I Craved Fried food and

I had read some stuff that you had mentioned before. It is just horrible. I feel so bad for her and for the kids and staff at her school that will be losing her.

I hate stories like this. I have two good friends over on Yuwie who have run into problems with US immigration. One is not able to get here to visit her ailing husband due to her "politics" (she says she has none) and the other had a good friend with a green card get deported because of the politics of somebody he knew. I know we have to protect ourselves but somehow we have gone way too far in some cases. Anyway, back to your daughter... My heart goes out to her.

It is awful news for Rachel. She was recruited by N.C. and passed rigorous tests to be employed. Last year she began to change her staus in the USA. Her school (and others) wanted her on staff. She has won awards and has been commended for achieving the highest literacy rate in her county. Honoured by "No child Left Behind" etc. Really has worked hard and achieved. I have visited her school and received nothing but the highest praise by both principals. She loves kids and they adore her. Homeland Secuirty last year stopped her paper work to obtain a green card as there was an illegal immigrant in the USA with the same name as Rachel. They gave her a one year extension while they looked for this other person who has her name. Her paper work is ready apart from a letter from her HR Manager to state that she is employed by the County. The county issued yesterday, a directive that the teaching jobs are only to go to US citizens. This is their right and she respects the new laws. It is perfectly understandable that they would give teaching jobs to US citizend first in these hard times. It is just that she had bought a home and furnished it. she has paid for her car and has no furniture or credit card expenses and was doing so well and now this happens. She has lived in her community for four years and has now been told to leave at the end of June. She was recruited because NC did not have enough teachers in the schools. She is in total shock and a short while ago told me that the teachers and children at school were crying today at the thought of her leaving. The community welcomed her with open arms and she loved them back. She received her Masters with distinction in Education last year by studying part time at University. Rachel has not even had a driving ticket. I know that she is in shock as she called me last night and asked me what she should do with her toaster? She has a house of new appliances all paid for and furniture and she is wondering what to do with her furniture! My baby is in shock. I am feeling it for her.

If you read my answer to the second response to this post then you will get the whole sad story. smoking calms you I think. Bless you for responding.

Thanks Bodhi but she cannot get a Green Card unless she is employed, and her exteneded visa only permits her to teach at her school. All non USA Teachers are being sent home. I am just praying so hard for a miracle. Many thanks for your very kind response my friend.

HI,Yeah I went through the responses and have got to know about Rachel. I am so sorry to learn that. I was just wondering and maybe it is a bit out of the line as I am not aware of the situation there precisely, couldn't she apply for another job? I pray that she would get her job back and things would turn fine eventually. I belive that sometimes there are very hard times to test our perseverance. Things would turn to be fine dear friend. I shall pray for you too. Bodhi

pnce in a while is o.k. but not too much at my age. I eat it when stresswed only but hat is happening a lot these days.

Chocolate is one of the major food groups.

Many people do not know this and give chocolate a bad name.:)

chocolate is good to eart because it is a vegetable! And we need our veggies right? Many thnaks for responding

I think that I am an emotional eater. and when stressed I go for fat. I know that I have ot change. am having cholesterol checked so when I get this result it will probably scare the bejeesus out of me! Blessings

The fact that we have this in common scares me.

and now I am petrified because I realise that I love fattening food all of the time too - if I am honest!

I do the same and yes, it is bad. I just ran form the office to this place where I would notnormally eat. Many thnaks dear friend for responding

Are you under stress? THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN PEOPLE ARE STRESSED OUT. IF NOT I SUGGEST YOU SEE YOUR DOCTOR.

My sister does the same thing as you but she gave up smoking. I wish that aI did not want to eat when stressed. Thanks for responding - I am praying for a miracle for Rachel

I wish that it was salads that I crave when stressed and unhappy:) I have not yet found my peace where I rely on God to make this turnb out good for Rachel. If you go the Dawn's response - I think it was the second post then you will see what has happened.

I wish that I did not turn to food. So need to lose weight. I was going to send you a pm as I am not receiving any news of your new postings! Have you not been posting or should I inform MYlot. am feelinga bit better today. If you read my response to Dawn (I think it is the second response that I received to this post) then you will hear the whole sad story. Thanks for responding

well - I like to eat too

I admire your discipline. I am an emotional eater too and when that happens I need fat - regretfully!

You are so lucky if you do not crave anything with fat in it. I wish that I was like that. Must have more discipline! Many thanks for responding

Hi ambiepam. If you read my response to Dawn - about two posts before this one you will hear the whole sorry story. I adore bread too. pasta is great as long as I can put even butter and cheese on it. Many thanks

Oh, I am jealous. I wish that being stressed affected me like it affects you. Thanks for responding

I did feel good but don't feel quite so good now as my cholesterol is quite high. Ah well. It tasted wonderful. Many thanks

Don't worry about eating chocolate. Choclate comes from the Cocoa bean so it is a vegetable and veggies are good for you. I adore eating that vegetable.

I am (b) too. I don't know any other way to deal with it at present. I will be o.k - it is just the shock.