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Nancy Dance..You Inspire Me...Happy Birthday!

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Talk 2 Midori, LLC BK645709

 

I can remember my first encounter with Nancy Dance!  She actually hired me word of mouth. 

That's right, she did not know me from Adam.

I can remember sitting with her and Nancy-Ellen Otte in the conference room of the Ormond Beach office and feeling their positive energy.

Yes, I knew right off the bat, I wanted to be part of this great company!

You see when I relocated from Pompano Beach, Florida and moved to Daytona Beach I was in a very dark place.  A place I wish no one to be. 

Life events caused me to move...move for my own survival.  In 2001 my sister passed away unexpectedly.  It was traumatic, it was shocking but her death shattered my entire world and I knew this incident would cause me to never look at life the same.

I did not deal with things so well.  I just didn't care.  I no longer had the same beliefs or dreams...the reality....it really didn't matter!  I lost faith, my confidence and most of all my self worth! 

 

Now one thing about Nancy Dance, she does not lay all her cards on the table but I will tell you that she is fair and reasonable but most of all a business woman. 

I thought negotiations were going to be tough but the reality is she knows what she wants, she does what's in the best interest of EVERYONE!  Before I knew it I was a training machine.

Once I started working at Century 21 Sundance Realty things began to change for me.  I was training, yes and training hard.  I finally found my dream job and loved every moment of it. 

I honestly have to tell you that it was not just the training that changed my life but the remarkable woman who really understands life, a woman who has really lived and loved. 

A woman who continually reinvents herself to be on top of her game.  Miss President Elect of our Daytona Beach Board of Realtors.

 

 There are moments when I think of her, it can make me cry! Gratitude...Appreciation...Love..Genuine Love!

There are moments I think of her and I smile so big just knowing she is part of my life.  So Nancy, this is what I really want to express:

Thank you! 

I think you are a huge inspiration to many and I am honored and so blessed to have the opportunity to work for someone so incredible as yourself. 

Yes, we give you grief and we don't all always agree but one thing is for certain. 

You can count on me just like I can count on you! 

Happy Birthday, Nancy Dance you deserve it and know you pulled me out of the dark and brought me into the light. 

For who I am today, I have to give you a lot of the credit!  Oh, jeez now I know there is no dealing with her!  If you know her you will understand what I am talking about.  It's OK....for today...I'll take it!  Come Monday morning business as usual. 

Comments (24)

Thomas Weiss
Thomas R. Weiss - West Palm Beach, FL

Midori,

Thats really nice of you, to write this post, for Nancy, i'm sure she appreciates it more than you know :0)

 

Tom Weiss

 

Sep 07, 2007 04:46 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Happy Birthday to Nancy!
Sep 07, 2007 04:47 AM
Diane Velikis
Coldwell & Banker Busch Real Estate - Luzerne, PA
Luzerne County Real Estate
Midori, I understand completely about loosing a sister, unexpectedly, and unfairly. But now you must see that she is the inspiration to your success. Because of your sister you were to move and give birth to many changes. You met Nancy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANCY, and bring many smiles to many people. I am one. God bless you Madori!
Sep 07, 2007 05:21 AM
Lysa Napolitano
Daytona Beach, FL

Midori, I know exactly what you mean in this post. Nancy is an inspiration to me also. I would not be the person I am today if it wasn't for Nancy and Nancy Ellen and their patience with me. Happy Birthday Boss Lady!

Sep 07, 2007 05:43 AM
Monika McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH
Southern NH & the Seacoast Area
Midori...What a nice way of saying Happy Birthday to Nancy! I'm glad you found her when you needed her the most...look where you are today.
Sep 07, 2007 06:44 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Chris-Thanks...see you on your post!

Leah-Thanks....see you on your post!

Anna-Hope she gets teary eyed!

Tom-Funny thing I appreciate her more than she will ever know!

Sally-You are so sweet!

Diane-She did make the difference in my life.  There is no doubt about it!  Everyday I feel so lucky and really really grateful!

Lysa-That's because she knows how to whip good people into shape!

Monika-Her and the rest of her incredible family.  You have no idea how much all of them mean to me!

