Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The Eyes of My Eyes Are Opened: Referral, aka Proposal, aka...Champagne a my hose now!

i thank You God for most this amazing
day:for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky;and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes

i who have died am alive again today,
and this is the sun's birthday;this is the birth
day of life and love and wings:and of the gay
great happening illimitably earth)

how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any--lifted from the no
of all nothing--human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?

(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)

e e cummings

This poem is reserved for very special occasions. I was lucky enough to hear my sister read it at my wedding.

I share it with you now because this is a day I will always remember.

It's a girl, and her baby brother.

133 comments:

  1. FIRST ONE TO POST! Love love love to you guys!

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  2. Wooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! This is the greatest news!! Details, please! - Julie O.

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  3. I DO NOT THINK I HAVE THE EMOTIONAL CAPACITY TO HANDLE THIS!!!!!!!

    I'M SO SORRY TO BE THE JERK WRITING IN ALL CAPS BUT JULIE THIS MAY BE THE HAPPIEST MOMENT OF MY ENTIRE ADOPTION PROCESS AND I KNOW THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE BUT THERE IT IS.

    OH JULIE!!!!!

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  4. I love e.e. cummings - but I love THIS PROPOSAL even more. OMG....Hallelujiah - or however you spell that word!!!!!!! You and Mr. Rugged Handsome are Mommy and Daddy!

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  5. Goodness!!! Great, great absolute goodness!!! Happy, Happy Day!!!

    Smiling. Exhaling. Laughing. Crying.

    Blessed Day!!! Goodness!
    Rebecca

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  6. HOOOOOORAY! HOOOORAY! we're so happy for you! And one of each! How lovely! Come home soon, children!

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  7. Oh My God!!!!! Are you Serious!!!!

    This is the best news ever!!!

    Woooooooohooooooooooooooooooo!

    Congrats you two.

    All our love,

    Rana and Yvan

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  8. WOwowowowowow!!! Beautiful! Cummings said it right! CONGRATULATIONS! What JOY! What JOY! What JOY!!!

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  9. We are over the moon for you, Steven & your two little LO's

    Chris sends his love, and I am to deliver two giant hugs to you both, as soon as I see you. Which will be the minute Mimi is up from hr nap, expect me on your door step, champagne in hand!

    YaHoOOoOoOOOoooooOoooooooOOOO!!

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  10. Am already crying, and so so SO happy for you all. Amazing.

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  11. YAY!!!! This totally made me tear up. In a good way. A very good way.

    -beka

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  12. The day is here!!! I'm soooo happy for you guys! I can't wait to meet them! WOO HOO!

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  13. At last! Congratulations! Go celebrate!

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  14. Crazy good. CRAZY.
    CONGRATULATIONS, J&S!!!!!! And wshoo...!

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  15. A huge congrats from PEI!!!! We are very happy for you and cannot wait for all the details! Enjoy the moment.

    Carolyn and Adam

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  16. Posted here and on the forum! Congratulations!

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  17. Congratulations! I can't wait to hear more!

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  18. GREATEST MOST WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!! EVER!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  19. What absolutely wonderful amazing fabulous news! HUGE celebrations are in order!

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  20. Ohmygoodness I am so happy for you! Tears of joy to be sure. Cannot wait to hear more about the little ones, the call and of course the dogs' reactions!

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  21. OH MY FREAKING GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just made my YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN I USE MORE EXPLANATION MARKS?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?! YES, AS IT HAPPENS!!!!!!!!!!!! I agree with Mama Dog - it's the happiest moment of my adoption process too and I've been at this for 15 FREAKING MONTHS!!!! I LOVE THESE KIDS AND I DON'T EVEN KNOW THEM! Okay, must stop typing in capital letters. It's just that I'm screaming on the inside!

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  22. OH MY GOD!!!! I assumed when I saw the title that you were announcing someone else's good news, until I saw "champagne at my hose now" - I SO wish I could hop on a plane right now for THAT! Details, please, as soon as you can! I think I'm going to cry now...

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  23. THANK YOU G-D!!! YAY!!!!!! and WAHOOOOOOOOOO!!! I am so so excited for you...I am yelling but no one is here to listen..hope you can hear me!! CONGRATS TO YOU!!

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  24. crying and shaking and laughing and so grateful to know you and get to live this moment with you, 3000 miles away. Happy Tseday today.

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  25. Although I don't know you personally, I know enough, from following your blog, to know that you and your man are going to be amazing parents to your daughter and her little brother!

    Congratulations. Guess the powers that be decided that, yes, in fact, they WOULD place children with you people. :)

    Karen T.

