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Hump day

QUOTE (TinaMsea @ Oct 22 2008, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Hump Day!

Hope everyone has a great day and those of us waiting hear something soon.

And the same wishes to you all! Hope everything is running smoothly for you! -- PRAY FOR NO FRE's!!! Talk with ya soon!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-10-22 12:57:00

Introduction

Salaam wa alaykum! We are so happy to have another friend! We all have our crazy chaotic stories, and it sure is a relief to know we are not alone in this! Things for us too are going alright- the pace seems SLOW, but we are treadding along alright I think! Waiting for certificates, and biographics so NVC can start processing here in the states-- they say 4-6 weeks once they receive the rest of our paperwork--GOSH I HOPE NOT! It would be super cool to get him here in December, or by the VERT latest EARLY Jan-but doesn't look promising

we'll see what comes of it I guess. Keep the prayers flowing for all your VJers and We'll keep sending 'em your way! Talk with you soon!--

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-10-22 14:23:00

Ohio MENA Members (again)

QUOTE (xtinab @ Nov 15 2008, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm not part of MENA, but Im a Canadian in Columbus

Hi!

I don't know... don't think I qualify-- I'm not in Ohio.. I'm in Wyoming!!! Is life gonna be a shock for him when he gets here!!! LOL

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-15 23:45:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Nov 15 2008, 11:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My husband hasn't come here yet, but when he first arrived in Jordan there was a funny experience. He went to Hardees and asked them if they had burgers, lol. They looked at him like he was crazy and said that is the main thing they serve. My husband didn't want to look silly so then he said that he meant what is the good burger to order there. Anyway, it wasn't his fault that he had never seen a hardees before or knew what they serve, but I still find the story funny. Asking if there are any hamburgers at Hardees, lol.

Tell me about your husband in Jordan??? Is he there as part of the "assylum" - I wondered when I saw signs outside the embassy my first trip there this summer??? I am interested to know why it is taking them so long to process you in this case....sorry maybe this is too personal for this thread- message me if you don't mind sharing on a more private scale I just don't get it all..

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-16 21:51:00

QUOTE (browneyedgirl @ Nov 16 2008, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

When i am referred to "my" your name. When i tried to correct him he asked if i considered myself separate from him , of course not so now i just overlook it. LOL

Actually I really like that part. Knowing that I am his and he is mine... He never has complained when I call him my-Amin, and I always refer to myself as "ur wifey-AmyRose" Just thought that was pretty normal? Maybe I fit in better than I thought with my Palestinian/Jordanian group of in-laws! Gosh I love MY HUSBAND! he he! Just here having fun!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-16 21:48:00

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QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Nov 16 2008, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

a lot of these things sound like they could apply to any man not just MENA men ...

A lot of this stuff could apply to Nepal, especially the bathroom issues, LOL...

I love the Kleenex on the table - in Tibet they use a roll of TP for napkins in restaurants but you don't see it in the bathroom!!!!

Jordan either!-- That's why you keep them in your purse or pocket! Individual wet wipes work just as well, and leave you with that fresh feeling! LOL

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-16 21:36:00

QUOTE (Rosalinda @ Nov 15 2008, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You get excited when you see someone wearing hijab and speaking that not so familiar language
You get excited every time you see something written in arabic

You start saying things like assalamo alaykom, alhamdulillah, and ensha'allah----and you haven't converted to Islam
You enjoy music you dont understand so you go to search the lyrics

I miss my husband

You are not alone sweetie-- We're all here for ya!

We are all missing our habibis!!! Those men- what they do to our lives!--- Its the most fantastic thing! I love my Jordanain husband-- InshAllah, we will be with them soon!!!!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-15 23:37:00

QUOTE (TamaraLovesAdam @ Nov 15 2008, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I remember on my wedding day at the Court House in Alexandria. I was nervous and excited and had to go potty. The womens restroom there was closed down and I HAD to go! My sister in law guarded the mens restroom for me. It was soooooo gross in there and NO toliet paper. I used a kleenex that she had to ask someone for. Plus, that was my VERY FIRST experience with the bidett. STRANGE stuff!

