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A Long Road To Home...

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Just two more tries and he would reach his destination...

 

He rose quickly with his eyes, focusing away from the screen to peer anxiously at the window, staring down the somewhat dim lights that huddled over the city he sat in.

 

There were moments of unrest, of uneasiness, of unparalleled cynicism directed to his very cause.  Would he awake tomorrow morning with angst or extreme passion for what he did and can do?  Never sure, he walked slowly from the computer to gaze at last year's statement, providing a black & white example of the worth of the work he put in.  It wasn't easy on the eyes, at least at first.  It was downright shameful, for he was better than that....than this.  He looked again out the window, calling upon God's that would never stand up and speak...at least not yet.

 

As the smoke billowed from between his lips, the voices continued to raise ruckus between his temples.  "Go forth and be thy destiny"...they announced.  The problem was, what the hell was his destiny?

 

We are born and we die...throughout the process we tend to laugh and cry.  Those are beautiful & bountiful moments, if not the most apparent reasons why life is more peculiar than we give it credit for.  He crossed his legs like a woman wearing a short dress...thinking heavily of what needed to be done to achieve happiness and to realize the destiny they/he threw upon him.  Uncrossing his legs and focusing his eyes, he saw paths of righteousness dance across his lap and fondle his soul with their spirit.  The truth was about to hit home...

 

He met with a man named Jim who was a lost soul with no cause.  Jim's finances were about as healthy as Keith Richards lungs, yet they were alive now and screaming in terror.  But he could help...or so he thought.

 

He gave Pam a call and even though she was down on her luck, he thought he could help her too!!  Ironically, Jim & Pam needed the same thing.  They needed a warrior to help them travel through a corporate world that had little regard for their well being.  He tried to help each of them and fell short with both...

 

As he printed the standard denial notice to send to all those who don't qualify for what they may need, he tilted his neck gently until those warrior eyes saw that window he was looking out just moments before.  No clouds could be seen, only distant lights. 

 

After two cases of being unable to help, he realized his very destiny on this great big mystery we call earth.  There aren't many who will fight the cause that doesn't reward overnight.  There aren't many who will try to guide and teach and hold their hands no matter how hard the storm is falling upon them.  The destiny is simple.  The cause is great.

 

He is I and I am he and by the way....we are we and we should stand together!

 

Enough of the 3rd person B.S., I can help....it just may take some time.

Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker
Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA
The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around
Wow!!  That was great!  I thought I was reading a mystery novel.  I didn't know you had it in you.  LOL  Maybe you should persue a career in writing.
Feb 06, 2008 12:15 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Sis - You have some 'poet' in you my dear!  I like it!!

Lenza -  Means a lot coming from the best:-)

Mike - My little brother has already nicknamed me 'The Grim Reaper.'  Go figure.

Drinks on me Joe, but of course!

Elaine - And that's what it is really all about.

Neal- Ok, fair enough.  Keith Richards is that old looking chap from the Rolling Stones.  How's that for vague and confusing:-))

Missy - There are few things more fulfilling than walking someone through the rain, only to witness the beaming glow of the sun shine down upon them as their dreams & wishes are finally realized.

Sandra - I don't know, ask The Beatles.  Perhaps way back when, some people didn't know who exactly that was laying in the gutter.

Dan - Good point, everything needs to be kept in check to make sure you are receiving them:-)

Matt- (Setting up Paypal account now:-)

Brigita - If I do that, I'll need a cardboard box and bottle of cheap Scotch.  Just promise to visit me once in awhile:-)

Feb 06, 2008 02:03 AM
Janet Guilbault
Platinum Home Mortgage Company - Walnut Creek, CA
San Francisco Bay Area Direct Mortgage Lender

Beautiful piece, Jason. Many of us in the business are wondering why we worked so hard last year and made alot less than the year before. Many of us struggle with loans we can't do.

There are days when you just need to remember why you do what you do, and re-commit.

Glad you are here for the long haul.

Feb 06, 2008 02:08 AM
Jennifer Monroe
Indigo Home Team powered by Compass - Charlotte, NC
Real Estate REALTOR®/Broker/Designer
:)
Feb 06, 2008 02:15 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Janet - You know I am!  And don't you forget Cakewalk Mortgage!!

Jennifer - :-)

Feb 06, 2008 02:21 AM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Jason- I enjoyed the comment thread almost as much as your Post.....I liked seeing so many say how well you wrote this :)  Anyway, It's nice to know there are people like you out there to at least care, and try to help someone, even when the odds seem insurmountable :)
Feb 06, 2008 02:54 AM
Renae Bolton
Marketing 4 Realtors - Garfield Heights, OH
I'm your Professional Real Estate Marketing VA!

If you are half as good at helping people with their credit problems as you are at engaging people in your writing, you will definitely be a much-needed resource!  Fighting for the underdog is a worthy destiny, Jason!

~Renae

Feb 06, 2008 03:10 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Kathy - That's the thing about blogging, the comment threads make it so freaking cool.  Thank you my dear.

Renae - Wow, much appreciated Renae.  It is a worthy destiny indeed!

Feb 06, 2008 03:32 AM
Rick Kellow
Cherry Creek Mortgage - West Bend, WI
FHA & Reverse Mortgage Expert

very witty Jason... your talents extend well beyond your lending skills... great job... enjoy the cheese!!!

Rick

Feb 06, 2008 03:50 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Thanks Rick!  Looking forward to the cheese!!
Feb 06, 2008 04:16 AM
Anonymous
Lacey

Wow, Jason this was fun to read.  I actually read the whole thing while thinking heavily like man with legs uncrossed in slacks.  You really should get paid to blog.

Feb 06, 2008 05:16 AM
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Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Thank you so much Lacey!  All checks can be made payable to the International Bank of Jason Sardi:-)
Feb 06, 2008 05:39 AM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate
Okay, I like Neal's comment.  So, how many of you know who Keith Richard's is?  Yes, he is still alive!
Feb 06, 2008 06:34 AM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker
Jason,  Awesome!  Absolutely awesome.  What a beautifully written tale.  Loved the analogies.  Sorry they didn't work out as you may have hoped. 
Feb 06, 2008 08:10 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Thanks Marc.  A turn-down today is an eventual client down the road.
Feb 06, 2008 08:23 AM
Paul Slaybaugh
Homesmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ Real Estate
Welcome back, Jason. 
Feb 07, 2008 08:46 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
It's an honor to be here Slaybaugh:-)
Feb 07, 2008 08:50 AM
Paul Slaybaugh
Homesmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ Real Estate
I owe you a comment for this terrific effort, but I need to just enjoy the atmosphere you've created in the piece for awhile.  I feel like I'm in Gotham City, and it's pretty cool.
Feb 07, 2008 09:03 AM
Inna Hardison
ha media group - Orlando, FL
Wordpress for Real Estate & Design, Print HaMedia Group

Jason - few words can be found to comment on this one, at least in my vocabulary, so i'll just drool all over it:-)

Should we open up a dead rainers sort of thing for those philosophically inclined? Hmmm, the Hemlock Drinkers or something... Nope, we need a catchier title...

Feb 08, 2008 07:40 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Slaybaugh - Gotham's a pretty cool place huh!  As long as I have unlimited creative reign, I'll be posting here a lot.  Especially at night;-)

Inna - I hear there is new pill out on the pharmaceutical market for the 'Philosophically Challenged'.  Look for the Infomercial at a television near you.  Need a towel:-))

Feb 08, 2008 08:03 AM