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
1. Trinkets N Whatnots – www.galla15.etsy.com
Handmade Button, Crystal and Pearl Jewelry
2. Sewinggranny – www.etsy.com/shop/sewinggranny
Sewn items – baby, kitchen, home decor, holiday
3. CalliopeAZCreations – www.calliopeazcreations.etsy.com
Handmade Jewelry, Medicine Stones, Decorated Feathers
4. jQ jewelry designs – www.jQjewelrydesigns.etsy.com
Gemstone Jewelry that is Classic … with an Edge
5. KrystalsJewelry – www.krystalsjewelry.etsy.com
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
Handmade Bead Dangle Drop Charm Sets and Trinity Brass Findings
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.
18. CrochetedbyCharlene – www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetedbyCharlene
Beautiful crocheted afghans, accessories, and much more.
19. Camillescloset- www.etsy.com/shop/Camillescloset
Handmade jewelery items.
20. Prittify – www.etsy.com/shop/Prittyfy
Handmade Jewelry, Modern, Altered Art, Steampunk
21. Crystalphotography – www.etsy.com/shop/crystalphotography
Fine Art Photography Prints and Greeting Cards
22. iaFlowerPower – www.etsy.com/shop/iaFlowerPower
Whimsical Crocheted and Knitted Baby Hats and more
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
47. DellCoveSpices – dellcovespices.etsy.com
hand mixed spices, magnetic spice kits, cocktail sugars & margarita salts, organic popcorn, popcorn toppings & other treats
48. OverTheMoonGifts – overthemoongifts.etsy.com
personalized gifts, accessories, and home decor
49. Craftycreations81 – www.etsy.com/shop/craftycreations81
Peacock feather items, wedding items and items for newborns/children
50. Nan gates designs – www.nangatesdesigns.etsy.com
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:
So Sorry to hear this. I will be praying for them and their safty
I'm so sorry. I know the news is disappointing. Situations can change.
I'm sorry they can't be with you for the holidays!
i'm so sorry that your holiday plans got ruined. thanks for the feature
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. :(
I'm so sorry they can't be home for the holidays with you. Hopefully they will get to spend time with you soon.
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.
I am so sorry! I know this is terribly upsetting news. Hopefully you can all celebrate your own special holidays together soon.
Sorry to hear about Ruth. Enjoy the promofrenzy team!
That is CRIMINAL! Your (and my) tax dollars at work!
Hisssss...
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!
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.
That is just devastating. I will keep your family in my thoughts. Maybe a miracle will happen.
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!
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.
That's terrible! :(
it's typical! Where are they planning to live? What country?
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.
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 :(
Oh, I am sorry for the bad news! I hope she gets to come soon.
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
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