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Sometimes life is better from the inside looking out

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Real Estate Agent with ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo

Sometimes life is better from the inside looking out. Have you ever experienced so much that you want to hiberate inside a shell and just say "Phooey"?  Well this Active Rain blogger did just that...

Thank you for the "where are you Sherilyn" emails.... With the loss of 2 loved ones (former CHP partner in July & my fiance' in August) of this year, putting my dog Sam of 14.5 years down in June, the sudden death of my mom's cat Joshua 3 weeks ago and the sudden death (by blood clot) of my beloved Hunter (Active Rain's late night feline casanova) last Sunday night - I was just tapped OUT!

So I write this little blog, to get myself back in the game - I hope I can - but I confess, I am writing from the inside looking out.

Gracie Marie demonstrating for this blog!

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Dawn Maloney
RE/MAX Trinity Northeast Ohio Real Estate Specialist - Hudson, OH
330-990-4236 Hudson & Northeastern Ohio

Sherilyn, thanks for checking in...hopefully AR buddies will help you through all the heartache. You have a lot of caring people here. God bless you!

Dec 14, 2010 06:27 PM
Sherilyn M. Whistler
ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo - Loveland, CO
Need a Referral, Call Me !

Karen:  What a touching comment.. thank you.. And I bet Fred is still sitting on your lap watching over you!

Lynda: I am sorry for the loss of your friend. My fiance' passed away in August so I understand that whole human loss as well as our pets.. Quite frankly, it is just plan hard sometimes!!

Hella: I started this year with 4 cats and 2 dogs.  I still have 3 cats and 1 dog so my house is still full - OF FUR!! But I will always have my furry companions...

Dawn: They brought me out of depression when my fiance' passed earlier this year so I know they are awesome people....Cheers to AR members..

Dec 14, 2010 06:34 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

We are all rooting for you as you get back on your feet, spread your wings and soar again. Sorry to hear about your tough times, losses.

Dec 14, 2010 08:43 PM
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Sometimes when life happens, it happens hard. I am so sorry for your losses and that you have had to experience such pain. I hope knowing there are so many people in your corner and keeping you in their thoughts and prayers helps a little. Welcome back Sherilyn.

Dec 14, 2010 09:33 PM
Tammy Pearce
Haute Realty 214-994-6474 - Dallas, TX
Tammy Pearce

It's times like the year you have just had that make me grateful for my faith.  I could not have survived without my Rock to stand on, lean on, and just plain wail to!  May the Comforter hold you tight on those nights that seem to stretch way too long.  You are an inspiration to so many.  Take the time to allow those blessings to be returned to you.  You are deserving!

Dec 14, 2010 09:42 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

It is totally ok to hibernate as long as you don't stay there too long.  Don't forget to take care of YOU!  Go for a walk, get a facial, curl up with a book.  You are loved and you have been missed here in the rain.

Dec 15, 2010 12:23 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Sherilyn-I totally know what it feels like to want to hibernate when life gets tough. I did it myself after I lost my home several years ago and had to move into a apt. I shut the world out for quite a while.  I slowly came out of it but it wasn't easy.  You are a strong lady I can tell from all I have read of your blogs. My thoughts and prayers are with you.  I want to wish you a Merry Christmas in the midst of your sorrow.

A little sunshine while you hibernate,

 

flowers

Dec 15, 2010 12:54 AM
Denise Roberts
New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC
e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Sherilyn,

So, so sorry to hear about your recent loss of Hunter.  I can not imagine what you must be feeling, but I pray that you find your way out of hibernation when the time is right! 

Dec 15, 2010 09:48 AM
Connie King
Sevierville, TN

You have had so much loss.   I am glad you have your Active Rain friends to help in some way.

Keep looking up and come out when you feel stronger.   Many of us have been there,  and HE is watchiing over us all.

Dec 15, 2010 10:03 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Sherilyn - So sorry to hear that life is so trying for you right now.  While I'm sure it feels like all you want to do is curl up and hibernate, getting out and mingling can also be healing as well.

