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Christmas Goodies from ActiveRain Friends!

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

 

Christmas Goodies from ActiveRain Friends!

 

 

 

I feel like a blessed friend. I’ve received some surprises in the mail from three ActiveRain friends.

 

 

 

The first: Debb Janes, who sent me handmade and personalized salt-dough ornaments!

 

 Ornament by Debb Janes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ornament by Debb Janes

 

 

 

 

I placed them right next to each of our dogs, Takoda, and Kasa. Now my tree is complete!

The second came to me at the Vernonia Realty office—a desk calendar from Barbara Todaro (I don’t have a photo because, well, it’s on my desk  at the Vernonia office!)

 

 

 

And I just received my autographed copy of Real Estate the Rome Way, Margaret Rome’s own book about how to succeed in real estate. Good reading for dark mornings and lessons to put to action in the coming New Year.

Real Estate the Rome Way by Margaret Rome

 

 

Not all of us are artistic or great writers or have much money to spend, but if we give our hearts, that is priceless and free to give to any who cross your path.  These three women exemplify that gift-giving spirit of the heart!

 

 

 

Comments (17)

Virginia Cheezum
F. C. Tucker Company - Indianapolis, IN

Lovely!  Isn't Active Rain just the greatest! 

Dec 17, 2012 02:16 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi Gayle.... thank you so much for the mention and very kind words....Merry Christmas to you and your family....you'll love reading Margaret's book....

Dec 17, 2012 02:25 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I am so sorry to hear that you lost your mother-in-law.  You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dec 17, 2012 03:56 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Virginia, AR is the greatest--for so many reasons.

Barbara, you're a gem.

Roy, a profound loss for both your family in what you're going through, as well as ours. My heart goes out to you, Roy.

Dec 17, 2012 04:02 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

How very, very thoughtful . . . I noticed the artwork on Margaret's book was done by marti garaughty's wonderful and distinctive art.

Dec 17, 2012 04:03 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Hi Gayle: I'm sorry, I didn't know. Too wrapped up in my own life, I guess. But I'm so very sorry for your loss. Much love!! If I could help in any way, let me know. K

Dec 17, 2012 05:55 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gayle, So glad the book arrived and hope you enjoy it. I love the piece of furniture in your first picture. Would love to know more about it. Thanks for the mention, the photo of the book  and one of the pages.

 

Dec 17, 2012 06:27 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Aww. Thanks Gayle - what an honor to be in the company of two such cool women - Barbara and Margaret. 

I also didn't know about your mother-in-law, how's Larry doing?  :(

Dec 17, 2012 06:50 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Gayle-Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. It is wonderful when you get surprises in the mail or anytime. I haved heard Margaret's book is wonderful. Love the ornaments on your tree. Debb is a sweetie.

Dec 17, 2012 06:59 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Carla, you're so right--I recognized that it was familiar to me...but didn't consciously put two-and-two together. Marti's  artwork is wonderful.

Oh, Karen, thank you...you understand the suddenness of this....only too well. Not too wrapped up--it just happened yesterday--

Margaret, I will e-mail you about this incredible company. This table is our main "artpiece" in our dining room.

Debb, you will part of our ongoing Christmas traditions for years to come--thank you, sweet friend.

Sharon, I recall that I surprised you last year...I'd forgotten! I look forward to reading Margaret's book. And Debb is the BEST.

Dec 17, 2012 07:57 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Indeed you did

Dec 17, 2012 08:29 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Margaret, here is a blogpost that I wrote that will show you the table and the company I ordered it from:

http://fishhawklakerealtor.com/2010/03/27/decorating-a-cabin-some-ideas-for-fishhawk-lake-decor/

Dec 17, 2012 08:52 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Gayle, I'm sorry for any sadness you and your husband are going through.  How nice of your AR buds to make sure you don't just face coal in the stocking!

Dec 17, 2012 09:17 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy
Gayle How lovely, sorry to hear about Larry's mother. Give him our best. A
Dec 17, 2012 10:54 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gayle, Thanks for the wonderful website. I have a redwood burl table that I love!

Dec 17, 2012 11:18 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Awwwww, that was sure nice of them, but you are so sweet, I can see why they did that!  Take care!!!

Dec 17, 2012 08:53 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Gayle --- May it comfort you to know that you are someone hightly thought of on ActiveRain and in business too. Those are some very nice and thoughtful gifts. The only thing I can offer you is more blessings.

I'm sorry for the loss of your Mother-in-Law. That has to be tough to deal with and although it's the Christmas season, there is no good time to experience loss and sorrow.

Dec 18, 2012 09:54 PM