17 June 2009

"ten minutes ago"

I had this all preloaded to post Monday, but I wasn't singing it until last night. And this morning. And now...



Ten minutes ago, I saw you.
I looked up when you came through the door.
My head started reeling.
You gave me the feeling
The room had no ceiling or floor.

Ten minutes ago, I met you,
And we murmured our "How-do-you-do's?"
I wanted to ring out the bells
And fling out my arms
And to sing out the news:

I have found her!
She's an angel,
With the dust of the stars in her eyes.

We are dancing.
We are flying!
And she's taking me back to the skies.

(Please excuse Lesley Ann Warren. Dreadful. Almost as bad as Audrey as Eliza or Whatserface as Guinevere. But Stuart Damon is so joyful!)

D2b has nearly-black hair and golden-brown eyes.
And dimples.
She's a little peanut, can be a frightened rabbit, and is certainly a survivor.

More about the trip once I'm home. But, I thought you'd want to know.

61 comments:

jennlangdale said...

Praise God! I just can't stop thinking about you both.

Tina in CT said...

I've been checking your blog constantly hoping for an update about D2B.

How old is she?

I have goosebumps!

Enjoy the rest of your visit with her.

Anonymous said...

Oh, Kate!! Hooray!! Can't wait to hear more. And I would not have recognized Stuart Damon in that video.
Love, Nif

mommyto5 said...

What happy happy news!!! can't wait to hear all about! Safe travels home:)

Jen said...

I'm so happy to hear that she is d2b!!! Congratulations! That's the best news all week. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Dee said...

I can't believe you found that song! I LOVED watching that when I was a kid, and I thought Lesley Ann Warren was awesome!

I am SO excited to hear about your daughter. Of course, since she is older you are going to have some different challenges. If you'd like me to put together some tips, shoot me an email. After adopting two older kids I know a few things you might want to try, to ease her transition.

Can't wait to hear more about her!

Dee

Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

SO happy for you both! I love this post. God is so good. Worth the wait I am sure?!

Marita said...

What a wonderful post! I'm so happy that you've found each other. Can't wait to hear more. Enjoy your time getting to know each other.

Conethia and Jim Bob said...

This is such a wonderful feeling. I cannot say congratulations enough! Wonderful news!

Andrea said...

Pfft I could excuse just about ANYTHING, for the sake reading THAT news!!! Oh, Kate, HOORAY! I am just BOUNCING and I suspect I will keep bouncing all day! CONGRATULATIONS! Eeeee!

(okay, watching this again I do have to ask, HOW did she get that part? But I had a similar reaction when watching The Happiest Millionaire, so I am mostly over that, and your news trumps just about ANYTHING, so pfft to Lesley Ann!)

Holly said...

OMG YAY! Wooohooo! Can't tell you how much this makes my heart happy. Safe journey and hopes and wishes for a quick return!!

Heidi said...

SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So very happy indeed!
Really.
I'm just so happy for you.
Enjoy your peanut... I've got one too!
Wow. WOW!
I'm just so very happy that I can't think what else to write...
Enjoy!
Love,
Heidi

annmarie said...

and you didn't call me!!! AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH.

Unknown said...

Oh my! For some reason your post has left me in tears! I am so happy for you, and can almost feel the emotions you are going through. Can't wait to hear more about your trip!

Praying for you!!!

Katie and Pete said...

Kate,

I am so, so happy for you both. I've been obsessively checking your blog hoping for some news. You post has made my day!

Cannot wait to hear more when you are ready to share.

Katie

Jim said...

So wonderful!! Congratulations!!

Now, when you get back, you'll have to change the photo at the top of your blog. You are most definitely no longer "waiting for the bus." :)

Anonymous said...

Yeah. I'm so happy for you!
Kristin

Melissa said...

Oh, I am so HAPPY for you!! I cannot wait to hear more!!

Lindsay said...

errr... who is Stuart Damon ;)


You know I'm over the moon for you both.

Congrats. & sleep well.

EasterApril said...

Soooo happy for you and your new daughter!! Can't wait to hear more details when you get home! Leesa

kelly said...

Yeah, Im so glad things are working out, I cant wait to read more about your trip, Enjoy your time with her.

Denyse said...

Woo HOO! I am so happy for you. I have been checking and checking your blog for news. This is so great. The elephant has landed. I guess I am mixing metaphors, but oh well. God is good!

I loved that Cinderella. Its what I remember from my childhood. :)

Maura said...

WAHOOOOOOOOOO! I cannot stop grinning from ear to ear in great joy for you and d2b - soon to be DD!

I love your description of her, and cannot wait to hear more.

Congrats on finding her at last!
:-D

Rachael said...

