Shawna Mahmoud

ALL I can say is THANK YOU!! I needed to read this today. GOD IS GOOD and he does hear our prayers. We lose sight sometimes but he has a way of bringing us back to him. I know that sometimes I question things, but I thank GOD that whenever I have any doubt, he places beautiful people in my path to let me know I am not forgotten and to hold on and keep praying and keep pushing to do his will. This was very inspiring. Thank you guys.

I think I am as excited for you as I was when Ahmed got his Visa. I am soooo happy for you and Hassen. I know this has been a LONG journey and you and Hassen deserve all the happiness in the world. You know we love you guys. CONGRATULATIONS SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!

We are looking for our tickets to come there RIGHT NOW!!! LOL Can't wait to get into trouble!!

He he he he

Congrats to you!!!!

I did have the same problem Ronell and wasn't able to add him until January of this year even though he came last year. The problem is the qualifying event is marriage and they want to be notified of it within 30 days. BUT we are unable to put them on at the time of the marriage because they don't have a social security number. SO they screw you 2xs. I do hope you can find a loop hole to get him on, but I wasn't able to find one. Good Luck!

Happy 1 year Anniversary to Prince & Angel!!! You know I love you girl! Soon, hubby will be here with you. This will be the last year.

Morning Mena! Happy Friday. Leyla I am with you. I have Oatmeal and a smoothie. I do need coffee.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS JACKIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to you!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very happy for you! Inshallah you will get it soon!

My deepest condolences to you and to the family.

That was an awesome story. It really touched my heart.

SORRY Didn't see it. I RARELY start threads. LOL

I have been looking too! Its funny you posted this. It has been VERY difficult. We will be there at the end of May and my husband smokes. I have seen the Days Inn on Broadway and 94th Street (I think) Close to Columbia University. I may be staying at the Club Quarters in Midtown and they do have some smoking rooms available at THAT location. Good luck!

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – A gunman entered an immigration services center in downtown Binghamton on Friday, shot at least four people and took as many as 41 hostage, according to media reports.

Mayor Matthew Ryan told the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin that there was a hostage situation involving a gunman with a high-powered rifle.

The condition of the victims wasn't immediately clear. A Binghamton police dispatcher who spoke to The Associated Press wouldn't confirm a number of people shot or injured.

The newspaper reported 41 hostages in the building of the American Civic Association and said apartments were being evacuated.

Emergency dispatchers were in contact with some people inside by phone, WBNG-TV reported. The gunman might still be in the building, the newspaper reported.

Four people were removed from the building on stretchers and taken to hospitals, and 10 more ambulances were called, the newspaper reported. The Binghamton SWAT team responded.

Linda Miller, a spokeswoman at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, confirmed that a student from Binghamton University was being treated at the emergency room. Miller said she didn't know the nature of the injuries.

"We're on full alert anticipating we're going to get additional casualties," Miller said.

The area is a commercial stretch on the west side of the Chenango River. Police have locked down a nearby high school and advised local business owners to stay inside.

People escaped to the basement of the building and more than a dozen people hid in a closet, WBNG reported.

The American Civic Association describes itself as helping immigrants and refugees with counseling, resettlement, citizenship, family reunification and translators.

It also intervenes with emergencies, including fighting, hunger and homelessness, according to information from the association's Web site.

Congratulations!!!

I don't know why Cairo is putting everyone in AP either but I am praying for you and I hope that it is resolved quickly. I know this has been rough on you and your love.

Congrats!

Good Morning MENA. Happy Hump Day. 2 more days to go and I am looking FORWARD to the weekend. Ronell I am so excited for you and your hubby!

OH! Happy Birthday Wael!

Congratulations! Wishing you all the happiness.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo happy for you and Hamdi. I hope he gets here to you soon!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! I am so happy for you! I hope you fly through the NVC!

Congratulations HG! Everything will go smoothly for you.

You and your family are in my prayers Annie. I am very sorry to hear about your father.

Congratulations to you both.