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Title: Pray my friends. Like you never have for me.
Post by: Jimmy on April 01, 2011, 02:03:20 pm
Well my wife has got the medical part finished.  Talking to the lawyer she has all the correct documents. She has an interview date of April 6.  I have been told since she is on an expedite. it is a little different.
She has actually been instructed by the consolate to arrive early the morning of April 6, turn in all of her documents (Including her passport) And then come back the next day for a face to face interview.  At which time unless there is a problem. She would be approved and her passport given back to her.  And the visa would be in it already. No waiting 3 or 4 more days.

If all were to go as the lawyer explained it.  She could go from the consolate to the airport and come home the same day.

Anyway we will know the outcome next wed nite.  So keep your fingers crossed  This has been a long road more than a year. and i pray my love will be home soon.  When I left her to come home last November, I had no Idea it would be this much longer.  Even my kids are nervous  all of us need her home.
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Post by: Neil on April 01, 2011, 06:22:30 pm
This has been a rough road Jimmy.  I really hope everything works out perfectly.   I can't wait to read your next happy post.

Neil
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Post by: maxx on April 01, 2011, 06:31:56 pm
Jimmy good luck to you and your wife.I hope everything goes as planned.
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Post by: john1964 on April 01, 2011, 07:47:52 pm
My thoughts are with you and your wife Jimmy, fingers crossed and good luck to you both.
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Post by: Paul Todd on April 01, 2011, 08:52:08 pm
Me to Jimmy,I hope it all goes smoothly for you both  :)
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Post by: Robertt S on April 01, 2011, 09:00:05 pm
Good Luck to your wife and you!
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Post by: RobertBfrom aust on April 01, 2011, 09:22:05 pm
We will keep all our fingers crossed for the 6th , will make driving hard though , good luck is certainly deserved by the 2 of you , regards Sujuan and Robert .
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Post by: sara on April 01, 2011, 09:46:10 pm
Jimmy
    my B2 visa needed to post my home in 3 days after i paased the interview in gz. maybe you need to make sure how to get her passport after she pass the interview.
    Good Luck to your wife and you!
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Post by: shaun on April 01, 2011, 10:13:33 pm
Will be praying Jimmy.
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Post by: Arnold on April 02, 2011, 02:53:31 am
Jimmy , I think you have the whole Forum pulling for you and certainly hope all go well this time . Good Luck and all that is needed !
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Post by: Rachel on April 02, 2011, 03:14:58 am
I wish you good luck, I'll pray for you! Everything will be alright.

Rachel
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Post by: joeswuhandream on April 02, 2011, 05:19:18 am
hey  jimmy you and you wife's time as arrived
your defining moment as arrived
honest and since people do not need luck jimmy
but joey and Sophia WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK
have a great future jimmy with your wife
regards joey/Sophia
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Post by: Jason B on April 02, 2011, 06:52:25 am
Jimmy, I sincerely hope everything goes well for your wife and yourself.  As someone who is going through the same thing at the moment I feel you brother.  Look forward to another happy post after the 6th.
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Post by: Scottish_Robbie on April 02, 2011, 01:55:41 pm
Ditto the rest jimmy
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Post by: Martin on April 02, 2011, 08:39:08 pm
All of us guys (and girls) on this forum are behind you Jim. You are both in my thoughts.
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Post by: Bee964 on April 02, 2011, 10:45:14 pm
Good luck Jimmy. I have my fingers crossed too!

