LOVINLIBERIA & BOOKER

[LovinLiberia 0]

Also, the funny thing is now that we are together we have trouble understanding each other sometimes, lol. We both have to repeat ourselves, occassionally. We had no problems when we would talk on the phone even with the horrible connections...Kinda weird, lol.

Edited September 13, 2007 by LovinLiberia

[Zee Bee 61]

How wonderful for the both of you

[boo boo 1]

Wow, thanks for sharing.....we have patiently been waiting for the update...I am happy that Booker is here and you can start your life together as a unit Many many blessings

[Ta Ta 1]

Aawwww.........sniff.........

I like the one with " everyone seems to be on a mission" perspective. So true if you think about it. We are always rushing from point A to

point B with a deadline hanging over us.

[Destiny'sJourney 0]

Sounds like you're having a wonderful reunion! I hope my man will like to clean the house too. I look forward to taking him to Wal-Mart when he comes home. That's my favorite store!

Shanon

[forchika 4]

Glad to hear Booker is adjusting well so far. The volunteering is a good idea and should keep him busy, the wait seems so long to get the other things needed in place. I like your thought to take one thing at a time. We have crossed the finish line in getting those things in place but, still have not reaced the goal of hubby finding work!!!!! He is still looking, we are hopeful that a job opportunity will arise soon. Just enjoy each other!!!!! I have no doubt that Booker will continue to adjust well and I wish him well on those future goals!!!!! Look forward to reading more updates.

Robin

[LovinLiberia 0]

Aawwww.........sniff.........

I like the one with " everyone seems to be on a mission" perspective. So true if you think about it. We are always rushing from point A to

point B with a deadline hanging over us.

Yes, and you know how it is in Africa...everyone is so relaxed and they live on the idea of whatever happens will happen on it's own time.

Glad to hear Booker is adjusting well so far. The volunteering is a good idea and should keep him busy, the wait seems so long to get the other things needed in place. I like your thought to take one thing at a time. We have crossed the finish line in getting those things in place but, still have not reaced the goal of hubby finding work!!!!! He is still looking, we are hopeful that a job opportunity will arise soon. Just enjoy each other!!!!! I have no doubt that Booker will continue to adjust well and I wish him well on those future goals!!!!! Look forward to reading more updates.

Robin

Thanks! I just called him and he was bored and watching Law & Order. I'm glad the weekend is here because I think he is about to go stir crazy. My mom is watching the kids and he and I are going to leave home tomorrow morning and not come home until Sunday morning. I have a special day/night planned for him that should alleviate some of his boredom, lol. I'll be glad when the volunteering starts so he can keep his mind occupied. What type of work is your husband looking for? I know he will find something soon so don't you two worry! Best of luck!

[discerned1 0]

Sounds like you're having a wonderful reunion! I hope my man will like to clean the house too. I look forward to taking him to Wal-Mart when he comes home. That's my favorite store!

Shanon

Ditto!

[forchika 4]

Aawwww.........sniff.........

I like the one with " everyone seems to be on a mission" perspective. So true if you think about it. We are always rushing from point A to

point B with a deadline hanging over us.

Yes, and you know how it is in Africa...everyone is so relaxed and they live on the idea of whatever happens will happen on it's own time.

Glad to hear Booker is adjusting well so far. The volunteering is a good idea and should keep him busy, the wait seems so long to get the other things needed in place. I like your thought to take one thing at a time. We have crossed the finish line in getting those things in place but, still have not reaced the goal of hubby finding work!!!!! He is still looking, we are hopeful that a job opportunity will arise soon. Just enjoy each other!!!!! I have no doubt that Booker will continue to adjust well and I wish him well on those future goals!!!!! Look forward to reading more updates.

Robin

Thanks! I just called him and he was bored and watching Law & Order. I'm glad the weekend is here because I think he is about to go stir crazy. My mom is watching the kids and he and I are going to leave home tomorrow morning and not come home until Sunday morning. I have a special day/night planned for him that should alleviate some of his boredom, lol. I'll be glad when the volunteering starts so he can keep his mind occupied. What type of work is your husband looking for? I know he will find something soon so don't you two worry! Best of luck!

Thanks for the well wishes!!!!! A weekend getaway is a wonderful idea, HAVE FUN!!!!! He has a strong administrative background but knows that with out the work experience in the US it may prove difficult. So he just needs something and he hopes to start school soon after finding work.

[wileastmot 0]

Shaun and Booker,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend getaway. I'm so glad to see that everything is going great. I have to agree about the communication part. I found it very strange that sometimes Wilmot and I could not understand each other with out a repeat or more talking. It is still happens even though we are close to his year anniversary arrival in the US.

Best wishes!

[LovinLiberia 0]

Rhonda, a year ALREADY?!?!? call me, please! Your number isn't on my phone anymore.

