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Checking in Now and Again - EDITED

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Real Estate Agent with Dockside Realty VA 0225142975

I hope this is permissible.   I've copied and pasted a comment that I made on another person's blog several days ago.  I just wanted some people to know why I have not been engaged in some of their blogs.

When time permits I will return to AR.  Meantime I miss those of you who I have gotten to "know" in my brief time here.  I look forward to catching up.

I miss you,

Kathleen

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Paul...I turn to your blogs because of your sense of humor and your ability to provide interesting material.

I live in Virginia but am back up in Connecticut.  I was up here just last week because my husband's roommate from West Point committed suicide and we were at West Point for the funeral.  We also then spent some time with my 90 year old mother in Connecticut.  My husband and I returned home just Sunday night.

TUESDAY* evening on my way home from the office I received a call from one of my sisters telling me they were waiting for the ambulance to arrive to take my mother to the hospital.  My mom lives alone by choice.  On Wednesday she fell and was not able to get up off the floor.  My niece and her daughter went to my mom's and found her.  Needless to say, I was on the road yesterday driving back up here.  It took me 11 hours because of the weather/traffic.  Fortunately we were able to bring my mom home this afternoon.

I turned on my computer after being off it for a couple of days.  And this is what I found.

12/10/2007

(I just looked at this post again and it probably is very confusing to those of you that have read or will be reading this.  I'm referring to two posts and/or comments that generated some hard feelings, it seems, between people.  It made me feel bad especially because I seem to have been the one that made a comment regarding a very innocuous thing and one thing led to another between two other people.  I found out later.  Anyway, I'm not trying to be mysterious but this is really about that and I thought I might owe an explanation as I wasn't just using this to bring attention to my absence but rather what I look forward to when I come to AR.)

Following the suicide of a friend and my mom's fall I wanted to feel good.

I almost always do when I log on to AR.  That is what it should do for us.  It should be a place we can get together and help one another out with our humor, our advice, and our friendship.

Let's all work hard to make it the place we all want to come to and that we all receive the good things we need.

I have enjoyed posts from so many of you and will continue to.  I'm too new to know who's in and who's out, who's up and who's down, who's inside out and outside in.........and I hope it never matters to me.  I just thank you all for creating and maintaining such a valuable site for all of us.

Take care all,

Kathleen

*I changed this to Tuesday (I had put Wednesday in my comment) because I realized that I had put the wrong week day.  Just goes to show how little sleep I've been getting.  In fact, last night I slept about two hours. 

 

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Brett Noel
Keller Williams - Paso Robles, CA
wow, what a week, Remember, Great challenges come to great souls to make them even greater
Dec 09, 2007 04:52 AM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating
Kathleen ~ Boy, you've had some week.  Come back when you can; take care of family business first.
Dec 09, 2007 04:57 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
Kathleen, I'm sorry to hear about your husband's roommate.  I wish your Mom a speedy recovery.  Please catch up on your sleep and maintain your own health during this difficult time.  My prayers are certainly with you throughout your travails.
Dec 09, 2007 05:01 AM
Elaine Hanson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Malibu | Topanga - Malibu, CA
REALTOR - Topanga, CA Real Estate Agent

What a lot to be going through!  My condolences on your loss and a big get well wish for your mom.  I will pray for all of the families involved.  Like Brian said, make sure to take care of you, too!

Dec 09, 2007 05:08 AM
Steven Simmons and Marti Schmidt
John L Scott Ocean Shores - Ocean Shores, WA
Ocean Shores Real Estate www.theoceaniscalling.com

Kathleen,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Take care,

 

Steven Simmons & Marti Schmidt, Realtors, Prudential GHP, beautiful Ocean Shores, WA.

Dec 09, 2007 05:31 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer
Kathleen make sure you are taking time for yourself too!  I am so sorry to hear about all this!
Dec 09, 2007 05:43 AM
Fran White
North Kansas City Real Estate, Reece and Nichols Residential - Kansas City North, MO
Kansas City North Real Estate, 816-682-3897
Looking forward to your return.  Hope everything turns out alright.  Just know we're all thinking about you.
Dec 09, 2007 08:56 AM
Kevin McGrath
Long & Foster Real Estate Companies- Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania - Fredericksburg, VA
Long & Foster Real Estate Companies

Kathleen - sorry to hear you have been having a rough time of it. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your mom.

