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Five Minutes of Time Well Spent...Really.... I Mean It This Time!!!

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For those of you who know me, you know I'm a Real Estate Broker/ Agent, frustrated writer, aspiring Blues musician and, despite these tough times, I love my job. I love my job!

Craig Rutman

You know I have a huge passion for music especially live music.

You know I love a good joke and often use myself as the butt of my humor. You know one of my daily goals is to make anyone who I come in contact with laugh or smile.

But, perhaps, what you don't know about me is that I also have a sensitive side. It hurts me when a client has waited to make a decision on a home they love only to have it bought out from underneath them while they were deciding.

It hurts me when one of my friends, co-workers or family is in need or not doing well.

To this day I can't watch the movie "Brian's Song" if I'm around people because, even though I've seen it a dozen times, I still get all choked up over it.

Well today, I got an email from a friend that I felt the need to share with you, my dear readers. It's a video made by a 15 year old girl who clearly "gets it".

So before you go out today to sell some homes or get that listing, take a moment to watch this video.

Unlike this, which is 5 minutes you'll regret, this, my dear readers, is 5 minutes of time well spent....

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Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

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Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate
Hey, Criag. Thanks for passing this video along. I am deeply moved by the dedication that our troops have for this great country. It is also makes me want to re-enlist. I could never imagine going without seeing my son for such a period that they do, you have to hand it to them. They are all amazing and need our support. Thanks again for sharing this video. You are my hero, Jim
Feb 03, 2009 01:45 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate
Craig, an absolutely fantastic video. Thanks for sharing, the video brought tears, and well worth the 5 minutes.
Feb 03, 2009 02:13 AM
Roy A. Peterson
Domicile Analysis of Texas - El Paso, TX
P.R.E.I.

Crying 1

                     Craig, that was a real nice video and well worth watching for 5 mintues. Thanks for sharing it.

                                                                           ~ Life is Good

Feb 03, 2009 02:37 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

thanks, I cry everytime I see Brians song too.  This was very powerful.

Feb 03, 2009 02:58 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Craig! Thanks for sharing this - Very touching video! Amazing that a 15 year old put it together! Very well worth the time.

Feb 03, 2009 03:31 AM
Cecily Parks
iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc. - Salem, OR

This is a side of you we haven't seen....the sensitive guy. Good video! Bet you cried during Old Yeller, too.

Feb 03, 2009 04:34 AM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful video.  I am so proud of our troops, and can't wait for them to come home.  Can't continue my comment, must go and dry my eyes. 

 

Feb 03, 2009 04:48 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Kristin - Thank you! You know, being the manly man that I am, i have to keep my emotions close to the vest!!! As far as that pretzel obsession goes, I am currently in rehab to get it under control!

Jim - It's a very moving video. I knew that you, having served, would find watching it to be time well spent.

Rebecca - You're welcome! I'm glad you found it as moving as I did.

Roy - Not one of my usual blog posts for sure! But I felt this was worth sharing.

Cindy - I'm sending you a box of tissues in anticipation of Brian's Song's next airing!

 

Feb 03, 2009 05:13 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Mary - I was just as impressed about the video as I was that a 15 year old put it together. This kid deserves an Oscar in the short film category.

Cecily - Bet you didn't know I was so multi-dimensional! Just yesterday I killed a fly in my house and felt remorse!!!

Amy - I can't wait for our troops to come home too. Now go dry your eyes and sell some houses!

Feb 03, 2009 05:17 AM
Terrie Leighton
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate - Reno, NV
Reno Real Estate Agent ~ Selling Homes in Reno

Craig ~ The video is amazing and I agree with you, the 15 year old girl who made it does get it! Thank you for sharing it with your ActiveRain friends!

Feb 03, 2009 08:35 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Thanks for sharing, I've got to go find the tissues!

Feb 03, 2009 10:32 AM
Linda Jandura
Raleigh Cary Realty - Apex, NC
Realtor, North Carolina Buyer & Seller Specialist
Our best friend's son is over seas now.... a little boy born a month before my daughter, whom I watched grow up through all these years. I share his mother's worry all the time. (she sends him home made cookies!). Great video and blog.
Feb 03, 2009 10:54 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Terrie - That girl gets it! Thank you once again, my friend, for stopping on by and taking the time to comment.

Laura - Hey, send me a qualified buyer and I'll send you a carton of tissues!!!

Linda - Thank you. I can imagine the worries she, and you, must go through. And I'm certain her son appreciates those homemade cookies!!!

Feb 03, 2009 11:03 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Craig, Thank you for sharing that video...it certainly is powerful.  I think we all need reminders  how precious these people are.

Feb 03, 2009 02:00 PM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Great video.  Now you have me crying before I'm done with my first cup of coffee.  Thanks for sharing.

Feb 03, 2009 11:57 PM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Carole - I couldn't have said it better. I tried, but I just couldn't!

Carol - Never read any of blogs before or even after coffee! Or on a full or empty stomach either!

Feb 04, 2009 01:51 AM
George Wilson
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Cary Realty 919 439 0965

She definitely gets it doesn't she!  It is amazing how many adults do not get it.

Feb 04, 2009 03:51 PM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

George - It is amazing! But it's part of what makes our jobs difficult fun!!!

Feb 04, 2009 11:46 PM
Caren Wallace
Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR
Portland Caren Real Estate

Craig,

This is a very moving video, and the most moving aspect of it is that it was made by a 15 year old girl! She is wise beyond her years. It just really stirs my patriotism and makes me see red, white and blue! Thank you for sharing!

Caren

Feb 05, 2009 01:37 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Caren - Very moving indeed. That girl gets it. But what are you doing on the computer? It's your birthday and now that you're legal, go out and be patriotic...have a red drink, a white drink and a blue drink!

Patriotic Drinks

Feb 05, 2009 02:51 AM