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  26. thrilling news...congratulations!

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  27. YIPPEE!!! this is the best news ever!!! Details??? I am crying pure tears of joy for you. Now celebrate Mom and Dad. If anyone deserves this, you guys do. Holy Man I am not sure I can contain my emotions. WOOHOO!!! Literally have tears in my eyes.

    We started this journey so long ago and you were such an inspiration to me and now we finally get to celebrate your amazing news. It is long overdue my friend and I can't wait to see their beautiful faces next to yours.

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  28. So so so happy for you Juile!

    Alexis

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  29. Congrats!!! All teary-eyed with excitement for you!

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  30. For the little darlings:
    2 little whos by E. E. Cummings

    2 little whos
    (he and she)
    under are this
    wonderful tree

    smiling stand
    (all realms of where
    and when beyond)
    now and here

    (far from a grown
    -up i &you-
    ful world of known)
    who and who

    (2 little ams
    and over them this
    aflame with dreams
    incredible is)

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  31. Halle-freakin'-lujah! So excited for you guys - I hope your days of being an honorary Canadian are over for good!!

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  32. shut the f up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! omg!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!! I have the chills. I am so thrilled for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope it alive!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxooxoxoxo

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  33. I finally pulled away from the side of the road and drove home. All I've got to say is WOO F*&KING HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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  34. I have been gone from my computer all day and just thought I'd "check" a few places here and there to see what's new. Well, I'm glad I did!!!! I will go to sleep with a smile on my face tonight, knowing your insufferable wait toward motherhood is finally over. I am sending you virtual champagne, roses, chocolate, baby booties, bikes with training wheels, and parenting books!!!! Congratulations and welcome to the world of parenthood!!! Hugs.

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  35. I am so excited for you both!! Congratulations!!!

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  36. Crying such happy...unbelievably happy tears. The universe makes sense today.
    CONGRATULATIONS MAMA! I am so so happy for your family!
    Can't wait to squeeze you and see their precious faces.
    Much love,
    Danni, Tommy and Judah too

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  37. congratulations! I'm shaking and can't even think about what to say! You will be an amazing mom!

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  38. It's been 10 minutes now and i am still so excited for you I am literally shaking! You are gonna be a mommy!! And Steven a daddy!! Congratulations a million times over!!
    (i may have to take the rest of the day off)
    Jenny

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  39. Can you hear us from MN? We are so excited and are having a glass of bubbly in sweet celebration! Even my husband did the happy dance!

    ~Tanya

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  40. BEYOND thrilled for you!! Can't wait to hear more!

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  41. Oh happy, happy most glorious and amazing day. And then there were four.

    Toasting you from up north.

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  42. Once again, I come to your sight and cry. Hallelujah!!!!!!!! Completely and totally over-the-moon happy for you and Steven! I feel sorry for your sitemeter as it may very well explode.

    Love and SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  43. Thank God!!!!! This is fabulous news!!!! Congrats girlfriend!!!! Now you can have a pink AND blue house!

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  44. Can. Not. Breath....so happy for you guys!!! YES!!! Can't wait to hear more. I hope you go crazy and have 2 drinks tonight :)
    Harmony
    p.s. When's the party??

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  45. I didn't miss it!! It just happened and you already have 47 comments!!!!!

    I think I'm going to pass out. I'm SO excited for you. This is incredible.

    Please, please, tell all. Names, ages, and when you have time (yeah, right!) e-mail me the picture (if you are comfortable doing that)!!!!

    Most of all, enjoy the joy. You have MORE than earned it. I just love you guys, and I'm so happy for you. Congratulations, again.

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  46. Best day ever. Best day! I'm so happy. Today more than ever I wish that I lived in LA so I could hug you! So happy!! So Happy! love love love to you

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  47. OH ME OH MY OH ME OH MY!!! SO EXCITED!!!! CART WHEELS ALL AROUND!!!! SO EXCITED!!! Congrats!Honestly I think it was the last picture you posted:0 made them give you a refferal before they thought maybe they shouldn't:)!!!
    DOUBLE CONGRATS!!!
    Can you tell us more??? Please!:) How, when, what and how old?!!

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  48. Oh WOW.

    I just don't have the words.

    So, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so happy for you.

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  49. Congrats!! I was just reading the earthquake post this morning and cracking up about the hose!! Open it up and celebrate. Can't wait to hear more.

