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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

As a single mom for 14 years, I always felt one of the most important things I could give my daughter was confidence.  I started early and maybe to a fault, telling my daughter she was smart, beautiful and could do ANYTHING if she was willing to work for it.  And I want to share with you just a few things about Abigail that perhaps I've not shared with you before and then tell you about this week and how very proud I am of her.

Rescue 911, hosted by William Shatner that began before my daughter's first birthday and ended just a few weeks after she turned 8 in 1996 has ALWAYS been on her list of "favorite tv shows".  She has lots of episodes still on VHS and still loves to watch them.  A few years ago I put some of them on DVD for her and I think it made her love me more.  I have always known she was destined to work in the medical field helping others.

When she was 6 years old she was a friend and neighbor's house after school one afternoon.  It was hunting season and her friend's dad was watching her and planning to go hunting that afternoon when his wife returned from work.  My daughter and her friend were in the back bedroom when they heard a gun shot.  It was just an accident, but Abigail's little friend's father accidentally shot his wife through the front door as she was arriving home for work and he was headed out with a loaded shotgun.  One would think this would scare a little 6 year old and well while my daughter's friend was screaming my daughter was taking control.  She took clean towels and told the dad to press the clean towels on the wounds and not to move his wife who was on the porch.  She also dialed 911 and handed the dad the phone to "get help" and then she took her little friend into another room where she couldn't see her mom and sad down and held her hand and explained that if you call 911 then everything is going to be okay.  When I arrived my daughter was still sitting with her little friend patting her hand telling her that since the ambulance had arrived everything was going to be okay.  In fact it was okay.  Not only has that experience stayed with her, but frankly I think helped to shape her life.

A few years after that when Abigail was in middle school we were shopping in a local super market and rounded a corner to see a woman on the floor near her cart.  911 had been called but help had not yet arrived.  My daughter began to throw a fit that the store employees weren't doing anything and the woman actually had wet her pants when she was having a heart attack and a store employee said something really rude and uncalled for and my little 11 year old daughter began to scream at her for being rude and not doing anything to help.  That lady died right there on the floor of the super market and my daughter cried and cried.  She didn't do well in school or sleep well for months after that day.  And after that I went and took a CPR refresher course. 

So when my little girl told me last fall that she was going to take a break from college and enroll in EMT school I gave her my support.  She knows I still expect her to finish college and she plans to do so.  But in January she started two more journeys.  First she enrolled in Firefighter I training and passed that class.  Then last Tuesday she graduated from EMT school.  She took part I of her national registry test on Thursday and came home and cried that she had failed and it was really really hard.  She got her results on Friday about noon and in fact she passed.  Then before the sun came up on Saturday she left home to take the practical part II of her national registry.  Oh there was drama.  First she had to wait 3 or so hours for the test to start because the power was out in the testing facility. *who needs that kind of stress before a test?  70 students were tested and 35 passed.  Of course Abigail was among those that passed.  So on Monday morning my daughter will mail the required documents and check to the state of Georgia to get her license.

And one of days, you'll be reading my blog and she will be becoming a paramedic and after that a nurse.  My daughter loves helping people.  And if you live in Georgia and you ever dial 911 and are lucky enough that she answers that call, you'll know how much she cares and what a great work ethic she displays.  You'll be proud of her work too. 

Recently Donald and I took her out to dinner and a lady on the street recognized her from one of her student practical ambulance shifts.  She stopped Abigail on the street and asked her "Were you my EMT the other day?"  Abigail told her yes she was on that call and the lady then asked if she could give her a hug right there on the street.  I'm so very proud of the woman my daughter has become and the progress she has made on her journey. I hope you'll join me in leaving her a message here to congratulate her and encourage her to keep moving forward until she reaches her dream.

 I love you Abigail.  And don't ever give up until you reach your goal.  If you can dream it, you can have it.  Never doubt yourself and don't let others discourage you from reaching your goals.  I'll always support your decisions and love you with all my heart.  I'm super proud of how well you did in your class and that you breazed right through your test on the first try.  I never doubted that you passed.  And Donald certainly didn't think you were in the bottom 38% either. :)  We both love you so much. 

