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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
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It is awesome when simple gifts that show the thought that was put in to them, mean so much!

Dec 23, 2020 08:37 AM #1
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Nina Hollander
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Hi Debb... thoughtful gifts from the heart are truly the best... and not just a Christmas time! Your story about the ornament made out of your Dad's shirt brought tears to my eyes. I might just need to get one of those pine cones for Bingo... he loves his chew toys.

Dec 23, 2020 09:09 AM #2
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Sharon Lee
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Debb-How wonderful and truly sweet. I can see why it touched your heart.  Both very clever and very thoughtful.  Finnegan looks very happy with his new and safe pinecone. 

Dec 23, 2020 09:21 AM #3
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Lottie Kendall
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Hi Debb - two wonderful stories, each a tribute to sharing and caring. Wishing you, Bernie and all a wonderful Christmas.

Dec 23, 2020 09:30 AM #4
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Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
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Hi there Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty so true. It really is the thought that counts. 

Dec 23, 2020 09:58 AM #5
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Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
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Hi Nina Hollander it touched my heart too. And yes, Bingo would love this toy. 

Dec 23, 2020 10:01 AM #6
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Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
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Sharon Lee - he does like it a lot. By the way, I didn't even make the "love me" connection. I do it too! 

Dec 23, 2020 10:03 AM #7
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Thanks so much, Lottie Kendall - Merry Christmas to you. 

Dec 23, 2020 10:03 AM #8
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Awwww wonderful gifts from the heart.  How sweet of your daughter to make such a lovely ornament. And Missy Kathy Streib isn't she a smart one to know about a safe pinecone for Finnegan to 'cherish'.  Sounds like he's doing so and let's hope that continues Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD !

Dec 23, 2020 10:31 AM #9
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Debb,

That was thoughtful of Kathy Streib to send a gift to Finnegan.  And I love Kelsea's creativity.  I have a feeling you will keep it and place it on the tree every year...A

Dec 23, 2020 10:44 AM #10
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Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
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I love the sentiment in your title line, Debb.  There is nothing better than a creative gift that comes from the heart.

Dec 23, 2020 11:44 AM #11
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Myrl Jeffcoat
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CONGRATULATIONS Debb and Bernie, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Dec 23, 2020 11:45 AM #12
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Good afternoon Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD ,

I love your gifts from the heart. They really do mean the most don't they. The time in effort in being creative is so appreciated!

Dec 23, 2020 11:47 AM #13
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Anna Banana Kruchten CRS CRB, Phoenix Broker Kelsea and Kathy Streib definitely knocked it out of the park. 

Dec 23, 2020 01:28 PM #14
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Yes, Ron and Alexandra Seigel Finnegan is treasuring his "safe" pine cones, and we are going to treasure the gift from Kelsea. You're right. 

Dec 23, 2020 01:29 PM #15
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Glad you like the title Myrl Jeffcoat and thank you for the feature. I appreciate it so much. D

Dec 23, 2020 01:30 PM #16
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Hi there Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR - yes, gifts given some thought and that come from the heart are very special. 

Dec 23, 2020 01:32 PM #17
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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Debb,

I am so impressed with Kelsea's creativity.  That really was so out of the box thinking  A

Dec 23, 2020 02:54 PM #18
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Sharon Lee I'm grateful you noticed it. 

Dec 23, 2020 03:52 PM #19
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I thought so too Alexandra.  Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Dec 23, 2020 03:52 PM #20
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Lynnea Miller
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What great stories. I am sure your family will treasure the "dad's shirt" ornaments for years to come - and wonderful for your dog!  Merry Christmas to you. 

Dec 23, 2020 04:14 PM #21
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
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Did Finnigan open his chew toy gift early 😃

Merry Christmas Eve Eve Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD 

Dec 23, 2020 05:46 PM #22
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Ed Silva
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A great imagination to find the pieces and then create ornaments of memories for all to appreciate

Dec 23, 2020 07:25 PM #23
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Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
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Aww, those gifts are so special.  I love gifts that come from the heart so much!  The boys definitely look happy to be with their Grandpa!

Dec 24, 2020 05:04 AM #24
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Laura Cerrano
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I love a random homemade heartfelt gift myself. I hope you all get some great gifts this year!

Dec 24, 2020 03:49 PM #25
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Kathy Streib
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Hi Debb and Bernie- I cannot believe that I missed this post. Thank you!  And I'm so happy that Finnegan likes this "pine cone."  The gift from your daughter, Kelsea, is one of the most thoughtful gifts I've seen. That is a true treasure and yes...a gift from the heart. 

Dec 26, 2020 02:40 PM #26
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
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Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - What a thoughtful gift from Kelsea! It's a keeper. She really knows how to move you in the most perfect way. Value? PRICELESS!!!

Dec 28, 2020 09:42 AM #27
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Endre Barath, Jr.
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Debb & Bernie what a lovely post and indeed the best gifts come from the heart and sadly many do not get this simple concept, Endre

Dec 28, 2020 10:30 PM #28
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Grant Schneider
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Good morning Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD - the homemade gifts from my daughters are always kept and cherished.  What a nice gift fro Kathy Streib for Finnegan.

Dec 29, 2020 09:41 AM #29
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Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
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Awesome gifts!

The first one brought tears to my eyes....what a wonderful and thoughtful idea! I can't think of a better gift than one filled with so much love as that.

The second one....bravo Kathy Streib - so thoughtful!

Dec 30, 2020 07:33 AM #30