Summer is finally upon us... I hope each one of you had a fabulous week. I've been in LA visiting my 82 year old dad who's in the early stages of Alzheimer's, and spending time with my Uncle who's dying of cancer. It's heart-breaking to watch these very special men, who have always been strong, hard-working and self-sufficient, suddenly become dependent on others for basic needs. It's a stark reminder that life is short and very precious.I trust that many of you feel the way that I do... Cherish the ones you love, because nothing else really matters. Chances are, you won't be remembered for how early you got into the office each day, or how late you stayed, or how many transactions you sold, or where your name appeared on a ranking report. It won't matter what kind of shiny new car you drove, or the fancy big house you lived in.
What matters is the content of your character, how you treat your fellow man, and the legacy you leave behind long after you're gone. I can assure you, my legacy will have nothing to do with the fact that I served as MLS President, or the myriad of other titles I've held.
My hope is that my days will be measured by the number of friendly chats that took place around the water cooler, a gazillion cups of coffee shared between friends, the amount of chocolate consumed on the most stressful of days, and the joyful laughter exchanged in extreme moments of sadness. I'm a simple gal... who delights in simple pleasures.
A Gazillion Cups of Coffee - Mel Peterson
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