Joyfulness is one of the words I would describe in David’s homecoming here last month.
The others? Too many to list here, but the short version is that I arrived at Dulles International Airport about a half-hour after David’s plane landed (thank you traffic!), I waited anxiously at the gate for the international arrivals. And waited. And waited…
2 hours later, I saw him come through and I couldn’t help myself: I started bawling. This entire visa journey has been such a roller-coaster of emotions, even though essentially we had normal processing throughout the different divisions in immigration. I think the worst part is the not knowing. When we applied back in August last year, I had no idea when he would get the visa.
Now we are on a new immigration journey, filing for David’s adjustment of status to get a green card, plus a $1,010 check (eep!). We were married in a civil ceremony on June 21st in order to fulfill the visa requirements; my mom and two sisters were able to attend. It was very lovely and pictures can be viewed on facebook.
With the wedding less than 2 months away, we are starting to scramble to make sure that everything is ready. I have finally completed all the invitations (hand-made all of them) and will be mailing them off on Monday. It has been a stressful process through everything, but a thousand times more tolerable with David at my side. I adore him and still can’t believe that he is here and is my husband. I love him so very much : )
How are all of you doing?