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September 10th — A Day I Will Never Forget

By Carol Williams

Education & Training with Although I'm retired, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals.

September 10, 2025 06:19 AM

"What we leave behind is not what is engraved in stone, but what is woven into the lives of others."
—Pericles

Today is a very special day for two big reasons!

#1 Today would have been Max and my 42nd wedding anniversary. It still is, but

I sure wish he were still here to celebrate with me. However, I’m smiling as I remember the incredible life we had filled with love, laughter, traveling the world, boating, skiing, golf games, and a few curveballs along the way.

#2 Drumroll please...

The paperback version of my book, The ABCs of Life: Letters to My Granddaughter, is now officially available on Amazon! I know many of you were holding out for the paperback, and I’m thrilled to say today is the day!

To those who have supported me through my marriage and this writing journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your encouragement means more than you know.

Here’s to love that lasts, stories that inspire, and chapters still to be written.

#AnniversaryLove #MaxAndCarol #ABCsOfLife #NowInPaperback #GratefulHeart #NewChaptersAhead

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Carol. Don't have many stones but thanks to you and many others I have been the recipient of a lot of weaving and not done yet. Enjoy your day.

Sep 10, 2025 06:28 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Hi Wayne Martin
None of us get through this live without a lot of weaving, do we?

Sep 10, 2025 08:41 AM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

Happy Anniversary! I am sure he is looking down saying...great job on the book!

Sep 10, 2025 06:44 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thank you, Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
I think Max would be (is) proud of me. He adored Michelle.

Sep 10, 2025 08:41 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Carol - the many aspects of everyday life continue to offer ponderful moments that continue to be explored. Congratulations on your ongoing successes - writing and beyond.

Sep 10, 2025 06:46 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thanks you, Michael Jacobs
Onward...

Sep 10, 2025 08:42 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Miss Carol Williams I look forward to reading your next book. Will you be sharing the chapters as you write them here in the Rain like you did with the first?

Congratulations, my friend! 🍾🥂

Sep 10, 2025 07:52 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Michael Jacobs

Carol Williams - "teasing" is a strategy that can work in many situations. Publication-wise and definitely beyond.

Sep 10, 2025 09:06 AM

Carol Williams

Thank you so much, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist and Michael Jacobs. You are right. Much of what I write will be applicable to the loss of loved ones in general. I will share. I have some drafts in progress but nothing I'm ready to share quite yet. Thanks for the encouragement.

Sep 10, 2025 09:15 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.

I absolutely do think sharing here would be amazing. Everyone at some point or another loses a loved one - or we know people who have lost their spouse ... and what you write will likely be meaningful to people who lose a child, an Aunt, a grandparent, etc.

You are an incredible person and amazing writer ... why limit your audience? Carol Williams

Sep 10, 2025 09:08 AM

Carol Williams

Hi Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
I hadn't planned to share them here, like I did the first one. It's for a more targeted audience (widows and widowers). I certainly can. Do you think I should? I don't plan to make it a year long project like the first one, though. Hopefully, I can get it out by early next year.

Sep 10, 2025 08:44 AM

Dennis Neal

Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA

Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Hello, Carol. I am so sorry for your loss, but what a beautiful way to honor your anniversary. It's truly a day to remember. Congratulations on the paperback release of your book! Your strength and creativity are an inspiration to so many of us in the community. Thank you for sharing your story.

Sep 10, 2025 07:57 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thank you, Dennis Neal
This community has been very supportive of my efforts and I can't imagine life without my AR family.

Sep 10, 2025 08:45 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Happy Anniversary, Carol. And Happy Birthday to the paperback edition of your book!

Sep 10, 2025 10:51 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thank you, Nina Hollander, Broker
I'm pretty pleased that's done.

Sep 10, 2025 01:20 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Happy 42 Anniversary in a heavenly way to Max. I'm sure he's smiling and very proud of you! Congrats on the book....now I can purchase a few copies and get things rock and rolling. Awesome! I read your comment on the future book......I also think it would be great to see it here in the rain.

Enjoy your day!

❤️

Sep 10, 2025 11:35 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thanks, Anna "Banana" Kruchten
I'm honored you consider the book a great gift!
I'm making the announcement about the second book tomorrow. First letter to follow.

Sep 10, 2025 01:21 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Carol Williams I just finished going on Amazon and ordered 2 copies.

Sep 10, 2025 02:27 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thank you so much, George Souto
I appreciate your support.

Sep 11, 2025 06:43 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol- what a wonderful quote. I don't know about the stones either and I keep my fingers crossed that what I've woven will not unravel.

Sep 10, 2025 06:04 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Hi Kathy Streib
I think we all leave impressions on people we don't even know about in our lives. I hope most of mine are good.

Sep 11, 2025 06:44 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Carol, those are two important events for today, congrats!

Sep 10, 2025 09:27 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Thanks, Joan Cox
It is certainly a day to remember.

Sep 11, 2025 06:44 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Treasure your fond memories. I am lucky that Dolores and I have been married for over 60 years.

Congratulations on the publication of your new book. I ordered my first copy on Wednesday.

Sep 11, 2025 03:18 AM

Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

Hi Roy Kelley
You are indeed lucky that you and Dolores have enjoyed so many years together. I hope you have many more!

Sep 11, 2025 06:45 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Such a perfect day for that to happen, and I am sure that Max had a little something to do with it, haha.

Sep 11, 2025 05:31 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Carol Williams

I'd like to think so, Brian England ❤️

Sep 11, 2025 06:45 AM

Lew Corcoran

Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA

Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you so much for sharing this heartfelt post, Carol Williams. I truly appreciate your openness and the beautiful way you weave your story with wisdom and warmth. Your journey and words remind us all to cherish the moments and keep inspiring others. Thank you for that!

Sep 11, 2025 02:00 PM