What's a miracle, you ask?
Everything.
It's a miracle that I survived the last few weeks at work. I've been mentally composing posts in my mind, but mostly, they were comprised of incoherent screaming. Long, piercing screams. So I thought, okay, maybe posting right now isn't a good thing. But I've survived, I only worked eleventysixmillion hours and now, well, work seems far behind me.
It's a miracle that I was able to spend last weekend at Rhinebeck, with so many of my favorite people. It was exactly the kind of soul soothing weekend I needed (regardless of the crowds, or the ridiculous line at The Fold).
It's a miracle that in 5 1/2 hours I will be on a plane heading to California (okay, tonight we'll be in Reno) with Mike, Mike's mom, her boyfriend, and Kellee and Rick.
It's a miracle that tomorrow, Kim and her husband Matt, and Caroline and her husband John, will drive up to South Lake Tahoe to join us at the condo we have rented for the week.
It's a miracle that on Friday night, the night before I get married, I will be hanging out in Tahoe with many of the people I am closest to in the world. I can not tell you the joy I feel knowing that we will be married surrounded by these people.
It's a miracle that in a little more than three days I will marry my best friend, my partner, my true love. Hallelujiah. Amen.
It's really here, it's really happening. Thank you for all your support of my CWB (which could mean both Crazy Wedding Brain AND Crazy Work Brain). I've gotten such great advice, support, commiseration, and "Dude! Snap Out of It!"s, from you, and believe me, it has HELPED.
Oh, and for Kellee, who 1) told me she has had kind of a hard time restraining herself from demanding I show The Wedding Shawl Immediately and 2) emailed me last night to compel me to Block The Shawl, I give you these:
It's a miracle, isn't it?
Have a fabulous trip, a fabulous time, a fabulous wedding. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get home as a new BRIDE.
Posted by: Carole | October 25, 2006 at 08:03 AM
The shawl is gorgeous! Can't wait to see action pics!
Have a great wedding--fingers crossed that all goes smoothly!
Posted by: Martha | October 25, 2006 at 08:08 AM
Elisa! I am so happy for you and Mike and the upcoming big day! I am only sad that I couldn't have seen you this weekend to give you a big fat hug of congrats {{{{{HHHHHUUUUUGGGGG}}}}}
Now I'll wait impatiently for the pics and recap!
Posted by: Kate | October 25, 2006 at 08:09 AM
Waiting for pictures and details!! Good luck and all will go well!!
Posted by: Marsha | October 25, 2006 at 08:19 AM
Your shawl is beautiful! Best of Luck. Enjoy your wedding.
Posted by: Karen | October 25, 2006 at 09:02 AM
The shawl look great! So glad you're well on your way to a dream filled week. I so wish I could be there to celebrate with you.
xo.
Posted by: Bookish Wendy | October 25, 2006 at 09:22 AM
Yay! Congratulations! I hope that you have a beautiful, wonderful wedding and enjoy spending time with your friends and family. I can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Gracie | October 25, 2006 at 09:25 AM
Safety travels. You will make a stunning bride -- you were positively glowing all weekend. Joy and happiness to you and Mike.
Posted by: Kathy | October 25, 2006 at 09:34 AM
What a gorgeous shawl! Have a wonderful week and a wonderful wedding!
Posted by: julie | October 25, 2006 at 09:53 AM
Congratulations! I'm waving to you from down here near San Jose. I hope the weather is fantastic. The bride is ecstatic, groom joyous, and what more do you need?
Oh right, I wish you many coming years of happiness with Mike, lots of chocolate, and more yarn than you can ever possibly knit.
P.S. That shawl is stunning! Well done!
Posted by: freecia | October 25, 2006 at 10:29 AM
yay!!!! see, miracles do happen!
have a wonderful time. a wonderful day and everything.
i'll be with you in my thoughts.
Posted by: maryse | October 25, 2006 at 11:14 AM
Have a wonderful and joyous time!
love, ben
Posted by: benedetta | October 25, 2006 at 12:27 PM
Have a wonderful week, and a wonderful wedding.............and, maybe you'll win some wonderful money in Reno?
Posted by: christine | October 25, 2006 at 01:21 PM
Oooh, I'm so excited for you, Elisa! I wish I had met you at Rhinebeck . . .I was looking for you!
Posted by: Jenny | October 25, 2006 at 03:04 PM
Dude. Nice work.
Posted by: claudia | October 25, 2006 at 03:16 PM
Yes! Have a wonderful time, a wonderful party. I've been thinking of you, and will send the good emanations throughout the weekend.
Posted by: Laurie | October 25, 2006 at 04:13 PM
what a beautiful miracle!
I hope you have the best possible weekend, and Saturday night I'll raise my glass in honor of you and Mike. (and then I will spin, spindle, spin and knit, in honor you both you and Kellee...)
I'm sorry I didn't get to spend any real time with you this weekend - but it was lovely to see you when I did! (you look great!!!!)
Posted by: Kristen | October 25, 2006 at 04:55 PM
Gorgeous shawl, simply gorgeous. And I'm so glad that I got to spend some of your last days as a single (okay, not really) woman with you.
Posted by: Cassie | October 25, 2006 at 05:39 PM
Wishing you all the best this weekend! Have a fabulous time ; )
Posted by: Donna | October 26, 2006 at 06:32 AM
GORGEOUS!
Have a wonderful trip and a beautiful wedding. We'll be eager to hear your stories when you return.
Posted by: mamacate | October 26, 2006 at 11:20 AM
I'll be thinking about you guys!! Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful trip and wedding!
Posted by: Chris | October 27, 2006 at 06:56 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Wanda | October 30, 2006 at 06:17 PM
Oooooooh. So purty. But not nearly as purty as the bride was. Congratulations again, you two. It was perfect.
Posted by: Kellee | November 02, 2006 at 06:22 AM
Congratulations & best of luck on your new life together.
I found your blog through checking out Rhinebeck posts, & a have to say that I'm seriously impressed with your ability to go out of town to RHINEBECK of all places & then pull off a wedding within a week of Rhinebeck re-entry. May you & Mr. Concateknit have a long & happy life together!
Posted by: Lucinda (That other Cindy) | November 02, 2006 at 09:57 AM