Remember those t-shirts and bumper stickers? That's how I feel lately.

I have felt for months that when we get our referral I will be at peace. Everyone was a naysayer - they say the wait until travel is the hardest part. I know it hasn't been long yet but I am at peace, I don't feel burdened by the wait. I am not anxious or worried. None of those things you normal people feel. I am just glad to know my daughter. Know who she is, where she is, what her name is, what her deep beautiful eyes look like. I could get lost in those eyes, so full of wonder.

As high-strung as I have felt in the last few months, this is a huge relief.

This week I have a lot of loose ends to tie up. We are leaving for vacation next week. I have been in denial about this very thing. I can't believe we will be leaving in a few days. I have TONS left to do - I have three Asian quilt swaps to *start* and *finish* before we can leave. I have to create my Dad's father's day gift (a video slide show of his life as dad - no small undertaking considering all the pics have to be scanned and our scanner is so horrible). I have a friend coming over tomorrow. Oh and there is that pesky business of caring for the kids to fit in in my spare time :-) My daily special summer events have gone by the wayside during this last week, in a big way. I need to get back on track.

So maybe I'm not normal but I have an incredible sense of peace. Things are as they should be. Finally.