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Comments (21)

Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

MANY CONGRATS ABI !!!!!

... you have made your mom so proud, and you have a terrific next chapter about to begin !

All the very best :o)

Sep 19, 2010 03:13 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

How proud you must be of Abigail.............you did an amazing job raising such a sensitive and caring child...........kudos to you, and congratulations to your daughter.  I'm looking forward to hearing the next chapter of her life and successes.  Thanks for sharing such a beautiful story Tammy.

Sep 19, 2010 03:21 PM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services

Congratulations Abigail!  I wish you the best of luck and success in everything you do and pursue.  :)

Sep 19, 2010 03:22 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

CONGRATS Abigail. You are a very special young woman just like your Mom.

Sep 19, 2010 03:27 PM
Andy Chaudoir
Professional Inspection Services - Georgetown, Texas - Georgetown, TX
Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas

Hello Tammy - Please send my congratulations to Abigail.  My wife is a police officer and has to work with the local EMTs far too often.  Your daughter can and will make a huge difference in poeple's lives when they need her most.

Sep 19, 2010 03:57 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Krista- thanks.

Shel- she sure did.

Roger- yup, a very proud mama bear.

Donne- thanks

Sharon- :) thanks

Andy- I will make sure she reads this post and I think you're right.

Sep 19, 2010 05:09 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

That's an amazing story, Tammy.  She was meant for this.  Can you imagine, age 6 and knowing what to do.  Wow!

Sep 19, 2010 05:12 PM
James Lowenstern
Castles Unlimited® - Newton, MA
Castles Unlimited. Newton MA Real Estate

Very nice blog...I will write one about my son.

Sep 19, 2010 05:17 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Congratulations...to both daughter and Mom, too!

Sep 19, 2010 05:18 PM
John Cunningham
eXp Realty - Phoenix, AZ
Helping Phoenix Sellers and Buyers find each other

Fantastic story. How inspiring.

Sep 19, 2010 05:22 PM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Tammy, congratulations to your daughter, Abigail.  It is so refreshing to see such a lovely young woman pursue a career that will help people.  To hear your warm words of praise and encouragement for your daughter is truly inspiring.  Thanks,

Sep 19, 2010 05:22 PM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

What a beautiful post about your daughter, and what a beautiful daughter, inside and out.

Sep 19, 2010 05:27 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Tammy, beautiful story and really brought tears to know that Abigail was put here for a purpose and she is following that purpose.  You and Donald I know are so proud of her as I am sure so is the entire AR community.  Abigail...fly with God's love and your parent's  love for you...you are so lucky to have such great parents!

Sep 19, 2010 05:42 PM
Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

That is a wonderful story of your daughter and her gift of compassion and now her skill.

Sep 19, 2010 07:05 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Abigail--CONGRATULATIONS!  Terrific story that your mother just wrote about you.  Keep going.  The sky's the limit to what you can accomplish in your life.  As you can see you have already made a difference in so many people's lives.  I hope to read other stories about you in the future.

Sep 19, 2010 10:40 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Abigail - I am so proud of you!!!   Best of luck!   There is nothing sweeter than knowing so early in life what your life plan and passion is.   My daughter always dreamed of teaching special kids and teaching kindergarten - and now she is doing both!!!!!    Good luck to you!

Sep 19, 2010 11:40 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Congratulations Abigail! We are all so proud of you! I loved the story your mom just posted, what a wonderful feeling you must have to know you can make a difference in people's life. Thanks to you Tammy for raising such a special young lady!!

Sep 19, 2010 11:52 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

This is such a great story.  Congrats to Abigail and to you for raising such a wonderful daughter.  You are both very lucky.

Sep 20, 2010 12:05 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Tammy spoken like a proud mama.  Children do need parental guidance and it sounds like Abigail received it.  I am positive she will reach any goal she sets for herself.

Sep 20, 2010 02:13 AM
Liz Loadholt
Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC - Mount Pleasant, SC
Realtor--Broker-in-charge - Trainer--Relocation Director Covering SC


Congratulations to Abigail --- this is a very warm post and story -- Tammy, I know how proud you are --- it comes through loud and clear in this post.  I, too, am proud.

Sep 20, 2010 04:49 AM