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Another One of Those, Oh No, OH YES!

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Mortgage and Lending with Christensen Financial Mortgage 385907

Every year just like clockwork here it comes. It's time for another birthday. For me it's also a time for reflection and I'd like to share a few thoughts.

On Friday I'll be 75, oops there's that dyslexia thing, I'll really only be 57. As you get older you're allowed to make more oops'.

I use to think, oh no! another birthday, but then about 2 years ago I went shopping at BJ's and decided to have a heart attack. Forty days, and 3 stents later, I was very happy to walk out and see the light of day. If you've lived through such an experience, one way or another, it changes the way that you see things. So now, it's

Oh Yes, thank you Lord for another birthday! May I have another one next year, please.

The day itself effects people in different ways;

9/11

It use to be just an emergency phone call, but now it is the anniversary of a national disaster. I received some photos of the event with the comment that we must not forget what happened.

It is impossible to do so!

My prayers are with all those who lost family and loved ones in that tragedy, especially the children!

On the business front;

Having started in the lending business back around 1978, I've seen a lot. I certainly have a plethera of experience, and a ton of great stories, some joyous, some sad. Something else though that's very interesting;

I still LOVE what I do!!!!!

I'm in Southwest Florida and we've been kicked around a bit, but we're keeping or heads above the clouds, we just keep on keepin on.

Well I hope you all have a great day Friday cause I'm going to Disney World, well actually Universal Studios, but close enough.

Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We are fortunate to be in a business that allows us to continue at any age.

Sep 10, 2009 02:25 AM
Jay Beckingham
Christensen Financial Mortgage - Port St Lucie, FL
Seniors ROCK!

Roy,

amen to that, and it does not retrict our income or how we do our business.

this industry has been very good to me and i am truly grateful.

jay

Sep 10, 2009 02:27 AM
Christina Morabito
RE/MAX Realty Team - Cape Coral, FL

Happy Early Birthday Jay!  That is awesome that you still love what you do. 

Sep 10, 2009 02:29 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Happy birthday.  It is a good day to reflect not only on our nation but on where you are in life and what you will do until you officially reach 75!

Sep 10, 2009 02:29 AM
Jay Beckingham
Christensen Financial Mortgage - Port St Lucie, FL
Seniors ROCK!

Christina,

thanks,

the work is challenging and exciting and the people are great!

Cindy,

thanks

i can't picture my not working, maybe slowing down a bit. being in the helping people business is very rewarding, that's one of the things that's so great about this industry.

by the way i'm going for the big 100!

jay

 

Sep 10, 2009 03:01 AM
Greg Saffell
Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Professional Tucson, Oro Valley AZ

Jay, I'd like to see you take that tie off and relax a little today in preparation for tomorrows celebration. I wish you continued success and good health in the coming years. Happy Birthday!

Sep 10, 2009 03:06 AM
Jay Beckingham
Christensen Financial Mortgage - Port St Lucie, FL
Seniors ROCK!

Greg,

thanks,

maybe i'll try to chill a bit.

i'll like to point out that i'm one of few people in southwest florida who owns ties. i was considering a business where i could rent out my collection to those who need them for weddings, etc.

jay

Sep 10, 2009 03:37 AM
Jay Beckingham
Christensen Financial Mortgage - Port St Lucie, FL
Seniors ROCK!

Greg,

thanks,

maybe i'll try to chill a bit.

i'll like to point out that i'm one of few people in southwest florida who owns ties. i was considering a business where i could rent out my collection to those who need them for weddings, etc.

jay

Sep 10, 2009 03:37 AM