Monday, March 26, 2012

USCIS Mess Update

Well, Senator Portman's office has been very helpful.  I'm feeling bad right now because I ended up crying on the phone the last time with them.  I use to be so tough.  I never cried.  I've been paper pregnant for so long by this point that I can't help it now.  Thinking of Keith laying there hungry is doing me in. 

I spoke with our USCIS officer just prior to my breakdown.  That officer tried to tell me that I shouldn't have sent a check at all (it is required that you send a certain amount per child besides the 1st child with your I800!).  She was NOT happy at all that she had an email from our Senator's office.  I expressed that I knew that the issue was at the lockbox and not her.  I repeated that over and over, but to no avail.  She seemed quite ticked off.  The whole conversation didn't go well at all.  She just kept saying that I needed to be patient.  She was not happy.

That I guess was my breaking point.  I surely don't want the next person who gets a hold of our paperwork to already be ticked off at me.  Keith is waiting and he needs people to do their best.  :(

The Senator's representative was very nice.  She was even patient while I cried.  Poor her!  I really did use to be better than this.  I would have never cried on the phone with someone before now. 

We do have SIM #s that were issued today.  Prayerfully the check will show up as cashed today.  (PLEASE PRAY!)  Please also pray that the officer will process the paperwork quickly when it gets to her and that it gets to her quickly.  I'm spent at the moment and may have to go have a very long cry.  No one knows still why the paperwork sat there that long and wasn't processed.  I don't even care as long as it happens quickly and God brings my baby boy home quickly.  I think I may have to be a hermit and crawl into a cave for awhile.  I think anything else could make me begin to bawl at the drop of a hat.  :( 

LOTS OF PRAYERS PLEASE FOR KEITH AND THAT PAPERWORK!!

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  1. Aw. Praying hard for little keith especially. And that all your kiddos are home in no time. Praying for peace and rest for you.

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    1. Thank you so much!! The prayers are working. God never loses! :)

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  2. Hang in there! Praying! And praying for Keith too--

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  3. Amanda, if crying is what you feel like doing, do it. At least they showed those you spoke to that you are human, a Mother who's baby needs her, and you are not just a form and a check, ya know? We're praying hard for your papers and all that touch them.

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    1. Thank you so much! I really feel like a wimp today. I cried when bc the officer was mad and then over and over when people have been nice and messaged to say they are praying for our sweet boy. Paper pregnancy hormones are in overdrive I guess. Weekends are the worst bc of how I know he lives. We are going to make it though.

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  4. Amanda My prayers are there and also my heart. I wish I could be there to help.. I know how frustrating things can be when it comes to children. We all have over breaking points and I am praying very hard at this moment. If there is anything I can do contact me I will try and remember God is there and he listens to our Prayers. Oh the paperwork process of adoption how it can make us mommas go crazy.. You are not alone my dear for I have been there also in tears.. I will again pray and pray... :O)) Much love my friend.. Denise

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  5. As I read, Psalm 34:17 is ringing in my ears. Praying hard!!

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    1. Thank you so much! The prayers aren't going unheard. The devil may be attacking, but God's people won't be outdone. We can attack just as hard with prayers as he can with his bull. So glad to be a part of God's family where we can all pray and support each other. <3

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  6. Amanda and Brent, Ron and I are so sorry for what you are going through. This breaks our hearts that people wouldnt put the children first! Praying and praying again for you all.

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    1. Thank you. We appreciate your prayers so much. Praying for you all as well. :)

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  7. just made a donation to help you on your journey - sent with prayers, Catherine

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    1. Thank you so much! The prayers and the donation are very appreciated. :) Please email your address to abcunroe@yahoo.com and I will be sure to send you a "Thank You" picture. :)

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  8. Amanda, please don't apologize for your tears. They only show how much your new children already have your heart. And your concern for Keith is based in his reality, not mere emotionalism.

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    1. Thank you. I can't get him out of my mind for even a few minutes. Knowing he is laying there needing out so badly is killing me. He doesn't even know what change is coming, but he is going to be one SPOILED little boy! The love in our hearts for all 5 of them is unbelievable. God just grew them in our hearts long before we ever held them. It is so hard to wait for all of them, but knowing his reality makes it so much more urgent.

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  9. Oh don't worry about crying. It is another way to move people's hearts. Sometimes tears are the only thing that works. I wish I could make you laugh like I did with "sissy witch" but know I am praying and hoping that maybe Keith is getting some attention and good food since his caregivers know he is loved. I think I'll pray for their hearts right now.

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