like Im even in the same boat as yall). I'm starting to think I'm nuts!!!!! lol

I KNOW you are nuts. But, I love you anyhow.

Having a hard time seeing you as Christine James, Jill. What is that?

I don't know either but I hope we can all move on....so Jillybean...any future petitions in the works? How are the kidlets doing?

Very true Call around and see if you can get it cheap...even try some that might be a bit farther away and see if they will do it via mail/fax. DO NOT pay for another physical...that would be so awful, save the money for AOS If by chance he does need more shots go to the local health dept. MUCH cheaper

I knew you were gonna say that JG!!!!!!! I was gonna edit it but you too quick. And there are a few others that really know Im nuts....but let them find it out on there own!!!

Christine & James are my kids middle names. I wasnt sure about entering the forum as Jilly or JillyBean. Gotta keep em guessin! You know I know people everywhere!!!!! shhhh....don't tell em.

You are always cracking me up. I am so very glad I met you.

What is the website you guys talk about meeting up on? I have heard Jilly and JG reference it a couple of times.

Everytingjamaican.com We have moved along to a less, oh how should I put this.....MEAN.....website since then. We met up in Chicago last year. She's a riot.

I so love the "any petitions in the works" statement. She'll kill you for that one.

I know

Yep Chicago is on my list!!! There is so many of you guys over there....I have to get there soon. Let me know who's floor I can set the air mattress up on

LOL!!!!! you both stupid!!! And I mean that in a very supportive and constructive way!! LMAO! I just had to write that. And I crack myself up! And um....to answer your question....no new "petitions". Yall be the first to know.

I gotta tell ya.....JG...takes one to know one!!!

I've had the pleasure to meet Nyseness and JamaicaDiva and love to you two also! And I still gotta get to ATL and meet you too. (you know who you are)

Please say a little prayer or cross your fingers (or both!) I am heading to a job test at 4 this afternoon...if I pass then I get to go for an interview. I really need out of this job now....

Boooo Hoooo, where has my sweetie disappeared to? Will the original Man please stand up? This transition is taking its toll, just one week today. Brighter side, he has painted 4 paintings for the house, lovely.

I think I am headed to Las Vegas next to meet some peeps.

What a great city for a bashment **hint hint***

I know we have all talked about it a MILLION times but we really need to do it sometime in the next decade a bashment that is...

I'm going there to meet a few people off the ETJ website (Jilly if you are being nosy....Luv, Spice, and Swell).

It's how I met Jilly and another gal and guy from ETJ.

When (and if) I go, I'll put out a post and see if anyone is going to be around. It's how we seem to link up.

Girl....you know Im lurking! When? Who? Where? Details please!!

We are looking at the last week in June. Probably the 28th-the 2nd or something. Our anniversary and Andre's birthday is June 29th. Luv works at Ballys & Paris so as soon as we get plane tickets, she will hook us up with room deals. Spice lives a short drive from there. And, Swell is talking about flying from Canada. Oh, yah, and Dudley will be there in LV by then. However, we are having a bit of an issue of coming up with money and the plane tickets are a little high right now. Still waiting for a deal. (And, listening to the radio....I am trying to win a trip on a local radio station). Anyhow, nothing is set yet. I'll let you know when (and like I said IF) we every set anything.

Do you know it is so quiet in here I have been FORCED to play the "this or that" game in OT. Come one guys....we need a good topic!

JG...just for curiosity sake how much can you get tix for? I think we can get tix from about 75 each way out of the local airport...is that a good deal? I have always wanted to go but the hotel prices are the killer

I see someone else has a husband named Ricardo! That's cool

We don't hear from you for months and that is all you say I don't think so

Girl how are you doing? How is the mister and those sweet boys? How is your baby girl doing?

We have missed you so much!

For all of you thinking it...

Yes I am bored out of my mind and have been on VJ ALL day...and yes I am even starting to talk to myself

Calm down, I was just commenting on the contradictory statements.

I know I know....I love you all too. i haven't forgotten about you..it's just been a year of changes....big changes. Don't worry Ricardo and I are doing great!!!!! We will be married 4 years in August( man time flies by)We will be moving into our first house on May 1st! The boys are 2 and my little Makayla is 7 months now. I will put a picture when I get the chance. I went back to work FULL TIME in February. So I am crazy busy!!! Having 2, two year odls and a 7 month old is a trip!!! I also work about 1 1/2 away from home and anyone that know L. A. traffic know that's nothing nice. I loved being home but I really needed more of a balance. God really blessed me with a job that I love. I am the executive administrator to education for Junior Achievement of Southern California. It's awesome and I know this is were God wants me. I can even appreciate my kids more because I am not around them 24hrs a day! It's also cool because since we have been use to living off 1 income, now that I am working it's like we won the Lottery!!!! Now that I have adjusted more to the work load i will be able to chat a more.

..I've been reading the past couple of days and things have been interesting I see....for good and bad. Not that I'm an expert but I do feel like a a veteran of some sort ( is anyone over 4 years married yet?)...if nothing else I know I've got the most kids by my Jamaican love!!!! If anyone has any questions( I'm being serious now) I will be happy to share our story and my experiences. I will say this, God may not save you from the fire but he will preserve you while in it! And when you come out...You Won't Even Smell Like Smoke! I'm a living witness. Holla!!!!!

Hi...you are a vet. You been around like many of us. It's good to hear from ya.

Oh...Let me say hello to all that don't know me and Congratulations to all the new pregnancies!!!!!!!