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Thoughts for a friend...

By
Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential

Good morning!

I woke this morning with thoughts of a friend…

Just before bedtime last night, my boss had reached out to me. She wanted me to know that one of my good friends at work had been admitted to the hospital earlier in the day…

Chest pains. Certainly a scary thing for those of us north of 50. And it was scary for me to hear…

I am worried about my friend. She is sweet, kind, hard working, caring, and a wonderful listener…

She has been there for me through the years. She has been there on my lowest days with a loving hug or a wonderful shoulder rub... 

She is a single mother. She has children that need her. Kids that need their mom to take them to soccer practice. To lead them by example with a quiet inner strength. To inspire them through hard work, grit, and a sweet sensitivity…

She is a hard working real estate agent. She teaches music to children in our community. She takes care of her aging parents. She works at a retail store in town on her “free time” to provide for her family…

She is important. She is needed. She touches the lives of so many in her amazing, quiet, understated way…

So I sit here this morning realizing that life is short. I breathe in the air deeply and appreciate what the world has given me. I count my blessings of which I have many…

And I am thinking of a friend, and saying a prayer for her…

Have a blessed Friday!

Ken

Comments(9)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Ken. Make every moment count and hopefully have good health until the last breath! Hope your friend recovers quickly! Enjoy your day!

Nov 08, 2019 04:45 AM
Ken Tracy

Thank you Wayne!!  You are so sweet to follow my story and read my posts.  I appreciate you!


Ken

Nov 08, 2019 05:26 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Life indeed is short, Ken. Sending good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery for your friend.

Nov 08, 2019 05:07 AM
Ken Tracy

Thank you Nina!!  I look forward to visiting her this morning and hopefully raising her spirits!!


Thank you for reading!


Ken

Nov 08, 2019 05:26 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Ken - here is another wish for a speedy and full recovery for your friend.  

Nov 08, 2019 06:39 AM
Ken Tracy

Thanks Michael!!  She is getting tests done.  Was good to see her in fairly good spirits this morning, and we hope for the best!


Ken

Nov 08, 2019 01:29 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I'll hold the vision she's going to be better than ever.....and what a lovely woman. Your lucky to have such a great friend.  PS Bring her some bright and cheery colored flowers!!

Nov 08, 2019 10:23 AM
Ken Tracy

Hi Anna!! Thanks so much!!  Saw her for a bit this morning then they took her off for tests...


I appreciate your kind words!


Ken

Nov 08, 2019 01:30 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Ken,
I hope your friend/peer has a quick recovery. It sounds like she is a busy person dealing with much stress.  I hope she finds a way to relieve some stress yet keep the strength she needs to serve those who count on her.  And, perhaps she can learn to ask for some help for herself. That's not an easy lesson for most of us but people DO want to help if they just know what to do.

Nov 08, 2019 11:18 AM
Ken Tracy

Thanks so much Carol!!  She certainly does have a lot on her plate, and handles it with grace...


Thanks again!
Ken

Nov 08, 2019 01:31 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Ken- I hope that your friend has a quick recovery. She sounds like the kind of person who is there for everyone, including her friends like you. 

Nov 08, 2019 11:28 AM
Ken Tracy

Thank you Kathy!!  She certainly is...


Ken

Nov 08, 2019 01:30 PM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

How's she doing?

 

Nov 09, 2019 06:15 AM
Ken Tracy

Hi Candice!  Thanks for following up.  The tests came back negative for any blockage or heart attack fortunately...


She is still in the hospital today, and hoping to be released this weekend...


Thanks for following up!


Ken

Nov 09, 2019 11:23 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Sounds like a woman with a lot on her shoulders. And a truly loving person.  I am hoping there is a positive ending to this story of friendship. And yes, life is short, we do need to savor the moments with deep appreciation. Please let us know how she is doing. Thank you.  D 

Nov 09, 2019 06:43 AM
Ken Tracy

Hi Debb!!  Thanks!  Her tests came back negative for blockages or heart attack fortunately, although they still don't know the cause of the issues...


She is hoping to be released this weekend...


Thanks for following up!


Ken

Nov 09, 2019 11:24 AM