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Merry Christmas to Morgan P. of Texas! Localism Posts are so Amazing!

By Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

December 22, 2010 08:13 AM

Merry Christmas to Morgan P. of Texas! Localism Posts are so Amazing!

This is a must read post for every Active Rainer. It's a Christmas Gift to all of you Rainers that understand the importance of Localism posts and how far reaching they really can be. This one is particularly sweet!

You're going to love this story - trust me! It's darling!

A couple of months ago I wrote a post about Lauren Froderman, a local Phoenix, Arizona gal that won Localism post so rock! theTV Realty Show, "So you think you can dance". Lots of local folks were talking about this for weeks!

Sometime in November I received a letter (handwritten) from an 11 year old girl named Morgan. I was wondering at first why she sent it to me - and then I remembered the post I had written about Lauren Froderman.I had meant to share this with everyone on Active Rain but I got very busy and the letter went to the bottom of the stack of to-do's.

While cleaning out my drawer today I was once again 'heart touched' by seeing the letter. Here's Morgan's sweet letter with a few things left out to protect her identity.

Dear Lauren Froderman,

Hello my name is Morgan P.. I live in Texas and I go to Middle School. I'm 11 years old. I'm a dancer like you! I love to dance, it's my favorite activity to do. I dance over 14 hours a week. My favorite style of dance is contemporary and hip-hop.

I admire you because when I was watching " So You Think You Can Dance" you were amazing. I kept on watching your audition over and over again, and I said to myself, she is definitely going to win! I was wondering how many hours did you have to practice for the dances? Also what you learned, and what was it like meeting the choreographers.

I was wondering if you can respond back to me. May I please get an autographed picture, so I can shoe it to my dance friends!

Sincerely,

Morgan

What a perfect time of year to share this young girls enthusiasm for dancing and to show the gift of Localism posts! Calling all Rainers - do what you can to spread the joy of this young girl!

Merry Christmas to Morgan! And my next stop is finding Lauren Froderman.....

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Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Love the Santa Banana! What a cute story. I just received an e-mail, thanking me for saving 4 kittens from and abandoned house. I had long forgotten that post I wrote 8 months ago!

Dec 23, 2010 03:11 AM

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI

(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I love stories like this! Our posts reach far across the world!

Dec 23, 2010 04:01 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Anna,

What a wonderful post, Santa Banana. We are fans of "So You Think You Can Dance," by the way. Happy Holidays to you and yours. A

Dec 23, 2010 04:05 AM

Joetta Fort

The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO

Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

I got a call this morning from an insurance settlement rep in Pennsylvania, who said she was trying to find contact info for an HOA, but every link she clicked may picture and contact info came up. I was glad to hear that! This isn't going to result in business, but it was nice that I could help her (she actually wanted the HOA for the neighborhood I live in.).

Dec 23, 2010 04:06 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Trevor that's the plan! I'm finished with a few meetings and I'm going to look for her next!

Jack - oh but there is an invasion of Banana Elves every year - and we all have so much fun! How can we not make this come true for Morgan......we must!

Tammie - we will and thanks!

Bob - it is amazing. I've gotten so many other calls but never a handwritten note from a little one!

Kathy - it is kind of interesting to get those calls, isn't it. Still takes me by surprise. Happy Holidays to you Kathy - Enjoy!

Claudett - I thought so too. Not many kids write letters or notes. Very impressive!

Maryily - somehow I think she's got the dancing bug and will go far! She's got her sites set high!

Deborah - it would! I remember when I was that age - I would have been soooo excited!

Group :) Thanks - and I'll be sure to follow up!

Kathleen - thanks. Merry Christmas to You! Stay warm up in MN :)

Cynthia - now that is sweet. You saved the little kttens. I think I remember that one! Very cool!

Sally - it is amazing how far our posts can reach! Good stuff :)

Dec 23, 2010 05:31 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Anna--I almost missed this post that you promised to write. Good luck finding Lauren Froderman. Since she is from Phoenix I am sure that you will find her.

PS I love your Santa Banana ad, too.

Mary

Dec 23, 2010 05:34 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Alexandra - Happy Holidays to the two of you as well!