LOL!!! Yeah- I can imagine... I was wise my first trip to Jordan... I remembered to bring my moist towelettes!!! I had a box of tissues in my purse the second time around! -- They BOTH came in handy for myself, hubby and brother-in-law on our trip to Egypt during my second go-round! Lets face it girls... the "restrooms" we have come to know all our lives will be forever intruded upon--LOL! Our minds will never be as clean as they were before-the nasty toiletts!!! HA HA HA

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-15 23:35:00

QUOTE (TamaraLovesAdam @ Nov 15 2008, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well, in this topic it does no good to let Platy ruin it for you, you know.
I was just thinking about the time I was dying to go to the restroom and was going to the Cairo Airport. When we finally found the restroom outside of the airport, there was an older lady outside the "restroom hole" with the roll of toliet paper. I asked for toliet paper and she literally gave me ONE Square. I needed more than ONE Square. I paid her a pound and asked for more toliet paper and she gave me another square. Finally I paid 5pounds and grabbed the roll of paper, only to find out that when I got into the restroom hole, there was NO TOLIET, just literally a room with a hole in the ground. - That was not a good time!

HA HA HA!!! Try using the "restroom" in the subway system! YIKES!!! Oh my gosh! I thought my kidneys were gonna explode by the time we found the "hole in the floor" in the hole in the ground(hmmmm) and the roaches and the pooo! YUCK!!! My hubby stood outside the door while I was going, to protect me from anyone that may have gone in while I was there- then gave me a stunned look when I left w/o washing my hands!--I had liquid hand sanitizer in my bag, figured it was cleaner than the faucet and or water in that "nightmare!"- come to find out-- I think it was the mens room I was being protected in, but does that really matter?!lol

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-15 23:18:00

Free calling to and from MENA

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QUOTE (ARALB @ Nov 15 2008, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I found a less expensive way to call-- I pay 12 cents per minute. rebtel.com-tell them I sent you! LOL Really tho, I added the local number rebtel gave me to my circle, and so the call only costs me the 11 or 12 cent/ minute international connection!!! It has saved me a bundle! I would be interested in the whole jack thing, but my hubby doesn't have a computer that is connected to the internet, and so it wouldn't do much good unless I expect him to run to the netcafe every time I wanna talk to him on the phone! Its easier with rebtel. We then limit our calls to about 1/2 hr and it works out just fine--best of all-- they take paypal!YAY!

Adam uses Rebtel too. They charge $10.30 for I forgot how many minutes. I want to find out about what Linda was saying about sending a phone service to them. We need something CHEAP! Phone bills are too expensive these days

Just adding my 10cents-lol- sorry couldn't help myself! I am not sure what you'd have to payoff the customs to Jordan!?! They make interesting decisions on how much they want for a care package to my husband and family there!?!?!?!?! Sometimes!!! In any case- good luck!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-15 23:42:00

Free calling to and from MENA

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QUOTE (Hoomsfuturewife @ Nov 13 2008, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Forgot to add the link:

Call PC to PC for FREE with SKYPE!

Now you guys are only a PC away from calling and seeing your loved ones for free. I seriously can't believe you people haven't heard of it. Where do you all live...Post Katrina Louisiana?

Dang baby, where you life? Are you in post Katrina Louisiana? I thought everyone heard of Magic Jack

LOL!!!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-15 23:31:00

Free calling to and from MENA

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-15 23:27:00

Mahr - What Determines Worth?

QUOTE (rahma @ Nov 18 2008, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

In case anyone actually cares and isn't just looking to stir ####:

In most schools of thought (ie codified methods to interpret islam), there are several different sources from which a ruling is drawn. One of these is urf, culture. While mahr, dowry, is spoken about in the Qur'an, and we see that the companions of the Prophet (saws) all gave mahr, exactly what a man gives today is dependant upon the culture of himself and his wife. In Egypt, a man will have to purchase a fully furnished apartment. In Iraq, it's a certain amount of gold. In the US, a woman may ask for cash, a house, a car, a college education, a hajj trip, or any number of things.

Marriage without a dowry: Is it valid?

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It should be noted that Islam does not stipulate a minimum or a maximum amount of dowry that must be paid. It is left to the traditions and customs of each territory, but the groom has to pay something to the bride regardless of the amount.

In your case, if you gathered to conclude the marriage contract and you did not mention the dowry, then your marriage is valid, but you need to pay your wife a dowry that is equal to her peers'.

