December Filers

[Mariye & Ky 172]

It's only been two months and I'm already huddled in a corner referring to the K1 Visa as "The Preciousssss". I think I need to go outside.

Hey how's Ms. Preciousssss doing? Anything new?

[Lena and Igor 5]

Thanks for adding us to the group. We are biding our time and gathering docs for Lena's interview in Ukraine. We wish our fellow December filers God speed! So well worth the wait. Wish I had more patience though. I miss her borscht:-)

Igor

[ManilatoSeattle 6]

HI Mari! I would like to join the family thread Good speed to all of us!

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Thanks for adding us to the group. We are biding our time and gathering docs for Lena's interview in Ukraine. We wish our fellow December filers God speed! So well worth the wait. Wish I had more patience though. I miss her borscht:-)

Igor

Hey there Igor! What about if you got her recipe and started to learn how to make it for her as a surprise when she comes here!?

Happy to hear from you (and Lena). Hope to see you around here more often.

Mari

[Mariye & Ky 172]

HI Mari! I would like to join the family thread Good speed to all of us!

Welcome Manila to Seattle to the Thread!!!

Kumusta ca?! I'm glad you're here with us now.

Please don't forget to fill in your timeline so Dizzylox can place you in the Timeline accurately.

There's a lot of info on the Thread Map for you and you'll meet a whole bunch of Decemberites too!

Mari

[Lise+Michael 13]

Here Comes The Bride ... We're not Bridezilla

Part 2 in a Series by Mari

Hi Dec 2010 K-1 Brides!

We (Brides) are working very hard to keep busy planning and getting pretty excited that our Grooms will be with us soon! No matter if you're the beneficiary, or the petitioner, we do not want to be a Bridezilla at our own wedding. Our big day holds in and of itself little bits and pieces of details; sometimes these little things might stress us out. For example: How about our Bridal gowns? We search for that perfect menu for reception. We mull over safe the dates and invitation stationary. We can go on and on about it. But what does that do for our personal self, our health? Mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically, we want to look and feel our personal best! So, today, I'm writing about getting enough fiber in our diet. Last week, I wrote about the importance of drinking enough water and I hope all of you (both brides and grooms) were able to get some good important health facts. So lets focus on Fiber today!

Fiber History: Back in the 70s a Doctor Dennis Burkett was practicing in rural Africa. Among his research he noticed that his patients did not have the same diseases as the Western civilizations were reporting. There was a disease commonality in the US and UK that were not common among the Africans. Some of the illnesses his research noted among the westerners were cardiovascular diseases (heart attack, high blood pressure), metabolic diseases (diabetes, obesity), gastro-intestinal diseases (polyps, diverticulitis, constipation, gall stones, hemorrhoids, appendicitis, colon cancer), vascular diseases (varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis aka: clots). So what was the major difference? The African culture had more fiber in their dietary intake.

Why? The reason is in the late 1800s the introduction of milling techniques became widespread throughout the US and England. Thus, we lost much of the fiber from whole grains by its removal and production of white flour. Uh oh CAKE! OUR WEDDING CAKES!

With the abundance of processed foods among us, natural foods change through the production. They lose their quality and nutritional values in our bodies. In regards to a healthcare standpoint; the food loses maintenance value and our bodies become poorly nourished and lack the daily requirements we need for fuel and sustenance. No wonder Dr. Burkett took notice from comparison. It would be hard to miss! In fact, Dr. Burkett became so aware of the fiber research that he was able to predict the number of patients hospital visits when he noted the size and frequency of bowel movements. His discovery of the relational benefits of fiber and our bodies were hallmark in healthcare.

What does this mean for us Brides (and Grooms)? It means that we need to protect our health by properly giving our bodies essential foods and water. It means a little more healthy thinking as part of our daily routine so we can eventually obtain (if not already) good physical shape and fit lives.

