As you know, we just had our interview on 12/2/2011.   The days leading up to the appointment were filled with the preparation of all the documents and photo albums and contingency planning and figuring out who can pick up the kids after school if the interview runs late, etc., etc., etc.  Not to mention trying to keep all our normal business in order.

I believe that really good preparation is the key.  There is no way to predict what may be asked in the interview.  With the help of your expert direction, I believe we had any and all material that might be requested in our hands for the meeting.

And like you, we quizzed each other back and forth on those critical dates and important events in our lives.  I’m good with dates, my wife is not.

Even so, I almost forgot the date of our anniversary when the interviewer asked me.  This was one of the first questions that I was asked and I almost blew it.  

Having you with us for this interview was both confidence inspiring and comforting. After maybe fifteen minutes of questions and answers, I was almost shocked when the interviewer stopped and said, “OK, I’m recommending approval for your application, congratulations”.  

The feelings we felt afterwards were of relief and thanks.  The uncertainty of the future of our family was removed.  No more worrying about what we were going to do if the applications were denied.  We were thankful for having you with us for this process.  It’s a day that will remain among the most significant in our lives.