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  50. if everything happens that can't be done

    if everything happens that can't be done
    (and anything's righter
    than books
    could plan)
    the stupidest teacher will almost guess
    (with a run
    skip
    around we go yes)
    there's nothing as something as one
    one hasn't a why or because or although
    (and buds know better
    than books
    don't grow)
    one's anything old being everything new
    (with a what
    which
    around we come who)
    one's everanything so
    so world is a leaf so tree is a bough
    (and birds sing sweeter
    than books
    tell how)
    so here is away and so your is a my
    (with a down
    up
    around again fly)
    forever was never till now
    now i love you and you love me
    (and books are shutter
    than books
    can be)
    and deep in the high that does nothing but fall
    (with a shout
    each
    around we go all)
    there's somebody calling who's we
    we're anything brighter than even the sun
    (we're everything greater
    than books
    might mean)
    we're everyanything more than believe
    (with a spin
    leap
    alive we're alive)
    we're wonderful one times one

    the ee cummings poem that was read at our wedding 10 plus years ago.

    I love

    forever was never till now...

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  51. I am SO excited. I got off the phone and tried to talk with a lump in my throat. You are FINALLY going to have your children and I can't wait to celebrate this day with you tonight. You must just be floating on a cloud....how everything can change in a moment. Those ladybug sightings definitely meant something good was going to happen. We just didn't know exactly when....oh, wonderful day!

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  52. I am so excited for you both. Thinking of you with much love and happiness. K

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  53. I have been waiting for this.....

    It is a ray of sunshine in my dark day.

    It brings so much happiness to my day.....I feel like it is me all over again.

    HOLY SHIT FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    Congrats!

    I wish I could run over and jump up and down.

    The Bakers LOVE YOU!!!!!!

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  54. So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  55. I don't know if I'll be anymore excited on my proposal day! YYYAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!

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  56. I am totally crying....so happy for you...so excited for your children, and all the experiences that are to come for you both. The pain, the frustrations- through it all these little faces have appeared, finally. Get ready folks, your life will never be the same, and you will be grateful every moment.
    Super, duper Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  57. Oh happy day! Congrats...over and over again!!!

    --Leslie

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  58. SOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy for you both!!!!I am celebrating with you today.....

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  59. OH MY GOODNESSS!!!!!! That poem makes me cry your news makes me cry I am so so so happy for you and I can't even shout loud enough. Hoooorahhh!!!!! Celebrate. BIG BIG loads of champagne and tasties and goodness. More more more. M

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  60. congratulations mama. the day has finally arrived.

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  61. What great news, I am so happy for you guys! Time to celebrate!! CONGRATS!!!

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  62. I keep checking back. I just want to celebrate with you! I am celebrating with you - just from far away. God, I'm seriously so happy and just sitting here crying happy. Its magic isn't it? I just knew it. xo xo xo xo xo

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  63. Amazing news. We are beyond happy, elated and thrilled for you and Steven. I can't wait to see a pic of the kiddies sitting in their little chair he bought them.

    Enjoy drinking from your hose tonite! I toast to you and your wee ones. Many, many happy years of drooly kiddo kisses and oodles and oodles of blessings.

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  64. I am half about to cry for joy for you, and half about to die laughing that "Champagne at my hose now!" got mistyped even further in the post title.

    A million congratulations, can't wait to see the little habesha in their garden.

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  65. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

    Incredible, fantastic news. I am all goosebumpy now!

    Congratulations Mama and Papa!!

    XO
    Charlotte

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  66. I decide to get off the computer for an afternoon and the world changes!!!! Sorry I am so late in the game but I am so happy, so delighted for you, dear Julie :)

    XOXOXOXO

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  67. I have goosebumps ALL over my body right now, especially since you were literally in my thoughts SO MUCH today after our fb exchange....

    Praise HIM! I am speechless. I can't even imagine what you're going through, I can, and I can't...

    Words can never express my joy for you - your patience, oh, what joy.

    I'm overwhelmed and crying for your family and those two little babes!

    I CANNOT wait to see their tiny beautiful faces.

    It was all worth it, all of it, every second!

    xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
    Lori

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  68. I would place lots and lots of children with you! Congrats congrats! I am so happy for you

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  69. Letting the frustrations of the day fall away as I read news that is almost too sweet to bear.

    Over the moon for the four of you!!!!!
    xo

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  70. Oh goodness...68 comments already. I hope I make 69, in honor of the racoon love post on fbook and here...sorry to be missing the champagne but I've suggested to your sister that we have a Madison event in your honor tonight.

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  71. aaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am crying!!!!!! Happy Happy Happy Day, congrats I am sooooo excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ahhhhh!!!! okay I think I am scaring my own kids b/c I am crying and screaming.... congrats!!!!

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  72. I am totally going out and buying some champagne to have at my hose. Wish I could be there to have it with you.