There are two types of fiber:

1. Soluble: these dissolve in water. Examples: apples, oats, beans, some vegetables, berry, and my favourite, Psylluim (found in natural food stores or, Benefiber).

2. Insoluble: these encourage the digestive process of food. Examples: whole wheat (not refined white flour), bran, nuts and seeds, and some vegetables and fruits with skin.

Together both types produce a total fiber count which is what our goal is to feed our bodies.

So how much would be good fibrous nutrition? The Mayo clinical research suggests the following: Women should try to consume 20-25 grams per day. Men should consume 30-38 grams per day. However, I have suggested to my own patients to jump start their diets when irregular bowel movements, obesity or overweight, and when their dietary intake of fiber is little to none. I will encourage women to 30-40g/day and men up to 50g/day, as needed. Personally, I consume approximately up to 40+ g/day because that just happens to be what I naturally eat. Upon your yearly check-ups ask your physician about healthy eating and you.

You can Google a fiber list of foods which will give you nutritional value. I am sure these list is not exhausted however. I am sure there are many ethnic foods among all our cultures that can add flavor, texture, colour and fiber to our diets. We really can get creative here ladies making delicious dishes for our Honey!

As I have said earlier on, it would be a wise and healthy choice to ask your physician about your dietary needs regarding fiber that is perfect for you, you gorgeous Bride! Although this post only touches upon the importance of fiber in our diets, there is much more you can research on your own to learn more.

May God bless all of our hearts and spirits that we may always be at our best to serve one another with love!

Always from my heart to yours,

Mari

Good Morning everyone,

Good post Mari...a good reminder for all of us to take care of ourselves!

My efforts to look after my 'personhood' aka: mental, emotional,social, spiritual and physical, we want to look and feel our personal best are sometimes stressed to the limit but I never give up! A found my way back to a site my daugher suggested a long time ago and its free!!! http://www.sparkpeople.com/ and I use my eliptical trainer every other day. When I feel good everything else is appears effortless. I have to say though there are days with all the stress of immigration and weddings that I have a hard time quieting my brain! Good news..I found a reasonable healthcare package through Medica http://www.medica.com/default.aspx that did not have all the exclusions on my previous post. Slowly but surely things are falling into place!

Have an awsome day everyone!

Lise

Edited March 6, 2011 by Lise + Michael

[Lise+Michael 13]

so cute hahaha.. i want to have pets but i have allergy.. i can't live with pets :crying:

I have allergies too but somehow ended up with my daughter's cat Diggy and dog Nemo when she moved, it was suppose be temporarily ha ha! To help with the allergies both received a bath yesterday and Diggy looked like the picture above lol...he is not a fan of baths!

Lise

[PhilAmTx 14]

OK so from my very limited language skills in Flip, does the following mean:

Pa= Daddy orr papa

Pi= Is that slang for P.I. ?? lol ... lol what is that? I never heard this word. Must be from a different region or something.

Po= Ma'am or Sir (out of respect for old elderly person, or one older than you) Added to something like: Magandang umaga po?

Where is Forney? Short for Cali "Forney"? LOL LOL At least you didn't say, Kalifornication!

:rofl: mari u cracked me up hahaha,,,

for me for not giving complete details...hahah

PA,PI,PO... my son made that up... and i don't know their meanings... he names everything ...all his toys has a name...like, a gun(mr.gun) lol, a ball(mr.ball) like he added MR or Miss in everything... hahah.our neighbor brown dog..he named it Mr browney hahaha...and Mr whitey!

and about forney, lol.. not californication :rofl: its Forney Texas... i guess it 30 mins drive from Dallas.. (i'm still laughing with you post Mari) lmao!

