Yardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 6)

[clairern 0]

...Yuh sure... cause Lawny & I could send some Baby vibes your way!! (Yuh doan knoa misery likes company!)

Bless,

Gill

can we at least get the paperwork filed before you send me Baby vibes?? LOL

Sus, you know Gill is getting ready for her TWINS (girls). They'll be here on Thursday, April 3, 2008 for sure. Lawd...poor Ken naw go get now sleep.

If packet 3 arrives first, just pretend you didn't know Tre. He would be so excited to tell you first anyhow!

But, come one.........we are talking about Jamaica here. What are the odds of the packet arriving before you do REALLY?

You got that right. He got my Christmas cards a few days after Valentine's Day.

PUH-LEASE!!! I am STILL waiting for my Valentine Day card and CD and the appointment letter from the Embassy! HOT DYAM MESS!!! That's why when Ken said his brother could mail up KJ's birth certificate I was like " HELL NO!!!" Is strictly hand to hand I want that to go...I don't even trust Fed-Ex, DHL or NONE of them!! Hopefully, it can go ...Ken's Brother- Lawny- my sister - me!!!

Bless,

Gill

It's been 2 years, Gill............We are still waiting for the appointment letter!

WHAT! I thought you needed it for the medical and the interview. WTH!

No worries Chica. They send one to the Bene and one to the Peti. Ken (Bene) got his...me (Peti) didn't! So as long as ONE of you gets it you should be fine! The 202 # also told me they could fax a copy FROM THE EMBASSY to you if you needed it!

Gurl, you han deh 202# ah guh be deh BEST ah friend when your time come! They even started knowing me by voice! One lady was like weren't you the one with the sneaky Baby Mama...that 'lost' your fiance's son's Birth Certificate!

Just be nice when you call...they are all pretty nice!

Gill

Gill I have a question for you about the 202#. When do you call them? I called them this morning and they could not give me any info about Mike's case. They were only able to tell me that the case is current and is at the NVC. When I told her that the case was completed on 3/3 she was only able to tell me that the case was not yet forwarded to Kingston. Is it only after the case is forwarded to Kingston, they can access it to give you info. What kind of info did you garner from them?

Is it even necessary for me to call them. NVC told me this morning that my case has not yet been forwarded to Kingston. I got the interview date on 3/25 but it is still in NH. I thought that once an interview date is assigned, it would then be shipped immediately to Kingston.

[clairern 0]

I found that the USPS Express Mail flat rate envelope has been the best way to mail things - It's a flat fee of $25, and so far, it has taken about 4 days to reach (they say it takes 6-8). Plus, there is tracking included with it -

USPS to where?

To Jamaica - I have used it to send to Ocho Rios, Portland, and Negril -

I see. That is considerably cheaper than DHL or Fed ex. I used them last year and it cost me $60. Fed Ex was charging me $95. I hope to get the interview letter and forward it to Mike and I am just so worried that he will not get it if I send it USPS. Doesn't it have to go through the Ja mail system too? At least with DHL, they will deliver it to whatever address I send it.

[clairern 0]

Wey everybady deh? Me have questions and nobady nuh deh yah fe answer dem.

[Forever Young 1]

...Yuh sure... cause Lawny & I could send some Baby vibes your way!! (Yuh doan knoa misery likes company!)

Bless,

Gill

can we at least get the paperwork filed before you send me Baby vibes?? LOL

Sus, you know Gill is getting ready for her TWINS (girls). They'll be here on Thursday, April 3, 2008 for sure. Lawd...poor Ken naw go get now sleep.

If packet 3 arrives first, just pretend you didn't know Tre. He would be so excited to tell you first anyhow!

But, come one.........we are talking about Jamaica here. What are the odds of the packet arriving before you do REALLY?

You got that right. He got my Christmas cards a few days after Valentine's Day.

PUH-LEASE!!! I am STILL waiting for my Valentine Day card and CD and the appointment letter from the Embassy! HOT DYAM MESS!!! That's why when Ken said his brother could mail up KJ's birth certificate I was like " HELL NO!!!" Is strictly hand to hand I want that to go...I don't even trust Fed-Ex, DHL or NONE of them!! Hopefully, it can go ...Ken's Brother- Lawny- my sister - me!!!

Bless,

Gill

It's been 2 years, Gill............We are still waiting for the appointment letter!

WHAT! I thought you needed it for the medical and the interview. WTH!

No worries Chica. They send one to the Bene and one to the Peti. Ken (Bene) got his...me (Peti) didn't! So as long as ONE of you gets it you should be fine! The 202 # also told me they could fax a copy FROM THE EMBASSY to you if you needed it!

