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A Time to Emerge From Our Past and Move Forward With Change

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Mortgage and Lending with Independent

 

Today was my beautiful's Daughter Graduation for the 4yr Old Class at The Wave Children's Learning Center. Thinking back how much she grown and how fast they grow up has really made me a proud Father.  It's moment like these you cherich and reflect how much your child's life impacts you.

Graduation is a time to celebrate the forthcoming of one phase of life to another. So true in life whether we are just starting out as Real Estate Professionals or graduating from a renter to homeowner, the graduation process or progression of life changes is to move forward.

During the ceremony they announced the children's name meaning and what they want to be when they grow up. This reminded me of how many changes we all went through, I can remember when I wanted to be a Fireman at my Daughter's age and how many times have that changed throughout my life.  We can't predict the future and we have to embrace the unknown.

We all sat in pure joy and laughter watching a picture slide of all the wonderful school year memories. It's great to see the innocence of children's laughter and joy coming from a time of where no worries of work, money and responsibility.  This is the purest form of life, happiness and laughter. Makes me realize that if we all try to capture our children's hearts we all might be in a better world.

At last, the finale all the little ones cheered and jumped for joy after they got their diploma.  The symbolism of success and accomplishment also holds true in life.  Many times we reach for that status symbol of the fancy car, the fancy boat or fancy clothes, but many times we tend to forget that a diploma is just a piece of paper the real success and accomplishment is in you and to me the biggest success is my Daughter.

It's not goodbye, but hello to the future and farewell to the past.  Memories will not be forgotten and new memories will be made.  Heres to thinking positive to what life throws at us for the future, we can't change the past and can only change what we can do now and for the future.  So let's not dwell on our mistakes and focus on learning from them instead and let's make the next phase of our lives a good one.

 

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Yvette Smith
LONG & FOSTER - Williamsburg, VA
Realtor In Williamsburg VA, Homes for Sale

Justin, That's just prescious.  They grow up so fast! She's beautiful.

Jun 09, 2008 03:30 PM
Elizabeth Ward Small
REALTOR & CEO The 3B Method Seminars - Burlington, NC

You are a wonderful dad! Treasure them - they grow too fast!

REALTOR. Liz

Jun 09, 2008 03:32 PM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Justin~ What a cute little girl.  I have 4 grown children myself, and it seems like yesterday they were graduating.  The time flies by, savor the moments!

Jun 09, 2008 03:32 PM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Yvette - I know it just seems like only yesterday she was still a baby, thanks for commenting and sharing my joy.

Liz - Thank you for the wonderful comment

Vickie - Thanks for the compliment, I will definitely savor the moments!!  Thanks for stopping by!

Jun 09, 2008 03:47 PM
Tina Merritt
Nest Realty - Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Real Estate

Justin, it was a wonderful night for our little ones, wasn't it?  We are lucky to have found such a warm, loving place for our children to grow and learn in these precious young years.

Tina in Virginia

Jun 09, 2008 11:23 PM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Tina - Yes the Wave Center is perfect, such a great place for our children.  Too bad I didn't see you there, hope your child had a good ceremony!!

Jun 10, 2008 02:10 AM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Naoma - Awww I remember when you and Sandra came on by, man has times changed.  I can't wait to see your newborn baby soon!!

Jun 10, 2008 07:55 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I enjoyed reading your post. Kids grow up so fast.

Jun 10, 2008 09:54 AM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Gita - Thank you for the comment! :)

Jun 10, 2008 11:11 AM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Justin, what a beautiful child. You are just starting down the road to wonderful memories. Enjoy them !

Jun 10, 2008 11:54 PM
Eleanor Thorne
Equity Resources - Cary, NC
Advantage Lending 919-649-5058

Justin... this is a milestone to be celebrated... the next few years are going to be some of your favorites!

Jun 11, 2008 12:33 AM
Bo Buchanan
Kettley Realtors - Oswego, IL

Oh My gosh- you have a four year old daughter? I'm amazed - you don't look old enough to have kids!!!

Jun 11, 2008 04:51 PM
Justin Williams
Independent - Virginia Beach, VA
Loan Officer

Missy - Thanks for the kind words and feedback. I know I just can't wait for whats in store in the future, maybe ill just skip the teenager stage for a while :D

Eleanor - Thanks for commenting and like I told Missy, Can't wait for the next few years

Bo - LOL Actually I am not offended, I get that a lot especially at the bars, I do have a baby face but it works in my favor when I get really old :)

Jun 12, 2008 11:54 AM