[Gsummit 14]

The Gsummit crew is much like Ms. Preccioooussss (lol) but we are hanging in there. We are trying to figure the best way for me to be in Nigeria when he has his interview. Even though I can't go inside, I'd like to be there for support. Hopefully I can book my flight in a way that we will by flying back to the US together! . Hope everyone has a great week

[Mariye & Ky 172]

The Gsummit crew is much like Ms. Preccioooussss (lol) but we are hanging in there. We are trying to figure the best way for me to be in Nigeria when he has his interview. Even though I can't go inside, I'd like to be there for support. Hopefully I can book my flight in a way that we will by flying back to the US together! . Hope everyone has a great week

... OK .... I'm sitting here laughing because in all my efforts to prevent Bridezillas, I can't help but wonder how many of us Brides will look like Golum that little monster beast come our Big Day! LOL Can you see your husband's face when he lifts that veil? lol OMG Let me tell you Kadir would probably pass out! LOL LOL ..... This, I am certain of! Especially if I spoke in that little voice... Kaaaaaaaadddiiiirrrr... LOL. That man would haul Aaaaazzzzzz

How long will you stay in Nigeria before and after his interview? Would you consider to wait flying over until he has his Visa in hand?

Great to hear from you today.

Love to you Gsummit Crew!

Mari

[Christine + Blake 18]

Everyday I pray over all of us on VJ (mostly for our sanity lol lol).

oh goodness that is exactly what I need Mari, keep it up!! hahah

[bubpce 6]

Well Mari, good thing you wrote all that about water, fiber in our diet, i wish i can stick with it ... I simply cant stop eating This stress makes me eat over and over and over again ..bridezilla all right, you got it right, LOL

ok, back to football now :)hope everyone is having a good day!!!

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Dear Dec 2010 K1Grooms..Not Groomzillas!

You didn't think I'd write for only the brides did you?!

Just so you don't feel left out, I am leaving you with your own wedding link to help you cope though to your wedding day! So toss the remotes and put your minds to work for your big day!

"A man in love is incomplete until he is married. Then, he's finished."

Zsa Zsa Gabor

http://www.iamstaggered.com/

Have some fun!

Mari

PS: We, the Brides, LOVE LOVE LOVE You, the Grooms!

Edited March 7, 2011 by Mari & Kadir

[rallybug 17]

It confuses me...

If you look at the November filers thread, they're all getting excited about their petitions coming up for review soon (naturally), as October are being processed.

Yet, if you click on the Immigration Timelines link at the top of the page, it says that CSC are processing K-1 petitions from 7 November. The Igor Completeness bar chart page shows October, November, December barely started, but January and February 14% completed.

Consistency?

I've sent off for my police records check, and have the receipt notification by email, so that's in-hand.

Gininda is all booked up to come over for a week at the end of April, which will be grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat It'd be cool if we got the NOA2 before or while she is here though

One job while she's here it to start going through my stuff together, pile of what's coming and what isn't - and hopefully winter clothing can be cased up and go back with her on this trip as her second bag on the plane

[Mariye & Ky 172]

It confuses me...

If you look at the November filers thread, they're all getting excited about their petitions coming up for review soon (naturally), as October are being processed.

Yet, if you click on the Immigration Timelines link at the top of the page, it says that CSC are processing K-1 petitions from 7 November. The Igor Completeness bar chart page shows October, November, December barely started, but January and February 14% completed.

Consistency?

I've sent off for my police records check, and have the receipt notification by email, so that's in-hand.

Gininda is all booked up to come over for a week at the end of April, which will be grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat It'd be cool if we got the NOA2 before or while she is here though

One job while she's here it to start going through my stuff together, pile of what's coming and what isn't - and hopefully winter clothing can be cased up and go back with her on this trip as her second bag on the plane

Ben & Ganinda!

Good Morning and thanks for the update. I often wonder how to export and move whatever is coming from the beneficiary's country. I really have much admiration for those that only need a luggage or two and the rest stays back! You know, when I moved, I thought if I were the one going to another country, what would I do with all this stuff (furniture, china, heirlooms)? I know that Kadir will only be bringing his clothes (and my Turkish tea pot) lol. But great idea to have her bring it back on a 2nd luggage. Is that cheaper than if you had to ship everything over?

Mari