Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS,

I did watch the video and understand what you went through from the eyes of a child. I lived through Carla (Houston).  However, I was a child and was not in the same situation as you. The motivational quote you chose for today is so powerful. Thank you for sharing it.

Great post and oh, so true. I realize the truth in that last quote, "be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help and brave enough to ask for it." Not always easy to ask for help, especially when you are generally the giver.

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS, this is so true. We may not recognize how strong we are until we have no choice but to be strong. Certain events in our lives push us to our limits. Some may be overwhelmed while others push as hard as they can. You certainly had your share. 

Good afternoon debe. We do survive and thrive when tested or not. You have and so have I.

A beautiful and inspiring message for this Monday... I wish you a wonderful week.

Good morning Debe Maxwell, CRS ,

What a powerful quote and message to bring us this Monday morning. I especially needed this one this morning ..you are a tower of strength my friend and yours radiates to everyone you come in contact with..thank you for being you.

Debe the challenges in our life shape us into who we are.  It is our choice if the shaping will make us stronger or quitters.

Debe Maxwell, CRS - Hurricane Hugo was a force to be reckoned with and you did it with a 16-month-old, pregnant and all! You certainly are strong, smart, and brave. And no matter how busy you are, you always find a way to not let anyone down. Your top priority is family and seamlessly you make things happen for other people behind the scenes without giving a shout out to yourself. Never, ever would I think you'd ever invite a pity party to your house or your blog. 

Debe,

We do survive and hopefully are better people for it. It is part of life in our neck of the woods to have fires, flash floods and earthquakes, like it is in your part to have hurricanes.  Happy Monday.  A

Wow Debe Maxwell, CRS this is a very moving post. I didn't know that Hugo hit Charlotte that hard. It's amazing what we learn about our neighbors when a devasting situation occures. It brings out the best in people and I've witnessed that many a time over the years. You are so right, sometimes we don't know how strong and resourceful we all are - until sometimes happens to prove it. I've had times when I had no idea of how I was going to make it through a situation....but I always did as it seems to me is the case with most of us.

Good afternoon Debe Maxwell, CRS - pitching in and helping is something that we as Americans have done for each other.  We are all stronger because of it.

I am glad that this year was not to bad for hurricans byt the season is not over yet right?

That saying whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger is so true.

Hi Debe:

Thank you for such a powerful and inspiring message. It seems disasters bring out the best in humanity overall, perhaps with a few exceptions, with people doing what they can to help others in need, and without being asked.

Jeff

Hi Debe:

And that is what we all SHOULD focus on, because that's what's most important. It's a shame some try to take advantage but that happens in life regardless, disaster or not.

Jeff

Morning Debe.

That was some massive destruction to Charlotte.  Curious, how long did it take to get things up and running again

Very moving, poignant, inspirational post, Debe, an amazing story.  What an ordeal but you and the city triumphed over it. Love hearing all the good that was done selflessly to restore your lovely Charlotte.  We don't hear enough about all the good deeds by so many in good times and bad.  

Good morning Debe, a very inspirational way to start the day. It certainly brings back memories. Like Hugo, Irma was challenging to live through. However, it brought out the best in people as everyone rallied together in the community to support each other and pitch in to help clean up. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

Great post to read first thing in the morning!  I say all the time how great most people are we work with, for, etc.  

Debe, This reminds me of when Sandy hit Long Island, and how it still affects those living mostly on the South Shore. You bring a wonderful inspirational story to living in Charlotte during Hugo, and how people supported each other during times like it...

Thank you very much, Debe, for sharing this special message.

Hello Debe - Strong roots along with foundations of many kinds provide the "steadiness" that important.  In the past, present and the future.  

Great quote and great story.  Hurricanes can take a lot out of you.  Charlotte is a beautiful city, I have been there.  When these storms are constantly feared, something has to be done.  In Florida they seem to be an inevitable catastrophe every few years.  This wears all of us down psychologically.  And I can see the parallel to struggles we have in life.  We have to keep our spirits high, pray, and do what we can do.  Either by ourselves or with the help of others who care and love us.

Debe, I was in Boston, MA and I can still clearly remember what Hugo did. This was like going back in time.... it even made a mess in New York and Connecticut if memory serves me right.... Loved how you tied this flashback to your Motivational Quote...Endre

Debe either you are up late or you are up early:) I am going to bed now, hope all is well with you. How is Ray? Endre

Hi Debe,
That is a very poignant collage of photos.  Storms come in many forms in life, don't they.  My experience in survival has been staying in the moment and not worrying about what's ahead. Just do what you can right now... in this moment, today.   I know you and Ray could write a book.  I'll look forward to hearing your story when you're ready to tell it.

Great story!!! Very inspiring!!!

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have"

Such a touching and motivational post! Love this and it is so true : Giving Real Estate Terms A New Direction For A Better You

Hi Debe- I can picture you out there doing what needed to be done!!! When you can find something positive after events such as Hugo, you know that life will go on and you will thrive. We have all been with you on Ray's and your journey and cannot wait to read more about it. 

This is so true!

you never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have