So, so happy for you both! I've been thinking about you a lot these last few days, so thanks for the update. And HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you!!!

InventingLiz said...

SUCH good news! Congratulations! The bus has finally arrived!

Anonymous said...

You know I am thrilled for you both!! (my achin' knees!!) ;)
I am soooo happy for you! Amen! Hallelujah!
xo
Signe

yorkiemom said...

I am so so happy for you!! Can't wait to hear the story of your trip.

Deb said...

Of course we want to know.
You're awful. I'm sitting at the front desk as I read your post and now I've got to grab the tissues as I'm crying. So glad you met your angel. I think you have a few more days with her so enjoy every minute of it. Looking forward to hearing all about her and praying like crazy for that court date to be set sooner then possible.

J. said...

Praise God! Enjoy this special time!

Debbie said...

This is GREAT! So happy for you!

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU GOD! THANK YOU KATE FOR THIS JOYOUS NEWS!! THANK YOU FOR LETTING US SHARE IN YOUR JOURNEY AND YOUR CELEBRATION!!!!!!!! MOre..MORE I want MORE :0)
STill praying for you!
Love,
Amy

Lea said...

Awesome! Yay!! I can't wait to hear more!

Tami said...

WOOOHOOOO!!!!!! That's so awesome, Kate. I can't stop grinning...and if I'm not careful I'm going to start getting teary! :) I am so THRILLED for you! Enjoy your visit...we'll be waiting patiently for the details.

Susan said...

YAYYYYYY!!!! Amazing news...I'm sooo excited for you!!!

Anonymous said...

Yay!! Thanks for letting us know.
Serena

JennStar said...

YEAH!!!!!!!!! Congrats Kate!! I am thrilled for you. Can't wait to hear more about your trip!! Thanks for updating!

Lisa said...

Stalker Blogger coming out to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! SO happy for you.

Lauri said...

big hugs and It's about time

I just know she was worth waiting for

so excited for you both

Becky and Keith said...

How absolutely wonderful!!! Wishing you a speedy return!

Tammy said...

AAAHHHH!!!! I am so so happy for you and can't wait to hear all the details!!!

Allison B said...

Goosebumps and tears when I read this, Kate. YIPPEE! I'm SO happy for you!

Allison B said...

Oh, Lindsay, Stuart Damon was Greg on "Dharma and Greg." He was on some other TV show before that. "Chicago Hope," maybe.

votemom said...

nope - stuart damon was on general hospital for forever - he played dr. alan quartermaine ;o)

i love her already, and can't wait to see her bloom and grow and trust and love.

Matt and Carla Morgan said...

My heart overflow-ith!

cm

Kristan and Mark said...

I had to stop in to comment. I am actually crying tears of joy. Your journey has been one of the longest I have known and your patience and your attitude unwaivering. Praying things go smoothly!

Lovestruck.

Ronda said...

Happy, happy news indeed. Congratulations to you both. Now the journey really begins.

Ronda

june said...

Yay! Can't wait to hear more!

Ktates said...

Oh my!!! Tears of joy - I am so very very very very very happy for you dear Kate! There are no words - have a safe trip back! Can't wait to read more!

Maggie Vink said...

Wonderful. Simply wonderful.

Unknown said...

I am so happy for you. We have the same agency and I hope I get as lucky as you.

Rich and Jolynn said...

I am so Happy for you both. It has been such a joy to follow your Positive journey. There has been a couple of times I would refer back to one of your posts that helped me in our wait. Thank you so much for sharing and Congratulations!

Jolynn

Melissa said...

this is the best news ever. so happy for you. i know she is just gorgeous and you are on cloud nine. enjoy it. take millions of videos and pictures. document everything for her lifebook. dont forget to get a newspaper with the date you met her.

A Room to Grow said...

Very excellent news. I can't learn about your trip, meeting d2b, next steps.

For me, this was one of my favorite parts of Rita's adoption!

Anonymous said...

YIPPPEEEEE Oh I can't wait till you write all about her! Details, details....

Hugs from NY
Stacey G.

julian said...

oHH, Kate!
So happy for you!

Barb said...

Thanks so much for this sweet little tidbit!!

Calico Sky said...

Oh I am just so so happy for you. Tears flowing here. I can't wait to hear more.

CONGRATULATIONS Mummy!

Jenni said...

I'm so, so happy for you!!!!

Can't wait to hear the rest!

Jackie said...

What wonderful news!!!

Pam said...

Kate, you don't know me, I am a friend of votemom's irl and have followed your blog for awhile. When I read this I cried tears of joy for you and your soon to be dd. I am just thrilled at how God builds families, and rejoicing at the song in your heart.

Suzanne said...

Yipee! Can't believe I missed your big day. I'm sorry. I've been sleeping for the last month.