I Understand Why The Government Screens Your Calls

My first phone call this morning has been to the NVC (National Visa Center) to see if USCIS in Memphis had sent them the paperwork for processing. I actually was able to speak with a real live person named Renee and although she wasn't particularly warm and fuzzy, (perhaps she was a robot), at least I was speaking to someone. When I attempted to give her all the available information that she needed, she was quick to tell me that she didn't have any information about my case and that I would need to call back later and speak to a supervisor. Well, I'm sure that she sensed the frustration (I'm putting it lightly - this is a family oriented blog), in my voice mixed with the tears so she put me on hold. After waiting an eternity she put her supervisor on the phone and she essentially told me the same thing. Her answer to my problem, and she was very nice, was that I should continue to contact USCIS in Memphis and see where they stand. Well, what a bright idea. So as you can see, I know why these places screen their calls, because people like me who are about to blow a gasket are on the other end, and I am one of the nice ones.

Next step, I called our Congresswoman and am waiting until 9 a.m. CST to call someone in their office who handles "cases". I attempted to call another Congressman yesterday, but I got no response from their office.

So you see, I understand when I see things on the news where the average person storms into an office and opens fire. Of course, I'm being slightly sarcastic, but it's all about walking in that person's shoes. I would gladly let someone else wear mine right now! Of course, if I do decide to blow, they have my fingerprints and could match them perfectly if they could just locate them! Here's a hint, they are somewhere between Memphis and D.C.

Thanks to my mother-in-law for her support yesterday. I was very amused and have decided that the only thing worse than a mother bear is a grandmother bear. She's all about protecting her cubs and grand cubs too and I loved it!

And for any law authority or psychiatric office that might be reading this blog, I have no intentions of blowing - just yet:)