Kevin 

Dec 09, 2007 09:16 AM
Bonnie & Terry Westbrook
Westbrook Realty - Ada, MI
Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Kathleen, So sorry to hear of your troubles & challenges tonight.  I hope AR will cheer you up when you can get back to us. We miss you. Take care.
Dec 09, 2007 11:12 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate

Kathleen, what a tough week you and your husband have had.  I'm glad your mother didn't break any bones and is home again so quickly.  All the best to you and your family.

Dec 09, 2007 11:29 PM
Rich Dansereau
Positive Real Estate Professionals - Knoxville, TN
I would have to sleep for a week if I had that turbulent of a week. Very sad about your husband's roommate. Like Diane said in her comment, glad your mom didn't break anything and is on the mend. Take care of yourself! BTW - I'm with you on whatever that virtual drama is about! AR for me is a fun and supportive place!
Dec 10, 2007 04:14 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

12/10/2007

I have just added the paragraph below to my post.

I just looked at this post again and it probably is very confusing to those of you that have read or will be reading this.  I'm referring to two posts and/or comments that generated some hard feelings, it seems, between people.  It made me feel bad especially because I seem to have been the one that made a comment regarding a very innocuous thing and one thing led to another between two other people.  I found out later.  Anyway, I'm not trying to be mysterious but this is really about that and I thought I might owe an explanation as I wasn't just using this to bring attention to my absence but rather what I look forward to when I come to AR.

When I have time I will respond to all of the kind comments I have received.  Meanwhile, please be very aware of how much your good wishes mean to me.

With much appreciation,

Kathleen

Dec 10, 2007 07:47 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Kathleen, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It's wonderful that she got to spend as much time as she has on her own. How is she doing? Is it a broken hip? Are you going to stay long or will she have in-house medical care? It doesn't matter how old we get, our parents are always our parents. I lost my mom three years ago and one of my major adjustments in life is realizing I'm the adult. I'm the next one on the naturally chronicled list to say goodbye. Wow, it just isn't easy. If there is anything I can do or say please let me know. I will always have time for a friend. God Bless, Deb
Dec 11, 2007 03:24 PM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating
Kathleen ~ It's been a few days and I noticed you haven't blogged/commented since the 10th.  Hope everything is going okay for you.
Dec 13, 2007 08:43 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Kathleen- Well, since the last time I was on your Post before my vacation you didn't have a pink beard....what a difference a couple weeks make :) :)   that include all the in's and out's here too....they will always change, but as long as you don't , then the fun will always remain.......

Hope all is well with you this week........and that you find time to enjoy the holidays....My best to you.

Dec 15, 2007 02:38 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Kathleen, We miss you too! I was just getting to know you and off you went. I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband's friend and am also sorry about your mom. Will you keep us posted about her? If you ever just need to vent you can call me. 936-661-2624. Please take care and Merry Christmas. Deb

PS. I will keep checking.

Dec 23, 2007 05:25 PM
Paul Slaybaugh
Homesmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ Real Estate
Kathleen, I hope your family is coping well with the holiday season, and I look forward to the time when you can return to Active Rain in full force.  Best wishes with all of the misfortune that has befallen your loved ones lately, and know that your friends here will be waiting with open arms when you need them.  This post and the comment you left on that blog helps me to focus on what I really am all about: trying to make others laugh.  I blog for business, to be sure, but I try to infuse humor into everything I do.  Things were getting a bit too serious around here, so I will make a concerted effort to continue to blog with a light heart.  After all, this may be a forum for business, but who would stick around if the environment wasn't fun as well?  There is enough grief and heartache on the real world.  We don't need to create any virtual strife to add to a saturated plate.  Merry Christmas to you and yours, Kathleen.
Dec 24, 2007 01:29 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Deb...It's taken me way too long to respond to your good wishes.  Believe me I appreciated receiving them

Take care,

Kathleen

Jan 24, 2008 08:13 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Kathy and Kathy...I'm back and having a good time.  That's what usually happens here on AR.

Cheers,

Kathleen

Jan 24, 2008 08:16 AM