Dave C
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Post by: Jimmy on April 05, 2011, 08:04:06 am
Jimmy
    my B2 visa needed to post my home in 3 days after i paased the interview in gz. maybe you need to make sure how to get her passport after she pass the interview.
    Good Luck to your wife and you!
She is getting the CR1 on expedite. Since it is on expedite she will actually get her passport back with the visa same day as face to face interview.   She is in GZ now and has turned in all of the paperwork, and she said they also asked for her passport.  I have not had a chance to get all the detail from her yet. But they will look everything over tonight and she has her face to face interview in the morning.   My credit card is laying on my desk here waiting to hear something.  There is a $1000 positive credit on it. Money I put there to bring her home almost 2 years ago.  Man I sure hope I get to spend it tomorrow.
Anyway guys and girls thanks for all your thought and support.  I am a nervous wreck but tomorrow I will either cry my eyes out or celebrate like a maniac. I will let you all know how it turns out.
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Post by: kenny on April 05, 2011, 09:12:38 am
Good Luck Jimmy... Many here are thinking of you!
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Post by: Jimmy on April 06, 2011, 10:36:26 pm
Well the interview is finished. several hours ago. She finally called to tell me she passed.
SHe will be home next week.
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Post by: maxx on April 06, 2011, 11:42:36 pm
Jimmy I'm really glad to hear that.
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Post by: Martin on April 06, 2011, 11:48:07 pm
This is fantastic news Jimmy!  I am so happy for the two of you.  Congratulations.
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Post by: Arnold on April 06, 2011, 11:49:51 pm
Jimmy , finally .. your a "Complete" Man ! A wonderful Wife will now be by your side and I can say I'm so happy for you . I bet you need a good stiff Drink right now to celebrate .
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Post by: mustfocus on April 06, 2011, 11:50:48 pm
That's great news Jimmy!  Now for the next phase!
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Post by: Paul Todd on April 07, 2011, 12:37:50 am
I am happy for you both and may you have many happy years together  :)
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Post by: john1964 on April 07, 2011, 01:07:33 am
fantastic news Jimmy,really pleased for you both, now you are both enjoy all the good times together, regards from MinYing and John.
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Post by: David E on April 07, 2011, 03:01:07 am
Jimmy

Congrats and well done !! You have walked through fire to get to this stage...all downhill from here on in !!!
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Post by: RobertBfrom aust on April 07, 2011, 03:08:39 am
Great news Jimmy , it has been a long haul , regards Sujuan and Robert .
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Post by: Jason B on April 07, 2011, 04:04:33 am
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Jimmy
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Post by: Irishman on April 07, 2011, 05:41:08 am
Superb news Jimmy, a new wonderful chapter on your life is about to begin, every trial and tribulation leading up to her arrival will seem like nothing compared to the joy she brings to your life whens shes by your side.
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Post by: Rhonald on April 07, 2011, 06:03:05 am
That must have been a long dreadfull hour for you Jimmy, as I had read your post before you amended it. I am happy for you that once you contacted her, that she had good news waiting for you.
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Post by: shaun on April 07, 2011, 08:16:49 am
Great news Jimmy.  I am real happy for the two of you...  well the whole family.
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Post by: Robertt S on April 07, 2011, 11:05:57 am
Congrats to you and your wife! :D :)
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Post by: Martin on April 07, 2011, 06:51:20 pm
The Toronto chapter of this forum will be getting together on Sunday. We will be sure to celebrate your good news.

Arnold, we need your credit card again.
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Post by: shaun on April 07, 2011, 07:31:09 pm
How come you don't bring any of us guys along?  How about doing a web-cam experience? 
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Post by: Arnold on April 08, 2011, 12:06:23 am
Arnold, we need your credit card again.

3745 0598 4416 5580  exp. date 04-15      have a Super Lunchoen on my Card .. but remember there is a $ 5,000 limit .
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Post by: mustfocus on April 08, 2011, 12:32:06 am
Actually, you know the scary thing?  We could do it.  It'd look silly as all heck, but we have the technology...  :P  So what's the time difference Shaun?  ;D
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Post by: shaun on April 08, 2011, 08:15:12 am
I am on the same time as you.  Eastern time zone.  I was joking but it would actually be fun to do it just to participate a little if you guys are game for it.  The only bad thing would be not being able to eat the famous dumplings at your dumpling spot but I could pop a few of my frozen dumplings I buy at the store.  They're not great but not bad for imitation dumplings.

What time do you have the event set for?  I work for 10am to 6 pm.  Since I am the owner I can make a few adjustments.  Also I use yahoo messenger.  It seems to fit best with my computer.
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Post by: shaun on April 09, 2011, 12:01:14 am
Well lets keep the web cam idea.  I really like to do it if everyone is game but I work Sunday during those hours and can't work my way around it.
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Post by: Martin on April 09, 2011, 04:36:55 am
Take your computer to work.  That's the only suggestion I can come up with. If you need to buy a new laptop, I am sure Arnold doesn't mind covering this on his credit card as well.
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Post by: Jimmy on April 09, 2011, 06:52:13 am
You guys don't put to much on Arnolds credit card.  My wifes visa just came in the mail. I need airfare.
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Post by: shaun on April 09, 2011, 06:56:12 am
First thing I did was to copy the number down when I saw it.  Trying to get Comcast to stretch 4 miles of line by noon tomorrow.  They said that I... I mean Arnold will have to pay for it...    Weekend rates...  X3 since the Masters Golf Tournament is going on down the street.  Who would have thunk that an Irishman is leading it two days in a row.  He's 10 under par.  Closest person is 8 under, Tiger is tied at 3rd with 7 under.  He could be back.