Stipulations regarding mahr in the hanafi madhab

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Therefore, if you did not fix or stipulate an amount as dowry (mahr) when marrying, then if you have consummated your marriage (which I'm sure you have, for you state being married for two years), you will be required to pay an amount which is typically received as dowry by similar brides (mahr al-mithl). Now, mahr al-mithl is that which is customarily received as dowry by brides from the wife's father's side, such as her sisters, paternal aunties, paternal auntie's daughters, etc. Her mother and maternal aunties will not be taken into consideration unless they are from her father's family. If no woman similar to her is found on her father's side, then one will look at other non-related women.

Excessive amounts of dowry

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"Give them (women) their dowers." (Surah al-Nisa, 24)

The minimum amount for dowry is ten Dirhams (30.618 grams of silver) and there is no maximum limit. Thus, the bride and groom may mutually agree upon whatever sum they desire. However, it is wrong and disliked to fix a large sum as dowry, especially when the groom is not financially capable of paying the amount.

Sayyiduna Umar ibn al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him) said: "Do not stipulate excessive amounts as dowry for women. If (doing so) was a token of honour in this world or a source of piety by Allah, then the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) would have been more worthy of it than you?." (Sunan Tirmidhi, no 1114)

Honestly- I had no idea about the dowry bit??? Needless to say I was terribly surprised when the court clerk asked how much I was asking?! I hadn't gone to get a dowry, or give one--- I just wanted a husband! Very interesting---

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-19 23:34:00

He's driving me crazy

QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Nov 14 2008, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Aww... it will get better, Belinda.

in the beginning i sent mine out on a lot of errands, to the mosque, to English class...

But just consider that him asking questions might be a blessing!
My husband doesn't ask any questions... he just does things...
like taking the sofa apart, just to see how it's put together???

ha ha ha ha!!!!

seriously?! OH MY GOSH! HOW I CANT WAIT TO HAVE THESE COMPLAINTS! I pray for you to have patience with it all sweetie-- like stated before-- he's only been here a month and this was a MAJOR change in his scene and everything! Give it time, cherish every second you have, and keep being patient! God brought you together for a reason and a purpose! Believe in that if nothing else!0---Take care!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-16 21:21:00

Its Monday!!!!!

QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Nov 24 2008, 07:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (ARALB @ Nov 24 2008, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

MOrnin MENA!!! Hope everyone had as good of a weekend as I did!!! And YES a short week-- YAHOO for those of us working-- sucky for those of us waiting for case complete @ NVC! My birthday is Tomorrow, and I was sooo hoping when this all began that my love would already be here! I miss him so much every day! So Happy Thanksgiving to all-- Jackie- I am sure your kitty will love a turkey meal- ya wanna come here and join us?! LOL! There are just a few of us getting together (single families) and having a small gathering! Hope everyone is with their loved ones soon!--Amy

Well, happy early birthday Amy and Kelly!!!

Jackie, if we lived closer you would be more than welcome to join my family. We would love to have you!

Thanks so much! I don't feel any older-- haven't since about 16! In any case Happy Thanksgiving to all! Talk with ya soon!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-24 10:57:00

Its Monday!!!!!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-24 09:31:00

Abdou and Carol Have there visa!

QUOTE (martiniolive @ Nov 19 2008, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Well everyone we did it

After that dark period around my husbands first two interviews and than both of our depressions and uncertainty (for anyone who did not witness it) and than our frantic desperate actions to avoid his petition being sent back to USCIS...he was called to return to the consulate and was again interviewed by the consulat chief himself. There were alot of questions again and a much happier sort of interview (the chief has a much sweeter personality from the first lady interviewer!) the chief even mentioned to my husband that he had talked to his wife on the phone

. My husband said "darling he knew you! " what a persistent wife I am LOL. Than he told my husband he could pick up his visa and passport in the next day and as of this morning he has it in his hand. I wanted to wait until he actually has it to tell you all so as not to "jinx" our luck. My husband wanted me to put our pictures on here so that people would see us together since we had both talked on here and he felt so many of you were so nice and helped me and us thru some bad times so you should see who are. We both concider you all friends and will never forget you. We also want to stay present here time to time to help other people with encouragement when they need it. We are not sure exactly the date he will come yet but I am thinking by the next week. So after ward we might be mia while we settle in but will check back time to time and keep in touch. God bless you all. Abdou and Carol

MABRUUK!!!! YAHOO! Congrats-- hope to be joining in the celebrating with my habibi soon as well!!! Good luck!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-19 23:29:00

Its Turkey Day!