Gurl, you han deh 202# ah guh be deh BEST ah friend when your time come! They even started knowing me by voice! One lady was like weren't you the one with the sneaky Baby Mama...that 'lost' your fiance's son's Birth Certificate!

Just be nice when you call...they are all pretty nice!

Gill

Gill I have a question for you about the 202#. When do you call them? I called them this morning and they could not give me any info about Mike's case. They were only able to tell me that the case is current and is at the NVC. When I told her that the case was completed on 3/3 she was only able to tell me that the case was not yet forwarded to Kingston. Is it only after the case is forwarded to Kingston, they can access it to give you info. What kind of info did you garner from them?

Is it even necessary for me to call them. NVC told me this morning that my case has not yet been forwarded to Kingston. I got the interview date on 3/25 but it is still in NH. I thought that once an interview date is assigned, it would then be shipped immediately to Kingston.

Clariey,

Once your case is in KNG...the 202# is much more helpful! However, it may work differently for you though b/c of the visa you have! I started calling 202# once Ken dropped off his DS-230...they were able to tell me the same day that his DS-230 had been accepted and his case was complete for an interview date! But our interview dates are issued by Embassy, not NVC...they were the one's who told me WHAT the actual interview date was, what documentation I should and should NOT take down. How to proceed with KJ's visa, when Ken's visa was issued, ...etc.

I hope this info is somewhat helpful!

Bless,

Gill

[Forever Young 1]

I found that the USPS Express Mail flat rate envelope has been the best way to mail things - It's a flat fee of $25, and so far, it has taken about 4 days to reach (they say it takes 6-8). Plus, there is tracking included with it -

USPS to where?

To Jamaica - I have used it to send to Ocho Rios, Portland, and Negril -

I see. That is considerably cheaper than DHL or Fed ex. I used them last year and it cost me $60. Fed Ex was charging me $95. I hope to get the interview letter and forward it to Mike and I am just so worried that he will not get it if I send it USPS. Doesn't it have to go through the Ja mail system too? At least with DHL, they will deliver it to whatever address I send it.

Gurl...mi sarry I wouldda haffi pay deh $35 more han sen hit DHL...if in hennyweh deh JA. mail system git dem grubby likkle mitts pon hit! Maybe Sus-ie will tell yuh different!

Bless,

Gill

[clairern 0]

...Yuh sure... cause Lawny & I could send some Baby vibes your way!! (Yuh doan knoa misery likes company!)

Bless,

Gill

can we at least get the paperwork filed before you send me Baby vibes?? LOL

Sus, you know Gill is getting ready for her TWINS (girls). They'll be here on Thursday, April 3, 2008 for sure. Lawd...poor Ken naw go get now sleep.

If packet 3 arrives first, just pretend you didn't know Tre. He would be so excited to tell you first anyhow!

But, come one.........we are talking about Jamaica here. What are the odds of the packet arriving before you do REALLY?

You got that right. He got my Christmas cards a few days after Valentine's Day.

PUH-LEASE!!! I am STILL waiting for my Valentine Day card and CD and the appointment letter from the Embassy! HOT DYAM MESS!!! That's why when Ken said his brother could mail up KJ's birth certificate I was like " HELL NO!!!" Is strictly hand to hand I want that to go...I don't even trust Fed-Ex, DHL or NONE of them!! Hopefully, it can go ...Ken's Brother- Lawny- my sister - me!!!

Bless,

Gill

It's been 2 years, Gill............We are still waiting for the appointment letter!

WHAT! I thought you needed it for the medical and the interview. WTH!

No worries Chica. They send one to the Bene and one to the Peti. Ken (Bene) got his...me (Peti) didn't! So as long as ONE of you gets it you should be fine! The 202 # also told me they could fax a copy FROM THE EMBASSY to you if you needed it!

Gurl, you han deh 202# ah guh be deh BEST ah friend when your time come! They even started knowing me by voice! One lady was like weren't you the one with the sneaky Baby Mama...that 'lost' your fiance's son's Birth Certificate!

Just be nice when you call...they are all pretty nice!

Gill

Gill I have a question for you about the 202#. When do you call them? I called them this morning and they could not give me any info about Mike's case. They were only able to tell me that the case is current and is at the NVC. When I told her that the case was completed on 3/3 she was only able to tell me that the case was not yet forwarded to Kingston. Is it only after the case is forwarded to Kingston, they can access it to give you info. What kind of info did you garner from them?

