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And As 2011 Comes To A Close . . .

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103

I won't be the least bit sorry to see it pass into the annals of history.  For me, on a personal level, it was a time of change, certainly a time of reflection and sadly a time of loss.  One of my dear friends left this planet quite unexpectedly earlier this year, taking a piece of me with her, and leaving a huge hole in my life.

As I look forward to 2012, I face it with hope, with plans for the future and with a renewed determination.  As I prepare to cast this ship afloat, I pray the winds and weather propel it into friendly seas.  I wish nothing less for all of you.

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Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
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I could not agree more.  Have a very Happy New Year.

Dec 18, 2011 04:48 PM
Leslie Ebersole
Swanepoel T3 Group - Saint Charles, IL
I help brokers build businesses they love.

Geri not an hour ago I went onto your blog and saw that you hadn't posted in quite a while. I didn't want to interfere if you weren't participating here now, but I was thinking of emailing or calling you tomorrow.

My sincere condolences on the loss of your friend. 

2012 will be better for you, I am sure.

Dec 18, 2011 05:01 PM
Fay Kelley
Interdimensional Healing Light - New River, AZ
Alternative Healing With Crystal Energy

Hey Geri,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.   It is especially difficult when someone leaves suddenly.   Blessings to you during 2012!

Dec 18, 2011 05:01 PM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

"As I look forward to 2012, I face it with hope, with plans for the future and with a renewed determination."

  Good for you, Geri!

Dec 18, 2011 05:06 PM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Geri - May 2012 be all that it can be for you and much more.  Here's to good health, happiness, and prosperous times.  Happy New Year!

Dec 18, 2011 05:44 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Welcome back my friend!  It's time to put 2011 behind you and look onward and upward.  It was so wonderful to catch up with you last night..........we never skipped a beat.  Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Dec 18, 2011 10:16 PM
Debra Davis
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners - Snellville, GA
Realtor - Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville, Loganville

This has certainly been a year of struggle and I too am looking forward to 2012 and hoping things will get better. Glad to hear from you.

Dec 19, 2011 05:14 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

So sorry for your loss Geri. Let's all collectively hope that 2012 is a much better year both on a business and a personal level.

Dec 19, 2011 05:45 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

How nice to have a visit from some of my favorite people.  Thank you for all your comments and stopping by to welcome me back.  Now all I have to do is get back in the swing of things and generate a little rain of my own.

Roger, it was indeed nice to pick up precisely where we left off as if not a day had gone by.

Dec 19, 2011 01:41 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Geri, 

I pray that this past year of change for you has left you with an inner peace.  I lost friends, clients, family, etc this year to death...  I end this year a different person than I started.  I pray that I'm a better person, not just a different person.   Wishing you a wonderful year of growth in all good things for 2012. 

Dec 21, 2011 01:32 PM