Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Bureaucracy sucks!


My son's girlfriend, Ruth, has been denied a visa by the US embassy in Monrovia. We are all devastated. They will not be coming for Christmas.
The powers that be did not even look at her paperwork which included a sponsor letter from us. They only wanted to visit us for 2 weeks. It is disgusting. There is a window of opportunity for them to try again, but not in time for Christmas. Meanwhile Monrovia is a hostile environment right now with election riots. Some lives have been lost. Joe assures me that they are safe and staying out of the danger zones.
I am sorry this is such a depressing blog. I just wanted you all to know why I haven't been around much. I am in a funk!

On a brighter note, please check out the Promo Frenzy Team stores that are partaking in the November Treasurehunt promotion! Sales galore!
Read more about it here.

A LIST OF PARTICIPATING SHOPS

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Handmade Button, Crystal and Pearl Jewelry

2. Sewinggranny – www.etsy.com/shop/sewinggranny
Sewn items – baby, kitchen, home decor, holiday

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4. jQ jewelry designs – www.jQjewelrydesigns.etsy.com
Gemstone Jewelry that is Classic … with an Edge

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Intricate Handmade Jewelry of all styles for all tastes

6. Rooee – www.rooee.etsy.com
Quilts & quilted things, cloth dolls, fabric postcards

7. Painted Memories By Ros - PaintedMemoriesByRos.etsy.com
Fine Art Note Cards and Prints

8. Peelirohini – Peelirohini.etsy.com
Colorful and Unique Sterling silver , Gold fill Jewelry with Genuine Gemstones and/or Polymer Clay

9. Sunny Crystals - www.etsy.com/shop/SunnyCrystals
Crystal Tumblestones, Natural Gemtone Jewellery & Decoupage Cards plus a bit of Vintage Jewellery

10. Symbolic Imports – www.SymbolicImports.etsy.com
Handmade Bath & Body – Lip balms, Sugar Scrubs, Handmade Soaps, Perfumes & more!

11. Beautifulswagstore – www.etsy.com/shop/beautifulswagstore
hair accessories, dog toys, baby gift sets, home decor, gift wrapping

12. Bijibijoux- www.etsy.com/shop/bijibijoux
Handmade jewelry/ beads/ supplies -

13. Newcreationz – www.etsy.com/shop/NewCreatioNZ
Fine art and photography craft

14. BountyOfBeads – www.etsy.com/shop/bountyofbeads
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Jewelry Making Supplies

15. Fair Lady Boutique – www.etsy.com/shop/fairladyboutique
A Beading Boutique with vintage beads + components, Czech glass, gemstones, and custom made bead mixes

16. HollysFollyGlass – www.etsy.com/shop/HollysFollyGlass
Fine and fun Lampwork Glass Beads by artist Holly Dare.

17. Glitterbird Glass – www.etsy.com/shop/GlitterbirdGlass
Home decor and jewelry made from beautiful fused glass.

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Handmade Jewelry, Modern, Altered Art, Steampunk

21. Crystalphotography – www.etsy.com/shop/crystalphotography
Fine Art Photography Prints and Greeting Cards

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23. Gabby’s Quilts – www.etsy.com/shop/GabbysQuilts
Handcrafted Quilts, Tablerunners, Wallhangings and Embroidered Gifts

24. CNJ Ceramics – www.etsy.com/shop/CNJCeramics
Contemporary Clay Jewelry and Home Decor

25. LostLemonade – www.etsy.com/shop/LostLemonade
Body Care Products made to cleanse, moisturize and soothe

26. RomanticThoughts – RomanticThoughts.etsy.com
Handcrafted Jewelry, PreMade Scrapbook Pages, Vintage Items and More

27. Ooh Leela! – isabelafelix.etsy.com
Handmade dish towels and trendy accessories

28. KatersAcres – katersacres.etsy.com
Polymer Clay Creations, Trinkets, & Treasures with a Whimsical Feel

29. Magda – magdamagdaFashion.etsy.com
custom clothing, accessories and supplies

30. Ugly Duckling Beads – www.etsy.com/shop/uglyducklingbeads
Handmade glass beads, digital collage sheets, tutorials, and jewelry

31. BellaTheBead – www.bellathebead.etsy.com
Handcrafted jewelry and supplies with vintage soul

32.IdeasBloom – www.ideasbloom.etsy.com
Handcrafted decorative wreaths

33. Greenhouse Glassworks – www.greenhouseglassworks.etsy.com
Fused Glass Jewelry, Stained Glass Home Decor, and Handmade Cards and Tags

