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Back In The Saddle - Again!!! (and loving it)

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Home Stager with Concepts by Coco, Home Staging, Portland, Oregon

I want to thank all my ASP friends for their thoughts and prayers these last couple months. My live-in (former husband) passed away very unexpectedly in November. This man was more than an EX!!! He was my support throughout the start-up of my business. He was my advisor, confidante and friend. And more than that - he was my ASSISTANT!! He drove the truck, loaded and unloaded the truck and knew exactly where I wanted things put when we arrived at each job. As a consequence, when he died, I thought I could not be a stager anymore and did sell off some of my inventory. But, as of now, I have done 2 new stages. I do have to hire a moving company now, (so need to charge a little more) but I feel confident that I CAN continue to do a good job staging (with a little help from my friends).

So - I'm back in the saddle again and hoping for a great 2008!!!! And, again, thank all you Portland ASP's for your understanding during this grieving time.

CoCo Lemmon, Concepts by CoCo

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Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

Wow, what a very difficult loss.  I'm glad you took some time to take care of yourself.  I am very sorry.

Jan 25, 2008 07:06 AM
Toronto's 2 Hounds Design: Decorating + Staging
2 Hounds Design + Home Staging - Toronto, ON

Coco, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss!

Times like this are difficult, thank god for friends and it sounds like you've many of them in Portland!

I am very happy to hear you are feeling confident you can continue staging. You know your assistant/best friend/advisor/confidante would want you to continue to persue your passion!

Jan 25, 2008 07:34 AM
Kristina Leone
Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN
Coco: I'm sorry about your loss.  I am relatively new to AR, and it is nice to have a place where you can share the good and the bad with others and receive sincere responses.  Welcome back to AR, I look forward to reading your blogs!
Jan 25, 2008 08:10 AM
Kathy Nielsen
http://atlantahomestaging.net - Marietta, GA
Atlanta Georgia Home Stager

Coco - I too am so sorry to hear of your loss.  We're glad that you're back!

Kathy

Jan 25, 2008 08:45 AM
Elaine Manes Gage
Home Staging Online Services - Denver, CO
Staging done ONLINE!
Coco-I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad that you are willing to get back to staging. With a name like Coco, you just HAVE to be talented!!!
Jan 25, 2008 10:31 AM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"
Coco-My prayers go out to you and your family.  It will be hard but I bet you can do it!
Jan 25, 2008 12:29 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
CoCo ~ How wonderful to hear that you're going to continue staging.  I know you'll be happy that you made this decision.  Our thoughts remain with you ~  best wishes as you start a new year.
Jan 26, 2008 05:42 AM
Coco Lemmon
Concepts by Coco, Home Staging, Portland, Oregon - Portland, OR
Concepts by CoCo - Homestager - Portland, OR
Thank you - everyone for you wonderful thoughts & words of encouragement. I'm so glad I joined AR!!!! and I'll keep you all informed.
Jan 29, 2008 04:11 AM
Mary DeBella
Northwest Staging & Redesign - West Linn, OR

Coco-

Oh, I"m so thrilled to hear that you're back in the game!  Our thoughts and prayers continue to be sent your way for  your grief as well as a prosperous 2008!  

Mary 

Jan 29, 2008 02:04 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Coco,

While I mourn your loss, I'm excited for you as you pick up the pieces and continue on.

Much Success,
Mike in Tucson

Mar 01, 2008 02:08 AM
Betty Haney
Haney Consulting - Calgary, AB
Coco, I am so sorry for the pain you've endured these past months.  It is always so very difficult when a loved one leaves us.  Good for you for picking up the pieces, as Mike said, and continuing with a job you love.  Betty
Mar 01, 2008 03:24 AM
Sharon Leigh
Sharon's Graphic Reality - Port Saint John, FL
(Graphic Reality) Got PhotoLogo? CandelLife@Gmail.
I just saw this CoCo, you are such a strong lady to have carried on as you have, I have nothing but respect for you! He will always live in your heart. ;)
Apr 15, 2008 05:55 AM