Yesterday A. and I drove 1.5 hours and met the GC and her family. Until now, all our communication has been between her and I and mostly via text and email (although we have had the occasional phone call). I was a mixed bag of emotions - to be expected I guess, but in the car on the way over it really hit me, why we were going.
A. and I were joking on the drive over that it didn't matter, she was just our oven, 'Kitchen Aid' is what we jokingly referred to her as, but we were so wrong. She was so much more than we could have hoped. Her and her family were so warm and inviting, it really made thankful that we found someone so relatable. She and I are around the same age and so were A. and her DH, so already it was easy. (She told me that her last IPs were in their 50s - so she was happy with us too.) Her children were also adorable. At first, I thought that I had no interest in meeting her family as this is a business relationship, but again I was wrong. I realized that assuming she passes the ODWU on Friday and I know this a huge assumption, that we will be in each other's lives for the next year if not longer.
Wow. There are so many emotions floating around inside me right now, but for today I am thankful for her and hopeful that she passes the tests on Friday. Please please please let Friday be ok.
-R.
Such a courageous, mixed emotions meeting. I am so glad she is beyond your expectations. A and I frequently talk about what kind of people GC's must be. She sounds just like we would imagine.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news. I am keeping everything crossed for you for Friday!
ReplyDeletethis is so amazing. I am so, so glad that this went well and that you feel so connected to the GC and her family. I hope all goes smoothly on Friday!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy it went well--beyond excited that you are able to do this.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to feel this connection right away. A very important relationship indeed...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I imagine it must have seemed surreal to you. I'm so glad that you had a good experience. I'm so excited for you!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Seems like it could have been awkward, so how nice that you really clicked with her. Here's hoping Friday goes perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are very happy with her! I didn't doubt she would love you both too!
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sending you wonderful wishes and thoughts that friday turns out super!
ReplyDeletei'm so happy for you that she's lovely. it can only get better from here!
Fingers tightly crossed for Friday. So glad you liked her, I think that will make the next year great for you both.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news R, simply wonderful. I am hopeful for both of you that she is the "one" to bring your miracle. Sending you positive vibes for only good news on Friday!
ReplyDeleteThat was a huge step. I'm so glad it went well! From your words, I get the feeling that you were very comfortable with GC and her family, which is wonderful. Wishing you and GC the best on Friday!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy your meeting went well!! I'll be sending all sorts of good luck your (and her) way for Friday!
ReplyDeleteCrossing everything that Friday goes perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful! Here's to a great Friday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a complex emotion. I think I can begin to imagine how it might feel - great job explaining it.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to hear such a touching meeting took place. It is a huge endeavor to take together. Understatement of the year.