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St. Patrick's Day Means So Much to Me....

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Real Estate Agent with Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael)

Why I LOVE and Don’t LOVE St. Patrick’s Day. 

First I will start with don’t love…I lost my hero, my DAD, my role model on St. Patrick’s Day.

I was directing some Irish dancers for whom I had made their costumes, by hand, at one of the largest venues for St. Patrick’s Day in all of the Twin Cities.   This was before cell phones (twenty-five years ago).  I got an urgent message from one of the concierge at the venue who told me to go home for an urgent message.  Luckily enough, at the time, I lived just a few short blocks away. 

 Some Irish friends came with me….true friends to leave a wonderful and loud party.  

My step-brother finally called and told me that my wonderful DAD had succumbed to his heart disease.

I had been there only one month earlier and had hoped for a better outcome.  But, I felt the need to salute a wonderful man today, twenty-five years ago who left this earth to become a star in the galaxy and beyond.  He helped me become the woman I am today. 

He taught me, along with my mother, how to conduct myself to be unflinchingly moral, truthful, thoughtful and ingenuity.

Bert Adams would be a saint if he had had the fortune to be Catholic.  Everyone loved him.  And, better yet, they admired and listened to him.

I can’t think of a better tribute.

It turns out that I am not only Irish descent

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc.    

When you need to buy or sell in St. Michael or Albertville Minnesota, or anywhere in Wright County, Sherburne County or Anoka County or Hennepin County, give me a call! 

Comments (20)

Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Suzanne .. It is sad when we lose our Dad .. we alway's miss him .I know I always miss mine and it has been over 25 years ...So sorry you are sad .

Hannah

Mar 17, 2013 08:14 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I miss those I have lost even years before and always feel a bit of sadness the anniversary of their passing.  But I am faithful and thankful that I will see them again someday.

Mar 17, 2013 08:27 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad.  We're never ready to loose our parents and we certainly never forget.  Blessings.

Mar 17, 2013 09:03 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

This is a fine tribute to your dad. Every year on St. Patrick's Day remember him in an extra special way.

Mar 17, 2013 10:06 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I agree with Debbie...this is a great tribute and I'm glad you look back fondly and not with regrets or remorse. Keep your wonderful happy memories. Have a great day.

Mar 17, 2013 11:00 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
I love how you have chosen to have a positive outlook on what could be. Very negative outlook. Happy Saint Patricks Day!
Mar 17, 2013 11:13 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thank you for sharing the story of your wonderful father Suzanne, so sorry that you lost him so early.  BTW, you dont have to be catholic to be a saint, maybe he is.

Mar 17, 2013 12:42 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Suzanne So sorry about your loss, I know how you feel glad you have the right view like Joy said....I am also glad you are back here on Blogosphere, we have not seen you for a while....

Mar 17, 2013 05:04 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Suzanne -- I'm sorry that March 17 was not only a holiday but the anniversary of your Dad's passing -- these types of anniversaries are never easy but when combined with a holiday, I can only imagine it being even more difficult.   As Endre commented, although this post is a sad one and probably difficult to write -- I'm happy to see you back on AR with a post.  Take care,

Mar 17, 2013 05:40 PM
Pat & Steve Pribisko
Keller Williams Greater Cleveland West - Westlake, OH

Suzanne, you wrote such heartfelt and touching post.  Thanks for sharing.

Mar 18, 2013 01:25 AM
Andrew Capelli
Troy, MI

Hi Suzanne: A very touching post... Such a loss is never easy, nor easily set aside, and you have my condolences.  I will also echo Endre's sentiment: Welcome back- good to "see" you again!

Mar 18, 2013 03:03 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

It is hard to lose a Hero!  I partially know th feeling with my dad being paralized from a stroke. 

Although I have him to talk to seeing a strong man all of a sudden become helpless is also hard.

Keep the memory alive.

 

Hope you are hanging in there!

Mar 18, 2013 07:00 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Thank you to all of you who still watch for me.  I am having a rough patch right now.  But, hopefully, with some time, I will be back in form soon.  

Mar 18, 2013 11:02 AM
John G. Johnston
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

Think of stars, not as stars, but openings in Heaven where the light, love and happiness of our loved ones shines through ~ old Eskimo proverb

Enjoy the memories!

Mar 20, 2013 01:08 PM
Mark Lebkuchner
Warwick, RI
Personal Lines Consultant

Green is my favorite color!  And Guiness is my favorite drink.  Happy St/ Pats Day!

Mar 26, 2013 10:15 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Stopping by to say I miss you a LOT.  I hope you have a blessed Easter.  Last weekend I was in a funk of my own.  Was my Grandmother's birthday and I was missing her a lot.

Mar 30, 2013 01:14 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Happy Easter Suzanne, I hope that you are doing well!

Mar 31, 2013 02:59 PM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate
Suzanne, I was thinking of you today and realized I hadn't seen you here for a while. Funny I was thinking of my dad too and wondering how long I was going to feel this way. (He just passed away last year). I can see from your post that it never really goes away. Hugs to you friend!
Jun 02, 2013 05:03 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
I'm with Connie. I miss seeing you and Ron. You guys work together right? Is e everything ok?
Jun 19, 2013 01:23 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Okay.  post a new blog post already. I know you comment.  Come back and give us some insight.

Sep 02, 2013 08:32 AM