    Details, woman, we need details.

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  73. You, you, you........MOTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!! And you, Steven, you, you you........FATHER!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just so relieved and so thankful. My face is wet after icky ugly crying. Those little chairs now waiting for the two little tushies, soon to be filled. The garden waiting for the little habesha! The pups, all for loving! I'm over the moon tonight, this absolutely made my day.

    Christine

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  74. JULIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am away on a trip with family and hardly any technology but caught word of this glorious day and had to find a way to congratulate you! This has MADE MY DAY! I have tears welling and can not wait to hear all the details! A huge congratulations to you and Steven!!!!!

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  75. Ohhh, soooooo very happy for you!! The right kids just needed a very long time to find YOU TWO. Congratulations on your referral and the end of seriously long wait. Waiting for the details. . .
    Martha

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  76. The whole world rejoices and leaves you comments. This is incredible news and goes down in Ethiopian adoption history as a top moment! Congrats!

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  77. WHY AM I SO LATE TO SEE THIS?????
    I'm opening a beer and toasting YOU!!!
    AAAAAAAMMMMMMAAAAAAZZZZZIIIINNNGGG!!!!
    LOVE LOVE LOVE to you!!!

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  78. If you name your wee lass Julie (and if she is small enough to fit) I will totally loan you the overalls.

    That's how happy I am for you guys.

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  79. Julie and Steven,

    This is the news that greeted me as I trudged wearily off of my plane after a long long day of travel. And I cannot think of any more welcome sight!

    I am beyond thrilled for the four of you. I know how crazy and sometimes impossible this journey has sometimes seemed. But in the end, it is them for you and you for them. And despite the losses that you've each endured, you will all come together to form a beautiful new whole.

    Many, Many Congratulations. Have a glass (or seven) of champagne for me!

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  80. So excited for you congrats!!!!!

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  81. The world has become a better place. Just today. Such a better place.

    Much love, many hugs, many kisses,

    Courtney

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  82. Yay!!!!!!!!!!! Such great news, congrats to you both. Nat

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  83. I'm in tears. This is so amazing. I'm so happy for you, more than I can put into words. Thank god this day is finally here.

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  84. Tears are flowing down my face. My husband is laughing that I am crying over people I have never met. I am so happy for you. You-all are going to make the best parents. The world is blessed to have such beautiful people as you and now you will be a beautiful family!
    Blessings,
    Heather

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  85. Felicitations! I've never posted before, I don't know you, but I'm all teary!

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  86. The long awaited day arrives at last!!!!!!
    Cannot wait to see their beautiful faces! It won't be long until they are in your arms now!
    :o)
    Praying for them,
    Amy, one of your many blog-fans

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  87. I hardly know you Julie (only met you at Julie O's shower) but I have followed your blog. I am so happy for you both and wish you all the best, best, best. I am so happy for your children too and hope you get to go get them soon!

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  88. How amazing is this day??? I can't wait to hear the details of your proposal! Let's hope you can slide through court before the closure!!!

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  89. Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! I'm a silent blog reader... in fact today i was reading your beautiful earthquake post hoping you would get the call soon!

    And now it has happened. Enjoy.

    Congrats.

    Can't wait for more details!

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  90. Congratulations!!!! I can't wait to hear all the details.

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  91. Congratulations!!! Amazing news, the best.

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  92. I am so happy for you. I read your blog faithfully and it has helped keep me going.

    Congratulations!

    Karin (from Manitoba)

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  93. A big, huge congratulations!!! So very exciting! Can't wait to hear more!

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  94. Wheeeeeeee!!!! Finally, finally!!

    Tears of joy for you all.

    OMG. Beautiful news!!!!

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  95. So freaking happy for you guys and can't wait to find out about the family of FOUR!!!!!
    This is such a happy day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  96. SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!! xoxo Kelli

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  97. YAYAYAYAYAYYAAYAY!!!! I am SO happy for you! I got an email from Lori when I got to work and sat in my car reading your post and cried! Can't wait to hear details! SO happy this day has finally come!! Congratulations!!

    (PS - We also got to hear ee cummings on our wedding day - different one :)

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  98. Congratulations!!!!

    Ariel

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  99. I am bawling my head off. I have no words.

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  100. Enjoy this exciting time! Congratulations to you!!!!

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  101. "and this is the sun's birthday"

    truly
    madly
    deeply

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  102. Zowza....after a few shots of tequila and beer and a perfect evening...I crawl onto my computer to find this absolute JOY of a post! I am SO excited, thrilled, overjoyed, beeming, smiling, tearing up, and mesmerized by the fact that 2 little ones await their little zebra chairs at your home and your garden and your bees and your love and your protection. I am so happy! What wonderful news!

