January 2011 Filers!!!

[Caroline + Angelo 20]

Thank you all for well wishes. Mark is fine, Yokosuka is 400+ kms south of the epicenter and besides being shook around some and tsunami warnings all night everyone there is well and no damage so far has been noted. My ticket back to Japan is for March 26th... fingers crossed I can still get there then, it's awfully hard being so far away from him with all this happening.

Glad to see you and your fiance are safe! Good luck with everything and stay safe, enjoy the rest of your time together!

[Ash&Ham 0]

I really wonder what is going on with the Vermont Service Center.

They only processed one application on Thursday and none on Friday!

I see that CSC serviced 5 on Friday.

This is kind of frustrating. I am starting to feel like maybe I need to push back our november 11th wedding date!

That would kind of stink because we are getting married outside in Texas. Any later and the weather could be too bad.

Just feeling a little frustrated this weekend.

[James And Oksana 19]

I really wonder what is going on with the Vermont Service Center.

They only processed one application on Thursday and none on Friday!

I see that CSC serviced 5 on Friday.

This is kind of frustrating. I am starting to feel like maybe I need to push back our november 11th wedding date!

That would kind of stink because we are getting married outside in Texas. Any later and the weather could be too bad.

Just feeling a little frustrated this weekend.

Spending too much time looking at the data, looking at one or two days of processing and it will get you down. Concentrate on the positive aspects of you relationship, and just know everything will happen at the time it is suppose to. Have faith that whatever happens, you will be together in the US.

Edited March 12, 2011 by James And Oksana

[Diana and Chris 25]

I really wonder what is going on with the Vermont Service Center.

They only processed one application on Thursday and none on Friday!

I see that CSC serviced 5 on Friday.

This is kind of frustrating. I am starting to feel like maybe I need to push back our november 11th wedding date!

That would kind of stink because we are getting married outside in Texas. Any later and the weather could be too bad.

Just feeling a little frustrated this weekend.

No, don't feel frustrated. Remember that love is worth the wait! We are planning a garden wedding too, but if we don't... it's not that bad. The important thing about this whole thing is who i'm getting married to, not where or when. Cheer up!! You found the love of your life, and you are doing all that is in your power to have them with you.

I wish I could tell you dates, I wish I could tell you when, but all I can say is that you are lucky either way.

Lots of blessings and peace of mind! We are half way, it's no time to get over worried.

Diana!

[Ash&Ham 0]

Thanks for the encouragement you two.

[Diana and Chris 25]

My butterfly marks the 2 months.

Baby might come for easter... (about a month away), he still doesn't know for sure because he is expecting word from a new job, and if he gets it he wont be able to come. Either way, great news.

[BenjAshley 7]

My butterfly marks the 2 months.

Baby might come for easter... (about a month away), he still doesn't know for sure because he is expecting word from a new job, and if he gets it he wont be able to come. Either way, great news.

Awesome news either way!!

I visit Ash on april 15th. cant wait!!

[Diana and Chris 25]

Awesome news either way!!

I visit Ash on april 15th. cant wait!!

Yay! Nothing like holding 'em, huh? =)

[NatashayAngel 0]

How exciting I visit my prince Angel on the 16th of April I'm so glad there are people like us who can understand what it is to love someone who is far away don't worry the Lord will honor the fact that we all want to get married! continue to be strong and patient because it give us hope and perseverance.

[James And Oksana 19]

It is really good to hear so many people from the January group getting close to visits with their significant other. It is really inspiring, and for those that are considering whether or not to go, I would encourage this if it is possible. We all are on a long road, and sometimes even a short visit can do worlds of good at recharging spirits. For those of us going overseas in April, I pray for good weather, ease of travel with minimum delays, and a safe return with many great stories and pictures to share.

Keep up the faith. In the end, coming home to your significant other, waking next to them, holding them, saying I DO....it is what we all need to hold on to right now! God does provide, keep a watchful eye for those opportunities He will give and cherish those opportunities when they happen. Keep in mind, most of us have an advantage over most other couples. We know what it is like to be separated from our significant other. For us, every day we are able to be with our one and only should be a celebration. Never forget the trials that we go through now, as it prepares us for appreciation later.

One of my favorites that I remind myself,

Count it all as joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

James 1:2-3

(English Standard Version)

[JustJanis 2]

Glad to see you and your fiance are safe! Good luck with everything and stay safe, enjoy the rest of your time together!

Unfortuantely we aren't together right now, I'm back in Vancouver packing up my apartment... was suppose to go back to Japan March 26th but that is obviously up in the air right now. I really wished I was there.

[Diana and Chris 25]

It is really good to hear so many people from the January group getting close to visits with their significant other. It is really inspiring, and for those that are considering whether or not to go, I would encourage this if it is possible. We all are on a long road, and sometimes even a short visit can do worlds of good at recharging spirits. For those of us going overseas in April, I pray for good weather, ease of travel with minimum delays, and a safe return with many great stories and pictures to share.

Keep up the faith. In the end, coming home to your significant other, waking next to them, holding them, saying I DO....it is what we all need to hold on to right now! God does provide, keep a watchful eye for those opportunities He will give and cherish those opportunities when they happen. Keep in mind, most of us have an advantage over most other couples. We know what it is like to be separated from our significant other. For us, every day we are able to be with our one and only should be a celebration. Never forget the trials that we go through now, as it prepares us for appreciation later.

One of my favorites that I remind myself,

Count it all as joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

James 1:2-3

(English Standard Version)

A very warm and nice message. Wise words that make a heart feel peace.

Thank you so much for sharing!!

Diana.

[TwoCats 55]

Welcome to the start of a new week.

The timezone change has hit me like a ton of bricks.

Ugh.

Want to be asleep, not at work.

[Diana and Chris 25]

Welcome to the start of a new week.

The timezone change has hit me like a ton of bricks.

Ugh.

Want to be asleep, not at work.

Good morning and I wish you an awesome week!

They did that timezone change here once, didn't really work. (We have light from 6 to 6 most of the year) So they pretty much just robbed us from an hour. LOL Poor baby was worried about being all zombified today and he's worried I won't let him sleep as much since we don't have the same time LOL (I hope he was joking when he said that u.u) Haha.. anyhow, I'm the one always falling asleep on mic after my daily shower after gym. hahahaha.

I hope you recover your strength and sleep soon enough!!

[BenjAshley 7]

So. seeing as we are all waiting around for our nao2's. Why dont we start thinking about what we need for the next step.

I have already applied for my police cert, and have asked ashley to gather her copies of her tax returns. (I believe for London, you only need the last year, and 6 months pay stubs)

What else can i do??

Ben