Dave G. Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 My friends... Just got off the phone with Jing Mei. This is the post I've dreamed of writing for the last five months. http://www.smiliegenerator.de/smiley-flag/smiley-5171.png For what it's worth, here were the questions: 1. How did you meet?2. That is his baby? (Answer: No. Some UFO landed and ...)http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/alles_moegliche/mixed-smiley-014.gif===> http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/d0/intercourse.gif===> http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/a0/baby.gif 3. Can I see I-134?4. Does Dave love your son Roger? The whole thing lasted 5 minutes. Pre-screening? I think so. Now that I'm a veteran, allow me to lecture ya'll. Be obsessive. Over prepare. Sweat the minutia. And, you too will do well. Yeah...it cost me a few nights sleep but it was all worth it. I think the part of the story that touches me the most deeply was her 10 year old son. He's SO cool! Now, perhaps this would be considered child abuse in the US, but Jing Mei has been telling him he needed to study hard in school so he could pass "the test" at GZ. She said if he failed "the test," he would have to stay in China when she came to America. Anything to get the kid to focus on his homework (smart kid but L-A-Z-Y). I think Roger was scared to death when he entered the interview. At some point, Roger needed to write something. When he returned the pen, he told the VO in English, "Give you." Well, as far as I'm concerned, he passed "the test" with flying colors! His English is extremely basic and he gets so shy when he uses it. To come up with "give you" in that stressful situation....well, for him, it was huge. I really do love that kid. I'm feeling a bit verklempt right now so I'll sign off. So much to reflect on. But, I can't go back to bed without expressing my sincere gratitude to everyone on CFL. The information has been invaluable. CFL has been a great distraction as well. Sure, we've teased each other and have even done battle. But, I know deep in my heart that CFL got me through all this crap. It was always there for me 24/7 when issues came up. Of all the times I turned to CFL for assistance, the one time that stands out for me right now was the help I needed with the baby. Rob's advice and insights got us to the Chengdu Consulate and took away the threats to our baby. Okay...getting verklempt again...you have no idea what that meant to us. Thank you all!!!!! Link to comment
se_lang Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 http://www.smiliegenerator.de/s20/smilies-5251.png Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Ahhh,,,piece of cake!..... Congratulations Dave! Link to comment
frank1538 Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Start cleaning Link to comment
Patrick & Li Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Congrats Dave. Nothing quite as good as a happy ending, Damn, gotta quit being so verklempt! Patrick Link to comment
Mick Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Congrats Dave! What wonderful news to read first thing this morning. Now get to work on that carpet and toilet seat. Link to comment
keelec Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Congratulations....Done like a pro!!!!! :redblob: :lol: ------ Clifford -----P.S. What is the answer to the question "Where / How did you meet?" Should one talk about our actual "Dates" together or our correspondence on th internet? I.E. My meeting her 10 steps off of the plane in the Istanbul airport on our way to Egypt, or discuss the months of exploring our feelings with e-mail before that trip? Link to comment
MoonCarolCafe Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Hip hip Hooray! OK, OK, OK, so how about it being MY turn next?!?!?!? Link to comment
Robert S. Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Very good. Well done. I am happy to see this good news. When will she be coming over? Whew, that is going to take a lot of preparation also. Link to comment
chinadave2001 Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Nice job Dave!!!! Glad in glassesCongrats!!!!! http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/r/da%5Bimg%5Dhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/r/happy.gif[Automated by GetSmile]nce.gif[/img][Automated by GetSmile]ofrayt.com/1/r/bigdance2.gif[/img] Link to comment
chinadave2001 Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Hmph... lets' try that again....Nice job dave!!! Congrats! http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/r/bigdance2.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/r/happy.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/r/dance.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/g0/beer.gifhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/g0/claps.gif Ok, I think that's better!!!!dave Link to comment
manhattanmoon Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Congratulations! Now time to clean the house! Link to comment
Francine-gg Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Tai hao le...!!!!!!! Congratulations........!!!! Link to comment
tonado Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Great news. Congrats. Link to comment
robhon Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Excellent!! You can't believe how happy I am for your whole new family. ...Family of three, soon to be four. Link to comment
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