34. Five Supplies – Five0101.etsy.com
All the supplies you need to create

35. TheMayFlower Fashions – themayflower.etsy.com
Fun & Stylish Fashion Designs for Women

36. Something Wyrd- www.SomethingWyrd.Etsy.com
Handcrafted jewelry and beaded charms

37. iluvmarin – iluvmarin.etsy.com
Greeting cards, scrapbooks, cupcake toppers, & festive banners

38. Lexilouflowers – www.etsy.com/shop/LexiLouFlowers?ref=si_shop
Hair Accessories, Feather headbands, and Hair ties

39. Mt Baldy Glassworks- www.mtbaldyglass.etsy.com
fused glass jewelry and home decore

40. LexiekinPrints – www.etsy.com/shop/LexiekinPrints
Personalized, customized and Printable Invitations, tags, cards and more!

41. Turtlexiii- www.turtlexiii.etsy.com
Sterling Silver Jewelry with Swarovski Crystals and Pearls, Gemstones & more.

42. IsabellesAttic- www.isabellesattic.etsy.com
aprons, accessories, baby items and more

43. AshlynDesign – www.ashlyndesign.etsy.com
Artisan handmade lampwork beads, metal charms, and finished jewelry

44. Eveyinorbitshop – www.eveyinorbitshop.etsy.com
Mixed media art, original aceo and zines.

45. Suzie Tenzer – www.susietenzer.etsy.com
Original fine art paintings and prints

46. LindaB – www.lindab142.etsy.com
Artisan crafted beaded and wire wrapped jewelry, Jewish jewelry and accessories, wire beaded kippot

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hand mixed spices, magnetic spice kits, cocktail sugars & margarita salts, organic popcorn, popcorn toppings & other treats

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personalized gifts, accessories, and home decor

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Peacock feather items, wedding items and items for newborns/children

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Fabric handbags, totes and accessories

51. ProdigyCrafts – www.prodigycrafts.etsy.com
Crocheted Clothing, Accessories and Gifts

Have a great day. Ooroo for now.

21 comments:

Embroidery Queen said...

So Sorry to hear this. I will be praying for them and their safty

Donna said...

I'm so sorry. I know the news is disappointing. Situations can change.

Bella the Bead said...

I'm sorry they can't be with you for the holidays!

beautiful swag store said...

i'm so sorry that your holiday plans got ruined. thanks for the feature

Unknown said...

I am sure this is very hard. We always want our loved ones around for the holidays, I am sorry that may not happen this year. :(

Michelle said...

I'm so sorry they can't be home for the holidays with you. Hopefully they will get to spend time with you soon.

evey said...

Oh that is awful news, and of course you have every right to be upset. It can be extra depressing if something doesn't work out during the holiday season. I hope that your son and his girlfriend remain safe, and that the appeal goes through so you can eventually see them.

Romantic.Treasures said...

I am so sorry! I know this is terribly upsetting news. Hopefully you can all celebrate your own special holidays together soon.

Linda B said...

Sorry to hear about Ruth. Enjoy the promofrenzy team!

CalliopeCreations said...

That is CRIMINAL! Your (and my) tax dollars at work!

Hisssss...

Lori Bergmann said...

So sorry to hear about Ruth not being able to come and visit you over Christmas. I hope she stays safe and hopefully, she'll be able to come over soon!

saraelynch said...

I'm so sorry to hear of their struggles. Many places have so much red tape and useless bureaucracy. It's sad that it's affecting your life in such a disappointing way.

CamillesCloset said...

That is just devastating. I will keep your family in my thoughts. Maybe a miracle will happen.

Lostlemonade said...

They are a lovely couple. I know it's disappointing that they can't be with you, but they are safe and have each other ^_^. Praying for them and you!

Sue said...

It makes you wonder how "the powers that be" can make decisions like this and then fail to take care of what really matters.
I hope it all works out for you and you can have a visit from your family soon.

ElfRenee said...

That's terrible! :(

Prodigy Crafts said...

it's typical! Where are they planning to live? What country?

Sewinggranny - Mona said...

I am sorry to hear this Rooee... pray that they have a nice Christmas together if they can not be with you and your family.

petitehermine said...

I'm sorry to hear about your son and his girlfriend. It's extremely hard to get visas into the US, especially from 3rd world countries. Sometimes the US immigration system sucks :(

Miss Hillbilly said...

Oh, I am sorry for the bad news! I hope she gets to come soon.

Sr Crystal Mary Lindsey said...

Robbie, I pray Ruth will get to visit. Was the visa sent to washington? Maybe its Gods will for them to come back to Oz? Our Paster said a couple of weeks ago that when we pray and don't get our answer, its because God sees the bigger plan.
Much love Crystal xx