Dec 15, 2010 02:54 PM
Valerie Sagheddu
Apostle Art Home Staging & Design - Stroudsburg, PA
~Home Staging Professional, Poconos, PA

Sherilyn...hang in there! You will emerge as a beautiful butterfly soon.

I posted this for you today...

Life goes on!

 

Dec 16, 2010 01:26 AM
Valerie Sagheddu
Apostle Art Home Staging & Design - Stroudsburg, PA
~Home Staging Professional, Poconos, PA

Your post is being featured in the group "PRAYING in the Rain"

Dec 16, 2010 01:28 AM
Cinnamon Wright
Wilmington Real Estate 4U 910.547.1446 - Wrightsville Beach, NC
Assistant to Tish Lloyd

Sherilyn ~ I've been sitting here trying to come up with just the right words, and they escape me.  I guess because there really are no "right" words at a time like this.  You've had an incredibly tough year, and yet, here you are.  Acknowledging it, growing from it and holding on.  I admire your spirit and I mourn your losses with you.  May you find the strength and comfort you need.  You, and your Mom (so sorry about Joshua), will be in our prayers. 

Dec 16, 2010 01:40 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Sherilyn, many people here in the Rain Know what the last two weeks have been like for me, (my dad and my husband, unexpected Illness) And they have been a great support to me. Take your time to heal as you need, but arms will always be open here in the Rain! Here's what I have to say about this unbelievable community.

Are we family, friends, or strangers in the Rain?  

Dec 16, 2010 01:50 AM
Alex Morris - Austin Real Estate Agent
Austin, TX

Welcome back. I think we are all ready for 2010 to be over, but I think you have special reason to look forward to a brand new year, which I hope brings you more joy than any one person deserves.  But....you deserve it!

Dec 17, 2010 06:52 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Sherilyn:  This is the fourth day after your post.  Is poor Gracie Marie out of "jail" yet ?  Such a sweet girl... <smile>

Dec 17, 2010 07:54 PM
Sherilyn M. Whistler
ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo - Loveland, CO
Need a Referral, Call Me !

Andrew: Thank you very much !

Randy: That was very touching.. Thank you..

Tammy: WOW.. that was so amazing Tammy... Thank you...

Paula: I miss writing, blogging and seeing the people everyday that I have grown so fond of...

Sharon:The flowers were a touch of sunshine.. you are a blessing !

Denise: Your prayers are greatly appreciated!

Connie: Oh yes HE is watching, holding and comforting..

Donne: I am trying to and God has been faithful..

Valerie: Beautiful and I appreciate that very much...

Cinnamon: So very much appreciated.....

Ellen: I pray that you life has settled down and that you are also on the uphill of many blessings

Alex: There is ONLY one problem with 2010 ending and 2011 starting... I will TURN 50... Holy cow 1/2 century..

Karen: Gracie Marie sent you a big hug for your concern for her.. She is out of the box and trying to coax me out now...

 

 

Dec 19, 2010 06:54 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Sherilyn:  Wow.  You are turning FIFTY.  I was going to ask you if you ordered your "walker" yet... but perhaps you should go right ahead and get one of those "scooters" they advertise on late-night cable.  Poor baby !

Wait till you hit sixty-six... my dear !  <impish smile>

Dec 20, 2010 03:40 AM
Sherilyn M. Whistler
ERA Herman Group Real Estate-NoCo - Loveland, CO
Need a Referral, Call Me !

Karen: I don't have a walker or a scooter but I might have to order training wheels for my Harley Davidson motorcycle and a extra thick crash helmet for my hard headed head!! LOL

Dec 20, 2010 04:27 AM
Alice Broadway
IXL Real Estate - Mobile, AL
Real Estate Broker

Sherilyn, I to an coming out of hibernation from much sickness and life changing events last year. Lets claim a HAPPY  and bright new year in the rain....What HD do you ride..I have an 02 V-ROD and have always said when I cant hold it up anymore, i will have a trike...GBU

Jan 11, 2011 03:27 PM
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