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Middle East and North AfricaNagishkaw - Visa in hand !!!!!!!!
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif WHOOOHOOO!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Congratulations!!!

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-03-25 15:38:00
Middle East and North AfricaMaggie had surgery today
I hope you get to feeling better soon!!! good.gif

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2007-09-12 08:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaGood luck Ahmad and Gwen
Hope things go great at the interview!!!! good.gif
Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-02 20:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaYou are in my prayers Melinda for Tarek's Interview tomorrow!
Good luck at the interview tomorrow!!!! good.gif

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-06 16:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaFriends of our MENA SOs
When Hachemi first came here, he didnt know anyone. If someone said something to him, he would look at me and let me answer. He was very shy about talking to people. Now a year and a half later, I cant get him to shut up. lol. Like after he first came when we where at my son's soccer games, he just sat there quietly with me. All the other men kinda congregated together, yelled for the team, talked and laughed. I kinda felt bad cause he wasnt a part of it. Now......he is the loudest one yelling for the team and he will stand with the guys talking and laughing. I was watching him this past weekend at my son's soccer games and it makes me proud that he has friends and acquaintances. My son's coach is Algerian, they are not like best friends, but they do call and visit each other some. There is a Tunisian guy and his American wife that are our very good friends. There is one other Algerian here that Hachemi met, but he does not have good character and he doesnt like him. Neither does the Tunisian or the my son's coach. This is a very small town. So not many Arabs or Muslims around. Our Mosque is about 45 minutes drive from here near the University. We dont get to go often, but Hachemi has made some friends from there that he keeps in contact by phone. There is one Algerian that is an assistant professor, that he really likes. I did not try to push Hachemi to make friends. He just slowly built up his confidence and got out there on his own just meeting people. It will come. You just need to have patience.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-03 09:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday oh YES Monday!!!!
Awww Melinda, sorry for the delay. Inshaallah, he will get everything straightened out soon.

I had fun last night in the chat room. It was a new experience for me. You have to be quick to read and type, lol.

Congratulations Cheryl. I hope you guys have a very happy reunion!!!!

Hope everyone has a good day!

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-07 08:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's a........
Awwww JP, she is so sweet! Thanks for sharing.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-03 20:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaVisa in hand in Algiers
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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-07 20:28:00
Middle East and North Africa10 Year Card Approved
Congrats Doreen!!! kicking.gif We will be doing the same thing this time next year.

Take care,
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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-08 15:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaPlease welcome a new MENA member!
Welcome, JuJu!!! good.gif

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-09 09:32:00
Middle East and North Africatomorrow and maktoob(destiny in arabic)
I am sorry he is putting you through this stress, Wahrania. {{{{hugs}}}

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-15 21:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaRequesting MENA prayers...
I hope everything turns out ok. You are in my prayers! good.gif

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-16 21:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaAmnio came back and prelimary
Congrats on the baby boy!!! I am glad things are working out.
Take care,

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-16 18:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaYou Need to Sit Down When You Read This
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Congratulations!!!

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Edited by Meriem_setif, 12 April 2008 - 09:19 AM.

Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-12 09:18:00
Middle East and North Africafastest visa in cairo embassy
Somebody lit a fire under Cairo!!! Congratulations to you, and everybody else that received their visa. I am hoping everyone that is waiting gets their visa asap, Inshaallah.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-03-25 15:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy husband got the visa!!!!
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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-21 21:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaThey Kept His Passport!
That's wonderful news!!! I am very happy for you both. Congratulations!!!

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Edited by Meriem_setif, 16 April 2008 - 09:08 PM.

Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-16 21:06:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Moody!
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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-22 17:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Sunday!
QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Apr 27 2008, 03:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to give mine right back to the feds. It will go towards AOS.

OMGosh, Meriem! What a great pond! Is that slate around it?


