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Happy Birthday to my Heavenly Mom!

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

My Parents Wedding Day!

 

Makes me smile thinking of my Mom, of which I do often!  I know when my sense of humor comes out (which is a lot) I learned that from her.  She taught me the design world and in fact got me started at a very young age.  She'd say, just pick a color and paint it and if you don't like it paint over it!  One time I wanted to 'build' a wall and make a bedroom in the basement for just me, complete with bathroom (which was already there). She said, as long as you do it from start to finish, with a little help a long the way - go for it.  This began my love of rehabbing homes at a young age once I was out of the house.

More importantly she taught me to be kind, loving and always have a positive outlook. For that I will always be grateful 💞  She, along with my Dad showed me to work smart and know that I could do and be whatever I wanted to do and be.  They called me their 'determined' one, but honestly all the kids were like this!  Lordy getting a bunch of Kruchten kids together was a hoot!  It was like a comedy show on wheels. And my Mom always led the show!  She was so darn funny! 

I also so appreciate learning the meaning of 'being of service' and caring about what's going on in our communities. Mom was always helping out other families and I was able to go with her on many of her visits.

Last night, on her Birthday (October 8th) Gary and I listened to beautiful piano music and violin music and made a toast to my Mom.  Mom gave me my love of classical music and it still  touches my soul deeply to this day!

There is so much I could share about my Mom!

So now my friends, I have a few tears in my eyes, thinking of what a 'cool' Mom I truly had raise me to be who I am today! I am beyond grateful for that gift! 

 💞 Happy Heavenly Birthday Mom! 💞

 

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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Anna "Banana" Kruchten nice photo of your parents. Happy Birthday to your Heavenly Mom!

Oct 09, 2024 08:30 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thanks so much John Pusa! I always loved their wedding picture. Totally WWII era.

Oct 10, 2024 11:28 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Anna - a nice tribute to your mom's birthday memory.  Life is definitely a sensory moment where countless emotions combine.  Fondly remembered music, photos from the past and an appropriate toast complement them.  

Oct 10, 2024 02:40 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Michael Jacobs I feel so fortunate to have had such a great MOM!  Often times I find myself doing something and think....gee who's hanging out with me today!  Yup it's Mom!  I always know!!

Oct 10, 2024 11:30 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Anna,

What a lovely tribute to your mom! Its really is wonderful you understand the impact she had on you and your siblings life . Your gratefulness speaks volumes on your love for your mom. Keep toasting her on October 8th, while listening to classical music. The good vibes of remembrance of her are keeping her name alive out there in the universe. I've always said the second time you die is when no one remembers who you where, what you contributed or utters your name.

Oct 10, 2024 04:53 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX oh I so know why I became who I became! I even look like her - the only one that does out of 8 of us. You know, I find myself thanking her quite often as I go through my time as I know when whatever I'm doing is a direct reflection of what she taught me.  Pretty cool!

Oct 10, 2024 11:33 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Anna. Giving credit where credit is due is becoming more rare today. Kudos to you for not forgetting. The toast with Gary was a special touch. Enjoy your day.

Oct 10, 2024 05:11 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Wayne Martin of I never forget!  Not a chance as I'm so much like her! As I mentioned above I often find myself doing something and know who and why I'm doing it.....and it's Mom! Especially decorating and her funny sense of humor.  She'd have a whole room in stiches - my friends couldn't believe she was so cool....and funny!

Oct 10, 2024 11:35 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Awww, that is a beautiful post about your mom. She sounds like a wonderful person, and I'm so glad you were able to enjoy each other. You obviously have an awful lot of amazing memories!

Oct 10, 2024 05:43 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Kat Palmiotti thank you!  She is easy to talk about or write about. I could honestly write a book about her! So many amazing little things I learned - and big two.  She was especially good with little kids.  At our lake home she'd take them on an 'adventure.  Simply down the tree-lined dirt path there were magical things just waiting to be found. When she and the kids back to the house.....their pockets were filled with their treasures and of course they had to tell the rest of us about all the magical mysteries waiting for us too!  I can bet cha those kids remember those adventures!  Lots of fun, every day stories!

Oct 10, 2024 11:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Anna... you did indeed have a "cool" Mom. Mine also taught me how important it was a for a woman to be independent and know how to stand on her own two feet. My mother died in 1998, but I still miss her and think of her often... I think I've realized that we never stop missing our mothers no matter how long they've been gone.

Oct 10, 2024 06:25 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker oh you got that right!  Stand up for yourself girl!  You are strong and smart! My Dad was the same way.  So there were no excuses allowed!  Get out there and get it done!  You clearly know that drill!  Aren't we lucky! My Mom died a few years after your Mom did and I missed her a lot that first year for sure.  Over the years I can feel her with me - and I know it.  That has been cool too!

Oct 10, 2024 11:42 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Anna "Banana" Kruchten hi Anna... it's funny how a loss like this works... you go for days feeling okay and then suddenly a feeling of great sorrow comes over you... even 20+ years later.

Oct 11, 2024 03:58 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Happy Friday Nina Hollander, Broker you know, I don't fell sorrow at all and haven't in years.  I just feel her joy of life and fun that oozed out of her!  And I know she's around whenever I'm doing something artistic ( as in design) and I know she's still giving me her advice!  How bout this?  Or how bout that?  Fun memories!

Oct 11, 2024 10:42 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Anna "Banana" Kruchten a great way to think about it, my friend!

Oct 11, 2024 10:52 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Awww Anna Banana, I see where you got your humor from and your go to attitude that makes you special.  She sounds like a perfect, funny, wise mom.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Oct 10, 2024 08:57 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Will Hamm she was 'the' cool Mom! Everybody loved her!  You wouldn't believe how may folks showed up at her celebration of life.  Well over a thousand! I've never seen anything like that celebration of life again. Was she perfect?  Naaa what teenager thinks their parents are perfect!  LOL!! 

Oct 10, 2024 11:45 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Anna:

What treasured, wonderful memories from and about your Mom! Happy Heavenly Birthday.

Jeff

Oct 10, 2024 09:53 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS thank you!  It's pretty easy to write or talk about her.  So many great stories!

Oct 10, 2024 11:46 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Anna "Banana" Kruchten our moms may no longer be with us physically, but they will forever be in our hearts.

Oct 10, 2024 04:11 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi George Souto that is so true.  They are forever in our hearts!  And mine makes me smile a lot!

Oct 11, 2024 10:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Anna- Happy Heavenly Birthday to your mother!!!  What a legacy she left and I see much of that in you!!!  Toasting your mom and playing the music she loved is the perfect way to say "you're remembered, mom."

Oct 10, 2024 05:35 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Good Afternoon Ms Kathy Streib !  I am so much like my Mom it's kind of crazy.  One of my brothers said to me the other day.....you were always the happy one all the time.  Yup!  That was me!  And who do I thank for that!  Yup.....Mom!  Now my older sister doesn't see things as I do back then, you'd think she grew up in a different family!   Kind of odd to me!

Oct 11, 2024 10:46 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Anna "Banana" Kruchten - What a beautiful mother you have! She was your guiding light and a great role model for you! Her smile is beautiful, and her dress is too! Clearly you learned how to honor your mother and father and that made all the difference in the woman you became. I love that you learned skills about rehabbing homes at such an early age. 

Oct 15, 2024 04:45 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP I feel very fortunate and grateful to have had the Mom and Dad I was blessed with to raise me.How the heck they managed to turn out 8 kids.....mind boggling to me!  I was one of those 'middle' ones so that was a pretty good place to be!

Oct 17, 2024 10:30 AM