QUOTE (morocco4ever @ Nov 27 2008, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

There is so much to be thankful for in my life. It came with a lot of hard work, tears, and fears, but well worth it in the end.

We are only having a few people over for dinner, but my husband insisted on a 22 lb turkey. I have a feeling she is going to get real tired of turkey...lol

haha!!! Yeah- we are going to some friends... I am so used ot being the bird lady too... I made one yesterday just for nostalgia sake(did I really spell that right?! WOW!)

I am so thankful for all of my dear friends, those here and those across oceans, and my family-my handsome husband and three beautiful babies! Just can't wait for next year when we can all be together! Holidays are the hardest to get thru when your loved ones are so far away- but in the end, I will be grateful for my trials as well! Thanks for starting the thread Jackie! I am so excited for you!!!

Hopefully my darling hubby will be here by Valentines day!-- our time line looked soooo good till all this NVC #######! Now its in God's hands-it actually always has been, but I have done what I can. Inshallah my Amin will be here quick and all of your dear spouses and loved ones as well!-- Happy Thanksgiving-much love-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-27 11:30:00

Is it necessary to have a wedding party?

The more pictures you take the more proof of a relationship you have. My inlaws threw my wedding party two days after we were married, because that was a the first Thursday night after we were married and we wanted all of his family that could to be there! We took thousands of photos!!! But I only submitted probalby 15 to them USCIS for review of our case... He is taking more with him from my more recent visit and the originals of what they already have... so that they can see that there is still a loving relationship and the more you have with his family and your family and all of you together the better they like it... My family was of course clueless back in the states-- my fault--I thought no one would accept the idea, BOY was I wrong. They all really just want me to be happy, and if its with a MENA guy-- so be it! No one knew when I left that I was getting married, and I thought everyone was still kinda upset about it all...but my friends here just threw me a bridal shower--it was such a surprise, and so much fun!!! When hubby gets here, we will have an additional wedding party-- reception-- just so everyone can have the chance to meet him, and he doesn't have to go door to door to say hello to everyone!

Point is the government just wants proof that you love one another and that your families are happy with your decision to marry! We also had friends on his side and mine write letters stating that they believe we married for love and not any other reason but to make one another unbelievably happy for the rest of our lives! -- Its fun to look at those letters now and smile== to know even though everything wasn't known when I left for Jordan that first time, EVERYONE was so willing to share what they did know to show their support of the marriage!==-In any case, good luck and have a GREAT wedding!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-24 22:56:00

It's that time again!!!

Ok- well I tried to join the party-- I assume it goes all night, but I somehow can't figure out or don't have the right programs to get into the doorway!

Hope everythings going alright jackie! How exciting! Talk to you soon! After you find out your man is on his way! YAY! toodles!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-30 23:43:00

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QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Dec 2 2008, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, I should do a before and after pic!

2 more hours of work. I love my job. It's like sitting at home only no cat.

jJ

Its easier to walk when I am at work because I have an evil cat who is determined to kill me on the stairs. I am convinced of it though I told her she is not on my life insurance policy, lol.

ha ha! too funny- my pomeranian is the same way! -- You'd think she couldn't see me coming a lot of the time! Pets are NUTS!

I wish I could say my cat doesn't see me coming, but she actually races ahead of me when I go up or down the stairs and then she stops in the middle of them and sprawls out so I have to skip a step. She usually does this just as I'm going to put my foot on that step and then has the nerve to meow angrily if I accidentally brush her with my feet (I don't even actually step on her). Sometimes to avoid this I just pick her up and carry her so she can't get in my way, lol.

Well, thats the key-- she just wants some lovin from momma! Pets can be so needy! but they are soooo much fun! The dog just moves sooo fast, that there is no chance of me ever acutally stepping on her, but she's so small, I don't want to chance sqwishing her, so I am always overly careful I suppose, but no sqwished doggies around here for me! lol. pets....

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-02 19:24:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 2 2008, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Dec 2 2008, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes, I should do a before and after pic!

2 more hours of work. I love my job. It's like sitting at home only no cat.

jJ

Its easier to walk when I am at work because I have an evil cat who is determined to kill me on the stairs. I am convinced of it though I told her she is not on my life insurance policy, lol.

ha ha! too funny- my pomeranian is the same way! -- You'd think she couldn't see me coming a lot of the time! Pets are NUTS!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-02 19:09:00

LOL!