Hi Nagi, Most of the rocks I scavenged for in an old quarry. the big big ones was given to me by our Algerian friend. He had them in his yard around an old tree that was cut. He was about to haul them away. The slate ones I had to buy from a rock yard. I need some more to fill in some empty spaces. I havent spent much on it at all. The liner is part of an old inground pool liner that my neighbor was about to discard. The water plants I found from around the area. The only other thing I had to spend money on was the waterfall pump and tubing. Oh yea, and the koi fish.

Take care,
Meriem
Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-27 19:10:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Sunday!
Last year WoM posted some pics of the goldfish pond that her and her husband built in their back yard. I had one at my old house and planned to build one at our new house. When I saw the pics of hers it got me motivated. Last year when Hachemi wasnt working I told him for my birthday I wanted a hole dug in the back yard. I made the shape with a water hose and told him how deep I wanted it. Hachemi and my son dug for 2 days. Here is some pics of my pond now. That is my granddaughter, Annalee in the pic.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-27 13:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Sunday!
Yea, one more day and I get my husband back. He has been deep in his books the last couple of weeks for his final exams. I have missid him and we have been in the same house. lol. He has finished 3 exams and has his last one tomorrow night. He has three A's so far for his final grades and is going into the last test with an A average in his English 101 class.

Kelly I hope the little fellow makes his appearance soon. I cant wait to see pics!


Hope everyone is having a good day. good.gif

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-27 11:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaCongrats Carshel
What a precious baby boy! Congratulations!!!

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-01 09:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Diplomas
I would definetly have his diplomas translated. I see no need for the embassy signing off on them. Just get them certified by the translator. It may be worth getting his transripts also translated just for your benifit. You will probably need to use a creditialing service to get his transripts evaluated for professional or educational purposes. The service will request that the transripts come straight from the university to them (translated). They will in no way accept transcripts from you. It took several months for the University in Algeria to send Hachemi's transripts. Hachemi needed it because he was going back to school. The college he attends only uses World Education Service so we had to go with them. They did creditial 90 hours of his college credits from Algeria. There are many services like this, but here is the link to WES. It cost us about 160 dollars to do it. They will request that you send copies of his translated diplomas. It is ok to send those by yourself. Good luck.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-01 09:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaThis precious child needs our help!
Fund Raising for the three year-old Algerian Child “Mounib”
with Myelomeningocele and Spina Bifida illness

American Algerian Association of Greater Washington

May 2, 2008 3:00 pm

The Mounib's case is getting closer to achieving it's goal, that is Getting the child the necessary treatement.

The Family is seeking the US VISA this week.

Children National in Washington DC received $45,000 from UK, of a total cost estimate of $110,000. This estimate is based on three weeks hospitalization. Dr. Keating's fees will be waived.

Duke Medical Center and Texas for Children estimate the treatment to cost to be around $100,000 (no written document from them yet)

Children Texas Hospital has given an estimate of $77,000 for one week hospitalization. Docteurs' fees are waived.

We are waiting for cost estimate from Mayo Clinic, Boston Children and Philadelphia Children.

The radiothon, sponsored by CCA/Radio Salam in Montreal, started last Saturdays. The money starts coming. The donation will be sent directly to the hospital.

The AAAGW is close to $12,000 and we expect the donation to keep coming. Please do your part.

Other organizations and small donors in Canada are raising money for Mounib. They will send the money to CCA Canada or AAAGW.

Algerians all over the states, NC, Boston, NY, NJ, MD, VA, DC, Texas, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Florida, Chicago are getting organized around this case to raise money for Mounib.

After receiving the cost and treatment options from top children hospitals, the family and doctors will decide the best options for the child Mounib.

The child is in the hospital in Algiers, His health is getting worse. Please make "DOUAA" for him


Link to video of Mounib.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-02 15:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaKamel and Asiya's big reunion today!!!
Asiya's Kamel is arriving in Birmingham, Alabama today. Happy, Happy reunion to you both!!! kicking.gif I hope you have a wonderful blessed life together!!! heart.gif

Welcome to the USA, Kamel!!! Hachemi and I cant wait to meet you!

