Last week we attended the Women's Council of Realtors, Capital City Chapter for their monthly Breakfast meeting at the Owyhee Plaza in downtown Boise, Idaho. It was great to visit since I have been very busy and not able to attend for a while. It was wonderful to reconnect and see some of my friends and Real Estate Professionals from the Treasure Valley.

I was especially impressed with Kori Merlino, a Keller Williams Agent, as she shared the Inspiration for the meeting. She shared that since joining Women's Council of Realtors a few years ago she has developed friendships and learned skills to become a better Real Estate Professional. Then she shared these words from a poem that she had memorized.  

"Don't Quit"

When things go wrong as they sometimes will.

When the road you're trudging seems all uphill.

When funds are low and the debts are high.

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh.

When care is pressing you down a bit,

Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns.

As each of us sometimes learns.

And many a person turns about,

When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don't give up though the pace seems slow,

You may succeed with another goal.

Often the struggler has given up,

When he might have captured the victor's cup.

And he learned too late when the night came down,

How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out -

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -

It's when things seem worst that you Must Not Quit!

She has given me permission to share this with you. I asked her what the story was behind this poem.  It was interesting to me that her Mother had taped it to the bathroom door and she would see it everyday growing up. I think she had a very smart Mother to instill this message about perseverance in her children.

Life is full of challenges. I told her I thought it would be encouraging for my students and various people to hear this poem.  This truly is a timely message that we can all benefit in hearing over and over again.

So remember, the next time you get discouraged and you are not sure if you can go on, read this to keep the faith and "Don't you Quit!"

~Have a Colorful Day!