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Awakened by life beyond Real Estate...

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My brother and his daughter on Marthas Vineyard

A few years back I encouraged my eldest brother to get his real estate lisence.   Made sense to me that a man in the fitness industry working with celebrities in a tourist centered community with a vivacious over the top personality would reign supreme in this business. My argument was fueled by his most recent surgery on his knee and the fact that at age 56 his body, although perfectly fit, was bound to tire as he aged.   My worry being even tho his body had served him well for all these years and had provided him with a successful income, the day would come when he could no longer count on it to pay his bills.   Law of averages suggest a late in life career change would be a brave and wise move.    

Exuberance,a zest for life and a childlike curiosity for risk and committment to fun have defined my brother for all of my life.  So when I got the call that he took a digger hele skiing in the Mountains above Sun Valley Idaho, I was not surprise.   He broke his neck.  Helmet stuck in the snow and his body kept going.  No paralysis and at first we were hopeful he had just dodged another life threatening bullet.  I delight in the fact that he has a blast.   He Plays for a living.

Tonight right before going to bed I spoke with him.  It seems the swelling has gone down and now there is concern.   I heard his voice shake.  Not the voice of my older brother.  He is disappointed to miss the rest of the ski season.   He worries wether Tennis will be part of his spring and summer income.   He challenged wether showing houses will be too much.   I said a prayer before closing my eyes... and asked that the surgeries give him his exuberance back.

Awakened at 2 am...concerned and wondering if my Blogging community would send some energy to my healing brother and fellow realtor...

Comments (9)

Johnny Huang
Pleasant Hill, CA
Insurance and Real Estate Broker

He'll be in my prayers, hope the recovery is quick and bring forth a new direction in life.

God Bless.

Feb 18, 2008 05:24 PM
Audrey Hoffman
VoteAudrey blog - Columbia, SC
VoteAudrey

Annie, this late night blogger will be praying for your brother's renewal.

Stay strong,

Audrey 

Feb 18, 2008 05:26 PM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA
My prayer before bed will be for your brother.  I had a friend who had a similar issue at age 55 and he's doing just fine. But he had the blues for quite awhile. 
Feb 18, 2008 06:11 PM
Matt Grohe
RE/MAX Concepts - Des Moines, IA
Serving the metro since 2003

Annie: I am sorry to hear of your brothers trials. You must be very concerned and anxious right now. He is lucky to have a sister who has so much empathy. You are to be commended. Your wish is my command. I will do what you ask, for you and for him. My best to you both.

Feb 18, 2008 06:14 PM
Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
My prayers are with your brother.  And I was complaining yesterday that I had a bad day.  May he be able to walk and work for a living.
Feb 18, 2008 08:23 PM
Karen Hurst
RICOASTALLIVING.COM - Warwick, RI
Rhode Island Waterfront!
Annie, I will send my energy and positive thoughts. It will be easy for me since my mind is always on the Cape anyway!  Keep positive. You are in my thoughts.
Feb 19, 2008 01:35 AM
Shannon Aldrich
Keller Williams Coastal Realty - Rye, NH
NH & Maine Real Estate Seacoast
Prayers going out for him now
Feb 19, 2008 01:37 AM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Hi Annie,
Your brother will be in our prayers and thoughts.  Keep us informed on how he gets along.
Feb 19, 2008 02:34 AM
Rick Tourgee
Robert Paul Properties, Inc. - Provincetown, MA
Provincetown and Cape Cod
Hello Annie:  I am send positive thoughts out right now.  Keep us posted!
Feb 19, 2008 05:20 AM