I FedExed my documents to the NY consulate Monday night and got the email today that my visa had been issued!!! I'm in shock!
I didn't expect it for weeks seeing as I didn't use a courier. Oh sweet relief!!!
Thank you VERY VERY VERY VERY much to the people on this board who answered my many (and often ridiculous) questions. Vicky, Gary, Tannersarms...and those whose names presently escape me.
Thank you thank you thank you!