The Gift of Time - The Travel Correspondent Reporting In

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC NC# 218097

This trip to Montgomery has been an extraordinary experience. The Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park is a true treasure that people of Montgomery, Alabama should be very proud of. Not only does it house the two theaters for live performances but the park itself is acres and acres of lush lawn, ponds, picnic and gathering places, walking/running/biking paths and statuary art work scattered throughout. We've been here since Thursday and everyday the park had lots of people enjoying the beauty.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival copyright 2012 Mona Gersky

Saving the Cat copyright 2012 Mona Gersky

 

Watching the Cat copyright 2012 Mona Gersky

 

Certainly I've loved the plays, the park and this beautiful city with its friendly and helpful people but for me the highlight has been the uninterrupted time with my mother. This is the first time in my life that I've had her all to myself and even though Mother's Day should be about the mothers...I think I'm the one who ended up with the most precious of gifts.

 

Just in case you read this Mom, I love you and would not trade these last several days for anything.

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Comments (16)

Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Wish I was there to give you both a big hug right now Mona.................lovely post.

May 12, 2012 10:29 PM
Winston Heverly
Winston Realty, Inc. - Atlantis, FL
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

Some of these places just happen to be built on the best spots of their towns. Beautiful snap..

May 12, 2012 10:32 PM
Janis Borgueta
Key Properties of the Hudson Valley - Newburgh, NY
LIC RE Salesperson

Mona~ Glad you had such a beautiful time with Mom.. It is always great when we get those special moments together with family... especially your Mom.

May 12, 2012 10:47 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello Mona. I enjoyed this story and you are indeed fortunate to have your Mother and be able to spend time with her. I'm in Athens Greece and going to the pool afrer spending the morning at the Acropolis ans the afternoon in a museum. Enjoy this special time. BTW, pictures are great.

May 12, 2012 11:04 PM
Leslie G. Rojohn
MoonDancer Realty - Sylva, NC
GRI, ABR ~ MoonDancer Realty

It looks like a really pretty park.  I had hoped this would be a wonderful time for you to spend with your Mom and I'm glad your enjoying it.  Looking forward to seeing you both when you get home tomorrow.  Drive carefully.

May 12, 2012 11:35 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in German and Real Estate * M.A. ABR ASP

Mona, the gift of time really is the most precious one. I didn't realize it until I moved half-way around the world. There is not a day that I don't think of my mom .. to tell her this or show her that, wishing we could sit in the garden and enjoy a peaceful moment together, to ask advice, to give & receive a hug!

I'm very happy for you that you are enjoying the gift of time. Happy Sunday and Happy Mother's Day to mom.

May 13, 2012 02:12 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hey Mona,  I still have the 50's and 60's songs in my head from the other days blog.  Glad you spend some gave time with your mom, have a great day!

May 13, 2012 04:09 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Ha Ha, to show you how old I am and my Montgomery roots Mona I knew Mr. Blount personally. Wow, this post takes me back.

May 13, 2012 06:54 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired Real Estate Professional
Happy Mothers Day Mona, What great photos and your story with your Mom is special indeed. Sounds like this trip was right for both of you and I'll bet appreciated as well. That 2nd photo is awesome. Is the tree supporting the broze also bronze ? Love it!
May 13, 2012 10:41 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Great way to tell a Mother's Day story as you take some time off from real estate and focus on family!

May 13, 2012 11:44 AM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I'm so happy for you that you had the most wonderful time with your mom.

May 13, 2012 12:26 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Roger, I'll give my Mom (a)nother hug...methinks she doth become annoyed with the multitude of hugs on this journey.

Winston, beautiful subjects make it easy.

Janis, this past week will provide me with very sweet memories.

Sheila, I can't wait to see your photos.  My mom and dad traveled where you are now and really enjoyed the trip.

Leslie, we couldn't have done this without your help.  I only wish I could repay you with a similar opportunity.

Andrea, I can't imagine how frustrating that is for you AND your mom.  I'm sure she is missing the opportunity to see her little granddaughters grow up and this is a very important time for you and your mom.  I'm betting you are making the best of it and it is probably much easier with technology.

Will, we leave today so I'm guessing new tunes are in store for us.

Wow Gary, that had to have been some time ago.  His legacy here lives on, although I understand the family does not contribute to the theater in the same vein of generosity that he and his wife did.

William, the whole sculpture is bronze.  I'll post the photo of the entire thing when I get home.  Thanks.

Emily, you know it did feel good to take a little break.  My mother and I leave this morning to drive to NC.

Jill, thank you.  The adventure continues.

May 13, 2012 10:05 PM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Mona,

I love the bronze sculptures.

We have some here and in Artesia.

I will have to post some shots. Have a very safe trip home to Slyva.

Best, Clint McKie

May 14, 2012 09:15 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Clint, thanks.  I'm home safe and sound now.  Yes, you should post your Artesian sculptures.

May 14, 2012 11:42 AM
Karen Hawkins, MBA - Langley & Surrey, BC
Royal Pro Real Estate Network - Langley, BC

Mona, what a lovely message to your mum - those sculptures are amazing (love the one with the cat in the tree...a very familiar situation!) Every time I see the gorgeous photos of Alabama and NC, I truly KNOW we have to put these places on our 'to do' list!  Thank you for sharing your travel pics, and i think it makes us all feel a bit closer to our distant family members when we get to hear of our friends and colleagues enjoying time with theirs!

May 14, 2012 12:12 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Karen, you do need to visit NC for sure.  Then you can stop in GA and visit Tammy Lankford on your way to AL.  Hope your husband is okay with the itinerary.

May 14, 2012 09:30 PM

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