Joetta - I got an HOA request the other day as well. But unlike you I didn't have the info but had a nice conversation with the home owner! Cool stuff!

Hi Mary :) Whoops I was going to send you a link and I spaced it - just a litttle busy around here with elfing duties :) It is sweet isn't it - what a great kid to make things happen! I'm off next to find Lauren. Hmmm my Santa Banana Ad - not sure what you mean?

Dec 23, 2010 05:39 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Update !!!! I found Lauren's Dad and as it turns out they live within a mile from us - small world!

He was more than happy to help out! Lauren will be home for Christmas and will send the little girl Morgan an autographed picture. How fun is this - the little girl will be so thrilled!!

I'll do an updated post as well!

Merry Christmas!!

Santa Banana :)

Dec 23, 2010 06:12 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Anna, the certainly do work. I got a call this past Sunday from someone that wanted to donate to Toys For Tots. They were calling because of a og I had done in early December announcing drop off spots, but he was past the date. I did, however, have an alternate location for him. Hope he remember me when it comes to buying or selling a house.

Dec 23, 2010 07:34 AM

Jenny Durling

L.A. Property Solutions - Los Angeles, CA

For Los Angeles real estate help 213-215-4758

That's a darling letter. I hope you can get it off to Lauren and she'll send an autograph to that little girl. Very sweet!

Dec 23, 2010 10:44 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Love it ! You found the family! Hope you have shared this post with them. Maybe you can make a copy, have Lauren sign it and then laminate and send it on. You did a wonderful thing! So proud of you!!

Margaret

Dec 23, 2010 11:03 AM

Marte Cliff

Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID

Your real estate writer

So glad you found Lauren and that Morgan will get her autographed picture. What a great Christmas gift for a little girl!

Dec 23, 2010 11:26 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Ed that is so cool. And how smart of you to have a last minute drop off spot. Cheers to you!

Jenny - we found her! And her Dad couldn't have been nicer!

Margaret - abolutely I share the post with him and Morgan (in a Christmas card I sent her) Won't she be thrilled to see it's all about her! And she's first up on our website as well. Follow up post with pic of Lauren etc to follow!

Marte - yes is way cool! I would love it if I were her age!!

Merry Christmas to all my wondeful Rain Friends!

Dec 23, 2010 11:51 AM

Gene Riemenschneider

Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA

Turning Houses into Homes

I hope you let her know she sent it to the wrong place and/or try to forward it on.

Dec 24, 2010 03:37 AM

Sam Fischer

Lloyd Pans - Coeur d'Alene, ID

Better Life Through Better Food

What a great story! Nothing gives me more pleasure than when I am able to help someone else. Maybe thats why I've always had service oriented positions. I have no doubt that you will find Lauren and put this "deal" together.

Dec 24, 2010 05:26 AM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

@Gene in #39, Sam in #40: Read Anna's comment in #33. The girl has been found. Anna did an "Update." Her post has been successful.

Hooray for You Santa Banana ! It's a Christmas Miracle !

Dec 24, 2010 05:50 AM

Renee Marrs Caperton

Marrs & Associates - Corsicana, TX

Realtor - Corsicana Texas Real Estate

Nice post to share. Sounds like a talented young lady. I love the Localism post!

Dec 27, 2010 01:44 AM

Rhonda Abbott

Howard Hanna - Wadsworth, OH

Wadsworth & Greater Akron, OH

Great story! Hope this chance connection has a lasting impression on Morgan and keeps her inspired to achieve her dreams!

Dec 28, 2010 11:58 PM

Ken Speer

Alpha Global Associates - Phoenix, AZ

What an amazing story. So awesome.

Jan 04, 2011 06:24 AM

Matt Robinson

Professional Investors Guild - Pensacola, FL

www.professionalinvestorsguild.com

Great story...thanks for sharing. I've been off and on with my localism posts, but I'm trying to get more committed with it. I saw the power of it last year when I posted about local ice skating at the civic center, and had a young guy call me a few weeks later to ask what the open hours were. LOL.

Aug 15, 2011 05:40 AM