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Wednesday's Path!

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Here we are and it's Wednesday already!  Thank Goodness!  I for one am so looking forward to the fall weather here in PHX (which means cooler - a lot cooler)!  I have a secret weapon I'm about to take out- fall decorations!  It might be hot outside but it will seem cool in our house!  

I took the above photo while I was hiking in the preserve behind our home.  There are a lot of paths to take!  Kind of like life!  Right now, my path has been a long and slow process but I'm getting there, one step at a time.  Soon I hope to be able to go out walking just to walk.  Might be awhile yet, but I'm working on it day by day. 

More good news.  I'm finally back in my office and able to work at my desk.  Ok so I'm not really working (I am retired 😊) but you know what I mean!   It's been well over 6 months that I could work from my office.  I had my computer hooked up to the TV in the family room (thanks to Gary) so I could stay active on ActiveRain etc!  I was fairly comfortable on the sofa but OMG I'm so glad to have my office back!  Our little guy Norman sure did love having his Mommy sit by him on the sofa all day long!  He's been such a great little side kick!  He really is the happiest little guy around.  He'll be happy to lick you all over if you like!  LOL

 

Say hi to your AR Aunts and Uncles Norman! 

 

 

 

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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing your warm and lively update, Anna "Banana" Kruchten! I really appreciate the thoughtful way you connect your daily life with your journey. It's inspiring. Your positive vibe and love for Norman definitely shine through, making this read feel like a friendly chat. Thanks again for posting. Looking forward to more of your stories! 😊

Aug 20, 2025 01:15 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Lew Corcoran my pleasure!  Norman is such a friendly little pup.....he loves everyone!  I hope it's inspiring as it's been truly a long journey with many ups and downs.  Hopefully I'm almost there......fingers crossed as we've got a few more tests to deal with.

Aug 21, 2025 10:59 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Anna, trying to get back to a sense of normalcy does take time and yet there are still no clients to call. yah!!!

Aug 20, 2025 02:52 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 the funny part is clients keep calling me!  And of course I refer them out.  Got another call yesterday out of the blue.  Today is a more normal day and hope it continues that way!!

Aug 21, 2025 11:01 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Traveler, Retired, Wenatchee, WA

Hey Anna,
Happy to hear you're making progress... step by step. I'm looking forward to getting down there and saying hi to little Norman, and you and Gary too, of course. 

Aug 20, 2025 03:06 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Carol Williams yes step by step I'm moving better so happy about that.  I still have that other issue I mentioned to you that's 'out there' but we'll deal with it next week on Monday.  Say a prayer it clears up 🙏  And.....we are so looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix soon!  Yes!  Norman wants to know if Aunt Carol is going to take him for a pupachino?🐾

Aug 21, 2025 11:04 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good afternoon Anna,

You are making it happen! One step at a time!! Good for you..fierce determination and persistence wind every time!

Aug 20, 2025 03:21 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thank you Dorie Dillard Austin TX I'm getting there and it's been a long, slow process.  But here I am smiling today!   That's what counts!

Aug 21, 2025 11:05 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Anna "Banana" Kruchten good to hear that your way to recovery is going in the right direction.  Before you know it, you will be chasing your little buddy around the house instead of him chasing you.  ☺️

Aug 20, 2025 03:50 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Oh I wish I could chase Norman around the house and block George Souto !  He would love that!! 

Aug 21, 2025 11:05 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Anna "Banana" Kruchten One day at a time! Take it slow, you can take it slow. Watching TV, have you watched the "Gilded Age "? It is the most beautiful show I have seen, and the acting is fantastic. It's all about the turn of the Century in the USA. I think you would appreciate it. Talk soon  

Aug 20, 2025 03:54 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Hannah Williams there is no other choice but to go slow but thankfully I'm going a little faster now!  I haven't watched the Gilded Age but I did see it advertised.  I'll have to check it out - thanks!!

Aug 21, 2025 11:07 AM
Hannah Williams

Anna "Banana" Kruchten I think you will thank me, it is so beautiful, and the cast is outstanding 

Aug 21, 2025 11:11 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Yes, fall is on the way and your recovery is one day at a time. Glad to see you moving in that direction, Anna! 🥳

Aug 20, 2025 03:55 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

I'm so ready for this hot weather to go bye bye Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I hear rain is on the way so that will cool things down!

Aug 21, 2025 11:08 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Dear Norman,

You're doing a great job taking care of your Mom! She really needs your companionship and encouragement to get off the couch and back into the Office. Then from there, to get out of the house and enjoy the trails and fresh air. Nobody else understands that more than you, Norman! I've already come to the conclusion, you're not just a little dog, you are an angle on earth looking after her! You're a great companion and a heartlifter too!

Good job, Norman! I know Anna "Banana" Kruchten, my AR friend is proud of you too!!! 

Aug 20, 2025 07:04 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Aunt Patricia Feager thank you for your nice words about me.  I try my best to make sure she's doing good and is happy.  I even get her 'treats'. Oh wait....that goes the other way around. She gets me treats!  And yes my Mommy says I'm an angel all the time.  I think you're both right!  I already have my angel doggie wings!!

