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Write More Love Letters

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

Write More Love Letters.  This day was like any other day.  I started my 11-hour road trip to Southern California to see my beloved family.  For some, it's a boring drive along Interstate 5.  For me, it's always an adventure.

I notice things as I drive.  I see blue skies with white patchy clouds.  I see towering green pine trees that reach toward the heavens.  I see critters running across the road, as if they dare me to swerve to miss them. 

Sometimes, I laugh out loud by what I see.  Something stood out more than anything this day.  I saw a hand-painted sign along a lonely stretch of Interstate 5 in the middle of nowhere that read... 'Write More Love Letters.'

Simple, yet profound words  that caught my attention.  My little secret, for those avid Naked Blogger readers, I'm doing just that!  Unlike typical real estate blogs, my blog is (by design) a continuous, heartfelt love letter written to my family and friends. 

My reason for writing more love letters... When I've taken my last breath, there shall be nothing more to say.  All of my totally heartfelt (crazy) thoughts will have been expressed right here for every blessed soul to read.  How lovely will that be to know that you were so important to me?!

Write More Love Letters ~ Melinda Peterson

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Mel Peterson

 Melinda Peterson, ABR, CRS

 Oregon Principal Broker

 Real Estate Cafe LLC

 541-659-1620

 TheOregonDream.com

 

 

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Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369

Melinda, it's so rare to recieve a hand written note but that's something I try to do at least once a week, just to let someone know I'm thinking of them. Thanks for sharing.

Feb 08, 2014 04:11 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

That is a lovely thought, Mel and such a lovely way to live.  Love it.

Feb 08, 2014 07:20 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Mel,

I came over from Katy's post this morning from her "Ah-ha-moments" for the past week. I'm not sure how I missed this post...I love your thought process and they way you think and care about life with your family and friends!

Feb 08, 2014 09:19 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Very cool Melinda.  It's amazing how something so simple as a hand painted sign can touch us like that.  Thanks for sharing!

Feb 08, 2014 09:30 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

All we need is love... on the 50th anniversary of the band from Liverpool. Our stand alone blogs are a journal of sorts, to let family and friends have a glimpse of the guy or gal that hunts and pecks. Shares thoughts, sharpens awareness. Not just a few are doing that online.

Leave handwritten notes in pockets of folks you care about. Show it with more hen scratching, the fluid lettering swirls of messages slid under pillows. Postet placed, stuck on vehicle dashboards and cock eyed parked on corners of computer monitors. It is all about others, making their day brighter with little firework surprises of kindness. Taking, making the time.Showing someone cares how their day is going and here to share the ups and downs.

Feb 08, 2014 09:32 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I missed this post although I am a subscriber but thanks to Kathy it was on her weekly hit list! Your last paragraph says it all!

Feb 08, 2014 09:54 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

What a wonderful thought; yes, sharing our feelings with all those we care about is a must.

Feb 08, 2014 10:46 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Melinda. I love this period. I don't want to leave anything on the table either. Terrific and moving.

Feb 08, 2014 10:49 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The love within a person has to come out....AND there are many ways to express it

Feb 08, 2014 11:26 PM
Suzanne Otto
Six Twenty Designs - Lansdale, PA
Your Montgomery County PA home stager

When you tell someone you love them, that's it. It's over in an instant. But when it's written down, you have that feeling forever :)

Feb 08, 2014 11:35 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Always, always let loved ones know how you feel because that is what they will be left with. Happy Sunday Mel!

Feb 09, 2014 12:10 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

And then in the end . . . the love we take . . . 

My homage to the 50th year anniversary of the Beatles "invasion" . . . and your lovely post!

Feb 09, 2014 02:05 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Mel, You are truly one amazing soul. I am so blessed to read what you have to say and to have been honored in meeting you in San Francisco.  You have so much to say and you say it with kindness and love.

Feb 09, 2014 04:08 AM
Karen Feltman
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA
Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

What a neat way to preserve your thoughts and your love for your family.  They will be able to read and share them for generations.  Thank you for sharing.

Feb 09, 2014 06:27 AM
Graziella Bruner
NCS Premier Real Estate - Detroit, MI
Associate Broker - Serving Wayne & Oakland County

What a great way to send out love to family members, a life time treasure to keep!  

I remember attending a funeral of an elderly lady, and she wrote love letters to each of her children and grandchildren.  Her letter that was read at the funeral stated that she had Love letters for each of my children and grandchildren and they were to open them up after her buriel ceremony. 

Feb 09, 2014 10:18 AM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Melinda...I applaud you and your sharing of your love letters thoughts.

I thinks sometimes I spend so many hours on the computer that I should just write actual letters to people instead!!

Feb 09, 2014 10:40 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

This is so beautiful!  Counting our blessings and finding happiness in everything we do....and then sharing that with others...you can't ask for more!

Feb 09, 2014 08:41 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

These are the precious small but momentous moments, Mel that change us if we are paying attention. Can you imagine how happy that would have made the person who did this sign to know how you've been urged to write about it from the heart? Like a ripple in the water after tossing a stone....it cascades forth....

Feb 10, 2014 10:01 AM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

I love you for writing this lovely post and I love Kathy for including it in her weekly What I Learned post... Nice to find you in the Rain... I always write love note to Rich and my sons and my grandchildren... I usually hide them and they always love finding them... my oldest Granddaughter now hides love you Gram notes all over my house and they are so much fun to find... Great Post Thank you .... Beth

Feb 11, 2014 12:49 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Suggested Melinda! What a beautiful, touching, heartfelt letter filled with love and the passion for what you do. You're a great daughter, REALTOR, friend to all. There are so many excellent qualities about you. More people need to get to know you!

Feb 14, 2014 08:00 AM