Stress taking its toll

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Due to mounting stress and so many other things life has thrown her way my sweetheart needs a change right now. Sharon has been going through quite a bit of the past few years with her elderly parents and in the past three or so years their health problems increased. As some of you know her father passed away last month, what you didn't know is that her employer a few months ago moved her from a job she as done for over seven years to another position that she didn't like but tolerated last month they moved her to the overnight shift working from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. or until the work is completed. On the 4^th of October she gave two weeks notice that she would be leaving and was told to take 2 weeks off to think about her leaving well on Friday she is advising them that she is not returning to work there after 11 years with the company the past 7 as a manager.

This is definitely going to prolong our journey through the immigration process drastically since we are still waiting for something/anything from Washington. Having been approved at the interview things would have been so much different since I would have been in a position to go there and help and support her the way she should be rather than be here trying to figure out what will tomorrow bring us. Having sent in the forms for the waiver when I got them would not have made a difference at all since there would still be 10 to 16 months waiting for the decision.

[bowflex 0]

I'm very sorry to hear about this very stressful time. I would give Washington a few weeks, then go with a state senator and see if they can speed it along, as that did wonders for our case as well. I wish you two nothing but the best, good luck!

[L_n_O 3]

Good Luck guys..

I'm sorry this whole thing has been so extra hard and stressful on you guys..

[vnoe 0]

You know things will work out. Together you guys will get through this. God does not give anyone more than they can handle. Some people just get more than they should.......

Positive thoughts your way!!!

[brnidokiegurl 0]

stay strong, together you will make it thats all any of us have...

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I'm very sorry to hear about this very stressful time. I would give Washington a few weeks, then go with a state senator and see if they can speed it along, as that did wonders for our case as well. I wish you two nothing but the best, good luck!

Washington has only had the docs for a week, if they don't reply by Friday thing will change for us as Sharon is giving the dcission to leave to them then immediately or two weeks after that we will no longer have the income required to qualify for the visa if the question arises before I can get there. Once the job is gone there will be no reason to pursue through a government official (Senator) to get the visa quicker we would not qualify. You must remember that it is a I-601, (a 221(g) and a 212(a) that is holding us up, if it were the interview Sharon would stay where she is as we would know the end was near. Everything will work out a it should it always does.

[Jasman0717 9]

I am saddened by this news. I pray that something will help you.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Good Luck guys..

I'm sorry this whole thing has been so extra hard and stressful on you guys..

Nothing happens without a reason, I just wish things were easier on Sharon she is the one suffering. For me this is a damned good way of losing weight as if I needed to, in 9 wekes I have gone from 162 to 139 pound. But the good thing is we shall survive and continue loving each other.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

You know things will work out. Together you guys will get through this. God does not give anyone more than they can handle. Some people just get more than they should.......

Positive thoughts your way!!!

I love what you wrote and you are right, there is nothing given to us that is too much if we shre but it is not easy for Sharon as everything there just seems to be more than it is here. If we were together we would breeze through the whole thing smiling every day as we take everything one at a time.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

stay strong, together you will make it thats all any of us have...

Strong and together is what we are in our hearts and conversations but being to many miles apart makes being supportive in a way that counts very difficult, we are not giving up just re-organizing to make life easier and better.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I am saddened by this news. I pray that something will help you.

Thank you, it had to be done for health reasons, Sharon has done wonders for her parents and family. It took a while but I managed to convince her she needed to take care of herself for me. W will deal with the rest when the time comes.

[PfcsBaby 0]

I'm so sorry you've had to go through all this. I hope things start getting better for you soon. Remember we're all here for you.

[Carlawarla 1]

Oh Ron...I'm so sorry to hear this, but SO glad that Sharon is going to give notice if this has been too much for her. I know she's gone through a lot (as have you) and if she's that emotionally and physically wiped, she needs to give notice. Sharon's work does not define her. She needs to take care of herself in whatever way she can. Even if that means leaving her employ.

I always read your posts, and place my hands together in prayer, and squeeze my eyes shut REALLLLLLL tight and say a prayer for both of you. Oft times with tears in my eyes.

Sending you postive and strengthing thoughts!

Carla

[bowflex 0]

stay strong, together you will make it thats all any of us have...

Perhaps you could try contacting a state senator immediately? When my wife was initially denied in Montreal, we called our lawyer and got them in touch with my senator within a few hours. We didn't agree with the Consulate's findings that my wife would require the I-601 waiver, and we managed to get the senator's office to seriously lean on the Consulate. It still ended up taking another 2 months from the time of her interview to her arrival in the States, but it helped knowing that we had some help from higher ups. Again I wish you two nothing but the best, I know how hard this process is, especially when there are extra hardships placed in your way.

[Krikit 1,164]

Wow. I am so sorry, Ron. (((hugs)))