Thursday

[aya*abouelnasr 0]

Yesterday was my eight month anniversary. I spent it alone. I can't imagine how the ones that have waited so much longer than me must feel being seperated from their husbands for what has to feel like forever. The only hope that any of us can hold onto is that maybe someday soon we will be reunited, but sometimes even that feels like false hope. The best that any of us can do is be patient and wait, but for how long? Sometimes, when we can get the cams to work, I just sit and look at him, not chatting, until my heart is full at the sight of him. He asks me why I am not typing and I say that I just want to look at him for a minute, he says he knows that I miss him. He laughs at me, but he knows how I feel, because sometimes, I catch him doing it too.

Anyway, sorry for being so sad today.

Hope everyone has a good Thursday,

[UmmSqueakster 54]

The husband and I promised each other 80 years together (at which time he'll be 104 and I'll be 100 inshaAllah, who knows how we came to that number ha), so when we were waiting, we looked at it in terms of the big picture - what's 3 or 4 years now when we have another 76 or 77 yeras to spend together inshaAllah? inshaAllah you'll have a lot of anniversaries together

In other news, I'm hyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyped up on caffine, practically bouncing out of my office chair. I need to go for a 5 mile run or something to get all the energy out.

[doodlebug 3]

Awww Tammy I know those days when it's hard. Do something good for yourself and take it easy.

I'm really getting sick and tired of this pneumonia #######. Seriously. It's cramping my lifestyle. I can only work half days and then I go home and sleep. Enough is enough!!! Luckily my boss is super cool about the whole thing. She is the one who suggested I take it easy 'cause apparently I look like holy heck. If I could track down that guy from the airplane that gave this to me I'd give him a piece of my mind!!!!

[~Jackie~ 30]

Happy Thursday and omg I can't wait til tommorrow! (payday w/commission ) Today is just a lazy day, work from 3-9pm.

I did the oddest thing yesterday. I applied for a FOID card, should come within 30 days. On the application it said 'Are you mentally retarded?'.....uh no. A better question would have been 'Are you emotionally unstable?'

Jackie

hey rahma, I jokingly asked for 5 years,,,and I'l be damned I got just that....12 days past 5 years.

[aya*abouelnasr 0]

OH, Doodle, I hope you are feeling better soon. I had my first ever bout of pneumonia in May. I couldn't believe how bad I felt, couldn't even get out of the bed for anything but to use the restroom and good thing it was close, or I may not have made it. To bad you can't find the person who gave this illness to you, and give it back to him.

[allousa 1]

Yesterday was my eight month anniversary. I spent it alone. I can't imagine how the ones that have waited so much longer than me must feel being seperated from their husbands for what has to feel like forever. The only hope that any of us can hold onto is that maybe someday soon we will be reunited, but sometimes even that feels like false hope. The best that any of us can do is be patient and wait, but for how long? Sometimes, when we can get the cams to work, I just sit and look at him, not chatting, until my heart is full at the sight of him. He asks me why I am not typing and I say that I just want to look at him for a minute, he says he knows that I miss him. He laughs at me, but he knows how I feel, because sometimes, I catch him doing it too.

Anyway, sorry for being so sad today.

Hope everyone has a good Thursday,

I know what you mean, Tammy. I can't even drive by the house that Hicham and I used to live in. It's just too painful to see.

Sometimes it's hard to believe he's been stuck over there for 3 1/2 years. But I have to say we've both been getting real silly lately thinking we are soon going to be together.

[mybackpages 0]

Yesterday was my eight month anniversary. I spent it alone. I can't imagine how the ones that have waited so much longer than me must feel being seperated from their husbands for what has to feel like forever. The only hope that any of us can hold onto is that maybe someday soon we will be reunited, but sometimes even that feels like false hope. The best that any of us can do is be patient and wait, but for how long? Sometimes, when we can get the cams to work, I just sit and look at him, not chatting, until my heart is full at the sight of him. He asks me why I am not typing and I say that I just want to look at him for a minute, he says he knows that I miss him. He laughs at me, but he knows how I feel, because sometimes, I catch him doing it too.

Anyway, sorry for being so sad today.

Hope everyone has a good Thursday,

Tammy - I think when you are in the stage of the process that you are, these small moments such as an 8th month anniversary, can carry an extra amount of sentimentalness and meaning....things are just a little more raw, if that make sense. Hang in there...you and your husband will be over this hump soon God willing!

[allousa 1]

Awww Tammy I know those days when it's hard. Do something good for yourself and take it easy.

I'm really getting sick and tired of this pneumonia #######. Seriously. It's cramping my lifestyle. I can only work half days and then I go home and sleep. Enough is enough!!! Luckily my boss is super cool about the whole thing. She is the one who suggested I take it easy 'cause apparently I look like holy heck. If I could track down that guy from the airplane that gave this to me I'd give him a piece of my mind!!!!

