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Merry Christmas Mr. Miller

By Nancy Brenner

Real Estate Agent with Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc.

December 24, 2007 05:26 PM

         Tonight I am missing my childhood friend's father. I can remember sitting
       on their living room floor and listening to Mr. Miller as he sat on the piano
       bench and read "Twas the Night Before Christmas".

When he finished we got to open up ONE gift (some how there was always one there for me!).
It was special that they always included me on Christmas Eve for the story reading.
On Christmas Day, they included me again and we all piled into the car and went to Crandon Park Beach.
It was tradition!

Mr. Miller passed away in June 2005 but he is in my thoughts every year when Christmas rolls around.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Miller. I miss you.

For any of you that are missing loved ones, especially today, may your memories keep you warm during this Holiday Season.

Merry Christmas, Y'all!!!

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Danny Thornton

R & D Art - Knoxville, TN

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Nancy, it is hard when you lose someone close to you. It is even more painful at this time of year.

Dec 25, 2007 12:22 AM

M A

Boston, MA

Nancy,

It is nice that he lives on in your memory which is one of the greatest gifts you could have given him.

Have a good New Year!

Dec 25, 2007 12:56 AM

Midori Miller

Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

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May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Dec 25, 2007 02:35 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

When my Grandfather passed away in 1993, we lost a family tradition of always going to his house for Christmas Eve and spending it with about 40 other relatives that we usually on get to see on the 4^th of July and Christmas Eve. When he died in 1993, both traditions stopped and have been greatly missed by all. A lot of these relatives I have not seen since Christmas 1992. You don't realize how much one person can affect so many, until they are gone.

Dec 25, 2007 04:09 PM

Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375

Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI

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Hi Nancy, it is amazing how people touch our hearts and souls through those little experiences we have had along life's travels. Nice post Nancy.

Dec 26, 2007 12:16 PM

Nancy Brenner

Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA

Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent

Thanks everyone for your comments. Mr. Miller was indeed an extraordinary man. He was a Pulitzer-Winning Reporter, wrote a couple of books and was loved and respected by many.

Read this article from the Washington Post It pretty much catches who Gene Miller was.

I think that he even wrote his own obit... Read his guest book and see how much he was admired.

Dec 27, 2007 10:29 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

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Lots of reporters write their own obituaries, and even if they don't, most celebrity obits are written in advance. In case you didn't know. :) However, the fact that this guy has hung in your heart means he was extremely special. And to remember him at Christmas time is a touching tribute.

Dec 28, 2007 04:10 AM

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor

Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ

AzLadyInRed

Nancy, that's very touching. Memories like this are always special. I always remember my dad at Christmas.

Dec 29, 2007 06:15 AM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

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Nancy- I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you a very happy new year. Katerina

Dec 29, 2007 04:40 PM

Debbie White

Southeast Alaska Real Estate - Juneau, AK

I Sell Alaska!

Here is my New Year wish: Let every child have a Mr. Miller in their life.

Better yet, a Mrs. White. We all need to be there for kids these days. Nice post!

Dec 30, 2007 08:00 PM

Jackie Peraza

Perceptions AdverStaging(TM), LLC - Framingham, MA

Home Stager - Framingham, Massachusetts

Nancy - Mr. Miller sounds just awesome and tremendously special. Because he lives so close in your heart, I can't help but wonder how much of what you learned from him you convey to those in your own life now.

Wishing you the Happiest of New Years!

Jackie

Jan 02, 2008 05:17 PM

Christina ONeal

At Home Real Estate Group - Ripon, CA

Realtor - Ripon California

Hi Nancy, Wonderful post...Sorry for your loss. Mr Miller sounds like a great family man. thank you for sharing.

Jan 06, 2008 03:40 AM

Joseph Ellman

Realty Executives- Williams-Sykes Realty - Poughkeepsie, NY

Nancy - What a beautiful tribute to Mr. Miller. I am sure he is smiling knowing about the nice blog post you wrote about him.

Jan 06, 2008 07:48 PM

Merry Christmas Mr. Miller

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