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Helping others is so humbling........

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Mortgage and Lending with Caliber Home Loans, INC. NMLS 15622 Regulated by the Department of Real Estate 970-691-0122 NMLS#279449 CO#1000015628

Helping others is so humbling.......

So a couple of weeks ago I was invited by some great agents from Keller Williams Front Range Properties in Boulder to help with a weekend activity.  I didn't have my boys for the weekend, so I was "Sure" I will do it.  What were we going to do anyway, move some things, maybe pack some boxes, etc.  Yeah, I am all about doing things like that. 

What I had in store, I was not really grasping.....until I got there at "KARE for Kenya".  My self and about 200 other amazing people. 

We were going to provide 125,000 meals that were going to be shipped to Kenya the following Monday to help some people in real need survive another day.  It got me to really think (Although I do that a lot) about how AMAZING my life is.  Do I have trial and Tribulations......of course.  But I can step back, take a breath, re-group my energy and take another step.  But these people that we were helping do not have that luxury. 

 I heard that some people in Kenya only eat every 2-3 days.  Think about that!  After not eating for 6-7 hours we get cranky, weak and can be hard to be around.....these people do not eat for days.  There were 13 tables of 12 people per table. 

Our goal, to pack 36 bags of rice, vitamins and seasoning into one box.  Each bag of rice has a serving size of 6 meals.  Ok, that is cool,I thought to myself.....And we began. 

 But as I started stacking and loading boxes with food, I was thinking about small children who did not have a bowl of cereal like my sons do in the mornings, do not have scrambled eggs, toast, orange juice. 

The teenage girl who can not go home to get something to eat when her stomach is growling and is feeling sick. 

A mother who can't feed her children, not because she doesn't know what to make, but because she does not have anything to give them.  Made my heart ache. 

 I think that we packed something like 56 boxes......just our table.  Great job, but doesn't seem like enough. 

 This experience made me appreciate what this great life has offered me. 

 To that, I am going to bring my sons to do this so that they can get an understanding that just because that their friends have a DS or a certain video game, and they do not, and they fell like things are not fair, that they have a great life.  If they truly want to see that life is "NOT" fair, take a look.  You can stop that!!!!  Stop feeling like life owes you something...If Life was fair,  why do others have to suffer like this. 

YES!!!!!!!

Helping others is so humbling....

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 Brandon Rearick

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Brandon -- your post is an uplifting way to start a Monday.   You are so right, helping others can be so humbling.  I am sure the efforts your group put forth are very much appreciated.   

Mar 12, 2012 02:50 AM
Randi Brammer
Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN
Accountant & Tax Preparer

125,000 meals is huge amount.  A very worthwhile endevor for all involved.

Mar 12, 2012 02:57 AM
Brandon M. Rearick
Caliber Home Loans, INC. NMLS 15622 Regulated by the Department of Real Estate 970-691-0122 - Longmont, CO
(LMB100015628 & NMSLR 279447) FHA, VA, USDA & Conv

Michael,

Thanks for the response.  The great thing is as much as it was appreciated by others, I was more appreciative of the opportunity.  It was so cool.  There was a gentleman there from Kenya and to see the deep emotion in his eyes and the pain in his heart struck me to the core.  I could have done that for a couple of hours more.  Awesome

Randi,

I believe those of us that had not ever done that before were extremly overwhelmed.  We all had a goal and surpassed it.  Without thought.  Really enjoyable.

Mar 12, 2012 03:02 AM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Michael, that is a huge event and a blessing for all. FYI, I just subscribed to your blog, you can read and subscribe to my blog about Silicon Valley homes and real estate in Saratoga, Cupertino and San Jose. Calif. at www.activerain.com/results.

Mar 12, 2012 09:21 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Brotha man I LOVE IT!

You have a great heart and we have a similar orientation. ANYTIME you feel free to call or email me!

Peace and blessings to you

Mar 15, 2012 01:53 AM
Brandon M. Rearick
Caliber Home Loans, INC. NMLS 15622 Regulated by the Department of Real Estate 970-691-0122 - Longmont, CO
(LMB100015628 & NMSLR 279447) FHA, VA, USDA & Conv

Michelle,

Thank you.

 

David,

I would be down for that.  Iquincef you are down to grab a bite or get a drink, let me know.  I hope you are well.  Take Care Boss!

Mar 17, 2012 05:20 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Brandon, great post, and have missed your posts!    Hope you are doing well, and business is great!

Apr 04, 2012 11:41 AM
Brandon M. Rearick
Caliber Home Loans, INC. NMLS 15622 Regulated by the Department of Real Estate 970-691-0122 - Longmont, CO
(LMB100015628 & NMSLR 279447) FHA, VA, USDA & Conv

Thanks Joan.  I am back....took a little time off to get my feet back under me.  Business is good.  I hope for you as well.  Next time I am down in Denver, will have to get a cup of coffee.  Hit me up and I will give you my cell.  I hope you are well.  Take Care,,,

B

Apr 04, 2012 11:48 AM