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Happy Thanksgiving 2010

By
Managing Real Estate Broker with Howard Hanna Rand Realty License # 49FA1074963

I have a day where I can catch my breath and veg out. I am surrounded by things I am thankful for, so I'll share some of the reasons for my gratitude. 

  • I am thankful that my parents made the sacrifices they made so I could build the life I now enjoy. 
  • I am thankful for my brothers, who tease, support, advise, annoy, and understand me. 
  • I am thankful for my wife, who puts up with a tsunami of difficulty every day being the wife of a self employed lunatic, the mother of 4, one of whom has special needs, all while co -owning the firm with me and all that comes with it in this economy. 
  • I am thankful that my company has weathered the storm of the housing crash and has in fact grown to 18 agents since 2005. 
  • I am thankful for my agents, all of whom have honor, integrity, and loyalty. 
  • I am thankful for Luke, our oldest son, who is in 3rd grade and is a whiz at building things. 
  • I am thankful for Catherine, the first daughter born in our family since the 1890's, who is, in one package, strength, sass, an artisan, and the apple of her father's eye. 
  • I am thankful for Gregory, who despite his difficulties, is pure sincerity and authenticity. He is also very affectionate, a trait his mother and I treasure each day. 
  • I am thankful for Mark, the caboose, who is like the payback for every difficult moment we ever had with his siblings. He is a dream child and steals his mother's heart daily. 
  • I am thankful for Max, our rescued German Shepard, who is 100% devoted to his humans. 
  • I am thankful for the community I live in, and that I am fortunate enough to be an American. 
  • I am thankful for my health, my ability to communicate, and my curiosity.
  • I am thankful that I can speak my mind, go where I wish, read what I wish, and associate with those whom I wish, free from fear or intimidation. 

 

Max taking liberties 

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

Comments (15)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Philip,

What a great list of things to be thankful for..thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Nov 25, 2010 03:03 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

"Happy Thanksgiving" from Vegas Bob & Friends ...

 

"Happy Thanksgiving" from some of Vegas Bob's Friends

Nov 25, 2010 03:06 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Phillip I'm sure that this is just the short list.  Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 25, 2010 03:33 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Nov 25, 2010 04:48 AM
Rita Fong
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE TODAY, Executive Broker 901-488-9590 - Marion, AR
Realtor - Marion Arkansas Homes for Sale

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, J.P.!

Nov 25, 2010 04:56 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Philip, hoping you enjoyed this day Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2010 11:18 AM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Philip - I love learning about your family, they are a special bunch ... Max included. Happy Thanksgiving!!

Nov 25, 2010 12:51 PM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

I knew Catherine is a magic bullet but I did not know Faranda family are full of boys. She sure will be a tough cookie!

Nov 25, 2010 02:40 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I hope you have a entire weekend of "down" time and then will hit the road running on Monday.  What a wonderful family you have.  I was the only girl on my dad's side for 14 years... so Catherine is destined to be a very strong woman.

Nov 25, 2010 04:14 PM
Steve Scheer
Realty Oasis - Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Denver Real Estate

Very nice list there Philip, I hope you had a wonderful day with your family all being thankful together.

Nov 25, 2010 04:26 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

What a thoughtful and heartfelt post.  You do have a lot to be thankful for - friends, family and colleagues make all the difference.

Nov 25, 2010 08:46 PM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

And a very Happy Thanksgiving to you as well Philip. I hope you had a wonderful holiday!

Nov 26, 2010 01:52 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I know what you mean, Phil, about the hurry up and get done with everything before T-day. I was so exhausted that I pretty much collapsed at 9 PM last night. Didn't know what to do with an actual day off!

Nov 26, 2010 03:01 AM
J. Philip Faranda
Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Associate Broker / Office Manager

Elizabeth- I was comatose after 3pm. 

Thanks Craig, I hope it was a good day for you also

Debbie- thanks. I sure do. 

Steve- I sure did. 

Tammy- that she is. Tough cookie. 

Eileen- you took the words out of my mouth. 

Cynthia- I'm happy to share them =)

Ed- thanks, I hope you did also

Thanks Rita! Same to you and yours. 

Carla- I hope you had a good one yourself. 

Bob- THANKS!

Dorie- thanks and I hope it was a good day for you also. 

Nov 26, 2010 10:24 AM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA
The Nines Team in Lodi

Phil - "Vegging"  is that another name for "blogging?"  Thanks for thinking of us on the veg day ... and a mighty powerful list of things to be grateful about. 

Nov 26, 2010 11:08 AM