 

Sep 07, 2007 07:21 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Midori, what a wonderful tribute to Nancy! Happy Birthday Nancy!  It never ceases to amaze me how women come to the aid of other women.  What a blessing she has been to you and you are a blessing to others here on Active Rain.
Sep 07, 2007 07:34 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate
Midori, what a way to honor Nancy for having such an impact on your life.
Sep 07, 2007 08:34 AM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Midori.....I am going to feature this in "Christianity and Real Estate" just because your boss sounds like a man or woman we ALL would want to work for....and some of us do...... if you know who i am talking about, hehehehehe  !!

Good bosses are diamonds....... and they bring out the BEST in us!!

=-)

Sep 07, 2007 09:08 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Diane-What's really funny, I have always my whole life preferred male company.  You have to realize I had 4 brothers and I raised my three sons pretty much alone + 50 of their friends.  It's weird things have changed for me so much and I have girlfriends and I love it!  I like the fact you can tell another woman I love you or Thank You...or you can cry on each other's shoulder.  Share girlie moments.  I feel like I have been missing out!  Thank you for the kind words...

 

Sep 07, 2007 11:41 AM

Happy Birthday Nancy... If you mean this much to Midori then you have a special place in my heart also.

Midori...  yet another post where you pull out a wide range of emotions.

Sep 07, 2007 05:38 PM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Missy-Well, honestly don't think I am alone. She is such an amazing woman and had helped so many people to find their way.  She has warmth and has the best laugh, when she laughs I see the little girl in her. We had a little party for her today, I enjoyed it.  The best part was after the party, Nancy called an impromptu manager's meeting....we talked business and then once we were done we had a blast.  Just talking and laughing.  I showed her this post at the end of the day!    
Sep 07, 2007 07:26 PM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals

Alex-Thank you and I know she will get a kick out of it!  We kid her and tell her its always about her!  The thing is she takes it well.  Also, I have to tell you she is not just a boss but a friend, a mom, role model....kinda like real estate agents right?  

Albert-One day I want you to meet everyone from my company.  You will understand why I love what I do.  I know this post was emotional I made Nancy cry...one of the girls in the office felt bad for her until she read the post and she too got teary eyed!  

Nancy has helped me to move forward in many things, things that have bothered me for some time.  I can remember her holding my hand and crying right beside with me....that was the first breakthrough with her.  Believe me she has experienced my worst and my best.  I just hope she forgets about the worst.  I try too! One day you will meet her...

Sep 07, 2007 07:49 PM
Alexander Harb
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Midori.....

I believe if we are at our worst (or have been run to the end of our rope in life) and know we need a change in our lives for the better, God can AND WILL send someone to us who is just what we will need if we WANT to make the changes needed to get the better things into our lives......

Thank God and our Messiah for those people, Midori.... I believe you have found someone like that in Nancy!!

God is so good to us, even when we don't deserve it...... He is AWESOME!!

Smile through life...it does wonders!! 

 

 

Sep 07, 2007 11:16 PM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Alex-Thank you!!!!  I have to agree.  Not only do I have Nancy in my life but her family as well.  They are all amazing.  
Sep 09, 2007 12:01 AM
Frances C. Rokicki
Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC - Bolton, CT
Broker-Mentor,CRS

Midori,

Lovely post.  I am sure Nancy respects and appreciates you, as well.  Just from reading your post, I can see your gifts.  Happy Birthday Nancy!

It's a Good Life!

Fran Rokicki, Clubnet~Mentor

Sep 09, 2007 05:26 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Fran-Thank you for the kind words.  You have to know Nancy to know just how incredible this lady is.  I have to say it is not just her but her entire family.  She definitely understands life.  It is a good life and a better one that I am a part of hers!
Sep 10, 2007 03:46 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Midori, me too.....I had 4 brothers and I raise 2 sons and had always preferred my male friends.  Not anymore though..........it has been wonderful women in my life that have made the biggest difference (ok except for my two wonderful Sons)
Sep 10, 2007 04:23 AM
Midori Miller
Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Online Marketing For Real Estate Professionals
Dianne-Yes, I have to tell you that the women in my life are incredible.  I am surrounded by confident, lovely, brilliant women.  Also, now I have the best relationship with my mother...it was not always that way.  I just never really appreciated her for her!  Thanks for commenting and see you on your post.
Sep 10, 2007 05:30 AM
Anonymous
Donna Dosch

Hi Nancy,

Happy Birthday, I hope and pray that all your prayers come true! Nothing happens by chance, and please know that you are loved and respected by so many!!

Have a wonderful day, just for you!!!

Donna

Sep 09, 2008 02:10 AM
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