December 2024 AR Challenge

Michael Jacobs - it is better to give than receive and what better ways to show you care than when something is delivered. Creative gift-giving comes in many forms, including communication. Ready or not, it is easy to remember others when its least expected or there is no obligation. 

Carol Williams - until this morning, I forgot all about that wonderful quote by Helen Steiner Rice. However, I never forgot the concept. My last closing was November 2023, and I sent something special to the Seller/Buyer. Even though I got that person a closing gift, I remember her and the things that were dear to her. She communicated back with gratitude and expressed the surprise and how much it meant to her to be remembered when she least expected. 

Keeping the spirt alive year-round is a blessing.  

Kat Palmiotti - Inflation has hit hard on many people these past few years. Being cognizant of other people's feelings is an attitude of gratitude than needs to circulate. There really is something to be grateful for and it doesn't have to be marked on a calendar date. I recall a lecture I heard a very long time ago when I lived outside of Texas. The most important part of the message that resonated loud and clear was no man is an island. 

And so, for the love of people that came into my life, I continue to remember the cycle of living with the true Christmas spirit because love is the greatest gift of all. 

Wayne Martin - your dad must have been wonderful. He knew it is better to give than to receive, and that's what gave him pleasure, that isn't a knee jerk reaction, but a loving one instead. May loving memories of your dad about how he lived remain with you always. 

I wish you happiness daily.  

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP 🥰

Nina Hollander, Broker - It appears to me that all the places you lived gave you more reasons to understand people as a whole, and not just because they are locals or referrals. Truer words were never spoken loud enough. When holidays are around (or not), "thoughtfulness and kindness are gifts that know no boundaries."

Thank you for your warmth and wisdom year-round. 

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - You are blessed with many grandchildren. I only have one and you betcha I send many unexpected gifts from my heart to her often. When it comes to something to a child as Christmas, never be selfish, is my model. 

To me, I find listening, really listening to the needs of others, stays with me and bounces back to them in unexpected ways. For example, my granddaughter has a summer birthday. Once she expressed to me how she wished she could have been born during a school calendar year. I asked why? She said because in school, our teachers have the entire class remember the birthday child. When I heard that, I started sending her a 1/2 birthday gift to remind her she is loved.

Lew Corcoran - the only way we can get to peace in this world is to keep the spirit of giving year-round, and to be considerate of other people's needs. 

I really enjoyed your post about "Your Brother's Keeper." 

George Souto - that's pretty funny! I'm sure it would be something the recipient does not own. Too funny!

Kathy Streib - thank you for your sweet comment. I received warm fuzzies! Gifts from the heart seems to hit a home run and can become treasures. 

Your mother sounds like she was never selfish; always thoughtful and kind. 

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 - I appreciate you thoughtfulness here on ActiveRain to all members. You have a caring heart too.