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  103. im crying tears of joy for you, mommy and daddy!
    (just in time for fathers day)

    love love love love

    lori precious

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  104. Holy Crap!! I totally skipped this post to read today's items in order and now I see THIS FANTASTIC NEWS!!!

    Congratulations Julie and Steven. I can't wait to read about the call, etc etc etc.

    Can I also say, IT'S ABOUT BLINKIN' TIME!!

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  105. Oh, happy, happy day! I was just about to contact you to meet for coffee in the a.m., but you are probably much to floaty to focus. I don't even know you yet, but I'm SO beyond excited for you and your new family. I want to see their pics!

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  106. Julie, There are no words to write to express the joy that is held in the tears that are streaming down my face.
    I could not be happier for you!
    Let the shopping commence!!!

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  107. Wow! That is awesome. I had to read and reread to make sure. Enjoy!

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  108. Oh my freaking gosh, I can't stand it!! AND I am the 113th commenter! Dude, I think some people like you!

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  109. MUCH love to the new parents!! Praying for a quick court date and quick approval from the ET government! Congrats!!!

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  110. CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!! Maybe you have a champagne hangover today?!
    Bask in the happiness...YAY!

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  111. Congrats! You guys have waited too long also, but what a worth while wait!! How exciting!!!
    We got our call last Friday- for us it's a little boy and his little sister!!!
    Enjoy the high!
    Ramona
    (friend of Rana, Hazel and Carolyn from whom I found about your blog)

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  112. You have a lot of fans out there, Julie and Steven! Everyone is pulling for you! Congratulations on your fantastic news to both of you! Mother's Day came a little late - Father's Day a little early! Celebrate!!!!

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  113. I am a mama-to-be and can only imagine how happy this day is for you. I thank God for you and your patience. I am so, so, so happy for you.

    WAHOOO!

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  114. Still jumping for joy for you guys :)

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  115. OMG You have 118 comments.

    Listen- Can you hear it? Can you hear the choir? ... Listen?


    HAAAAAAAAlelujah

    HAAAAAAAAlelujah

    Hallelujah
    Hallelujah
    HaLEEEELUUUJAAAH!

    You two have inspired people all over the world.
    CONGRATULATIONS!

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  116. I can't even tell you how my heart swelled when I saw your post on the board...its been a long time coming and I'm extending huge congratulations.

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  117. BIG congratulations to you mom and dad. Though it is raining fiercely here in Maryland this news has brought out the sun.

    Can't wait to learn more.

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  118. yayayayayayayayayay!!!!!

    (and that's my favorite poem, too!)

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  119. It's really a shame you guys don't have any friends or a support system or anything...!?!?!?! These kids aren't even here yet and look at the wagons circling up to meet them... that's some serious 3-d love.

    I know, I know, I've already hugged you in person 12 times and I've updated my FB status and my blog about your news but I just had to comment here also.

    So. Happy. For ALLLLL of us. xoxoxoox

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  120. Awesome!! I just stumbled upon your blog within the last couple of days and even though I don't know you at all, I've been seriously hoping you'd get your proposal very soon. Your liberal slant has intrigued me, because it seems that most adoption blogs are written from a more conservative perspective. We haven't started the process yet, but my husband and I have always known that adoption is what we want to do when we're ready to start a family. In fact, I'm the one holding us up, because I'm not quite ready yet. I, however, scour adoption blogs as I prepare myself. Anyway, congratulations!

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  121. To 'A' , thank you so much for your congratulations, I accidently deleted your comment (I am a little spacey). I'm sorry! Thanks again.

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  122. I am soooooo happy and excited for you!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

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  123. Ok - I cannot believe I did not post here too. Was I that confused on Tuesday?

    I bet you did have a champagne hangover but didn't know it thanks to all that love!

    I'm just so glad to know you and to know you now. The clarity in your voice - your children - it just can't be beat.

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  124. Congratulations! Wonderful news! How old are they? We just received our referral of a little boy and his younger sister less than two weeks ago and still can't wipe the smiles off our faces! Enjoy the referral high!

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  125. I can't believe the one week I give the computer a rest, I miss good news! Congrats! What wonderful news.

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  126. Yeah!!!!!! Yup, I would make you guys parents! :-) doing a Happy Dance for you!

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  127. Julie, the heart of my heart is bursting with happiness for you and Steven.

    Cindy

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  128. I don't know that I've ever seen 132 comments on a blog post!

    Congratulations!

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