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Dear Diary, My Passion Is....

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Missy Caulk TEAM

My passionDear Diary,

My passion is my kids. I know, I know....

I love to blog.

I love technology.

I love to help clients with their realty needs.

But, my heart and first priority is my children. I am so blessed to have five of them. I know God didn't give them to me, just for the heck of it but to love them unconditionally and impart mine and my husbands values to them. They are a "gift from God."

I know as a mom, I have failed many times. I have grown in wisdom with each child.

My kids plus Melina at U of M tailgate

 

Being a parent is NOT always easy, it is hard work. But, I press on and hope to grow from my mistakes.

 

When they need me everything I do is dropped to attend to what they need. Always has been, always will be. Even as they grow up, leave home and pursue lives of their own calling.

 

We have all heard that on our death bed, we will not be thinking about our lifes' work, how many blogs we should have written, what we wrote or how many houses we sold, but how we loved our families and the relationships we have nurtured.

 

So there you have it, not too exciting, but the truth.

Allyssa, Andrew, Jamie, Matthew, Christa

 

Christa, Matthew, James, Andrew and Allyssa are my passion.

Without them, work would be meaningless, it is for them I work hard in my chosen profession.

They are my first thoughts in the morning and my last thoughts as I fall asleep. Mike and I have indeed been blessed beyond measure.

 

 

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Missy Caulk, Ann Arbor Realtor

Missy Caulk, Broker/Owner of Savvy Realty Group can be reached at 734-926-9797 or email: Missy@MissyCaulk.com

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Comments(47)

Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Good morning Missy-What a truly inspiring and heartwarming post.  You have a beautiful family with the Mom being the most beautiful of all. Loved the video. Have a wonderful day. :-)

Feb 16, 2009 02:19 AM
Cathy Tishhouse
RE/MAX Showcase Homes - Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak Real Estate

A very handsome family - not a surprise that your passion is your family - it often shines through in your blog posts.  What a handsome family - your daughters look a lot like you - I am sure you have heard that before.  Thanks for sharing.

Feb 16, 2009 06:24 AM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Missy - I feel the same way.  My family is my main interest.

Feb 16, 2009 08:01 AM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Missy...You have much to be happy and passionate about.  You are so fortunate to have your five children. 

I cannot imagine life without my children.

Kate

Feb 16, 2009 09:55 AM
Petra Norris
Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL
Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Missy - You are very blessed with your family - wait until grandchildren arrive, it gets much better :)

Feb 16, 2009 10:59 AM
Michelle Sarabia Gallatin, TN Real Estate (615) 594-3171
Bob Parks Realty, LLC - Gallatin, TN

Missy,

Thanks for sharing your family with us.  We have 4 of our own and you inspire me in this profession to know what comes first after the Lord and what will always be our last thought in the end.

Feb 16, 2009 02:05 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Missy- Our kids are indeed what we should concentrate on.  I loved seeing the pictures, had seen both your girls before but never your sons.  Good looking "kids" :)

Feb 16, 2009 02:42 PM
The Rains Team
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners - Hoschton, GA
A higher standard in real estate

Missy: Great post! It was neat seeing your photos and slideshow of your family. I know that when I have children someday that they will be my passion as well.

Have a great night,

Anne Rains

Feb 16, 2009 02:51 PM
Liz Moras Migic
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor

Moving, touching and inspirational - AND passion filled!

Change of topic - anything on the Orlando meeting that Imight have missed?  We're staying at the Rosen Centre - and they do have a large lounge........if you haven't posted on it would you like to reblog mine or? 

Feb 16, 2009 03:29 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Missy,
Family, that's what life is all about so your passion is in the right place in my opinion.

Feb 17, 2009 05:19 AM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

Missy - Thank you for being the mom to your children. I hear it again and again in my heart, "I never missed a soccer practice". With that, I learn. I try my best to do that for my son - my Gift from God. So far, I've been good. I just block the time I have for him and he is my only focus at that time.

I really need to remind myself that over and over again because it's not easy for me. I love to work too much. But you are right, with my child, work will be meaningless.

Thank you for the straight from the heart post. I needed to hear it.

PS:When I heard you were spending time with your son who's getting ready to deploy, I decided not to call back. I just want to chat for a few minutes. But it's nothing important.

Feb 17, 2009 05:49 AM
Angelia Garcia
Pure Realtors - Dallas, TX

You have heard this already but you really do have a nice looking family.  How old are you? You look too young to be their mom.

Feb 17, 2009 06:12 AM
Gary McNinch
Better Properties Real Estate - Renton, WA
Broker, Renton WA Real Estate

Missy - I met your Christa kid in Seattle last week.  Great young lady, fun, happy and smart. Ya did good Mom.

List and Sell (kids complete life)  Gary @ RentonHomeFinder.com

Feb 17, 2009 03:02 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Missy, yes I would say that you have been blessed 5X's. Good looking group!! Enjoy the process.

Feb 18, 2009 04:36 AM
Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville AL MLS

Missy, You have a beautiful family.  I didn't realize you have 5 children!  How beautiful.  You are a wonderful mother and it shows!  I loved your slide show.  Your passion is exactly what it should be :)

Feb 18, 2009 11:29 AM
Kathy Toth
Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams - Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts - Kathy Toth Team

Your kids are gorgeous and look very happy! You must have done something right!

Kathy

Feb 19, 2009 05:14 AM
Lauren Krady Lancaster
Keller Williams Realty - Lancaster, PA
PA Realtor

What a sweet family, five kids is no small feat!  Im glad they are your most important thing, you have your priorities right!

Feb 20, 2009 04:56 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Missy, I'm glad you have your priorities straight.  It's post like this one that allow us to see what you are really about.

Feb 21, 2009 03:28 PM
Debra Drummond
RE/MAX Gallery - Plymouth, MI
MichiganMoves Real Estate in SE Michigan

Great looking kids Missy, and I've enjoyed your writing about your adventures with them. Your passion has been rewarded as a job well done!

Feb 22, 2009 04:55 AM
Mara Hawks
First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL
Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

What a sweet bunch and slideshow! I knew you were amazing, but I'm now in total awe... You are such an inspiration (and I look forward to meeting you at RETech :-)

Feb 24, 2009 12:23 PM