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I am Thankful for the Simple Things

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Friends & Neighbors Real Estate RB14036506

I am Thankful for the Simple Things

 

I am Thankful for all the tints and hues of each color!

No matter what season we are in, here in Elkhart Indiana, I love all the shades of green in the summer. Each plant, each tree has it's own hue of green, from a new sprout of lime green to and ending color of forest green. I marvel at the variety almost every time I look around and see a world of color instead of black and white and grays.

 

I am Thankful that my Mom read to us every night at bedtime until we were in high school. All five of us kids enjoy the pleasure of sitting down to read a book! There are hundreds and thousands of Author's (like our own Mimi Foster) and they each have their own creative imaginations and paint us pictures with words. I love to read!

 

I am Thankful when I have the time to watch people who are intuned with each other! A knowing look or a private joke and they all laugh, at the same thing.

 

I am Thankful to have experienced the love of a dog.  I grew up with pets, but none of them made an impression on me, until Wolfgang! We met him when he was about 6 weeks old and he came to live with us when he was nine months old.  My Daughter Dana moved into a place that didn't allow pets. He was our Granddog! But we belonged to each other.

 

 

 

 

Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop
NextHome Experience - Chelan, WA
A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!

Wow....your Mom sounds amazing Evelyn! And you're right....having the love of a dog is something every person on earth should be able to experience! 

Happy Holidays! 

Nov 18, 2016 12:24 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

oh my goodness that took me back to being read to as a child.  I have fond memories of lots of people reachind to me, my mom, my grandmother, Miss Norma and my 3rd grade teacher.  

And I'm looking forward to my tree with colorful lights

Nov 18, 2016 02:03 PM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Evelyn Johnston - Not everyone learned the joy of reading, or being read to.  So glad you appreciate the simple things!  So much to be thankful for!

Nov 18, 2016 04:14 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing . This is a nice contest on active rain. I love to read all the posts about things everyone  is thankful for.

Nov 18, 2016 08:57 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Evelyn Johnston ,

Wow..you did bring back a rush of memories. Having your parents read to you is so special..I love the picture of Wolfgang..so special..thanks for sharing. 

Nov 18, 2016 09:41 PM
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

Bless your heart, thank you. What a beautiful post, and I can't thank you enough for your encouragement and support.

Nov 18, 2016 11:07 PM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Evelyn Johnston ,  I definitely see evidence your growing up years with your reading and was glad to see how you related to a loving dog, with "Wolfie" our late Dachshund.

Nov 19, 2016 03:28 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Evelyn,

 Yes it is so true sometimes the simple things make the difference and I too love to read!

Nov 19, 2016 05:31 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Evelyn all those things may be simple, but they are all very special.

Nov 19, 2016 06:50 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Family love rings true in everything you do! Anyone who associates with you, your family and Brokerage Firm should be blessed. 

Nov 20, 2016 05:26 AM