Aug 21, 2025 11:10 AM
Patricia Feager

Dear Norman,

You're not just a good dog, you're a Super Dog with angel wings! There is a special glow about you! Norman, you know exactly what your Mama needs!

Anna "Banana" Kruchten - Please give Norman extra treats today. Let him know Aunt Patricia is proud of him!

Aug 21, 2025 11:17 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Well you know Aunt Patricia Feager I did see a commercial with Super Man and his dog with a cape on and thought.......I could fly too! So I asked my Mom and she said 'sure'!  Whatever you want Norman!  And more good news - My Dad is taking me to Home Depot right now so I'm sure I'll make a lot of new friends there. I always do!  I'm a Super Dog!

Aug 21, 2025 11:30 AM
Patricia Feager

Hi Norman! I hope your trip to Home Depot with Dad was a lot of fun. I know how hard it is to get a father out of Home Depot. Hey! By the way, did you happen to see a pair of Super Dogs that looked like this? They both flew out of the Home Depots in Flower Mound about 30 minutes ago! They looked like they were on a mission!

 

Aug 21, 2025 12:04 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Anna - it's good to hear that things are moving along on the right path for you.  Norman, keep up the good work - it seems to be having pawsitive results.   You know, hounding appears to be helpful at times, right?  🐾

Aug 21, 2025 04:41 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

I will do just hat Uncle Michael Jacobs !  Woof Woof pawsitive results is what I'm aiming for cause she's the best Mommy in the world!  Oh no, I don't want to HOUND her......she might not give me treats and that wouldn't be a good thing.  Maybe you would tho......🐾

Aug 21, 2025 11:12 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Hello Norman! And Anna too! I am glad to hear you are making progress and are back in your office! Now to get you outside and taking a walk!

Aug 21, 2025 05:27 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Aunt Kat Palmiotti 🐶!   It's so nice to be in my office again and overlooking the pool and mountains.  Ahhhhhh!  And I hope in another month or so I can actually get outside and take Norman for a walk.  That would be a treat for both of us!

Aug 21, 2025 11:13 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Miss Anna "Banana" Kruchten 🍌🍌🍌 - Reading this makes my heart happy 🤗

And I am thanking God for His hand and loving care in your healing and restoration process.  💙🙏💛

 

Aug 21, 2025 12:10 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Thank you so much Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist !  My heart is full of joy and good energy just reading your comment!  I still have a ways to go but each day is getting better.  Hopefully the doctor appointment tomorrow will give us good news......I am praying for that!

Aug 24, 2025 11:21 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Awwww Hi Norman!!!! Anna - you are a wonderful example of taking things one step at a time. Your positive attitude inspires us!!!   You will get where you want to be.. No doubt!!!  

I will welcome cooler weather!  We've been working in the yard this week and it was brutal. 

Aug 21, 2025 05:20 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Aunt Kathy Streib !  My Mom says you are a really nice lady and that you love nature like she does!  Let's go for walk someday!

Thanks Kathy!  It's been a long road and there have been a few moments that it was really tough but thankfully I got through them with help from Gary and of course little Norman!

Aug 24, 2025 11:23 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Anna:

It's wonderful to hear about your progress and that you are back in your office hard at "work."

Norman sure is a cutie. Who wouldn't like to have him close by?!

Jeff

Aug 22, 2025 03:25 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS well guess what, it rained a tad here.  Turns out sitting for any long period of time in office chair isn't working out.  So we shifted and Gary found a nice  lap keyboard desk with padding on the bottom.  Back to the sofa for now.  The good news is....at least I'm back on AR!

 

I'll be waiting to hear better news for you......when you get it.  Enough already for both of you. 💕

Aug 24, 2025 11:27 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Sorry to hear that, Anna "Banana" Kruchten  but glad Gary found a workable solution for you.

The journey continues...

Jeff

Aug 24, 2025 11:32 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hey we're in this together Jeff Dowler, CRS .......

Aug 24, 2025 11:47 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

NORM!!! He's like my sweet Gabby - always happy - the tail, constantly wagging!

 

Yes, take it one step at a time, one day at a time, Anna. Listen to your nurse (Gary) and lean on him so you don't overdo it. Make time to keep Norman happy by camping out with him on the couch!

Feel better, my friend! 😘

Aug 29, 2025 09:30 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS that's what I think every time I see sweet picture of your Gabby!  Just so fun and so SO sweet!  He's sitting right by me now.....taking good care of his Mommie!

Well thinks went a different direction this past week and I had to have emergency surgery  as an infection showed up.  That went well and thankfully was no where near as painful (by a long shot) to the other one a couple of months ago.  Back on the path and hopefully this is IT.  Done!

 

Enjoy your Sunday!  Hi to Ray 😊

Aug 31, 2025 11:35 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

OH my gosh, ANNAAAAA!!! I'm so very sorry. My SIL's mother had a similar incident and they spent the long weekend (and she's still there) fighting a crazy infection. Praise God you're home with Norman by your side and world's best nurse right there for you.

Sending you big hugs and healing vibes, girlfriend. 😘

Sep 02, 2025 06:16 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Hope that your SIL is doing better by now Debe Maxwell, CRS ❤️It's not easy for sure.  But you  know how that goes for sure.....

Sep 13, 2025 11:25 AM