Sorry Jimmy dumplings come first.
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Post by: Martin on April 09, 2011, 07:00:03 am

Sorry Jimmy dumplings come first.

I think Shaun just got himself an invitation with that comment!
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Post by: maxx on April 09, 2011, 10:21:36 am
Come on guys stop fighting over Arnold's credit card.Shaun you go ahead and use Arnold's card.Jimmy I can post Martin's credit card number for you..Martin said it was OK.And he insisted that you fly your wife first class all the way.And that you rent a limo.When you pick your wife up from the airport.
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Post by: Jimmy on April 19, 2011, 12:16:48 am
Come on guys stop fighting over Arnold's credit card.Shaun you go ahead and use Arnold's card.Jimmy I can post Martin's credit card number for you..Martin said it was OK.And he insisted that you fly your wife first class all the way.And that you rent a limo.When you pick your wife up from the airport.
Thanks Maxx and Martin she really enjoyed the First class trip home. The only Limo I could find was a full stretch Hummer.  It made for a nice ride home. We hadn't been together since November, so it was nice to get to know each other again, and again, and again.

Seriously she did get in Friday morning and everything is great. Her and my girls hit it off better than I could have ever expected.  The atmosphere at our house is like she has always been here. Like we had never even been apart.  I am as happy as I can be.
It took 1 year 11 months and 2 weeks from start to finish and the 8 or 9 months she and I lived together in China made her Visa interview go a lot smoother.
This journey is definitely not for the faint of heart. When she got off the plane and thru customs and all that crap. And suddenly she was kissing me and we were going home. It was like a million tons was lifted off of me. At my doctor appointment today even the doc told me my heart is doing great like I had taken some kind of miracle drug.  And all it is, the stress is gone.
Dumplings do come first and she wasted no time making sure I had all I could eat. SHe must have made 300 or more, the freezer is full. I bought 10 pounds of meat and she turned it all into dumplings. Man what a life.

Thanks guys you have been a great bunch of friends and helped me to make my life better in more ways than you will ever know. Even back in the Facebook days before I knew my wife and was actually still getting over the ex.   
I’m not going anywhere but I may not visit the forum as much as I was. But I’m always glad to help someone out if I can.
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Post by: Arnold on April 19, 2011, 12:26:19 am
Jimmy , that makes I'm sure everybody that's been on the Journey with you have a BIG smile on their Faces . So , your NOT the only one !!  ;)
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Post by: halfpint on April 19, 2011, 12:40:01 am
What a nice new beginning for you, congratulations!!!
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Post by: Rhonald on April 19, 2011, 01:19:31 am
Way to go Jimmy, you have now come full circle. Even if you do not spend as much time here as you once did, at least your journey was a story well told.  :)
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Post by: john1964 on April 19, 2011, 01:32:08 am
Fantastic news Jimmy, I am so happy for you both and i hope you both have many years ahead of you in total happiness, Warmest regards from MinYing and John.
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Post by: Paul Todd on April 19, 2011, 03:55:53 am
I would like to add my congratulations too Jimmy. I'm happy for your whole family  ;D and may you have many happy years ahead of you!
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Post by: mustfocus on April 19, 2011, 04:05:58 am
Great to hear Jimmy!  All the best to the future!
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Post by: shaun on April 19, 2011, 05:03:03 am
Great News Jimmy, but don't be a stranger.  Jimmy?    JIIIIIMMMMMMYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!   Where are you?  Hehe, he is hanging out with Ronan.
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Post by: David E on April 19, 2011, 05:57:05 am
Well done Jimmy

The very best result after a long, hard road

All good wishes to you and your family.
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Post by: joeswuhandream on April 19, 2011, 09:01:44 am
have a great future jimmy look after each other
regards joey and sophia  :)
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Post by: Pineau on April 20, 2011, 01:31:32 am
Well thats just terrific. I think I'm gonna cry. I have followed your story and seen your ups and downs and all the crap you had to deal with.  Takes a determined man to reach the finish line. Best wishes to you and you family. We will miss you so don't be a stranger.
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Post by: RobertBfrom aust on April 20, 2011, 03:57:31 am
Congratulations to you both , see Jimmy it really did not take a lifetime , just a bloody long time , regards Sujuan and Robert .
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Post by: shaun on April 20, 2011, 06:42:34 pm
Mike the line begins behind me.  ;D