Love is in the Air - October Reach ~~~

[Sweetness]

I am excited to share that I WILL be going to Negril in October (actually end of Sept to third week in October probably). I will add my dates to the Roll Call when I confirm.

Many of you know my Jamaican fiancee Kevin and we finally have our K1 visa interview date at the US Embassy in Kingston on October 12th. We met in Negril over eight years ago and have cultivated our relationship over that time. Our families and best friends have met each other - we were even blessed to see each other two years in a row in Niagra Falls Canada where he was working with the Jamaican Farm Program. We filed last November and although it is a tedious process its worth it in our eyes. We will go that day prepared and full of hope and it will be up to the officer whether we will be approved. If approved, we would fly to my home in Austin and will marry within 90 days (trying not to think that far ahead though lol). We know it is with a higher power.

So I will be coming soon to Negril to help with the preparation steps. This will be a "bidness" trip LOL but trus mi I will enjoy every moment. If its in your heart, Me and Kevin would humbly appreciate any good thoughts on you might send up on October 12th.

October boardies - see ya round town - now off to look at flights, hotels.......LIKKLE MORE sweet Jamaica!!!!

[Photo taken at Boat Bar about 5 years ago - its one of my favorites]

[garysteph1018]

Sending lots of irie your way! 8 years long distance... wow, must be love!

[Maryann]

Congratulations and many blessings to you and Kevin, Sweetness!

[Sweetness]

@Juli - dang as soon as I read you post I busted out tears, I am overjoyed (if thats possible lol). But just cautiously optimistic at this point. Thank you for your love Juli I mean that!

[Sweetness]

@Coco - thank you so much. I am a "believer" lol. I hope that you guys will consider having dinner with us - you will be there in October right?

[jay]

Hello Sweetness, I tend to pop in here and lurk rather than post but just had to reply to this thread.
A little background, my x Jamaican partner of 33 years and I have 4 great kids. The eldest daughter married her Jamaican partner 2 years ago. Having the first visa app refused and of course no refund of fee for refusal, they wanted to strengthen the second. Apart from the stress of these applications they are expensive.
We as in ma and pa, friends and fam wrote letters supporting the union, included photos of us, (friends and family) with my son in law in Jamaica over their courtship years and of course wedding. along with photocopies of all our passports.This time they were successful and granted a 2 year visa enabling my son in law to work in UK. Unfortunately they will have to reapply in another few months and of course another £1000 plus fee. I suppose what I'm suggesting is cover every base you can think of, and have as much evidence from family and friends supporting your relationship as you can carry. Photocopies of passport of those giving written support are needed to prove authenticity. Good luck and congrats Jo x

[Juli]

Sweetness, this brings tears to my eyes. Much happiness for you two, now and forever. Bless

[Sweetness]

@garysteph - yes we have both had to be very strong and committed. It truly was love at first sight but has taken years of sharing life experiences to really know each other. Spending time together long term was key too - you never know if you can peacefully coexist without that test.

@maryann - thank you so much for your kind words - I feel em.

[Coco]

Oh Sweetness - I am so happy for you. Finding one's soulmate is such a joy. I wish you both endless happiness!

[Sweetness]

@Patty - blushing over here....you are so wise - you are right about both of us having all the blessings we need and more but thanks for sending a few more our way for good measure - I love you lady. Sorry to rain on your wedding swim suit parade but the wedding must be in US and Kevin will not be able to travel for awhile until we complete even more paperwork on the US side. I will miss you all in December but we would love to do a live chat with everyone somehow so think about that OK. BUT I am hopefully our first trip back to JA together will be in April!!!! Bless!