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When I was 12

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It wasn't the worst thing in the world but it felt like it at the time. I wanted a scooter and wasn't getting one, so with a couple of friends and some scrap crates I made one. It was junk but it was my junk. I was on an adjacent street when my parents came by in the family car and told me to leave it there and get in the car. I think we were going somewhere as a family, but I wasn't having it and so they drove away and I brought my scooter home and tried to bring it in, but the doors were looked. I was crying and banging on the door. No one answered and I continued banging until I put my hand through the glass.

I suspect my family just drove around the block and when I wasn't where they last saw me they did come home and found their first born, me, with a bloody hand. We did all get in the car then, and at the hospital I got stitches I have till this day. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. I was a kid but my parents, good people both, were harmed more than I was and carried a bigger scar than mine for the rest of their lives.

In life people make judgments, sometimes good ones, sometimes not so good but often the intent is honorable even when the result may not be. As we learn and grow, we can move forward but if we decide there is value in adversity. I hope I have learned both personally and professionally that when sh_t happens the best, and for me the only, thing to do is remember and move forward.

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Comments (50)

Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good evening Sheila - Many times I had treasures that I wanted to bring home.  

Jan 14, 2018 04:18 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Grant.        Sheila

Jan 14, 2018 04:19 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Sheila at some point we do have to move forward, but somethings are never forgotten.

Jan 14, 2018 05:20 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I can so identify but with a different product. It was my junk and meant so much to me at the time. We need to know when to move on.

Jan 14, 2018 05:33 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Sheila, this reminded me of my three younger sisters. Mother was at the market, and Avis and Alice had locked Linda out of the house. She got mad and hit the glass and of course had to go to the hospital. THe neighbors took her to the hospital.  They still talk about that incident and now laugh a lot about it.  

Jan 14, 2018 07:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sheila, interesting reflection of a time so long ago, but it is interesting I am confident it left a lasting impression not just on you but on your parents as well. Loved the illustration photo, where did you take it? Endre

Jan 14, 2018 11:21 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Sheila.

I'm sure your parents carried that burden long after the stitches were taken out.  A lesson you also remember vividly to this day

Jan 15, 2018 01:58 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Lessons learned....on both sides of this situation for sure !

Jan 15, 2018 03:33 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Sheila.  Stuff happens and hopefully, we all learn and improve ourselves because of it.

Jan 15, 2018 05:04 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thank you George.        Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 06:25 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Thanks Debbie.     Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 06:25 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Rebecca. I still can't laugh about this story. TY      Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 06:26 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Endre. The photo was taken in Slovenia. Thanks.      Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 06:27 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi James. It such a stupid thing all around. Thanks.    Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 06:30 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Absolutely Sally.       TY    Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 06:30 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

That's right Gabe. TY    Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 06:40 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I can imagine that you were very scared all alone with a bloody hand, I am glad your parents arrived and took care of you.

Jan 15, 2018 10:34 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Sheila I so remember one of my brothers breaking the garage door glass. I came home after a date and there was glass all over the driveway -and I thought OMG what happened? My 'stupid'  brother had been out partying with friends and I was left to clean it up because he had gone to bed so nobody would get hurt. That was the last time that happened. Needless to say my parents weren't so happy about his behavior. Live and learn, right! We all do a lot of that!

Jan 15, 2018 10:39 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Brian. I was scared of a lot that day. TY     Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 10:42 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi again Anna. Stupid stuff happens. If we are lucky we move forward as we did. TY          Sheila

Jan 15, 2018 10:44 AM