Every once in a while...

[rebeccajo 14]

Wes just phoned and said his ride would be leaving soon. That's he'd be home in about a half hour.

When he hung up, he said 'love you - bye, bye baby bye'....and then the line went quiet.

And for some reason I remembered that it used to be when he hung up, using that same phrase - that I would be holding the receiver in my hand and feel the dull numbness of his distance from me.

And I was immediately ever so grateful that even though his greencard isn't here, and that we both need better jobs, and that our house still hasn't sold....well at least in about a half hour, we'd be having some tea and toast in our kitchen.

Kettle's on baby.

Edited November 3, 2006 by rebeccajo

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[kitkat1 5]

[munchkins 0]

becca, he's a lucky guy to have found you and no doubt you will say you are lucky to have found him, love to both of you, that is lovely

[waiting4Oliverio 0]

That was so sweet...it just really made me miss my hunny

[Tim and Bethanie 1]

We were discussing this very thing last night. Tim and I have found this little Mexican restaurant, and we visit there typically 2 times a week. So last night we went to celebrate the anniversary of our first meeting, we were treated like the regulars we are on 99 cent Margarita night lmao.

One of those long conversations started about life, love, happiness, the future, the past, well basically a convo about us. I told him I thought it would be a great thing on VJ for those waiting to hear from those of us finally together and what it feels like.

All of the pain and frustration you have during the visa process quickly melt away once you are together. So unlike many couples who have never been through something like this, I think we have these wow moment. Luckily we get to work together in the same office, so we are and have been together 24/7 since his return. Still every day there are times when it hits me like a ton of bricks that there he is, in the same room, on the same continent and he isn't going anywhere! It is an awesome feeling.

Our dinner was a lovely celebration of us, the food, drink and atmosphere set the perfect mood to get home and...............catch up the laundry!

[MaryandMian 1]

Rebeccajo how sweet your story and I know after our long separation we still have these thoughts about is he really home? You and Wes are a perfect match and a blessing to each other.

[Baileyj96 0]

visa form's and fee's, expenses..............thousands of dollars

phone calls and cards, spending countless hours on messenger......thousands of dollars

plane tickets and shipping belongings................ thousands of dollars.

Being home in 1/2 hour for tea and toast.........PRICELESS.

Vicky

[MrsWhizz 0]

Such a great post! My husband has been here for one week and somewhere in my mind, I still feel like he's going home. I suppose it's because you have to mentally toughen up during the whole process of paperwork and return flights. But, it's nice to hear things like this because it's so true.

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rebeccajo.........

Baileyj96.......... I hear you !!!

[Sankofa 0]

Somehow I got caught up reading posts about divorce and the unfortunate outcomes that sometimes occur. I had become somewhat discouraged, but it was nice to come across this thread and realize that there are definitely successful, true love stories. It gives me hope as I continue this journey... Congratulations on your love story.

[Donal78 0]

becca the greencard will come in due course but your right the main thing is that you and wes are together. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a great weekend.

[chri'stina 190]

Wes just phoned and said his ride would be leaving soon. That's he'd be home in about a half hour.

When he hung up, he said 'love you - bye, bye baby bye'....and then the line went quiet.

And for some reason I remembered that it used to be when he hung up, using that same phrase - that I would be holding the receiver in my hand and feel the dull numbness of his distance from me.

And I was immediately ever so grateful that even though his greencard isn't here, and that we both need better jobs, and that our house still hasn't sold....well at least in about a half hour, we'd be having some tea and toast in our kitchen.

Kettle's on baby.

I know sometimes I get those feelings too, of remembering when Sujeet was so far away. And then I feel very thankful that we are together. No matter what stressful things we face here, at least it's together and not thousands of miles apart.

We were discussing this very thing last night. Tim and I have found this little Mexican restaurant, and we visit there typically 2 times a week..............

One of those long conversations started about life, love, happiness, the future, the past, well basically a convo about us. I told him I thought it would be a great thing on VJ for those waiting to hear from those of us finally together and what it feels like.

Also just wanted to add that Sujeet and I like a certain little Mexican restaurant too, and it was the first American restaurant I took him out to eat at when he arrived to the US. It holds memories for us.

All of the pain and frustration you have during the visa process quickly melt away once you are together. .....................

[Ladylethal 12]

When I'm feeling down that things are not and will not happen as fast as I wish they would, I also remember that at least I get to sleep next to the man I love.

[KarenCee 3]

Wes just phoned and said his ride would be leaving soon. That's he'd be home in about a half hour.

When he hung up, he said 'love you - bye, bye baby bye'....and then the line went quiet.

And for some reason I remembered that it used to be when he hung up, using that same phrase - that I would be holding the receiver in my hand and feel the dull numbness of his distance from me.

And I was immediately ever so grateful that even though his greencard isn't here, and that we both need better jobs, and that our house still hasn't sold....well at least in about a half hour, we'd be having some tea and toast in our kitchen.

Kettle's on baby.

I know sometimes I get those feelings too, of remembering when Sujeet was so far away. And then I feel very thankful that we are together. No matter what stressful things we face here, at least it's together and not thousands of miles apart.

We were discussing this very thing last night. Tim and I have found this little Mexican restaurant, and we visit there typically 2 times a week..............

One of those long conversations started about life, love, happiness, the future, the past, well basically a convo about us. I told him I thought it would be a great thing on VJ for those waiting to hear from those of us finally together and what it feels like.

Also just wanted to add that Sujeet and I like a certain little Mexican restaurant too, and it was the first American restaurant I took him out to eat at when he arrived to the US. It holds memories for us.

All of the pain and frustration you have during the visa process quickly melt away once you are together. .....................

Sigh

Seems we've all been pondering the same thoughts lately. There are times I look over at Joel, sitting next to me on the sofa and think to myself "omg, he really IS here!" I remember those long lonely months, that emptiness inside when he would log off, or we ended the phone conversation, and those god awful airport partings.

Believe me, it puts things into perspective when you remember those times. Makes you appreciate those moments when you're just at home, doing nothing in particular...because you could be at home doing nothing in particular...alone.

Joel and I desperately need to move...he needs a very good job...I need to get well...but y'know, it's ok. We have each other and I get to sleep with my most wonderful husband every night.