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Wordless Wednesday…First

 

August 2017 was a memorable time for two reasons…Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area AND little Raffe took his place in the hearts of our family. 

 

My niece and her husband received him when he was less than two weeks old…just before they had to evacuate before Harvey arrived. 


Last weekend, Raffe played in a Little League All-Star game…they won!

 

The next day, we gathered to celebrate his First Communion. 






We have been blessed to watch him grow and thrive thanks to my niece's and her husband's love and guidance. 

 

 

 While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. 
Angela Schwindt

 





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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - congratulation to Raffe for multiple reasons.  The quote by Angela Schwindt speaks volumes.  And says it well.  

May 21, 2025 04:38 AM
Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs keep children in your life...it's a great way to stay young at heart. 

May 21, 2025 12:27 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy. Such lovely photos that will be the stuff of lovely memories one day. Congratulations to Raffe on a wonderful month.

May 21, 2025 04:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker when I think of what his life would have been without by niece and her husband, I feel so grateful. 

May 21, 2025 12:27 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. Raffe is one lucky boy for sure. Only two people are luckier than him, mom and dad! Enjoy your day.

May 21, 2025 04:54 AM
Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin Couldn't have said it better myself. 

May 21, 2025 12:28 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

How wonderful! Thank you for sharing Raffe!

May 21, 2025 05:23 AM
Kat Palmiotti

haha, Kathy Streib - I did not get the "someone's talking about you" vibes!

May 21, 2025 02:35 PM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti Were your ears burning today? I was telling Larry about your spoons. 

May 21, 2025 12:28 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, Very sweet photo of him celebrating the win. Moments like that say it all!

May 21, 2025 05:56 AM
Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 Thank you Larry and Sheila- I'm having fun watching him grow up. 

May 21, 2025 12:31 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

That is a pretty awesome story. In my family his nickname would be Harvey. We are a brutal bunch...lol

May 21, 2025 06:35 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty Harvey isn't too bad. Our good friend's middle son's nickname is "Pickle"   

May 21, 2025 12:32 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Kathy. Thanks for sharing this story.

Enjoy every special moment with your family.

May 21, 2025 06:37 AM
Kathy Streib

Roy Kelley Thank you!!! Hello to Chef Dolores.

May 21, 2025 12:33 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Congratulations to you and Raffe, he is having an outstanding month and looks to be growing into a young man with prospects and principles.

May 21, 2025 07:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I love all of the experiences his parents are giving him. And, he's maturing very well. 

May 21, 2025 12:34 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

Congratulations to Raffe on the team win and on his First Communion. I love the photos!

Jeff

May 21, 2025 10:47 AM
Kathy Streib

Thank you Jeff Dowler, CRS  I hope he stays with baseball. Our friend's son loved it. Being in Texas and the fact that he is 6'4" and built for football, he went that route and received a full ride from Baylor. He still misses baseball.

May 21, 2025 12:36 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy sounds like Raffe is a special young man, and love by everyone.

May 21, 2025 12:39 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Kathy,

I love the photo of you and Raffe! OMG..how he is growing with the love and support from the whole family! The quote by Angela Schwindt is a keeper...I've not heard that one and love the message....it's so true!

May 21, 2025 01:17 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this heartfelt story, Kathy Streib—it's a beautiful reminder of how love and resilience shine through tough times. I truly appreciate your kindness in sharing Raffe’s journey; it’s moments like these that inspire us all. 😊

May 21, 2025 03:24 PM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Kathy- this is great story. The family photo is awesome. He is a very blessed young boy. Thanks for sharing. Loved the quote by Angela Schwindt. 

May 21, 2025 04:54 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Raffe is definitely becoming a very fine young man!  I love the photo from his first communion and the one of you with him after his first communion!

May 22, 2025 05:46 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Raffe is quite a handsome boy. They grow up so fast!

May 22, 2025 08:46 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy what a special little boy Raffe is and I love the picture of the two of you!  That little guy has brought so much joy to your family!  Let the joy continue on and on!

May 22, 2025 10:47 AM