Have fun!!!!! good.gif

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-21 08:04:00
Middle East and North AfricaHassan's Interview in Kuwait!!!!!
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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-29 21:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaKamel & Asiya Update for our friends
Congratulations Kamel and Asiya!!! I am so happy for you. The days will pass quickly, Inshaallah, and you will have your Kammie home. Hachemi and I can't wait to meet him!

Luv ya!
Meriem(F)


Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-04 00:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaMabrook Sofyan and Kelly
Congratulations Sofyan and Kelly!!!! Welcome little Zaid kicking.gif


Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-29 21:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaWoohooo!!!
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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-05 17:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Tammy!

Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-18 08:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Kristen!!!

Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-19 07:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaDubai crown prince buys camel for record 2.7 mln dlrs
It's just a drop in the bucket to them. Like in UAE, the lower the number on a car license plate the more it cost. Earlier this year the
number “5” license plate sold for $6.8 million dollars and another 300 vanity plates sold for another $56 million at auction. The number “1” was auctioned for 14 million. blink.gif


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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-08 09:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday This Week To:
Thank you all my MENA friends. That is so sweet. I just now got back from a trip to visit a vj sister, Asiya, and meet her new husband that just arrived from Algeria. We had a wonderful time and Hachemi and Kamal got along fabulously. I was catching up on vj and read my birthday greetings. Just made my day. good.gif

Happy birthday Sora_9_Dam3a!!!!

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-26 21:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaJust wanted to share my news with you all!
That is awesome news!!!! kicking.gif Congratulations. I wish you all the best. good.gif

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-29 19:50:00
Middle East and North AfricaWell i think its time to move!
kicking.gif WhoooHooooo kicking.gif That's wonderful news!!! Congratulations!!!

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-06-03 19:04:00
Middle East and North Africaparis running around
Congratulations Wahrania!!! I hope you have a wonderful reunion and a happy and blessed life together.
Please tell your husband " Welcome to the USA" from Hachemi and Meriem!


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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-05-26 21:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy Illegal Donut
That is amazing!!! She is beautiful, Mashaallah.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-06-04 20:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaAnyone who reads arabic pls translate.
Hachemi says he is asking for your help. Said he speaks english but does not write it well. Said he is 52, married with 2 children. He needs help, needs to know how to pay 400 dollars to the nvc in the states from egypt. Something along that line.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-06-05 23:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaWelcome to the world Joshua-our newest MENA baby
Congratulations on the birth of your son. He is a cutie!!!

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-06-04 20:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaSo does it really suck when they get here or what?
Hachemi lived in a household with mom, dad and 2 sisters. Mom and sisters waited on the men hand and foot. I remember when I was in Algeria at his family's home, he unwrapped a piece of candy and threw the wrapper on the floor. I noticed he did that often. I told him to pick it up and put it in the garbage. I said you mom and sisters work very hard taking care of you, and his poor mom after cooking and cleaning all day would be exhausted at the end of the day. I reminded him that is exactly why his mom is so exhausted. I let him know that he would not be doing that at our home and he would have responsibilities. He usually picks up after himself now and helps me out a lot. Since he is in school full time, I kinda let it slide because I want him to concentrate on his studies. He had no adjustment problems and only recently after a yr and a half mentioned being (his words) "sick at home" (homesick) laughing.gif . He said not missing Algeria, but missing his mom. Our only and biggest fights where when I was teaching him to drive. He would not listen to me and would get mad and defensive if I tried to tell him something. He scared me so bad that I thought I was going to die many times, lol. If your SO needs to learn to drive, I suggest driving school, lol. He now drives very good, but I still have flashbacks. lol.

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Meriem_DZFemaleAlgeria2008-04-08 09:09:00