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Thank You For Your Time

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Platinum

                    My mother in law emailed this to me, and I thought I would share.....


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                                                          A young man learns
what's most important in life from the guy next door.



It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams.


There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.


Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night The funeral is Wednesday." Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.


"Jack, did you hear me?"


"Oh, sorry, Mom.
Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly
thought he died years ago," Jack said.


"Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him.


"I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said.


"You know, Jack,
after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said


"He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important...Mom,
I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said.


As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.


The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.


Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stopped suddenly.


"What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked..


"The box is gone," he said


"What box?" Mom asked.


"There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'" Jack said.
 
It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box.. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

"Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom."


It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read.
 
Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope.   Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.

"Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life." A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.


Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved:


"Jack, Thanks for your time! -Harold Belser."


"The thing he valued most was...my time"


Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.


"I need some time to spend with my son," he said.


"Oh, by the way,
Janet, thanks for your time!"


"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away,"


Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.


1.
At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.

2.
At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3.
A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

4.
Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

5.
You mean the world to someone.

6.
If not for you, someone may not be living.

7.
You are special and unique.

8.
When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you trust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.

9.
When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.

10.
When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.

11.
Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

12.
Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

13.
Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy.

14.
If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.

Send this letter to all the people you care about, if you do so, you will certainly brighten someone's day and might change their perspective on life...for the better.

To everyone I sent this to "
 
 Thanks for your time".

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Kristin Johnston

Realtor, ABR, EPRO

RE/MAX Platinum

414 254 6647

kjohnston5@wi.rr.com

 

 

 

Comments (20)

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Good Morning my dear friend, you are a person that I enjoy hearing from and admire how good of a agent you are.  Now go Packers and Broncos this week and win.

Oct 19, 2013 12:26 AM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Kristin, it is a beautiful story and thanks for passing this on to us! 

Oct 19, 2013 12:32 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks Will...I feel the same way!  I have to DVR the first part of the game tomorrow, I am going to the theatre!

 

Buce, glad you liked it  :-0)

Oct 19, 2013 12:41 AM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Kristin, thank you for taking the time to share this with us.  One of my most treasured gifts is a small silver gift box with a gold bow:  inside is a small clock.  "Yesterday is History, Tomorrow a Mystery, Today is a Gift, Thats why it's called the Present"

Oct 19, 2013 01:07 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Susan, I have heard that and love that saying too!

Oct 19, 2013 01:08 AM
Lynn Pineda
eXp Realty - Boca Raton, FL
Real Estate Promises delivered in SE Florida

Oh my what a moving reminder on the importance of time and thanking others for all that they do - just beautiful Kristin, thank you for sharing :)

Oct 19, 2013 02:25 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

You bet Lynn...I thought so too :-)

Oct 19, 2013 03:05 AM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Wow.

That made me stop and think!

Oct 19, 2013 03:53 AM
John Cunningham
eXp Realty - Phoenix, AZ
Helping Phoenix Sellers and Buyers find each other

I can't believe I am 52 years old, and just like Red said The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry. This post was a good reminder to slow down and keep connected with what's important.

Oct 19, 2013 07:38 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kristin

Outstanding post . . . . . thoroughly enjoyed reading the post.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 19, 2013 12:15 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

A wonderful heartwarming story...thank you for taking the time to share it !

Oct 19, 2013 08:47 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I am glad to hear that Virginia!

 

Well said John!!!

 

Thanks much Lou!

Sally, of course :-)

Oct 20, 2013 12:02 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Kristin, I have to say that you are one thoroughly inspirational woman...you never fail to deliver a powerful message whenever I stop by. I SO appreciate you, beautiful friend!

(And your mom, too...the apple doesn't fall far from the sweet lovely tree!)

Oct 20, 2013 01:35 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thank you for your time Kristin, and thank you for sharing this with us, I am inspired!

Oct 23, 2013 02:02 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Awww, you are such a sweet heart Gayle...I think the same of you!!

Bob, you are most welcome!

Oct 23, 2013 11:16 PM
Jean Jannopoulo
Love where you live - Sarasota, FL
Bright Realty

It sure is easy to let the unimportant things in life take over.  Thanks for the gift.

Oct 26, 2013 01:52 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

You are most welcome Jean!

Oct 26, 2013 04:50 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I've seen this before and it brings tears to my eyes every time MM.....such a beautiful sentiment and so true. Time is so precious and every minute is a gift.

Oct 27, 2013 07:04 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Thanks for sharing this.  It brought tears to my eyes, too.  It really stops and makes you think.

Oct 27, 2013 09:08 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I am glad you liked it too ROger!

Debbie, I was all blubbery too!

Oct 27, 2013 11:31 PM