I ask for strength......

[ce&ll]

I need to vent today so hear it goes................

As most of you know my sister's husbands situation, she is still in Mexico with him and will be there for 3 more weeks before she comes home for work and school. She called my mom today to confirm reciept of a "care" package we sent to her. My mom said she sounds better but her voice still broke up a little bit. Just the thought makes me cry! I don't understant I was always the stronger one , I used to hardly ever cry until immigration impacted my life in so many ways! The year my husband was in Mexico I cried all the time. It got better but now that my sister is going through all of this crap I've been so emotional. In CDJ I cried in our hotel room after they got the news, cried the next day, when I got home! I've been able to keep it together in front of her but it's so difficult! I ask God to give me the strength to keep it together and be strong until this nightmare is over!

[egonzalez1975]

ce&ll please hang in there. Your family is going through so much right now. Is it not possible for someone to go to the consulate in person and present the packet? I haven't heard that they have acknowledged receipt of your fax yet.

Tell your sister to stay strong and all of you as well. I will keep your family in my prayers and hope that you get an answer quickly that will bring your family back together again here in the US.

We are here if you need us.

[meesh]

I've been thinking about them all week, hoping that the consulate will respond to your faxes/e-mails. It truly sounds like a nightmare. Unfortunately, this process has the power to break hearts and separate families. Thankfully, hearts are strong and love is deep, so there is always hope.

I've been very emotional and irrational lately, but I'm normally a very practical, reasonable, and confident person. Thankfully, my husband is being very patient with me! We're just so worried about our upcoming appointment. We keep telling ourselves that God has a perfect plan for our future...

[mamacita]

I've been thinking about them all week, hoping that the consulate will respond to your faxes/e-mails. It truly sounds like a nightmare. Unfortunately, this process has the power to break hearts and separate families. Thankfully, the heart is strong and love is deep, so there is always hope.

I've been very emotional and irrational lately, but I'm normally a very practical, reasonable, and confident person. Thankfully, my husband is being very patient with me! We're just so worried about our upcoming appointment, but we just try to remind ourselves that God has a perfect plan for our future...


What a beautiful way to think of this ordeal we are all facing,,,,,yes I have my days too where I am so sad and depressed and lonesome,,,,since my husband has been in Monterrey Mx 1 yr next month pending this backlogged waiver process!

God will prevail and take care of all of us in his due time!

Thanks for that inspiration!

Mamacita:D

[inlimbo]

My heart goes out to you and your sister. I hope that this is resolved quickly. I'm sure that going through this again is awful for you, not only because you're suffering because of the situation your sister and BIL are in, but also because you're probably subconsciously reliving some of the trauma you went through when you and your husband were separated. Just remember that there is still hope, and we are all here for you!

[ce&ll]

Thank you all for your kind and inspiring words! Living this experience again has opened up old wounds that I wished would have been buried in the past and thats why this is so emotionally difficult for me as well as my family. There has been no confirmation of the fax or e-mail but according the 900# it could take 30 days. There is no one in CDJ that we know to go to the information window but maybe we'll figure something out. My husband has been awsome during this time and keeps my sane along with my I2U family.

I know that many of you are also fighting the immigration giant and have the same "bad" days that I have been experiencing. As I say this to you all, I remind myself "Don't loose hope!"

[cherrycandy001]

I keep your family in my prayers. Don't forget even if it doesn't make sense and we can't comprehend it God has a plan and he knows why he's doing what he's doing. Please don't loose faith and don't let your sister loose faith. Things will be ok.
-Candy

[aprilstorm]

You and your family are in my prayers!!!

[ce&ll]

Thank you Candy, Aprilstorm, and all other members for your prayers! It truly means alot to me and my family! Still no response, Friday was officially 1 week since the original fax and e-mail were sent, I try to keep reminding myself how super slow CDJ is when responding to anything. On Monday I will be faxing the information and letter to the senators office in my area. I don't know if it will do any good but what the heck, at this point we have nothing else to loose! It hasn't even been 2 weeks since I have been back from CDJ and it seems like an eternity.

I know that God has a plan for my family but I just wish I knew what it was and the outcome!

[Dorothea]

ce&ll I hope that tomorrow you get a response from CDJ, and that it is positive! I have been thinking of your sister and your family. I can't imagine how I'd feel if my little sister decided to go through this mess after I did. Stay strong-- she and her husband certainly need your support!

[mnava]

I've been thinking about them all week, hoping that the consulate will respond to your faxes/e-mails. It truly sounds like a nightmare. Unfortunately, this process has the power to break hearts and separate families. Thankfully, hearts are strong and love is deep, so there is always hope.

I've been very emotional and irrational lately, but I'm normally a very practical, reasonable, and confident person. Thankfully, my husband is being very patient with me! We're just so worried about our upcoming appointment. We keep telling ourselves that God has a perfect plan for our future...

Meesh,

I am going to have to quote you on my signature. Well said.

Mini