so good

I discovered a website called Visa Journey. It is a forum for people with foreign fiancés, family members, spouses, etc., and want to bring them to the US. Such a subject that has been haunting me for the past year! I looked through the requirements. It will take time, whether we do it ourselves, or go through a lawyer. We need to provide proof of our relationship, like chat logs (there must be literally 100s of pages), e-mails (idem.), and letters (some). Pictures too. The process takes at least five months, I think, and all just to see if you are accepted or denied. They can't even tell you before. And of course, there are interviews, I need to prove my citizenship status. I hadn't realized love is so bureaucratic. I need to prepare myself, just in case the lottery doesn't work out, or the job search.

We talked today about things again, and he shared with me some things he hadn't shared before. That's the meaning of this ring--it's more than the fact we're engaged. It means that we're going to cross an ocean to live together. And with the ring, he's given me such a significant symbol--it encompasses his grandmother, her values, transferred to him, and his own sentiment. It's as if he's given me a piece of his history. The most significant I could have up to this point, since it was reserved just for his fiancée. That's me. What a privilege, yes? I cannot believe the effort we have put into this relationship. Both of us. We've managed to incorporate each other into our daily lives malgré les obstacles. Even if things are a little uncertain, I easily prefer this over any other relationship where the couple shares the same roof and doesn't share the same spirit. We have accomplished so much.