Trigg Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 'Jenny' just called me. She is talking to my wife on the phone now. She hasn't recieved any money as of yet but she is thankful to all for what they have done. I don't have time to explain everyhting now but I'll be back in two hours with details. Trigg Link to comment
tonymasiello Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Wow... That's great... I'm a little surprised that they passed along our info to her. Please keep us posted Trigg! Link to comment
Carl Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 It just goes to show the level of trust the shelter has for us to pass the information onto her. It shows how actions speak louder than words. We all stepped up to the plate and did the right thing, to show here that we Americans are decent people, who abhor the actions that were forced upon her and her daughter. Link to comment
Trigg Posted January 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Just got back. I'm going to talk to my wife to see what she ahd to say to her. then I'll fill you in on what 'Jenny' and I talked about and what my wife and her talked about.Trigg Link to comment
Trigg Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Ok, where to begin. 'Jenny' called me in response to a call I made to " A safe place" last week. John had discovered some interesting information about her husbands finances, including some disability money he collects from the VA-an area I am very familiar with. I talked with Don and he told me how she can remain in the US with an 'abused spouse waiver. Then Bruce filled me in on the rest of the details. So I made a simple phone call and explained everything to Michelle at Safe Place. I left all the info I had and my name and number-Today 'Jenny' called me. Our conversation was cut short as I had to leave and was already late. She said she is doing fine, still in the shelter but hopes to have a house to live in soon. She hasn't received any money yet and was not aware of the 'Jenny fund' except for what I had told safe Place. I explained it to her and told her approximately how much etc... She was more interested in knowing who and why than when and how much, Very nice woman-great English skills. 'Jenny', (she now calls herself that-it is not her real name though) was amazed that so many people want to help a stranger. She was very excited about this. She told me several times how everyone has been helping her and how grateful she is. She has talked with an immigration attorney (don's idea) and will be able to stay in the USA and get a green card-this made her very happy. Jenny did share some personal things about the situation with me but I was rushed and forgot to ask her if it was ok for me to share these with the group. I will say that there will be a long healing process but I am confident that Jennies positive attitude and caring nature will carry her and her daughter through this thing. I have to tell you that most who know me think I am a pretty tough guy-myself included-but to hear her enthusiasm and gratitude brought tears to my face--her and I cried together-it was a great feeling that I hope you can all share in. My wife said Jenny is a very very bright woman. My wife doesn't impress easily but was very impressed with Jenny. Once again Jenny told Fang Ling to thank everyone involved and that she thinks Americans are wonderful people. They discussed her husband and future plans. Jenny told my wife that she is good with computers and asked how she could contact the group. My wife isn't good with computers and I had to take my daughter to gymnastics so Jenny said she would call back to get the web address from me. There are several more details but I really need to talk with her again to make sure it's ok for me to post publicly. You all can be sure of one thing. YOU HAVE MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. She expressed thanks to all several times and now thinks, with all the love she has gotten from everyone, she will have a good life for her and her daughter. I'll post more later as info comes in and after I speak with her again. As many of you would probably like to email or talk with Jenny and 'A safe place' couldn't and wouldn't direct the calls and this may be somewhat overwhelming to 'Jenny', feel free to email me or give me your number and I'll pass it on to her if and when she calls me again. Big thanks to Bruce and John and Don and all of you. I for one am damned proud to be a member of group who will do and give so much and ask nothing in return--Hell, I'm even proud if the republicans in the site-kinda Trigg Link to comment
Trigg Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Yea Don, I'll pass on any new info as soon as I get it. Link to comment
Bruce&Ying Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Thanks, Trigg. It's good to know she's doing well. The checks I sent yesterday (and some of the ones sent directly) should had arrived there today, but it may be a few days yet before they them deposited and write a check to her. Please keep us updated. Link to comment
John & Hai Yan Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Thanks Trigg, It seems that things are beginning to look up for her. CFL did a really good thing. Link to comment
Trigg Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 It seems that things are beginning to look up for her. CFL did a really good thing. Yea John, a Very Very good thing!!! Link to comment
warpedbored Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 I just goes to show you that one person can make a difference. The idea snowballs, picks up mass and before you know it something wonderful has happened. It makes me proud to be a member here. Hey wouldn't it be great if Jenny became a frequenting member here? Link to comment
Trigg Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Hey wouldn't it be great if Jenny became a frequenting member here?That is a definate possiblity Carl---more later Link to comment
hypoclear Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Thanks Trigg for doing the background work and having her contact you. As our resident, hmmm?? how you spell that again..? You are the perfect person in this situation. And to hear you say that jenny and most importantly her daughter can go on to over come this, puts my mind at rest. The rest, Green Card, housing etc are excellent! Wishing them the best. Great to see people making a positive impact on life rather then this buffetted about that the visa process does. Mark and Bea and Elizabeth Link to comment
Trigg Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 As our resident, hmmm?? how you spell that again..? that is spelled sikolojust. gheeeezz, asking my how to spell something--duhhhhhhhhh! Link to comment
hypoclear Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Hmmmmm??So now ...Who gets the extra I.Q. point, me for asking how to spell it... proving I ain't ashame to be dumb.. or you for spelling it... proving your perrty smart for knowing how to spell it... hmmm Mark and Bea and Elizabeth It has to be a chinese word coz it don't sound like it spell.. if it was Japanese.. well it would spell just like it sounds... and don't go talking about them latins.. they have enough troubles with the extrs.. thingies on the letters.. got to spell AND draw pics too.. geez Link to comment
russ & vivian Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Thanks Trigg for the wonderful news. Last weekend I told Vivian about Jenny's situation. Vivian said she had heard about it on 001, but was alittle afraid to discuss this story with me. She was thrilled to hear about what the folks here on the candle are doing for Jenny and her daugher. She and her daughter are finally coming here a week from Friday. What a long wait it has been. (I understand how this kind of story can put a little fear in this whole process for her and the other ladies (and men) waiting to be with their love one. The majority of our fiance(e)'s are giving up the most to come here and live with us. I most likely would have the same sorta feelings, if I were going there to live.) I know Vivian will be very happy to hear and read this update. Again Trigg, xie xie ni. Russ & Vivian Link to comment
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