[akatagirl 0]

Also, the funny thing is now that we are together we have trouble understanding each other sometimes, lol. We both have to repeat ourselves, occassionally. We had no problems when we would talk on the phone even with the horrible connections...Kinda weird, lol.

LOL my hubby and I are went through the same thing...In time you both will understand and speak your own "language" that only you 2 will understand..Hope both have a smooth adjustment living life together in the US!!!

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

Well, he's been here for a week now and things are going REALLY well! He's been having a lot of fun learning new things and trying new foods. It's kind of weird to see how much stuff he has to learn like:

Washing Machine and Dryer

Microwave

Stove

Electric Iron

TIVO (lol, he learned this the fastest and records TV shows all day long)

paying & pumping gas

counting coins

Making local and long distance calls INSIDE the US

Liberia's war completely ruined their electricity grids and running water for the past 14 years...so just imagine no appliances for that long. The second day here, he wanted to wash dishes and he stood in front of the faucet with a blank look on his face. He didn't know whether to turn it or pull it up. The same thing happened when he was brushing his teeth and he assumed my sink was broken.

He has learned very fast and he LOVES taking care of the house. I remember the first day back to work he called me and asked me if he could wash some clothes because he was just dying to use the washing machine. I said "baby,you just got here yesterday...what could you possibly need to wash??" He said, " the two shirts I used on my trip!" I had to crack up laughing and I because I was thinking that is SOO not a load of clothes, lol. Anyway, I come home to all of the beds made with new washed sheets, washed dishes, cooked food, my kids and I have clothes washed, folded, and ironed for next two weeks...LOL. The list goes on. Let's hope he keeps it up, lol. He just loves how American life is so easy. In Liberia, it would take a whole Saturday to wash half a load of clothes while it only takes him an hour to a do a whole load. He loves it!

He and the kids get along very well and they cling to him more than they do to me. It's been great to have him helping with them. He likes a lot of American food, but not really macaroni and cheese and he hates broccoli. He thinks our fried chicken is the best! He think there are a lot of "funny looking" people in the states and he is amazed at how many "large" people he sees. He loves how everything here is so efficient, but he thinks a lot of things here are also made to make people lazy. He loves the way we drive so fast and he laughs at how everyone always seems to be on a mission. He LOVED THE WALMART TRIP! His eyes got so big and he smiled at all of the stuff they sell under one roof.

It has been super-busy since he got here because I have to much to show and teach him. I can see how some people might get frustrated with showing their SO their new surroundings. It was a bit of a shock to me that I had so much to catch him up on, but I was prepared for it and I have been extremely patient with him. In the past week he has made me so proud with his ability to adapt and settle in. I have been trying to take him somewhere new each day because I am worried about him being cooped up in the house all day. He has loved being at home, but just yesterday, I think the boredom was starting to kick in. He called me at work and told me he couldn't get his mind off of Liberia yesterday and just for 5 mins he wished he could fly back home to see how his family was. That was the only sign of him being homesick and I know it's because he is now finally starting to run out of things to keep him occupied.

Before he came, we had established a volunteer opportunity for him at the hospital near my house and he is excited about that since he wants to become an ER doctor. He is planning to volunteer from 12-6 Mon- Fri so that should be fun for him. He will start that within the next two weeks once he gets his SSN. We are applying for it this coming week. He is anxious to start school this spring, get a part time job, and open a bank account and establish a credit history. He seems to have a good understanding of taking each thing one at a time and he is just trying to get as settled in as possible without a greencard.

We both have said we don't have any regrets at all and we are planning to marry sometime at the end of this month or early October. I couldn't be happier and it feels so good to not be lonely anymore and to have my best friend/soon to be husband by my side. I love his hugs and kisses and his whole personality is awesome. I am truly grateful.

Thank you for sharing that. It's so wonderful. I'm just sitting here smiling thinking about my turn. I can't wait! I'm so happy for you. Enjoy the rest of your life together.

[LovinLiberia 0]

Thanks alot!

LOL, it seemed like we couldnt understand each other at all yesterday. I got so frustrated. He knows I can understand Liberian English, but I was so tired from battling traffic and my brain was dead so I wasn't following his story at all. He ended up having to repeat his story 3 times and also break it down into American English, lol. We both cracked up laughing at how I made him butcher the story. Anyway, I'm glad we weren't the only ones!

[disbelief 0]

Thanks alot!

LOL, it seemed like we couldnt understand each other at all yesterday. I got so frustrated. He knows I can understand Liberian English, but I was so tired from battling traffic and my brain was dead so I wasn't following his story at all. He ended up having to repeat his story 3 times and also break it down into American English, lol. We both cracked up laughing at how I made him butcher the story. Anyway, I'm glad we weren't the only ones!

LOL! That is the cutest thing! I'm so glad to hear that things are going so well for you all! I'm excited about teaching those things to my sweetie when he arrives... I'm afraid to take him to WalMart though... lol! I may lose him in there... lol! I think the volunteer idea is a wonderful idea... I may talk to my sweetie about that!