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Pay-It-Forward Giving Back to the Environment

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker

Pay-It-Forward Healing & Helping the Environment

My children have been such a great source for my Pay-It-Forward blogs.  We were driving over the 241 Toll Road into Yorba Linda, CA & my sons saw some of the burned out trunks from the last set of fires.  My oldest said, "Dad can we plant some trees for the environment?", my younger son added, "great idea!".  I was then hit with a 20 minute lecture on how the trees will create oxygen for the environment, etc., etc.....I guess they really are learning some valuable lessons in school.  I was very proud of their enthusiasm and their knowledge of how & why planting helps the environment.  I have contacted an organization in Orange County called The Tree Society of Orange County and we're planning to go out and make a difference.

Usually it is the parent that is teaching the lessons, but on this particular day it was me that was reminded how important it is to give back...thank you to my boys!

 

Comments (8)

Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

This must have been a very special moment between you and your children.

I think this did come from the parent as you must be the sort of dad that sets the example and leads the way for the children to become responsible loving people.  Great kids & dad!

Oct 30, 2010 12:30 AM
Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY
...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Brian: You certainly know how paying it forward works! And I think you have instilled that in your boys as well. Good luck with your project with planting trees!

Oct 30, 2010 12:41 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

Some of the most important lessons are taught by children and good for you for listening.

Oct 30, 2010 01:21 AM
Brian Doubleday
Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker - Ladera Ranch, CA
Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

Barbara, Paula, & Liz-Thank you for your kind words, they always say, parenting is the hardest job you'll ever love!   I am constantly amazed how much insight children have

Oct 30, 2010 07:44 AM
Dave Gubler
Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Ladera Ranch - Lake Forest, CA
Realtor | Orange County

Great to see a consciousness that is protective of the environment take hold in our children.  So many things that we accept or ignore as the price of modern living and yet a child can see clearly what needs to be done.  Idealism is so hard to hold on to in a "practical world". 

Oct 30, 2010 08:13 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Brian, it is amazing how our children can teach us things we may have forgotten.  Great post and great boys!

Nov 01, 2010 03:42 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Brian,

You have very intelligent children!  CONGRATS!!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Nov 03, 2010 03:22 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Brian that was good interaction with your sons.  Today many fail to take the time to have even a conversation.

Dec 05, 2010 12:43 PM