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An Unlikely Reunion Made Possible by Active Rain

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Living Albuquerque 16784

You might have seen my blog, Focus on the island nation of HAITI that was posted on January 16, 2010.  I felt like that was the least I could do, besides making a donation. There was one response to my post, or so I thought.

Lesson learned, never underestimate the the reach of Active Rain.  

On Saturday afternoon at 1:02 pm MST I received a call from the 301 area code.  As far as I know, I didn't know anyone with that area code, at least, that's what I thought.  When I answered the phone, a very familiar voice was on the other end.  It was my old college pal, Mario Camilien, whose name I had mentioned in the blog.  During his search online for information about Haiti, my blog popped up.   

What a great surprise that was.  We are planning to meet in the near future, possibly at my son's college graduation.  To put this into perspective, we graduated from Fairfield in 1984.  We met briefly in 1992, but lost touch with each other, here we are in 2010, reuniting.

Thank you Active Rain.     

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Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

See sometimes we do not realize that what we are doing does count.  Even if we do not understand how.

Jan 24, 2010 04:20 PM
Lori Mode
The Mode Real Estate Group - Elk Grove, CA
Real Estate Made Simple

Isn't it amazing how the internet and especially ActiveRain can bring people together...it's wonderful!

Jan 24, 2010 04:21 PM
Karen Poss
Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Properties, Florence Alabama - Florence, AL
Realtor - 256-366-6292 - Search Florence Al Homes For Sale

What an awesome story!  How excited you must have been that he found you from a post on ActiveRain. 

Jan 24, 2010 04:32 PM
Bob Edwards
Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc. - Appleton, WI
Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI

It's the Power of the Rain, by the way, did join the new group Power of ActiveRain ?

Jan 25, 2010 03:49 AM
C. Lloyd McKenzie
Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
Living Albuquerque

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

Lori & Bruce It sure is wonderful

Karen: I appreciate that.  It's amazing.  We have never met each other's families, it will definitely be a great reunion

Bob, I agree with you.  I will definitely checkout the Power of Active Rain

Jan 25, 2010 03:29 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Well isn't that interesting - it's funny how things work out.  Good luck with your future reunion.

Feb 03, 2010 02:12 PM
C. Lloyd McKenzie
Living Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM
Living Albuquerque

Thanks for your comment Georgina, Hope you are doing well

Oct 26, 2012 04:27 AM