Stress taking its toll

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I'm so sorry Ron...you are in my thoughts.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I'm so sorry you've had to go through all this. I hope things start getting better for you soon. Remember we're all here for you.

It is good to be able to come here and say whatevr and be treated like a friend and better by people from everywhere. I do take responsibility for my actions but not for the actions of the person that has placed us in this situation. Things will get better for us we won't it not to and Sharon is taking actions that will better her situation which will help her heal/mend and get a better control of her life. It would have been better if I were there with her but for now that is not in the cards but we as you are hoping that soon we will be together and this will all be a dream. If it were not for everyone here it would be much harder to deal with thank you and everyone else for the suport it is appreciated.

Ron

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Oh Ron...I'm so sorry to hear this, but SO glad that Sharon is going to give notice if this has been too much for her. I know she's gone through a lot (as have you) and if she's that emotionally and physically wiped, she needs to give notice. Sharon's work does not define her. She needs to take care of herself in whatever way she can. Even if that means leaving her employ.

I always read your posts, and place my hands together in prayer, and squeeze my eyes shut REALLLLLLL tight and say a prayer for both of you. Oft times with tears in my eyes.

Sending you postive and strengthing thoughts!

Carla

Carla you are and have always been an Angel to us, thank you very much. This is just another hiccup in the univers that may or may not affect our process only time will tell. Sharon really needs to get out of her present situation. I have been trying to convince her of the benefits of leaving but still she doubts that I am serious about what I say, she thinks I am saying things that she wants to hear and I keep telling her that that is not so. I told her not to worry about the process we are going through because we have presented the required documentation and a change in her situation makes no difference at all.

I think you need to stop reading what I write here because you much to tendered hearted for the emotional stuff I seem to be writing lately, and with that said Sharon and I are more grateful that you can know for all the prayer and good thoughts. I am sorry that we are causing you so much distress, maybe a few happy faces could lighten the atmosphere.

You take care of yourself and don't let what I write be such that it bothers you.

Ron

[Ron/Sharon 0]

stay strong, together you will make it thats all any of us have...

Perhaps you could try contacting a state senator immediately? When my wife was initially denied in Montreal, we called our lawyer and got them in touch with my senator within a few hours. We didn't agree with the Consulate's findings that my wife would require the I-601 waiver, and we managed to get the senator's office to seriously lean on the Consulate. It still ended up taking another 2 months from the time of her interview to her arrival in the States, but it helped knowing that we had some help from higher ups. Again I wish you two nothing but the best, I know how hard this process is, especially when there are extra hardships placed in your way.

You have the right idea and one it is one that we will defintely put into action shortly, there is no limit on the number of people that can help us so we will be asking Sam Brownback for his assistance since he is the senator under which Sharon falls. Thanks for everything you have suggested it will all help us out.

Wow. I am so sorry, Ron. (((hugs)))

Thanks Krikit, everything will work out well

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I'm so sorry Ron...you are in my thoughts.

Thank you for being with us we do appreciate having friends like you here, I hope that I will be able to enjoy your good news soon.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I'm so sorry Ron...you are in my thoughts.

Thank you for being with us we do appreciate having friends like you here, I hope that I will be able to enjoy your good news soon.

Thank you Ron.

I can honestly say that since I came to these boards and read your story, I have thought of you and Sharon often. Even though I don't know you both, I think of how hard it must be to be apart. I think of what I would do if I was in your situation and it reminds me of how precious and unpredictable life and love is, especially from a distance.

Keep being strong, for both yours and Sharon's sake. Everything will work out the way it's suppose to be.

[BH45 0]

As you say, things happen for a reason. When I find things happening, without any real rhyme to them, I turn it over to God and let him carry it. He has strong shoulders and tender loving hands to hold both of you while you travel this path filled with obstacles. Trust in Him to guide you through. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[Caladan 19]

Oh, Ron. I wish I could buy you two some ice cream.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Here goes my piece:

First, we are both devastated that amazing people like you have to go through all this shite because of Debbie's idiocy and MTL's stupidity and lack of common sense. It is unacceptable and that witch just gets off humiliating people (probably the only way she gets off) - but that's another story. Karma is a boomerang, I tell you.

Now, with all this that is going on, I am very impressed (and my man, I don't get impressed that easy) with your decency, your determination, inner strength and most of all, the unbreakable bond that Sharon and you have --- THAT is priceless and it will carry you guys further than you think or can comprehend. I hope the job thing gets solved (someone like Sharon should not have a prob getting a new gig), and that Washington gets cracking.

Now comes my usual bad advise: make noise my friend, make a lot of freaking noise ----- including the media, your government officials, God, etc.

And remember, this too shall pass.

Your friends, Lenina & Bren.

[SonoranSongbird 3]

I can't really add anything to what other people have said. Could you use one more virtual *hug*?

[Mephys 2]

On my end I don't write a lot on your posts, but I do read them all and I feel very sorry for what is happening to you two. Everything is so unfair givne the fact that you were the most honest person in the world, and they had no reasons to deny everything like this. I hope someone is gonna give you a hand and make the right decision.

I admire your strenght and all I hope is for one day read that they finally gasve you the Visa. You deserve it so much, and it's not fair that you cannot be with Sharon while she is going through hard times.

I hope that everything is going to turn good for you

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I'm so sorry Ron...you are in my thoughts.

Thank you for being with us we do appreciate having friends like you here, I hope that I will be able to enjoy your good news soon.

Thank you Ron.

I can honestly say that since I came to these boards and read your story, I have thought of you and Sharon often. Even though I don't know you both, I think of how hard it must be to be apart. I think of what I would do if I was in your situation and it reminds me of how precious and unpredictable life and love is, especially from a distance.

Keep being strong, for both yours and Sharon's sake. Everything will work out the way it's suppose to be.

The hardest part is having Sharon going through so many things that are coming her way bringing a lot of stress trying to sort everything outwhen it all seems to be interconnected in one way or another. Right now as I write this she is with the assistant manager at work discussing her decission to leave, which I think is the right thing for her but they may find a way to keep her there and work out better working conditions for her. No matter the outcome I hope the decission she makes is the one that is to her benefit.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

As you say, things happen for a reason. When I find things happening, without any real rhyme to them, I turn it over to God and let him carry it. He has strong shoulders and tender loving hands to hold both of you while you travel this path filled with obstacles. Trust in Him to guide you through. I'll keep you in my prayers.

God works in mysterious ways, don't you think. there is a reason unknown to us but still one that will be clear or leave us scratching our head. The Visa Journey we can deal with as so far it went quickly without RFEs or other problems, what is getting to us is what has nothing to do with the journey but the stresses of life in general and we will get through those one at a time and survive.

Thanks for the reminder though it is always good to remember that we are watched over and taken care of.

Ron

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I can't really add anything to what other people have said. Could you use one more virtual *hug*?

Each reply is taken in thee same manner that the first was, it isn't what is said even though every word is read and appreciated, no one is thought less of because what they write because just having written fills the heart of an equal amount. Virtual hugs are as good as the real thing when they come from people such as yourself and the other wonderful people here with us.

Thank you very much

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Oh, Ron. I wish I could buy you two some ice cream.

I sure hope the consulate doesn't ask what kind Sharon like, I would be denied, but I will have some Heavenly Hash, and I think Sharon would love some French Vanilla.