Is it even necessary for me to call them. NVC told me this morning that my case has not yet been forwarded to Kingston. I got the interview date on 3/25 but it is still in NH. I thought that once an interview date is assigned, it would then be shipped immediately to Kingston.

Clariey,

Once your case is in KNG...the 202# is much more helpful! However, it may work differently for you though b/c of the visa you have! I started calling 202# once Ken dropped off his DS-230...they were able to tell me the same day that his DS-230 had been accepted and his case was complete for an interview date! But our interview dates are issued by Embassy, not NVC...they were the one's who told me WHAT the actual interview date was, what documentation I should and should NOT take down. How to proceed with KJ's visa, when Ken's visa was issued, ...etc.

I hope this info is somewhat helpful!

Bless,

Gill

Thanks Gill. I gues there is no point of me calling them then, since I have the interview date already and just waiting for the letter so I can send it to Mike

[clairern 0]

I found that the USPS Express Mail flat rate envelope has been the best way to mail things - It's a flat fee of $25, and so far, it has taken about 4 days to reach (they say it takes 6-8). Plus, there is tracking included with it -

USPS to where?

To Jamaica - I have used it to send to Ocho Rios, Portland, and Negril -

I see. That is considerably cheaper than DHL or Fed ex. I used them last year and it cost me $60. Fed Ex was charging me $95. I hope to get the interview letter and forward it to Mike and I am just so worried that he will not get it if I send it USPS. Doesn't it have to go through the Ja mail system too? At least with DHL, they will deliver it to whatever address I send it.

Gurl...mi sarry I wouldda haffi pay deh $35 more han sen hit DHL...if in hennyweh deh JA. mail system git dem grubby likkle mitts pon hit! Maybe Sus-ie will tell yuh different!

Bless,

Gill

My point exactly. I'd rather spend the extra dough for this particular mailing than chance it getting into the JA mail system.

[*JG* 2]

I found that the USPS Express Mail flat rate envelope has been the best way to mail things - It's a flat fee of $25, and so far, it has taken about 4 days to reach (they say it takes 6-8). Plus, there is tracking included with it -

USPS to where?

To Jamaica - I have used it to send to Ocho Rios, Portland, and Negril -

I see. That is considerably cheaper than DHL or Fed ex. I used them last year and it cost me $60. Fed Ex was charging me $95. I hope to get the interview letter and forward it to Mike and I am just so worried that he will not get it if I send it USPS. Doesn't it have to go through the Ja mail system too? At least with DHL, they will deliver it to whatever address I send it.

Gurl...mi sarry I wouldda haffi pay deh $35 more han sen hit DHL...if in hennyweh deh JA. mail system git dem grubby likkle mitts pon hit! Maybe Sus-ie will tell yuh different!

Bless,

Gill

My point exactly. I'd rather spend the extra dough for this particular mailing than chance it getting into the JA mail system.

I used to mail Andre a card a day through the regular post office. Exactly 8 days to delivery for each of them. But for important stuff, there is no way in hell I would mail them regular mail. Too many things end up missing. I used to use UPS. Usually cost me about $35-50 whenever I used them. One time it was FREE cause they didn't deliver on the promised day and I pushed the issue. That one was $98. Woo hoo for me!

[Dimples876 0]

I see. That is considerably cheaper than DHL or Fed ex. I used them last year and it cost me $60. Fed Ex was charging me $95. I hope to get the interview letter and forward it to Mike and I am just so worried that he will not get it if I send it USPS. Doesn't it have to go through the Ja mail system too? At least with DHL, they will deliver it to whatever address I send it.

Claire,

did you get the interview letter yet?

[SupportOAFJF 0]

JG that was my experience as well..regular mail for little cards and notes ,letters and such..and like yuh say 8-10 days it was there...I used USPS also once for a package i was sending my niece for her b-day..this was a huge box and it cost like $80 bucks....the thing is they can't promise express delivery even if u pay the extra cash delivery cause it HAS to go thru JA mail system..my nieces stuff arrived 1 wk later than anticipated

[sus 70]

I found that the USPS Express Mail flat rate envelope has been the best way to mail things - It's a flat fee of $25, and so far, it has taken about 4 days to reach (they say it takes 6-8). Plus, there is tracking included with it -

USPS to where?

To Jamaica - I have used it to send to Ocho Rios, Portland, and Negril -

I see. That is considerably cheaper than DHL or Fed ex. I used them last year and it cost me $60. Fed Ex was charging me $95. I hope to get the interview letter and forward it to Mike and I am just so worried that he will not get it if I send it USPS. Doesn't it have to go through the Ja mail system too? At least with DHL, they will deliver it to whatever address I send it.