Talking about libraries-- the book mobile just went by-- its a kind of traveling library it goes next door every other tuesday-- Just wish I could remember it is coming!!! UGH! Oh well! We are having the CRAZIEST weather today too! It was cloudy all morning- thought it would snow, but it didn't! Then the sun came out this afternoon and it started hailing, sleeting, thundering and lighning!?!?!? This is the strangest weather for this time of year here! It was 66 degrees when I left the shopping mall, and it is now 50 or so?! Usually way colder than that in December here!

Oh well talk to you all again soon!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-02 19:07:00

Hey kiddos! I'm kinda in the same boat-- start a new jobby on Monday tho, so I needed of course a new wardrobe! Not too much and actually found some GREAT deals! Thought I would stop by since my long day of shopping is over with! LOL== actually it really was a long day of shopping cuz my mom wanted to take the girls to do some shopping... and well, I went back and found a few things for me while the lil one was in preschool! Hope everyone makes it thru humpday on till friday! Take care!
Jackie&Susan--- I'm still like totally jealous! Wish I were in your shoes! It's coming tho.. We'll know more this week I HOPE!--Talk to ya soon kids!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-02 18:56:00

Asking for Prayers again!

Much love and many prayers are coming your way. God will handle things, Every ones advise is very good. Hydration, Hydration, Hydration--and plenty of rest. She needs to stay relaxed and stress needs to be minimal. A piece of chocolate might do you some good too sweetie! Take care and God bless you!--Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-11-30 10:31:00

QUOTE (HisLittleMasriyah @ Dec 4 2008, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Happy Thursday everyone

Staashi- Congratulations on ur babyboy

wishing u a smooth pregnancy. i wanted boys all my life n now im sooo leaning towards gurls lol i dont know why but at the end whatever God brings its for the best.

Aralb- CONGRATS on case complete; soon u ll have an interview date.

Star- im sorry u re in AP im praying its easy and fast one ; we re all here for u

Kisses to all MENA babies

Thanks so much! I really am excited about it. Hubby was FINALLY getting my sms today at like 3:00pm here! That made it around 12am there! He called to find out what I so urgently wanted to talk to him about... Funny thing is... I had already talked to him!

He is just soo cute! So I clucked at him and said-"Honey! What are you still doing awake!?" He laughs and says-- "I can't sleep, too bz thinking abt what u told me today. Are you sure? REALLY?" Like I'd lie about something like this!--or at all?!

enjoy what's left of your Thursday!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-04 20:39:00

QUOTE (star_dragon @ Dec 4 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey guys, I need advice. I posted it on my thread.

I need to figure out how not to fly to Morocco right now and strangle my fiance. He FORGOT the pictures. The 20+ page album. he left it at home and realized it when he was already in the consulate

Oh my gosh! What did he do then? Did they ask for pictures--of course stupid question!-- Just remain calm and say a prayer that they just ask him to bring them back in. Hey- it could happen! Good luck!--Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-04 16:50:00

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QUOTE (ARALB @ Dec 4 2008, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

OH MY GOSH!!! We're getting closer girls and boys! Called NVC 2 Day to check status-I'm one of those "once a day checkers!"Actually lately more like EVERY HOUR! Found out today that we are CASE COMPLETE @ NVC--BRING ON THE INTERVIEW! YEEEEHAWWWWW!

Hubby doesn't even know yet-- his phone MUST be charging!!! LOL! Life is good today! Prayers with you all!--Amy

Mabrooook!!!!!

Shukran!!! Oh I am sooo excited! Sure wish he'd pick up so I can share the news!! UGH! Now I wonder how do I find out where to go to learn of an interview date? Does the NVC change their message? Or do I need to call them and talk directly to an operator?--HMMM IS A PUZZLEMENT!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-04 12:28:00

QUOTE (Jenn! @ Dec 4 2008, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats on your big news, S!

Thanks!!! YAY!!! It really is possible to feel optimistic!!! YAY! Oh- I already said that

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-04 12:21:00

Hubby doesn't even know yet-- his phone MUST be charging!!! LOL! Life is good today! Prayers with you all!--Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-04 12:18:00

Happy Friday!!!

