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Thankful Thursday ~ Second Chances

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

I always enjoy reading Carol Williams “Second Chance Saturday Series.” Her goal is giving deserving posts more exposure and I so appreciate her providing such a variety of posts.

I like her quote about her series “Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren’t fabulous the first time around but because the timing and circumstances weren’t quite right. You just got overlooked.”

The “timing and circumstance’s” part especially resonates with me. I believe things happen for a reason and good will come out of even unfortunate scenarios.

I live by many of Maya Angelou quotes:

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy: a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.

I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away.

My Geno was the best thing that ever happened to me and I am grateful for every minute, hour and day we spent together. Had we met at another time in our lives we would have never been.

Gene became my best friend and soulmate. We worked and traveled the world together. He became a guiding force in our family and would move mountains for his grandchildren. Timing is everything.

 

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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- I do love your post!!!  Timing is everything and so is being open to the next opportunity.  I do wish I'd had the opportunity to meet Geno. 

May 20, 2021 06:16 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Kathy Streib I so wish you had the opportunity to meet him..what a ball of fire and so full of life! He never met a stranger and he touched so many lives. Just thinking about him makes me smile.

May 20, 2021 08:06 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

You were fortunate to have Geno in your life, Dorie.  His legacy and your's too, remains in your children and grandchildren.

May 20, 2021 08:15 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

You are right Myrl Jeffcoat .

May 21, 2021 07:32 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Dorie.

I agree, timing is everything.  I can recall so many times, it all came down to timing.  I'm sure Geno is proud of everyone.

May 21, 2021 12:43 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

He is with us every day James Dray 

May 21, 2021 07:32 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Dorie - I know you had a wonderful life with Geno and I enjoyed reading about it.  And Carol Williams this really should be included on Second Chance Saturday.

May 21, 2021 03:41 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you Grant Schneider !

May 21, 2021 07:33 AM
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

Good morning Dorie,
Speaking of timing is everything, tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of my Max's passing. Whenever I read your loving tributes to your Geno, I think of Max. I believe they might have been much alike.  Thank you for sharing. It makes me smile to know you shared such a special love. 

I believe much of my ability to navigate through all of the unfortunate circumstances in life is that I also believe good comes out of unfortunate scenarios.  I would go a step further and say more than good... amazing things can happen if you believe and let it.

May 21, 2021 04:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I couldn't agree more Carol Williams. Isn't it amazing to think your Max has been gone 10 years?? I can hardly believe it's coming up on 20 months since Geno left us. But you have many wonderful memories and that is so important.

May 21, 2021 07:35 AM
Carol Williams

What's interesting to me, Dorie Dillard Austin TX is 10 years ago I thought I could never be happy again when I lost Max. Over the years what made me sad to think about (what I lost) has turned into happy memories. I consider that a blessing.  Maybe I should write a blog post about that.

May 21, 2021 07:52 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Dorie - the importance of second chances can't be underestimated.  Of course, we know real estate can turn them from a problem into an opportunity and eventually a solution.  They definitely work in similar ways in real life.  Nicely told.  

May 21, 2021 04:44 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you Michael Jacobs!

May 21, 2021 07:36 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I always love your posts about how much you loved Geno, such a wonderful thing to have true love in your life!

May 21, 2021 05:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I am so blessed to have had the years with him...in retrospect it just flew by Brian England 

May 21, 2021 07:37 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dorie,

I had goose bumps reading your post and I love all your quotes, and Maya Angelou is one of my favorite wise women.  Ron and I appreciate each other every day, every moment..A

 

May 21, 2021 07:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Maya has the best quotes and is definitely my favorite wise woman! Its good to realize the "special connection" you have every day and feel grateful Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

May 21, 2021 07:39 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Hey there Dorie! Sounds like Geno was a true blessing from God for you.

May 21, 2021 10:12 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Yes he was Rocky Dickerson 

May 22, 2021 08:24 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. Timing may not be everything but it beats the hell out of whatever is in second place. Enjoy your day.

May 22, 2021 05:19 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Treasure your fond memories.

Take care, be safe and have a lovely weekend.

May 22, 2021 08:45 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, you definitely had a great second chance to spend some valuable and previous years with Geno.

May 22, 2021 03:34 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

As you know I share a common thread to yours.  Sometimes the fates just set up right for people and the second chance is the best thing that happens to us.

May 22, 2021 06:31 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Dorie:

What a touching tribute to Geno, and such a blessing for you to have had the time together that you did.

Thank you for sharing Angelou's quotes - they were wonderful to read and ponder!

Jeff

May 24, 2021 10:57 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Dorie.....I love your story about You and Geno.  And this picture from 1994 is fanastic.  I so agree...you met at the perfect time, what a blessing to you and your whole family.  Truly a gift of love!

May 25, 2021 02:17 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dorie Dillard Austin TX 
Yes - and you for Geno as well!
"Timing is everything."

All the best - Lynn

May 28, 2021 07:49 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Dorie Dillard Austin TX - There does come a point when we can look at old photos and they bring a smile to our face.  Geno is missed but he is forever in your heart.

May 29, 2021 03:26 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yours and Geno's was a true love and that is evident in the smiles on your faces Dorie Dillard Austin TX, what a beautiful story and nice shout out for Second Chances. Thank you for the entry to ActiveRain May Contest - Life is a Story!

May 31, 2021 08:30 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Ah, the wisdom of Maya Angelou never ceases to be spot-on, does it, Dorie?! 

I'm completely with you - it's all about timing in life. Ray and I have talked about timing when we met as well. He swears that had we met when he was ambulatory, I would not have given him a chance at all! LOL

I'm so happy that you and your best friend and soul mate were able to meet at the perfect time in life. I'm a big believer that you haven't lived life until you're married to your soul mate and BFF. We are so blessed to have had that in our lives and I know you feel the same way. 

As for Carol's weekly posts - it's one of the highlights of the week for me too!

May 31, 2021 08:45 AM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

A beautiful story and I couldn't agree more, second chances brought joy beyond imagination into my life.

Jun 01, 2021 10:43 PM