Doodle, sorry that you are still sick! Guess I need to send you some more chicken soup!

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

It's normal to feel sad and lonely for your husband. Everyone here has been through it. Some are dealing with excruciatingly long separations -- years upon years. 8 months is certainly a long time, but it's not beyond the ordinary when you consider the overall picture of immigration cases. Were you expecting it to be much faster ? I thought our case would proceed faster than it did -- but in retrospect, I was just setting myself (and my husband) up for disappointment when it took longer.

I know it's hard not to just drown in one's own misery, and this makes us not want to think about someone else having a tougher time. But really, counting your blessings will help you. Please try to *not* dwell on the sadness -- it will only make the separation even more painful and seem even longer. Continue to keep yourself busy, give yourself projects to complete each day or each week and cross them off as you finish them -- it will make the time pass more quickly. And most of all, DO keep trying to put it in perspective -- remember the people who didn't see their SOs for so much longer than 8 months, and are still waiting for NOA #2 -- God with them. You are actually one of the lucky ones -- you are almost done insha'allah after "just" 8 months. Stay positive ! I expect you will get an answer from Amman before much longer.

Hope you feel much better

-MK

[mybackpages 0]

Awww Tammy I know those days when it's hard. Do something good for yourself and take it easy.

I'm really getting sick and tired of this pneumonia #######. Seriously. It's cramping my lifestyle. I can only work half days and then I go home and sleep. Enough is enough!!! Luckily my boss is super cool about the whole thing. She is the one who suggested I take it easy 'cause apparently I look like holy heck. If I could track down that guy from the airplane that gave this to me I'd give him a piece of my mind!!!!

Doodle, sorry that you are still sick! Guess I need to send you some more chicken soup!

Instead of soup, send her a few canoli. It may not help her feel better but at least she won't care if she is sick

[Jasman0717 9]

This week has gone by quickly for me and tomorrow is payday Friday

[*Maureen* 0]

Well Happy 8th Month Anniversay Tammy!- it probably doesnt make you feel better but hopefully soon the two of you will be reunited very soon! Have you heard anything else from the embassy?

Yesterday was my eight month anniversary. I spent it alone. I can't imagine how the ones that have waited so much longer than me must feel being seperated from their husbands for what has to feel like forever. The only hope that any of us can hold onto is that maybe someday soon we will be reunited, but sometimes even that feels like false hope. The best that any of us can do is be patient and wait, but for how long? Sometimes, when we can get the cams to work, I just sit and look at him, not chatting, until my heart is full at the sight of him. He asks me why I am not typing and I say that I just want to look at him for a minute, he says he knows that I miss him. He laughs at me, but he knows how I feel, because sometimes, I catch him doing it too.

Anyway, sorry for being so sad today.

Hope everyone has a good Thursday,

[Nasturtium 500]

It's normal to feel sad and lonely for your husband. Everyone here has been through it. Some are dealing with excruciatingly long separations -- years upon years. 8 months is certainly a long time, but it's not beyond the ordinary when you consider the overall picture of immigration cases. Were you expecting it to be much faster ? I thought our case would proceed faster than it did -- but in retrospect, I was just setting myself (and my husband) up for disappointment when it took longer.

I know it's hard not to just drown in one's own misery, and this makes us not want to think about someone else having a tougher time. But really, counting your blessings will help you. Please try to *not* dwell on the sadness -- it will only make the separation even more painful and seem even longer. Continue to keep yourself busy, give yourself projects to complete each day or each week and cross them off as you finish them -- it will make the time pass more quickly. And most of all, DO keep trying to put it in perspective -- remember the people who didn't see their SOs for so much longer than 8 months, and are still waiting for NOA #2 -- God with them. You are actually one of the lucky ones -- you are almost done insha'allah after "just" 8 months. Stay positive ! I expect you will get an answer from Amman before much longer.

Hope you feel much better

-MK

I always tried to think about military wives (and husbands) and how they probably feel. I thought I had it easier than them because i could concievably talk to my husband almost every day as well as generally be assured he wasn't being shot at or something of the sort.. so... I know! Little consolation but I think the trick is to find what works for you and get yourself to a point where you're like OK! I can do this!

[peezey 0]

Happy Thursday and omg I can't wait til tommorrow! (payday w/commission ) Today is just a lazy day, work from 3-9pm.

I did the oddest thing yesterday. I applied for a FOID card, should come within 30 days. On the application it said 'Are you mentally retarded?'.....uh no. A better question would have been 'Are you emotionally unstable?'

Jackie

hey rahma, I jokingly asked for 5 years,,,and I'l be damned I got just that....12 days past 5 years.

That is pretty odd. Unless you are becoming a cop. Are you becoming a cop?

[~Jackie~ 30]

Me? a cop? uh...no.

Jackie

Edited August 9, 2007 by jmagayreh