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Fall Season of Miracles - Joining Active Rain at the Right Time

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Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Fall Season of Miracles - Joining Active Rain at the Right Time

The POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul group gives you the opportunity to share the miracles in your life during this fall season with a creative writing challenge . Join in on the challenge with the  FALL SEASON OF MIRACLES CONTEST | Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul Group


As I look back over my journey here in Active Rain, it has truly been a miracle that I decided to join in January 2011. If someone had of told be back then that I would be where I am today in Active Rain, I would told them that they must be kidding. No way would I be the leading Newbie for the year 2011, number 60 in the state of Texas, and #6 presently in San Antonio, TX. Nor would I believe that I could have posted 318 posts, and have 169 subscribers, and a host of friends and associates, whom I have come to know as my friends and Active Rain networking buddies.

MasterMind Group in Active Rain

It all began when I received that phone call from Cindy in Indy  asking me if I would like to join their new Mastermind Group in Active Rain. They needed a Newbie on the team, and as far as I was concern, that was a miracle to be selected out of all the other new members that had joined that month too. I am not sure what it was about me that got Bill and Liz Spear’s attention to point me out to Cindy in Indy, who was the Captain of the Mastermind Team, bRain Power. But a lot of great things started to come by way.

All I know is that first night that I joined, I added my photo, a brief resume, a few testimonies, and posted my first blog on my very first night in Active Rain. I looked up and I had 2,000 points in one day, and that was just amazing to me. But, after looking at all the points that the other team members had, I knew that I was the rookie on the team, and needed to learn quickly. I was surrounded by blogging giants, and they were all willing to coach me and answer all of my questions. Believe me, I had a ton of questions like any Newbie would have. I knew I was truly BLESSED, and Living the Dream of becoming an avid blogger.Charita Cadenhead told me that I came along at the right time, and I could tell early on that Charita was right. Thanks to my blogging efforts and my faith, my life’s journey in Active Rain has truly been a miracle, and I will never be the same as I was before I joined this wonderful professional networking community.

Miracles happen everyday if you will just look around and notice nature. Life itself is a miracle, and I am truly grateful and blessed to have come this far in life. I believe the greatest miracle of all time is the Gift of Eternal Life with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am thankful to have this opportunity to share my brief story for the POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul Group with this Fall Season of Miracles Contest. I have always supported good morals, values, and a strong belief in our Creator and Master.



Comments(36)

Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Patrick, You are Welcome! Enjoy the Rest of your Day! Don't miss out on the deadline for the challenge.

Oct 30, 2011 04:23 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Belinda. My Associates like yourself have made me a much better blogger, and I love all the networking and friendships that I have made over the year. It has truly been a Blessing.

Oct 30, 2011 04:25 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jerry, it is really nice to TALK to a blogger you have gotten to know via their writing.   Charita and I have spoken many times, one great lady!

Oct 30, 2011 04:44 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Jerry

You've made tremendous strides, and great friends, in a relatively short time here on AR. Best wishes for continued success.I will certainly keep you in mind if I have anyone heading tow San Antonio.

Jeff

Oct 30, 2011 05:17 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Jerry Good Job on being #1 in points for Newbie.  You write great articles and should be #1 in more ways then 1.

Oct 30, 2011 05:36 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Jerry, We're glad to have found you too!  We seem to have our best relationships with fellow Christians here in the Rain!  You've far exceeded what most new bloggers do, and we expect much continued success for you here in the Rain :)

Oct 30, 2011 06:21 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Jerry...you took the AR bull by the horns and stampeded into blogging. In such a short time frame you've made many friends and definitely are defenitely a big contributor to community support in the rain! Thank you for all you do!

Oct 30, 2011 06:58 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Joan. I would have to agree with you 100 percent about Charita. She has been a great source of information for me, One of my early mentors, and coaches in the Rain.

 

Oct 30, 2011 08:35 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Jeff. I will also keep you in mind for Carlsbad too. I am always thrilled to hear from someone in the Million point club. I have been following your blogs for sometime, even though I may not always comment.

Oct 30, 2011 08:43 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi will, I appreciate that recognition from you. I believe in passing on things that I have learned to others, and will continue to do so in AR.

Oct 30, 2011 08:45 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Bliz. You are so right about our fellow Christians here in the Rain. Our relationships seem to bound faster and stronger with other believers. I am glad you guys found me back in January. I accept the challenges that lie ahead of me next year in the Rain. Blogging has become Fun and not a chore.

Oct 30, 2011 08:49 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Sally. I will always remember my first AR Contest was your Spring Contest, and I was shocked when you sent me an email telling me that I was on the Honorable Mention List. For a Newbie, that was simply Awesome!

Oct 30, 2011 08:52 AM
Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Jerry, you were certainly in the right palce at the right time but it was also God blessing you for your constant deire to build up others. Thanks for sharing your story.

Oct 30, 2011 10:37 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Jerry!  Well, we're glad you're here as well!  You provide such a bright light to ActiveRain and know that you're my San Antonio Go-To guy as well!  Wonderful people you've featured here too--there are so many that are so very encouraging and helpful; it's truly a rare community, isn't it?!

Oct 30, 2011 10:57 AM
Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Hi Jerry, I signed on just to see you!  lol

I usually can say at least once a day, "that is a God thing" knowing that He has guided my path or words and something has resulted...that is probably what happened the day I connected with you. 

While I am not as active on AR as I once was...my allegiance to AR and all who I subscribe to is still there...

All the best!

Cindy in Indy

Oct 30, 2011 02:52 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Cathy. I was fortunate to get that call from Cindy, and the rest was history in the making.

Oct 31, 2011 05:59 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Debe, Our AR community is very Rare and Unique too. I have met a lot of wonderful people along the way on my journey in AR, and I wouldn't trade all those friendships and networking for anything. I appreciate being your contact and Go to Person in San Antonio, and I couldn't think of anyone else to call for Charlotte, NC.

Oct 31, 2011 06:03 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Cindy. We have missed your presence in the Rain, but I know your have a very busy Team. I was excited too that you call when you did, and yes, it was divinely inspired too. You and all the others on our bRain Power Team were so instrumental in my early success. I actually surprised myself, when I asked to take the Lead on writing one of your Mastermind posts in March for Online Buyer Rebates. It was only my third month, and here I was asking to take the Lead with all you Senior Bloggers. It was quite a learning experience too.

Have a Wonderful Week! Hope to see you back in the Rain Soon.

Oct 31, 2011 06:13 PM
Dan and Amy Schuman
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH
Luxury Home Specialists

Jerry, I remember way back when you were "the rookie" and look at you now. You have really approached things with an open mind and great attitude and it seems to be paying off for you. I so glad to see you have so much success in your blogging efforts.

Nov 02, 2011 04:26 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Good Morning, Dan and Amy. I missed seeing you guys in the Rain. Yes, I was the "Rookie" on the team back then. You guys gave me a lot of information and I will always be thankful for my start with our bRain Power Group. Blogging has become more fun than I had ever thought it would be.

Have a Wonderful Week!

 

Nov 02, 2011 05:25 AM