Oh my goodness! All these babies are soooo cute! You all have very precious lil angels girls! Happy Friday to everyone! I am anxiously awaiting Monday already! For multiple reasons... start a new jobby AND calling NVC to find out about interview scheduling... Prayers are appreciated in both cases!!! Hubby still exstatic about case complete status-don't know how long we'll be happy with the stall there after! Oh well, one step closer in this LONG RELENTLESS JOURNEY to having my handsome husband in my arms forever! Have a great rest of your day!==

Jackie==It was 4-5 when I woke up here! Isn't getting much warmer!

I need somebody to get here and keep me warm!!!-- lol

Talk to you all soon!-Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-05 12:02:00

mena men and smoking

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QUOTE (charles! @ Dec 4 2008, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

you women quit clucking like a buncha hens about men things and get back in the kitchen and cook dinner.

Isn't it .. Get in the kitchen and bake me a pie!! That's what my Dad always says

i see you've had some training. the force is strong in this one.

really you're killin me! toooo funny! what a crazy group! My dad always sat on the couch and once we were comfy on the floor he'd put his leg up on our shoulder and say, "here hold my foot!" guess that's about equivelent! ha ha ha!

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-04 20:42:00

mena men and smoking

QUOTE (Jenn! @ Dec 4 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I would insist that if it's an issue of what other people would think if they saw you, then he should not smoke in public either. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Him being able to smoke but you not being allowed to is just not fair, and I wouldn't put up with that!

But smoking is bad for you anyway.

I TOTALLY AGREE JEN! I THINK WHAT HE'S FORGETTING IS THIS IS AMERICA, AND YOU HAVE AS MUCH OF A RIGHT TO SMOKE AS HE DOES... THOUGH I WISH YOU WOULDN'T ITS SOOOOO BAD FOR YOU!!!

I was fortunate enough to marry a man that doesn't smoke or drink, or like tatoos or motorcycles... the list just goes on and on and on.... Crazy to think but for me he REALLY is the perfect man!

Catch ya all soon!-Amy

QUOTE (charles! @ Dec 4 2008, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

you women quit clucking like a buncha hens about men things and get back in the kitchen and cook dinner.

- Where do you think you are again?!!! LOL-- too funny! Charles, you're always good for a laugh!--Thanks for keeping things light and amusing! -Amy

ARALB

Female

Jordan

2008-12-04 20:35:00

Alhamdolilah Got our Visa!!

Mabrooooooookkkkk! This is wonderful news! I am very happy for you! We unfortunately didn't make a Jan interview at Amman, but are still hopeful for Feb! Gotta keep our heads up, but it still SUCKS to be away from my sweetie this time of year! Feeling sad and lonely without him close by

It is GREAT for you when will he be joining you then?! Soon I would assume, or are you on AP like Jax? Guess I need to be asking for permission to sit next to her on the "stand by" couch! as the interview couch is pretty full so it would seem! lol

I wish you nothing but the best! How wonderful to be reunited! Take care and keep us all informed!--- I know I don't say much most of the time, but I have enjoyed reading thru the threads and keepingup with all the gals here in MENA! ANd Guys too... You know who you are! lol-- In any case Have a wonderful weekend and we'll talk with ya'll soon!--AmyRose

ARALB

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Jordan

2008-12-18 22:52:00

Happy Caturday 12/27

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holy cow! I'd be gettin' a motel room or SOMETHING!!! maybe even a large dog to lay beside me...or a herd of cats!!!((hey they're always very warm)) You take care of urself! You are always welcome to come on down to hot n humid texass and stay with me if u need to.

Fortunately we had my "other mom" who took us in that night, and the land lord got the furnace running again!!! The pipes are no longer freezing, but its still mighty cold out there! I'd LOVE to take a trip to hot and humid Texas! Course that might cause some waves in the Hoover Dam(or at least near there) My sister is in Phoenix, and so is miss Mel from MENA--my first contact! So maybe next time I take a trip, we'll circle back thru TX and see how msss Amal is doing!--Wish it could be soon, but I just started a new job girlie! LOVIN IT! Talk to ya later!-Amy

I'll just have to be patient then lol..*taps foot* *looks at watch*.... lol

Funny- I get that same reaction from my sister in Phoenix-- she of all people should knwo what its like to travel with children! I have three, ages 7,5&3-and it's hard to plan trips around work and school AND life! I'll do my best!

ARALB

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Jordan

2008-12-27 11:04:00

Happy Caturday 12/27

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ARALB

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Jordan

2008-12-27 10:53:00