Center Ice, on Bended Knee
December 24, 2008
(Every once in a while, there comes a time,
When all you can do is, um… rhyme?)
So, here goes:
A little breathless, a little dazed,
Utterly ecstatic and still amazed.
He got down on bended knee,
Opened a tiny gray box with glee.
Rockefeller Rink, snowflakes fell,
Applause from the crowd began to swell.
The tree sparkled and so did the ring,
Of course my heart started to sing.
Yes, I said, drinking happiness, as if from a cup.
He grinned and grinned…then asked if I could help him up.
***
Thank you to friends and family for your well-wishes. And thank you, Rob, for a night, a dream-like scenario, a brief yet infinite moment I will never forget.
Happy Holidays.
December 24, 2008 at 5:07 am
Congrats Jocelyn + Rob
December 24, 2008 at 8:20 am
Thank you for saying yes…and the helping hand up
December 24, 2008 at 10:56 am
I’m drinking happiness for you!
So happy for you; I can’t wait to meet Romeo!
Enjoy
December 24, 2008 at 11:00 am
aww!
December 24, 2008 at 12:07 pm
What great news! I am so happy for you Jocelyn.He will be a very lucky man!
Merry Christmas!!
December 24, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Congratulations! Best news ever!
December 24, 2008 at 2:31 pm
You deserve all the happiness in the world! Must see the man and the ring! A pilgrimage will be scheduled soon, but PR is a lot nicer this time of year!
December 24, 2008 at 2:43 pm
To JJ and Rob, you make quite a pair
This is even better than the curls in my hair
Maribel can’t wait to don her party dress
and celebrate with you and wish you the best
Even Frida can’t contain the glow in her heart
as she learns of the news while continuing to fart (it’s a boston terrier thing, they say)
What wonderful news to greet the new year
Congratulations, friends, and thanks for the cheer.
Love, Rachelle and Byron
December 24, 2008 at 3:13 pm
He liked it, and he put a ring on it! Take THAT, Beyonce!
It’s nice to know that mastering the sweetheart hold in ice dancing is not mutually exclusive with actually HAVING a sweetheart!
I am so, so, so very happy for you.
December 24, 2008 at 4:09 pm
I agree that Rob is a very lucky man. I can’t wait to meet him. Best wishes to both of you and a big cyber-hug.
December 24, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Sounds like a scene out of a romantic movie that every girl dreams about.
I am so happy for you. Congratulations to you both!
December 24, 2008 at 7:52 pm
To Jocelyn and Rob,
Congratulations!! It sounded like a beautiful and special night. Many blessings to you both..
December 24, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Woo-hoo, how romantic!! Congratulations to you both!! We are so happy for you! What a magical way to tell someone how much you love them.
Clark and Cathy
December 24, 2008 at 11:18 pm
That made me cry!!! Congrats to you both.
December 25, 2008 at 3:27 am
oh my god, congratulations!!! and what a perfect proposal… happy holidays indeed!
December 25, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Congratulations Jocelyn. How sweet – and I’m so very happy for you both! Best Wishes…
December 25, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Congratulations to both of you. A moment in time that seemed blessed by nature itself. Time, weather, and the people applauding the celebration of the love shared by both of you.
The joy is contagious, we feel it here in Ohio!
December 26, 2008 at 12:11 am
Rhyming is fine
Anytime
I must say,
And the reason you did
Makes me cheer Hip Hooray!
So keep on with sonnets
And use alliteration
Cause out here by Columbus
They’re quite the sensation
Your news is so joyful
In this season on joys
So crack open some bubbly
And make a great noise.
Congrats!!!
December 26, 2008 at 1:05 am
Congradulations to you both so happy for you Rob. I am an old family friend of the Stratis and a former New Yorker and it sounded just fanciful and wonderful. Love to both of you…..Patsy
December 27, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Congratulations, and from one who celebrates her 30th wedding anniversary next year with my wonderful dance and pairs partner – be happy!
December 29, 2008 at 1:24 am
Congratulations to you both! I am so very, very happy and excited for you!
A new beginning, a lifetime of greatness…and what a romantic beginning….
and I pray that the Lord will bless you both each and every day.
Love,
Karen
January 2, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Oooooohhhh! Congratulations! I am so happy for both of you!
Sheila
January 5, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Jocelyn, your writing is awesome!! Jocelyn and Rob your engagement perfect and amazing!! I cant wait to celebrate with you both !!!!
With lots of love, Marcy
January 6, 2009 at 10:53 am
Best Wishes Joc!!! Congratulations, Rob! What an incredible story!!! Love to you both in 2009!
January 8, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Oh Jocelyn, I am soooooooooo happy for you!!! Rob is a very lucky guy. I wish you both every happiness in life and more! Lots of Love, LUCY xxxooo
January 9, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Rob – I can’t believe it! I am soooo happy for you. Each time I hear the story I want to cry. Your life has come full circle and you deserve the best. I am so glad you found J in New York and I wish you all the best! Thanks for keep me in the loop. I have heard from Marcy that your woman is perfect for you and the two of you have so much fun together! I can’t wait to meet her and read more about your wonderful lifes together!
February 19, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Rob & Jocelyn,
Congratulations and best wishes from all of us to both of you. So happy for you both! A bit delayed in our well wishes but the spirit of the message is as strong as ever. Many happy years together! Rob, we were all so very happy to see you this last summer. Hope to meet Jocelyn too! God bless.