Gurl...mi sarry I wouldda haffi pay deh $35 more han sen hit DHL...if in hennyweh deh JA. mail system git dem grubby likkle mitts pon hit! Maybe Sus-ie will tell yuh different!

Bless,

Gill

It does go through the JA mail system - So far, I haven't had any problems with it - everything has reached, and it is held at the post office for the recipient - I can track it online and let them know when it arrives. But, I used it to send pictures that I could easily reprint - With something important, I probably would pay more money for the guarantee.

[wakeywakeup 1]

hello everyone me wanted fe gi me update!

Me call Dwayne teday and he sey he get notice of packet at one dem post office! I'm still haffi finish dem DS230 and den sen hit DHL fe drop off. Ei seem like things move fast ei amazing!

Wakey

[*SunRay* 1]

hello everyone me wanted fe gi me update!

Me call Dwayne teday and he sey he get notice of packet at one dem post office! I'm still haffi finish dem DS230 and den sen hit DHL fe drop off. Ei seem like things move fast ei amazing!

Wakey

Wakey,

This is the fastest petition I've seen thus far. Get that DS230 out so that you can get your interview scheduled and he'll be here in no time. Goodluck to you!

[Amaya's Mommy 0]

Hi ladies,

I had such a bad day at work today but at least there was a bright spot, I got my NOA1 today... yay

Goodnite!

[shrewdgal 0]

Mi feel so lost pon di thread now...Gill, mi so happy fi yuh; everybady ah work ah wonda how mi ah grin so much when mi see di text :lol:

I am so happy for you and Ken!!!

Tonks Chica...mi was bout fi

hask is where yuh deh? Wat yuh been hup tuh....Baby-making maybe

Gill

Ah wish a likkle bun woulda go inna di oven, but di man nah lef himself careless...Mi deh pon some studying mi dear. Mi hav' one exam inna June an' mi waan pass it...if mi nuh pass, di $1000+ mi spend pon it, mi nah get it back from di job... Mi ah mek sure check een from time to time still.

I have 140 pages to catch up on!!! WHAT IN THE WORLD!!!

How is everyone?

Does it matter if you owe taxes every year? What exactly is it that they want to see? Alos, is there a certain amount of money you should have in your bank account? I only plan on providing information on one of my bank accounts, but was wondering if I need to provide information on all three. This of course is whenever I get to this point. Just curious....

As long as you meet the poverty guidelines, you'll be fine. You don't have to show them any of your bank accounts or assets if you make enough money. They just need proof of your income - pay stubs and a letter from your bank stating your total deposits. As for your tax returns, it's just more proof that you made enough money.

Rhonda- HOW CUTE!!!!!

Are you just loving it???

Welcome back Shrewdie!!! I hope you had a good trip and spent some quality time with Hubby!!!

Bless,

Gill

Thank you,Gill, I did. We had a great time. We hit all the normal middle island spots we usually do.

God did some great things and is beginning to heal our relationship. I have to pray to Him everyday for me to see the truth and not believe Satan's lies. I also have to pray for faith to act properly when HIS truths are revealed.

I got to visit my "summer church" and spend a great time there at Easter. Im getting so recognized in that area that we just were driving to a friends house and stopped to get a drink and these people came up to us and were like.."rosa?" it was strange. ahhaha

The pastor that I first started going to JA with its like that, everywhere we go they all know him.

This past weekend I lead a mission trip training for our summer JA missions team. 32 people. Isnt that great? This summer we will be re-roofing and re-plumbing a school in Flankers (Ms. Pearl's school..dont know the name of it) and I will be leading the teaching for a few days! NUTSO We are also building a new dorm at WEsthaven Handicapped Orphanage and visiting Blossom Garden's baby orphanage (there are a brother and sister there we want to adopt and plan to start as soon as we get the husband here). WE will also be passing out supply bags in Flankers.

THEN the latter part of the trip we are building a room on the house we have been working on for like 3 years. hahaha and leading some church services and working at Benson's childrens home in Christiana.

I am SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We could totally use prayers. It is going to cost thousands just to re-roof the school.

anyway. yeah. I had a great time in JA and I am beginning to get a little stressed about how long this is taking. I mean. I filed in October and I dont even have NOA2 yet.

NOT IMPRESSED.

Happy Monday all!

Lawny, thanks for the prayers!

AMEN!!!! COME ONNNNNNNNNNN WEDNESDAY!!!!! Finally, a 'HUMP' day that we can celebrate correctly!!!!

Lawny, mi dear...mi sarry... I will respond tuh yuh PM!

Bless, Gill

Oh man! I am SO EXCITED for you!!!!!